PremiumHappy Birthday, Genelia: Four popular Tamil films of the actress streaming on Sun NXT
Genelia is known for her charming and vivacious on-screen presence and these films are proof enough
Last Updated: 01.47 PM, Aug 05, 2023
Genelia D'Souza, known professionally as Genelia, made her acting debut in 2003 with the Bollywood film Tujhe Meri Kasam. She, however, shot to fame with Shankar's Boys (2003) and later gained popularity with her performances in Tamil and Telugu films like Bommarillu, Santhosh Subramaniam and Uthamaputhiran to name a few. Genelia is known for her charming and vivacious on-screen presence, and she has won several awards and accolades for her performances. Here's a list of her films streaming on Sun NXT.
Boys
Genelia played the leading lady in Boys, which was directed by Shankar. The film revolves around a group of teenagers who are friends and their experiences with love, relationships, and societal norms. It addresses various social issues and showcases the struggles and aspirations of the youth. Genelia portrayed Harini, a lively and free-spirited girl. Her character is known for her bubbly nature, and she brings a vibrant energy to the film. Boys was a commercial success and received critical acclaim for its bold and thought-provoking approach to contemporary issues. It also had a successful soundtrack composed by AR Rahman, which added to the film's appeal.
Santhosh Subramaniam
Santhosh Subramaniam, directed by M Raja, is a remake of the Telugu film Bommarillu. The film revolves around the relationship between a father and his son, played by Jayam Ravi, and how it evolves after the son falls in love with a free-spirited girl named Hasini, portrayed by Genelia. Genelia's character, Hasini, is known for her vivacious and independent nature. She brings joy and happiness into the life of the male lead character, Santhosh Subramaniam. The film explores the dynamics between the overprotective father and his son's love interest, leading to both humorous and emotional moments. The film was a commercial success and further solidified her position as one of the leading actresses in the Tamil film industry.
Uthamaputhiran
This romantic-comedy film released in 2010, was directed by Mithran Jawahar and featured Dhanush and Genelia D'Souza. D'Souza plays the female lead role as Pooja, the love interest of Siva. Due to certain circumstances, Dhandapani (Dhanush) has to pretend to be Siva, leading to comedic situations. The film follows Dhandapani 's struggles to maintain the impersonation, along with his budding romance with Pooja. The story revolves around mistaken identity, family dynamics, and the complications that arise.Uthamaputhiran was well-received by the audience and became a commercial success. The chemistry between Dhanush and Genelia, along with the film's humor and entertaining storyline, contributed to its popularity.
Velayudham
Genelia D'Souza plays the role of Bharathi, a journalist who is a close friend of Velayudham (Vijay), in this film, helmed by Mohan Raja. Hansika Motwani portrays Vaidehi, another important character in the film. The story revolves around Velayudham, a simple and caring man who witnesses the atrocities and corruption happening in the society. When he decides to take a stand against these evils, circumstances lead him to transform into a superhero character, Velayudham. The superhero persona becomes an inspiration to the public, and he fights against the villains to protect the innocent. The film had a blend of action, comedy, and social messages, making it a typical commercial entertainer.
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