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Alai Payuthey marked Madhavan's debut in Tamil cinema, alongside Shalini, and was critically and commercially successful. It is a romantic drama directed by Mani Ratnam and released in 2000. The film follows the story of a young couple, portrayed by Madhavan and Shalini, as they navigate their initial attraction, courtship, marriage, and challenges in their relationship. The film explores themes of love, compatibility, and the complexities of marriage.