Known for intense, emotionally charged, and often tragic romantic arcs. His films like Vasantha Maligai explored love through sacrifice, heartbreak, and deep psychological drama.
Mani Ratnam altered the visual language of intimacy. Characters in Mouna Ragam (1986) and Alaipayuthey (2000) (featuring Madhavan and Shalini) spoke like real people. They dealt with post-marital friction, ego clashes, and the friction between urban independence and traditional expectations.
Categorize each actor's typical role in a relationship based on their filmography:
The Golden Era: Melodrama and Mythological Roots (1950s–1970s)
Combined romance with his signature charisma. His films like Johnny and Priya showcased a softer, stylish romantic side before he transitioned fully into larger-than-life action roles. The Mani Ratnam Effect
Directors like Gautham Vasudev Menon ( Vaaranam Aayiram , Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ) redefined romance for millennials by focusing on intense infatuation, painful heartbreaks, and the poetry of longing. Conversely, films like 96 (Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha) tapped into pure nostalgia, exploring the enduring nature of unfulfilled school-age love.
: While the bubbly, naive female lead was a staple for years, there has been a significant shift toward grounded, professional, and complex female characters (as seen in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ).
Interestingly, many modern stars are avoiding explicit romantic storylines.
The romantic dynamics of this era were split between two major acting titans:
The arrival of directors like K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam, and Bharathiraja, coupled with the musical genius of Ilaiyaraaja and later A.R. Rahman, revolutionized Tamil film relationships. Romance shifted from theatrical stages to recognizable, everyday settings.
Women are no longer just objects of desire; they have distinct career goals, personal boundaries, and voices.
[Traditional Melodrama] ---> Focus on external obstacles (Parents, Caste, Wealth) [Mani Ratnam Era] ---> Focus on internal obstacles (Ego, Ambition, Communication)
The year 2000 witnessed the release of Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey , starring and Shalini. It changed the landscape of Tamil romantic storylines by showing what happens after love marriage—dealing with ego clashes, financial stress, and domestic reality.
Known for intense, emotionally charged, and often tragic romantic arcs. His films like Vasantha Maligai explored love through sacrifice, heartbreak, and deep psychological drama.
Mani Ratnam altered the visual language of intimacy. Characters in Mouna Ragam (1986) and Alaipayuthey (2000) (featuring Madhavan and Shalini) spoke like real people. They dealt with post-marital friction, ego clashes, and the friction between urban independence and traditional expectations.
Categorize each actor's typical role in a relationship based on their filmography:
The Golden Era: Melodrama and Mythological Roots (1950s–1970s)
Combined romance with his signature charisma. His films like Johnny and Priya showcased a softer, stylish romantic side before he transitioned fully into larger-than-life action roles. The Mani Ratnam Effect
Directors like Gautham Vasudev Menon ( Vaaranam Aayiram , Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ) redefined romance for millennials by focusing on intense infatuation, painful heartbreaks, and the poetry of longing. Conversely, films like 96 (Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha) tapped into pure nostalgia, exploring the enduring nature of unfulfilled school-age love.
: While the bubbly, naive female lead was a staple for years, there has been a significant shift toward grounded, professional, and complex female characters (as seen in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ).
Interestingly, many modern stars are avoiding explicit romantic storylines.
The romantic dynamics of this era were split between two major acting titans:
The arrival of directors like K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam, and Bharathiraja, coupled with the musical genius of Ilaiyaraaja and later A.R. Rahman, revolutionized Tamil film relationships. Romance shifted from theatrical stages to recognizable, everyday settings.
Women are no longer just objects of desire; they have distinct career goals, personal boundaries, and voices.
[Traditional Melodrama] ---> Focus on external obstacles (Parents, Caste, Wealth) [Mani Ratnam Era] ---> Focus on internal obstacles (Ego, Ambition, Communication)
The year 2000 witnessed the release of Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey , starring and Shalini. It changed the landscape of Tamil romantic storylines by showing what happens after love marriage—dealing with ego clashes, financial stress, and domestic reality.
Data Dictionary: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Cropland Data Layer
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
The following is a cross reference list of the categorization codes and land covers.
Note that not all land cover categories listed below will appear in an individual state.
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: NO DATA, BACKGROUND 0
Categorization Code Land Cover
"0" Background
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: CROPS 1-60
Categorization Code Land Cover
"1" Corn
"2" Cotton
"3" Rice
"4" Sorghum
"5" Soybeans
"6" Sunflower
"10" Peanuts
"11" Tobacco
"12" Sweet Corn
"13" Pop or Orn Corn
"14" Mint
"21" Barley
"22" Durum Wheat
"23" Spring Wheat
"24" Winter Wheat
"25" Other Small Grains
"26" Dbl Crop WinWht/Soybeans
"27" Rye
"28" Oats
"29" Millet
"30" Speltz
"31" Canola
"32" Flaxseed
"33" Safflower
"34" Rape Seed
"35" Mustard
"36" Alfalfa
"37" Other Hay/Non Alfalfa
"38" Camelina
"39" Buckwheat
"41" Sugarbeets
"42" Dry Beans
"43" Potatoes
"44" Other Crops
"45" Sugarcane
"46" Sweet Potatoes
"47" Misc Vegs & Fruits
"48" Watermelons
"49" Onions
"50" Cucumbers
"51" Chick Peas
"52" Lentils
"53" Peas
"54" Tomatoes
"55" Caneberries
"56" Hops
"57" Herbs
"58" Clover/Wildflowers
"59" Sod/Grass Seed
"60" Switchgrass
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: NON-CROP 61-65
Categorization Code Land Cover
"61" Fallow/Idle Cropland
"62" Pasture/Grass
"63" Forest
"64" Shrubland
"65" Barren
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: CROPS 66-80
Categorization Code Land Cover
"66" Cherries
"67" Peaches
"68" Apples
"69" Grapes
"70" Christmas Trees
"71" Other Tree Crops
"72" Citrus
"74" Pecans
"75" Almonds
"76" Walnuts
"77" Pears
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: OTHER 81-109
Categorization Code Land Cover
"81" Clouds/No Data
"82" Developed
"83" Water
"87" Wetlands
"88" Nonag/Undefined
"92" Aquaculture
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: NLCD-DERIVED CLASSES 110-195
Categorization Code Land Cover
"111" Open Water
"112" Perennial Ice/Snow
"121" Developed/Open Space
"122" Developed/Low Intensity
"123" Developed/Med Intensity
"124" Developed/High Intensity
"131" Barren
"141" Deciduous Forest
"142" Evergreen Forest
"143" Mixed Forest
"152" Shrubland
"176" Grassland/Pasture
"190" Woody Wetlands
"195" Herbaceous Wetlands
Raster
Attribute Domain Values and Definitions: CROPS 195-255
Categorization Code Land Cover
"204" Pistachios
"205" Triticale
"206" Carrots
"207" Asparagus
"208" Garlic
"209" Cantaloupes
"210" Prunes
"211" Olives
"212" Oranges
"213" Honeydew Melons
"214" Broccoli
"215" Avocados
"216" Peppers
"217" Pomegranates
"218" Nectarines
"219" Greens
"220" Plums
"221" Strawberries
"222" Squash
"223" Apricots
"224" Vetch
"225" Dbl Crop WinWht/Corn
"226" Dbl Crop Oats/Corn
"227" Lettuce
"228" Dbl Crop Triticale/Corn
"229" Pumpkins
"230" Dbl Crop Lettuce/Durum Wht
"231" Dbl Crop Lettuce/Cantaloupe
"232" Dbl Crop Lettuce/Cotton
"233" Dbl Crop Lettuce/Barley
"234" Dbl Crop Durum Wht/Sorghum
"235" Dbl Crop Barley/Sorghum
"236" Dbl Crop WinWht/Sorghum
"237" Dbl Crop Barley/Corn
"238" Dbl Crop WinWht/Cotton
"239" Dbl Crop Soybeans/Cotton
"240" Dbl Crop Soybeans/Oats
"241" Dbl Crop Corn/Soybeans
"242" Blueberries
"243" Cabbage
"244" Cauliflower
"245" Celery
"246" Radishes
"247" Turnips
"248" Eggplants
"249" Gourds
"250" Cranberries
"254" Dbl Crop Barley/Soybeans