How can anyone forget the Muthazhagu of Paruthiveeran? Rarely do heroines get such ‘powerful’ roles. Priyamani was lucky to get one and to her credit, she made full use of it. She was game enough to go in with a ‘no make up’ village girl look, mouthed the slang to near perfection and overall, turned in the performance of the year that rightfully fetched her National Award. The scenes, where she exhibits absolute defiance against her parents, is unforgettable.