: A commercial entertainer that performed well in rural markets.

The latter half of the 2010s and early 2020s saw Vishal experimenting with franchise filmmaking. The Thupparivaalan series (2017, 2022), where he played a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective, showcased his versatility in the mystery-thriller genre. Simultaneously, he continued his action spree with mass entertainers like Action (2019) and Mark Antony (2023), the latter being a unique blend of gangster drama and science fiction that became a major hit. His filmography also includes pan-Indian ambitions, such as the Telugu-Tamil bilingual Lakshmi (2006) and the period drama Kathanayagan (2017).

: Directed by Hari, this family-centered action drama was a significant commercial success.

: An action-centric film that focused on brotherly bonds. Experimentation and Production Debut (2010–2016)