(1984) : A thriller featuring Nalini alongside Karthik and Arjun. The film is memorable for its unique plot involving a dog in a pivotal role.

Directed by R. Thyagarajan, this film pairs Nalini with Mohan. It is a tragic romance where Nalini plays a middle-class girl caught in a web of misunderstandings and family pride. Nalini’s Performance: This film highlights her ability to cry on cue without becoming melodramatic. Her chemistry with Mohan was considered one of the most "natural" pairings of the era. Vintage Appeal: The pre-arranged marriage tropes, the family court scenes, and K. J. Yesudas’s soulful playback singing.

(1984)

: A landmark psycho-thriller in Tamil cinema. Nalini’s performance as a woman haunted by mysterious visions remains one of her most iconic.