The final years of the millennium saw a massive shift toward high-tempo dance beats, NRI-themed family dramas, and smooth playback styles.
| Song Title | Movie (Year) | Music Director | Singer(s) | Vibe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thalukku | Thoorupu Sindhuram (1990) | Ilaiyaraaja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Energetic | | Kondameeda Chukkapotu | Alludugaru (1990) | Jaladi Raja Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Folk/Popular |