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Well, there is already a golden jubilee thread, and so many discussions going on. I thought it relevant to open a thread where I'd like to understand different perspectives from people. This is a carry-over from Baradwaj Rangan's space, where an interesting discussion went on with that 'cool 80's' thing. I have been intrigued, too, why Rangan would highlight that aspect as part of his jubilee article.
So, here's a question, and a poll, which ensures a few pages of participation atleast

So, which do you think has been the best phase/aspect of Kamal.
1) Child Artiste - Kannamma to kANikkai
2) Young tyro - aimless entry phase from pattampoochi to pre-KB bit roles
3) Young genius - KB 70's movies, 16V, and the phenomenal phase where he established himself as an actor of substance - say, up to Saagara Sangamam
4) Masala man - this phase, which I abhor the most, overalps partly with (3), the Sagala Kala vallavan to Per sollum piLLai(my friend from BR's blogspace calls it saakkada kala vallavan to per kedutha pillai!) - I suspect Bala will have a lot to say on the merits of this phase
5) The colossus, the legend - post Apoorva SagodharargaL - the writer-director-ghostdirector phase
6) The balancer - the low-budget comedy, and the light movies post 90's