His solo career started slowly in the early 2000s with films like Thamizhan (starring Vijay), but it was a commercial failure. For nearly a decade, D. Imman struggled to find a definitive "sound." However, the 2010s marked a turning point. He realized that while urban youth loved rap, the masses wanted rhythm that felt like their own soil.
. This period provided the technical clarity needed for his transition to film, which occurred in 2002 with the movie d imman movies
A pivotal chapter in the history of D. Imman movies is his collaboration with "Thalapathy" Vijay. While their first collaboration was Thamizhan , their reunion years later for Jilla and later Mersal (specifically the song "Senthalam" and the background score contributions) showcased his growth. His solo career started slowly in the early
In the last few years, D. Imman continues to dominate with films like: He realized that while urban youth loved rap,
He has a roster of favorite singers who have become the "voice" of his movies—Shreya Ghoshal for soulful female leads, Haricharan for romantic numbers, and the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) for classical tinges. His tribute to SPB in Vaanam Kottatum (2020) remains one of the most emotional moments in recent Tamil music history.