| Feature | Memento (Nolan) | Ghajini (Murugadoss) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Timeline | Reverse chronological | Linear with flashbacks | | Protagonist’s State | Disoriented, cold | Emotional, rage-filled | | Ending | Ambiguous, open | Cathartic, moral closure | | Cultural Context | Neo-noir | Tamil commercial (song/dance) |