, this vigilante thriller is widely considered one of Vijayakanth's best performances, winning the Tamil Nadu State Film Award

While he eventually transitioned into a formidable political force, his cinematic legacy is a textbook example of how to build a superstar from the ground up. Vijayakanth didn't start as a star kid; he started as an outsider with a fire in his belly.

K. S. Ravikumar A perfect masala film. Vijayakanth plays twin brothers – one a mute, simpleton gardener, the other a suave, violent gangster. The scene where the mute brother regains his voice to slap the villain is a masterclass in fan service.