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Lingesan, a model with a chiseled physique, finds himself falling for Diya, a prosthetics expert. Their blossoming romance is cut short when a wealthy, vindictive businessman and his corrupt scientist associate conspire to destroy Lingesan. They use a sinister technology to transfer the soul of their accomplice into Lingesan's body, aiming to control him and exact revenge.

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at Vikram's performance, the visual effects, and the action sequences. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and the runtime to be excessive.

• Praiseworthy for its ambitious visual effects and Vikram's dedicated performance.

• The action choreography and stunts are a major highlight of the film.

• The narrative pacing and plot points were criticized by some for being too dense and lengthy.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's technical aspects, particularly the visual effects and action, as well as Vikram's commitment to his role. Some found the storyline a bit weak, but the overall entertainment value was considered high.

Won 3 SIIMA Awards (Best Actor for Vikram, Best Cinematographer, Best Male Debut for Upen Patel), and nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Saturn Awards. Vikram also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.

The film's visual effects were completed by Weta Digital and Industrial Light & Magic, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made at the time of its release, with a budget exceeding $20 million.