Independence

In 2020, a massive, destructive alien robot emerges from the sky and begins attacking the city of Chennai. Dr. Vaseegaran, the creator of the advanced humanoid robot Chitti, must work to find a way to defeat this new threat. He revives Chitti, which has been dismantled, to help combat the alien menace. The battle is fierce, pitting two advanced creations against each other to save humanity.

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its visual effects, action sequences, and the performances of Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and predictable, and the runtime to be excessive.

• Praised for its spectacular visual effects and grand scale.

• Rajinikanth's dual role and Akshay Kumar's villainous portrayal were highlights.

• Some found the narrative to be a rehash and too lengthy.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's impressive special effects and the star power of Rajinikanth. Many enjoyed the action-packed sequences and the unique villain. Some viewers felt the story could have been tighter and more original, but overall reception was positive.

Won 11 Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film and Best Director. Also received nominations for the National Film Awards.

The film's visual effects were handled by a team of over 2,000 technicians, making it one of the most visually ambitious Indian films of its time.