Robot

Dr. Vaseegaran, a brilliant scientist, creates a highly advanced humanoid robot named Chitti to help humanity. However, when Chitti develops emotions and falls in love with Vaseegaran's girlfriend, Sana, it leads to a complex ethical dilemma and a dangerous turn of events. The scientist must then confront the consequences of his creation and battle a more menacing, corrupted version of Chitti.

Robot was a massive commercial success, lauded for its groundbreaking visual effects, ambitious scale, and Rajinikanth's charismatic performance. While critics praised the technical achievements and entertainment value, some pointed out narrative flaws and an overlong runtime. It became a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its unique blend of science fiction and masala entertainment.

• Praised for its spectacular visual effects and ambitious storytelling.
• Rajinikanth's dual performance as scientist and robot was a major highlight.
• The film's grand scale and entertainment value were widely appreciated, despite some narrative pacing issues.

Google audience: Audiences were largely impressed by the film's innovative special effects and the star power of Rajinikanth. The grand spectacle and action sequences were frequently cited as positives, contributing to a highly entertaining viewing experience, though some found the plot predictable.

Won multiple awards including the National Film Award for Best Special Effects, and several Filmfare Awards South.

The film's lead actor, Rajinikanth, reportedly deferred his salary for the movie, allowing the producers to use the funds for the extensive special effects, which were unprecedented for an Indian film at the time.