ABCD

The film follows the tumultuous life of Prabhu, a talented but troubled young man with a severe anger management problem. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Nandini, a woman who tries to bring peace to his chaotic existence. However, his uncontrollable rage and the interference of rivals threaten their relationship and his future.

ABCD (original title: Indian) was a massive commercial success and garnered significant critical acclaim for its technical brilliance, performances, and Shankar's signature larger-than-life filmmaking. While some critics noted the lengthy runtime and predictable plot elements, the film was widely praised for its powerful action sequences, emotional depth, and Vikram's transformative performance.

• Praised for its grand scale, visual spectacle, and energetic direction.

• Vikram's powerful and intense performance was a major highlight.

• The film's blend of action, romance, and music resonated well with audiences.

Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the film's technical prowess and emotional storytelling. Vikram's role was particularly lauded.

Won multiple Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Actor for Vikram and Best Director for Shankar.

The film's original title was 'Arunachalam', but it was changed to 'Indian' during production, and later 'ABCD' in some international markets.