The story, set in the backdrop of Nallore, a small town in Thoothukudi District, revolves around Sub-Inspector Durai Singam, a brave and just policeman who serves in his hometown primarily to fulfill his father’s wish. Durai Singam settles every dispute in his town patiently with his words of wisdom and resorts to force only when the situation demands it. Kavya, a city girl who comes on vacation to Nallore, falls in love with Durai Singam. Erimalai, Durai Singam's bumbling colleague and friend, often accompanies him.
Acting
Suriya's dual-mode: whisper philosopher, scream tornado.
Direction
Hari's signature: running, family introductions, more running.
Practical Effects
Stunt work that actually bruised someone. Respect.
Director
Hari
Suriya
Durai Singam
Anushka Shetty
Kavya
Prakash Raj
Mayil Vaaganam
Vivek
Erimalai
Adithya Menon
Vaikuntam
Vijayakumar
Home Minister Ramanathan
Nizhalgal Ravi
Asst. Commissioner Rajendran
Radha Ravi
Soundarapandi
Nassar
Mahalingam
Sumithra
Kalyani Soundarapandi
Janaki Sabesh
Bharathi Mahalingam
Priya Atlee
Divya Mahalingam
Yuvarani
Dhanalakshmi
Manorama
Pattamma
Delhi Kumar
Ganesan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Suriya grew the mustache for real; it became his trademark for years.
Singam revived the 'cop with a heart' template and spawned two sequels plus a Bollywood remake.
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