A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.
Direction
Shankar's signature scale — every frame screams 'event cinema'.
Score
A.R. Rahman's 'Shakalaka Baby' and 'Mudhalvan' bangers still slap.
Acting
Arjun's transformation from common man to political juggernaut.

Director
Shankar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was remade in Hindi as 'Nayak' with Anil Kapoor, but Arjun's intensity remains unmatched.
The 'one day CM' premise became so iconic that real Indian politicians still reference it when promising rapid change.