

Sridhar, an aspiring music director, has been struggling to get a foothold in the music industry for many years. He falls in love but is willing to put his relationship on a backburner for success.
Acting
Ajith's raw desperation in the 'waiting' scenes.
Score
Deva's soundtrack that deserved the success Sridhar chased.
Direction
Durai's debut confidence in stretching silence.

Director
V. Z. Durai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Ajith's first collaboration with Jyothika and launched Durai's career at age 21.
The film mirrors real struggles of Chennai's Kodambakkam strugglers—Sridhar's 'mugavari' (address) is literally the industry's rejection.