The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.
Score
AR Rahman's soundtrack still slaps two decades later.
Direction
Shankar's signature glossy excess meets teen rebellion.
Acting
Genelia and Siddharth's electric debut chemistry.
Director
Shankar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Siddharth was an assistant director to Mani Ratnam before this acting debut; Genelia was 15 during filming.
The film sparked debates about moral policing in Tamil cinema—Shankar's 'message' endings became his trademark.
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