

An investigative journalist gets into trouble when he publishes an article that exposes bitter truths about a corrupt politician.
Acting
Dhanush's controlled fury anchors every scene
Direction
Karthick Naren's non-linear puzzle structure
Editing
Sharp cuts that keep reveals breathless

Director
Karthick Naren
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dhanush reportedly rewrote several dialogue scenes himself, uncredited. The 'pen vs sword' motif was his addition.
Released during peak Tamil Nadu election season—critics called it 'accidentally timely,' but the production timeline suggests deliberate commentary.