[10] He also grew his hair long in preparation for his role and rejected other film offers to maintain the continuity in his looks. [] an interesting project since we had to visualise it all without any reference point." 797. [155] It was the highest grosser among all Telugu films released that year. [47][48], During the casting stage of Boys, the film's cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran was temporarily unavailable and his then-assistant Ravi Varman handled the camera to film Genelia D'Souza's makeup test. Madhi meets his nemesis in an Interpol officer Roshi, played by Roshan Mathew. [157] It also prompted producers in the Telugu film industry, which had hit a rough patch following a spate of box-office failures, to acquire the dubbing rights to Vikram's previous Tamil films and release them in Telugu. [139] With the theatrical rights and pre-release booking, the trade circuit predicted that the film would recover its cost within ten days of its release. [151] The film also collected a distributor's share of 20 million. As per industry tracking website Sacnik, 'Cobra earned Rs 4.70 Cr India net on its fifth day for all languages.' (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bollywood Box Office Collection 2022 Report & Verdict India. [c] While Sreeram was intent on working in Anniyan, he could not accept the offer due to prior commitments. A week after its release, the Telugu-dubbed version Aparichithudu was declared a hit in Andhra Pradesh. [63] The US rights was bought by the distribution house Bharat Creations. Originally filmed in Tamil, and released simultaneously in the four South Indian states on 10 June 2005, the film was dubbed into Telugu as Aparichithudu, Malayalam and Kannada in the same name and Hindi as Aparichit The Stranger was released a year later on 19 May 2006. In the song however, the accompanying instruments include one each of a mridangam, "Ghost movie fuels children's nightmares", "From passion to profession: Sujatha Rangarajan", "Shooting for Shankar's Boys was like going back in time", "Working in Anniyan was a dream come true", "I'd be thrilled if SRK likes my movie, says Vikram", "National award winner, Vikram is in a fix! [53] In a conversation with film critic Baradwaj Rangan, Shailaja recalled the times the film was being made and spoke of Vikram, saying, "I felt we should live in two houses. The song was shot during the Netherlands International Flower Show called Floriade, a decennial event which was held between 10 April and 20 October 2004. As a result, the cumulative collections have been impacted. [15] The sets were visualised and created by Sabu Cyril, the film's art director. When he does get the courage to do so during the annual Tyagaraja Aradhana with the help of his friend, Sub-inspector Chari, she rejects him as she cannot bear his overbearing nature and constant complaining and nitpicking. In the meantime, Shankar had an idea for a storyline and called Vikram, who expressed enthusiasm for the subject.[10][11]. In contrast, being a graduate in English literature, he found playing Remo much easier and more in his comfort zone. Trafiguras shareholders and top traders to split $1.7bn in payouts ; Council reviewed 202mn loan to THG but lent to ecommerce groups founder instead #CelebrityEvenings: From Malaika Arora to Rakul Preet Singh, Bollywood celebs spotted in Mumbai, Dharmendra birthday: When the actor changed his religion to marry Hema Malini, Watch: Urfi Javed steps out in a see-through dress, SRK's wife Gauri gets uncomfortable in a tight dress, Trolled! The song was shot extravagantly with the lead pair and the dozens of support dancers sporting rich, colourful costumes. Nandini accepts Ambi's love and Remo disappears. Only later should they realise that it was Charle. 1.50 crores*. His methods draw both praise and criticism. All India: 327.45 Crore gross or 276.6 Crore nett. Dubbed the "chameleon act" in the media, Vikram claims to have completed the sequence in a single take. Suriya was born as Saravanan on 23 July 1975 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, to actor Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi. [107] S. Anand of Outlook noted that most of Shankar's films portray the hero as a "one-man agent of change" and cited, "From the neo-Nazi character Kamal Haasan plays in Indian to his last film Anniyan, featuring a schizophrenic Brahmin serial killer who butchers 'wrongdoers', Shankar has always offered fascist-fantastic solutions to what he perceives as social ills resulting from typical governmental inertia. The crowd was created through visual effects using crowd multiplication methods. "[141] In Kerala, Anniyan released in 35 screens across the state, receiving a "record opening" for a Tamil film and became the first Tamil film to get a distributors' share of 6.2 million in its first week. I often think that we are a lazy country. [99] For filming the song, a huge set was erected to resemble a village. The lead pair were joined by hundreds of dancers and the total cost of the song worked out to 10 million. Tamannaah Bhatia weight-trains like a pro! Scroll down the page to the Permission section . [53], The film received highly positive reviews from critics. [101], VCL also did the CGI for a "cosmic zoom" scene, where the camera zooms from beyond the clouds to the streets of Chennai city, which no real camera can achieve. [130] In a conversation with athlete Shiny Wilson, actor Jayaram remarked, "Anniyan was a runaway hit in Kerala. Pankaj Khandpur, creative director of VCL said, "We tried to stay true to the scriptures, while creating imagery that wasn't too gory. As per early estimates, An Action Hero is expected to collect around Rs 1.35-1.50 crore on Friday. Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale died in Pune, at the age of 77, on Saturday. For the scene where Charle's character is killed by Anniyan, the studio was filled with snake charmers who were brought in to handle the large number of snakes. [51][52][53], In an interview with Gulf News, Vikram spoke of the challenges in portraying all three characters while wearing the same costumes. The near-death experience and pain triggers Anniyan's reappearance. But back home, I am upset to see the neglect, poverty and the laid back approach of our youngsters. [138], The rights for Aparichithudu, the Telugu-dubbed version, was bought by a producer for an all-time record price. Distributor Karunakara Reddy of Megha Films in Hyderabad quipped, "Aparichitudu has taken an opening just like a Telugu superstar film and should collect a distributor's share of Rs. [better source needed] He was roped into the film industry as a screenwriter by S. A. Chandrasekhar, who accidentally saw While acknowledging that Anniyan was a technically better film, he stated that it did not explain some of the medical theories. Overseas, the collections of the film have been promising. [87] For filming scenes based on the punishments, buffaloes and snakes were transported in hundreds exclusively from Vellore and the sequence was shot for about three days. RocketReach Chrome Extension. 35. Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Bollywood Movies Box office collection report of all latest movies. [15], The heroine role of a "devoted Iyengar Brahmin girl" was originally offered to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was too busy to accommodate production dates. Ad. [115] The soundtrack album features six tracks, including a theme music; the lyrics for the songs were written by Vairamuthu, Na. This takes the total collection of the film to Rs 4.25 crore nett. This list includes India and worldwide box office data. LIVE PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test, Day 3, Latest Updates: England look to extend vital lead on Day 3, Gulmarg to Mussoorie: 5 places to enjoy snowfall in India with beautiful view, Who is Armaan Malik? Stating that Vikram was selected for the lead role months before the theatrical release of Pithamagan, Shankar added, "I don't look at actors that way. Cobra has two skills apart from his mathematical prowess. He based the film on his own life experiences during his formative years when he was disturbed by what he saw around him, and his eventual displeasure with the society. Cobra is an action thriller flick directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu. Until the end, one cannot really guess if he'll end up being good or bad. On Monday, itis expected that the film's business wasless and the movie would be shy of touching the Rs 71 crore mark in 11 days since release. A day after release, the film was touted as a hit. Because of receiving good response, Anniyan grossed 570 million in its lifetime run. Subsequently, he develops another personality named Remo, a metrosexual fashion model. There I made it dramatic to bring out each character. Ad. It is now said that the movie should witness a good jump in the next two days in case if should earn 'hit' status at the box office. Eventually, the three songs penned by the lyricist were composed in the island. [27] Mohan Vaidhya, a carnatic vocalist and occasional actor, plays a minuscule role as Sadha's father Krishna. Now, the chances for it earning Rs 100 crore in the Indian market are unlikely. [167] In another August 2005 seminar conducted to mark the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, where participants were urged to actively fight corruption, the convener T. Hema Kumari referred to the films Bhaarateeyudu (the Telugu dubbed version of Indian) and Aparichitudu. [18], Vikram allotted 18 months and 190 days of his call sheet for the film, including 165 days of bulk dates spread across six months. Shankar recognised Surendar and asked him to lend his voice for Nedumudi Venu as the latter was a Malayali. [44], Reviewing Aparichithudu, the Telugu version of the film, The Hindu said that it was watchable. It has Vikram playing a genius who is extremely good with numbers. He added that he would take a break after a 15-day shoot and watch the pigeons on his terrace as a way of dealing with the pressure. [58] Unwilling to reveal his 'new look' until the film was ready, Vikram avoided the media despite winning the aforementioned National Award for the year 2003. [160][161] In Karnataka too, the film was a "big success" although the exact box-office figures are not known. A futuristic techno-thriller set in the 22nd century Chennai, the film was to star Kamal Haasan and Preity Zinta. [42][43][44] Film institute student Prabhu Raja Chozhan, who would later turn director with Karuppampatti (2013), joined Shankar as his protg and worked as his assistant. 411.89 Crore 127 professionally trained fighters were brought in from Vietnam for the shoot. [127] Labelling the film as a "must see", a reviewer at Sify acclaimed that the film holds the viewers riveted with its racy narration, a relevant message backed with technical wizardry, never-seen before colourful song picturisation and particularly the performance of Vikram. [60], The film was officially launched with a traditional puja and muhurat shot on 4 March 2004 at AVM Studios, Chennai. [15] Made at a cost of 263.8 million (worth 1,414.3 million in 2021 prices), Anniyan was touted as the most expensive South Indian film to be ever made during the time of its release. [152] In Andhra Pradesh, Aparichitudu was named the biggest hit of 2005. [104] The scene, in which hundreds of buffaloes chase down a delinquent car owner into an abandoned sand quarry and trample him to death, was accomplished through CGI using just one buffalo. The film was notable for its recreation of the Tyagaraja Aradhana music festival and the extensive use of time slice photography in an action sequence. [80] The action sequence was shot using 120 cameras for employing the time slice photography technique, a visual effect known as "bullet time" and popularised by the American film The Matrix (1999), to achieve the frozen-time effect. [150], Anniyan was declared a blockbuster at the close of the year and, together with Chandramukhi, earned an estimated gross of 1.1 billion worldwide. 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Vijayan. [34] When he came to the recording studio to voice his lines, he was accompanied by his father S. N. Surendar, a singer and dubbing artiste. [140] The film took a "historic opening" worldwide and set multiple records at the box office. It is a battle between good and evil which leaves the audience to choose a side but it is not easy. Pre-production for Anniyan began in November 2003 and principal photography in March 2004. Further, the film was also dubbed into French and released in French-speaking countries worldwide by Columbia Tristar. Writing for The Hindu, G.V. [75], In a fight sequence, Anniyan encounters about a hundred martial artists inside the fictional International Martial Arts School, Vodao. Tamil Movie News & Gossip: Check out the latest Kollywood movies news along with Tamil movies trailer, videos, photos and more at Times of India Entertainment. [15] The film was shot in Amsterdam, Malaysia, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Villupuram and Chennai. Here click on the Privacy & Security options listed on the left hand side of the page. She remarked that the story and screenplay deserved to be lauded for its "ingenious sparks in narration" but problems arose with respect to its plausibility. Khiladi Budget & Box Office Collection Day 11, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: First Week 5th Highest 2022, Sooryavanshi Budget & Box Office Collection Day 1, Bajrangi Bhaijaan Second Weekend (Day 10) Box Office Collections: All Time Highest, Brothers Second Week (Day 14) Box Office Collections: Low. Moving himself and Nandini away from the man, he surreptitiously makes his way back to the compartment and throws the man off the train, killing him. [86] For the scene where Remo courts Nandini, a chemical tube brought from Malaysia was used to measure how attractive a person is. In essence, it was a cock-mocktail .."[12] Harris Jayaraj commenced the film's re-recording in April 2005 and took more than a month to complete, delaying the film's release. Now, the chances of it entering the Rs 100 crore club in the domestic market seem unlikely. Suriya has two younger siblings, a ETimes is an Entertainment, TV & Lifestyle industry's promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising. The album was released as a soft launch on 13 May 2005. [45], Shankar, who grew up admiring the works of cinematographer P. C. Sreeram in films like Nayakan (1987), Agni Natchathiram (1988) and Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989), desired to collaborate and was in talks with him to handle the photography. Speaking of the sequence, Srinivas quipped, "The animals are lethargic and listless in their movements. 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Sadha plays the female lead role. The Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starrer 'Vikram Vedha' ended its first weekend at the box office with a modest collection of Rs 37.50 crore nett. The film collected around Rs 2.50 crore nett, reports Box Office India. Ltd. Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox? "[52] Vikram confessed that he had a tough time during the film's making as playing different characters affected him and he found himself going mad. [15][64] Meanwhile, the film was sold in Kerala for 13 million, which was again a record for a Tamil film there. Explained: What is Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill? 'Ponniyin Selvan' 1st week box office collection: Mani Ratnam's film ends 7-day business on high note 'Ponniyin Selvan: 1' is a historical film based on Kalki's novel of the same name. and while travelling on a train during their honeymoon, Ambi notices a man (an electrician who was indirectly responsible for his sister's death several years ago) drinking amidst fellow passengers. Prabhakar is personally determined to punish Anniyan, as one of his victims, Chockalingam, an errant catering contractor with the Indian Railways, was his elder brother. The animals were transported in 15 lorries containing 20 buffaloes each. I wouldn't say he becomes the character, but there's definitely some kind of internalisation. Rajani. 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The following is a list of highest-grossing films in India, with gross revenue in Indian rupees.This is an official tracking of figures, as reliable sources that publish data are frequently pressured to increase their estimates. Disclosing that, among the three shades to his character, he found playing Ambi to be the toughest, he reasoned, "Because as a hero you are not used to being a wimp on screen. The technical departments were headed by V. T. Vijayan (editing), Sabu Cyril (production design), and Peter Hein (stunt choreography), and the soundtrack was composed by Harris Jayaraj, who was in his first collaboration with the director. The two-minute scene was brought to life in "painstaking detail". The song, filmed during the night, was reportedly the first song to be shot at the airport. Ambi's personality alternates between Ambi and Anniyan; he brutally subdues Prabhakar as Anniyan, while begging for mercy as Ambi. Prabhakar arrests Ambi and subjects him to a polygraph test to make him confess to his crimes. [2][166], In an August 2005 seminar titled "Revisiting psychiatric disorders in Tamil films", where the discussion revolved around the films Chandramukhi and Anniyan, psychiatrist Asokan found many logical faults in both films. [163][164] While acknowledging that the film underperformed at the box-office, Vikram stated that it nevertheless made an impact. . Meanwhile, the overseas collections of Vikram Vedha havebeen decent. Meanwhile, PS-1 (Hindi) did well on Saturday with box office contribution being Rs. [19][22][50][51] Speaking on the extent of his involvement in the filmmaking process, Vikram said, "Before beginning the film, I was totally involved in the research and preparation, but once on the sets, I go by what the director says." The Sunday was flat and it picked up Rs 10.75 crorefor the weekend. Helmed by R Ajay Gnanamuthu, Cobra received negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. [153][154] The film did better business than straight Telugu films. Actors Vivek, Nedumudi Venu, Nassar and Prakash Raj also featured in the film. HIT 2 box office: The Telugu film has grossed over 35 crore in its first four days worldwide. "[10][14] He further remarked that Vikram was the "life and soul" of Anniyan. Given the sharp fall in earnings, the film is somehow termed as a 'Flop.' Later, when Ambi is tried for several murders, Vijaykumar testifies to Ambi's mental condition. 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The figures can be approximate and we do not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. She then declared, " [] some of the best camera shots, stunts and locations on a mind-boggling scale have been showcased. [22] Expressing hope that it would be "an important movie" in her career, Sadha accepted the offer, working on the film for 120 days, adding, "I have a major role to play in Anniyan. Srinivas and his team had earlier worked with Shankar in Boys. Once the changes is done, click on the Save Changes option to save the changes. The Hindi film is an action-thriller which revolves around cop Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) and gangster Vedha (Hrithik Roshan). When Ambi is released two years later, his rigid adherence to protocol has diminished and he appears more open and accommodating. The film follows Kabali, an aged gangster who, once freed from prison, goes on to exact A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option ALLOW, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification. Shankar envisioned that the website would take visitors through all the punishments that await sinners in hell. [177][178] Aparichitudu, the film's Telugu version, was parodied by comedian Venu Madhav in the Telugu films Chatrapati (2005) and Seenugadu Chiranjeevi Fan (2005). After a rocky start, Cobra has been in free fall at the box office. [36], The film was produced by V. Ravichandran under his own film production and distribution company 'Oscar Films' (presently 'Aascar Films'). These leave scars on my mind. [83], The scene where Anniyan addresses a packed audience in Nehru Stadium was filmed with the space empty. Goodbye Box Office Collection Day 5: The slice-of-life drama starring Rashmika Mandanna and Amitabh Bachchan has tasted failure at the ticket window early on. Tharoor applauds India's abstention of vote in UNSC on humanitarian concerns, PM Nagpur visit: Modi attacks opposition, says 'India doesn't need shortcut politics, it needs', Centre appoints Justice Dipankar Dutta as Supreme Court judge, Jammu and Kashmir: Opposition parties criticise family database plans of UT administration, Will never forget what Congress has done for me, says Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhvinder Sukhu, WATCH | Celebrations begin at Sukhvinder Sukhu's native place Nadaun after he is named Himachal CM, It's official ! [174] Following the stupendous success of Aparichitudu in Andhra Pradesh, the State Transport Corporation of Warangal named a bus Remo, after the character played by Vikram in the film. He further added that the film got him recognition from people in the remote corners of India as the drama and the action sequences greatly appealed to them. [149] At the completion of a 50-day run at Sathyam Cinemas, Anniyan "recorded the highest 50 days collection for a Tamil film from a single screen in the world" earning 11.29 million. [23] Filmed at the World Flower Show in May 2004, the sequence was picturised in a large tulip garden located in the city of Vijfhuizen near Amsterdam, Netherlands. [173], During the 20th Vijayawada Book Festival held at Vijayawada in January 2009, Garuda Puranam, one of the 18 puranas of Hinduism, was a best-seller. [78][79] During the rehearsals, the rope, to which the stuntmen were tied and hung upside down, gave in. The good part is that it has again gone over the Rs. 'Well done'! On Saturday, the collection of 'Vikram Vedha' witnessed 25-30 per cent growth at the domestic box office. "[10], With the highest production value among Tamil films of its time, the film was touted to be the director's magnum opus and was labelled "the most eagerly awaited film of the year" by the media. Find out how they affect your health, Keep these tips in mind if you want to stop your brain from aging, Suffering from chest pain, wheezing & cough? [77] About a dozen stuntmen crashed down from the balcony, injuring themselves badly. Vikram Vedha opened across 22 countries in Europe and 27 countries in Africa and Latin America, including Japan, Russia, Panama and Peru, all non-traditional territories for Bollywood. Tamil Nadu: 227.04 Crore gross. [35] In the 2004 comedy film Aethirree, which featured Sadha in the female lead, Kanika played the second lead role of a "naughty" Brahmin girl. In disguises, they discover clues left behind by Anniyan, which are the names of the punishments he meted out to his victims. [68] For filming the scene, the crew recreated a performance of the famous kriti "Jagadnanda krak", the first of the five Pancharatna Kriti compositions of Tyagaraja, as performed during Tyagaraja Aradhana. [51], With the amount of hype the film generated in the media, theatre owners eagerly came forward and offered hefty prices as Minimum Guarantee (MG). It was initially thought to be Shankar's pet project Robot revived with a new title, but this was later proven not to be correct. Vikram stars as Ambi, an idealistic, law-abiding lawyer who has Dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as Multiple personality disorder) and develops two other identities: a suave fashion model named Remo and a murderous vigilante named Anniyan. However, his efforts fail as circumstantial evidences always seem to favour the accused. Vikram Vedha box office collection Day 11 Over the second weekend, the film's business has been poor. The actor plays the titular character of Cobra in the Tamil film and his real name is 'Mathie', a maths teacher. Tamil Nadu - Rs 180.10 Crore Telugu States- Rs 31.45 Crore Karnataka- Rs 21.35 Crore Kerala - Rs 40.10 Crore ROI - Rs 13.88 Crore Overseas - Rs 125.01 Crore Total - Rs. You can change your city from here. Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Trisha starrer Ponniyin Selvan 1 Box Office Collection Day 35 . [59] Meanwhile, Sadha's make-up and hair styling were done by Mumbai-based celebrity stylist Ojas M. This will worry the makers as there was huge anticipation riding on the film beforehand. Vikram on the mental make-up and preparation required to portray the role. [89][e], The song features the lead pair singing amidst a flower farm as mridangam and flute players accompany them in the background. Movie Costs are estimates containing both Production and Prints and Advertising costs. [156] The film's success earned Vikram a big fan-following in Andhra. Over the second weekend, the film's business has been poor. 57 crores for the Nizam area alone. Ambi is secretly in love with his neighbour Nandini, a medical student and an aspiring Carnatic singer, but never expresses his feelings due to fear of rejection. [176], The characters played by Vikram were spoofed by Vadivelu in the Tamil film Aaru (2005); the comedy sequence also features four songs from the film's soundtrack album. He explains the rationale behind them and says that only when every Indian is responsible and sincere will the country prosper on par with developed nations. He added that in trying to explain multiple personality disorder in the simplest of terms, the director has only succeeded to a certain extent as a majority of viewers who are not that well informed might not even comprehend what is being said. Here click on the Settings tab of the Notification option. [179][180] It was also parodied, along with Chandramukhi, in the film Rajababu (2006). I make films based on them. She also noted that the story resembled Shankar's Indian (1996) a lot while also bearing semblance to his Gentleman (1993). [37] The MG raised through audio rights and movie distribution to theatres in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and overseas fetched a combined sum of 224 million. Shankar pointed out that he "worked tirelessly day and night and intense research was done with the help of a professor in department of Vaishnavism in Madras University. It is revealed that when Ambi was ten years old, he witnessed the accidental death of his younger sister Vidya due to civic apathy. Ponniyin Selvan 1 Total till Now Box Office Collection. Following the release of the trailer on 7 May 2005, the film was believed to be inspired by the 1886 Robert Louis Stevenson novel, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Following the release of Boys in August 2003,[13] Shankar began work on his next directorial venture entitled Anniyan. 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[95][96] Filmed by Ravi Varman and choreographed by Ahmed Khan, the song was filmed like a fashion show where Vikram and Yana Gupta wear fashionable clothes and sashay along a ramp. Anniyan then reverts to Ambi, who collapses and loses consciousness. All rights reserved. Aaj Ki Baat: How Have AAP Performed In Gujarat Elections As New Participant? They also designed a grim reaper astride his bull who guides visitors through hell. The visit took place much before the tragic 2004 tsunami struck the countries bordering the Indian Ocean and wreaked havoc. For roles that have some ambiguity about whether it's a good guy or a bad guy, he is one of the best choices. [141][142][143], A week after release, the film grossed more than 10 million in Chennai, 2.7 million in Sathyam Cinemas, 7.1 million from 10 prints in Salem and netted 4.1 million in Coimbatore which were all box office records. Vaidyanathan was serving as the secretary of Sri Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha, the committee which organises the aradhana. Yet, the reviewer criticised that the film was too lengthy and the story too thin on logic. They then hired hundreds of lorries and old model ambassador cars and painted faces on them. He expects everyone to follow the law and prosecutes those who violate it. The film has cinematography by Harish Kannan and music by A R Rahman. 398. 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