One of the best political dramas in Indian cinema. It has to be, because there has been no other attempt to so comprehensively chart the political history of Tamil Nadu, from the 1950s to the late 80s and the death of the legendary MGR. It is perhaps, one of the best movies along with Anbay Sivam, to have not become a hit. But it is regarded as amongst Mani Ratnam’s best films. Rarely has anyone shown enough courage to portray so explicitly all facets of three of Tamil Nadu’s most iconic figures. The brilliance of two great actors, Mohanlal and Prakash Raj, lit up many scenes and Rahman’s music added to the impact. If ever there was a political movie in Tamil, this is it.