You wouldn’t want to call yours a dream debut when you had to sport a look in your first film that makes people think all you immediately needed is a haircut and a good shave. Adding to Karthi’s woes, the movie’s progress was jinxed many times owing to financial troubles. However, what happened after its release is history and needs no elucidation. A new star was born, said everyone in unison. Karthi is now contemplating between big banners and bigger directors.