Vetri Maaran’s Shakespearean offering had Dhanush in the performance of a lifetime and got the duo well – deserved National awards. The film tells the tale of a young man, Karuppu whose blind trust is repaid with betrayal. The director takes you into a world where a man's honor is tied to his prize rooster, where friends become bitter foes over imagined quarrels, and where lives are sacrificed in order to nurse an old man's injured pride.

Aadukalam went down very well with the audiences for its grittiness, undeniable charm and pathos. It will be talked about for a long time to come.

Trade talk: The film received rave reviews from the critics and nabbed the attention of the audience. They flocked to the theatre and were not disappointed. So they kept coming back for more of Vetri Maaran’s delectable offering.

Public opinion: People seem to like Dhanush best in this genre as it without doubt brings out the best in him.