, the film uses a "hyperlink" structure where the lives of three men from different social strata—a student leader (Suriya), a goon (Madhavan), and a carefree youngster (Siddharth)—collide during an incident on a bridge : The soundtrack by A.R. Rahman is iconic, featuring experimental tracks like "Jana Gana Mana" "Sandai Kozhi"

While the film received mixed reviews upon its initial release, it has since gained a massive cult following. Critics and fans alike praise its realistic action sequences, sharp cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran