Different poles) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film directed by Dharani under his real name V. C. Ramani.

Produced by G. S. Madhu, the film stars Mammootty, Napoleon, Sangita, and Manorama, while Goundamani, Senthil, and Nassar play supporting roles.

The police team, without taking the necessary orders from Kannan, go to the forest and attack Veeraiyan's gathering.

Soundarya was the original choice for the female lead role, while the item number done by Simran was initially offered to actress Rambha, who wanted better pay.

[6] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Though the crux of Maharajan's story is simple, the director, with his screenplay, ably supported by E. Ramdass's dialogue, has worked out enough absorbing situations.