[1] In Trichy, Rajarajan, a police constable, lives with his loving family: wife Rajeswari, two sons, and two daughters.

Meanwhile, Varadan's men, Maasilamani and Jayakumar are released on bail and immediately seek revenge against Sakthi, attacking him in a crowded road.

With Varadan's bail impending, the inspector advises Sakthi to leave town, citing safety concerns.

The film was announced in September 2006 as a collaboration between producer Balaji and Ajith, and was to be co-produced by the Mumbai-based production company Adlabs.

[2][3] Vijay, a former assistant of Malayalam director Priyadarshan (who directed Hindi remake of 'Kireedam' Gardish, released in 1993) made his directorial debut with Kireedam after working as an ad film maker and chose to remake the 1989 film of the same name directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas.

Dharan revealed that he had the opportunity to work for Kireedam but he could not take up the project as he was going through a tough phase then, suffering a personal loss in his family.

The Hindu, in a review of Kireedam, said that "Vijay has neatly packaged a strong storyline with a sensibly balanced mix of sentiment and action.

It appreciated the lead and supporting cast: "Looking well-toned and incredibly youthful, Ajith makes a mark both with his appearance and expressions.

"[11] The review from an entertainment portal, Sify.com, hailed the attempt: "For once a Tamil remake of a Malayalam classic, lives up to our expectations.

Kireedam is quality cinema, one that is daringly different from the run-of-the mill superstar films that are dished out in the name of mass movies."

But if the sluggish pace in the second half is taken care of, the movie would have been much crisper" and said that "Kreedom will categorically be Ajith's prized trophy in his film career.

"[13] Manasvini of Kalki praised the acting of Rajkiran and Ajith, Prakash's music, Thiru's cinematography, Antony's editing and cited director Vijay is the one who needs to shake hands.

A bouquet should be given for narrating the emotional struggle of father and son with elegance and he has elevated Ajith in his debut film.

[14] Chennai Online wrote "Debutant director Vijay (son of producer Azhagappan and brother of hero Udaya), moves his narration fairly smoothly.

While he has remained faithful to the crucial events in the original version, and to the finale, he has brought in a few changes - Like the more elaborate love track.

And the final product has turned out to be yet another routine simple youth versus gangster saga, and an average, run-of-the-mill entertainer".

[15] The film went on to win a single Filmfare award for Best Female Playback Singer for Sadhana Sargam's rendition of "Akkam Pakkam".