His role in the Anti-Hindi agitation and Vaikom struggle, his second marriage, the formation of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by his lieutenant C. N. Annadurai, and Periyar's death and its aftermath.

Gnana Rajasekaran revealed he prompted to do Periyar due to the "enormous pressure" from audience after the success of Bharathi.

[3] Filmy South wrote "Overall, Gnana Rajashekharan has done a commendable job in depicting a legendary leader’s life.Though there are some inadequacies in the narration the bold attempt should be appreciated and encouraged so that more such efforts would be made.".

[4] Sify wrote "Rajasekharan has done a decent job in presenting the majestic life and times of Periyar, with a brilliant performance from Sathyaraj in the title role.

What makes it convincing is that the director has conveyed dramatic tension and an underlining of the humane moments in a very subtle manner".