The film stars Madhavan and Pooja, while Vadivelu, Manivannan and Biju Menon play other supporting roles.

Featuring music composed by Vidyasagar and cinematography by Balasubramaniem, the film was released on 22 February 2006 and became successful at the box office.

Thambi wants Sankara Pandian to transform into a good guy and prevents all his plans to erupt violence in the city.

Seeman made a comeback to film direction after taking a sabbatical following the release of Veeranadai in 1999 and began working on a script about a village-based vigilante to be produced by Mid Valley Entertainments.

Madhavan heard the script of the film at the insistence of his manager, Nazir, and was impressed with the "fire and confidence" in Seeman's narration.

[2][3][4] The actor subsequently underwent a makeover for the film, sporting long hair and portrayed a young man from a village for the first time in his career.

[5] The team initially approached Asin for the lead female role, before finalising debutant Simran from Bombay.

[16] Cinesouth wrote "Instead of giving an action film, director Seeman has given oxygen and thus we feel like treating him with great affection".