The film stars Arya, Napoleon and Kirat Bhattal, while Ramji, Raaghav, Kadhal Dhandapani, and Avinash play supporting roles.

Soon, Burma's father is framed by Ayravadham, Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide.

[3] He also initially cast Kamna who left the film due to date issues while also considered Anushka,[4] Amogha, Reema Sen and Deepika Padukone but finally zeroed in debutant Kirat as lead actress after seeing her in an advertisement.

[7] Sify wrote "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace.

Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood – Gun running trade".