Sivanandi Thevar is a butcher who works hard to bring up his four children (two boys and two girls) and have a happy family.

One day, life changes for Murugesan when his father catches him watching a film in theatre and smoking a cigarette.

He is shown watching several MGR shows, buying a change of clothes, and eating a hearty meal with his ill-gotten money.

Kathir starts an advertising agency but faces opposition from Bose and Annachi, the local gangster.

The next day, all mourn Murugesan's death, and his father is filled with remorse for not having trusted his son when he was alive.

[2] Director and writer Vasanthabalan said that after he wrote the story, S. Shankar was impressed and asked him to expand it into a screenplay.

[4] Vasanthabalan cast Sriya Reddy after being impressed with her performance in the 2004 Malayalam film Black.

[8] Shwetha Bhaskar of Rediff.com wrote, "Director Vasantha Balan has deftly handled the script, making it his own.

By maintaining an energetic pace throughout, he ensures the story doesn't become monotonous or conventional, despite the somewhat predictable plot.

[9] Sify wrote, "Once again Shankar has introduced Vasantha Balan a director who understands the nuances of making a realistic film with well-etched out characters and strong screenplay.

"[10] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the performances of star cast, Prakash Kumar's music, Madhi's cinematography while also praising for conveying emotions through visuals by lessening dialogues and concluded saying the cinema which used to portray only winners in life has first time portrayed a life of a loser, even that sadness feels good.