Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Silambarasan (Simbu), the film follows the journey of Muthu, a young man from a low-caste village who travels to Mumbai to earn a living but inadvertently becomes entangled in the city's underground criminal world.
It was one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2022, earning over ₹85 crore worldwide. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Silambarasan
Critics widely praised Simbu's transformative performance, noting that he completely disappears into the character of Muthu. The film is noted for its realistic take
The film is noted for its realistic take on the gangster genre, featuring long, immersive one-shot sequences. 2022 Cast: Silambarasan TR
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I - The Kindling (Hindi title: Aag Hai Dil Mein ) Release Date: September 15, 2022 Cast: Silambarasan TR, Siddhi Idnani, Raadhika Sarathkumar Music: A.R. Rahman Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Why It's Worth Watching
Based on a real person's life story penned by writer Jeyamohan, the narrative focuses on how fate and circumstances can force an ordinary man into a life of crime.