(transl. "Ruthless Man") is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film. It marked the directorial debut of Vetrimaaran, who has since become one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers in Indian cinema. The film stars Dhanush (in the lead role of Prabhu Shankar) alongside Ramya (credited as Divya Spandana). The supporting cast includes notable actors like Daniel Balaji, Kishore Kumar G., and Santhanam. The film's background score and three of its songs were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with Yogi B and Dhina each composing one song.
The ensemble cast, including Ramya Nambeeshan, Kishore, and Karunas, brought immense depth to the gritty, urban setting. polladhavan tamilyogi link
The story revolves around Prabhu (Dhanush), a happy-go-lucky middle-class young man whose life takes a dramatic turn. After a rift with his father, he uses his savings to buy a black Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle. The bike becomes his ticket to a better life, helping him get a job and win the affections of Hema (Ramya). However, his fortunes reverse drastically when the bike is stolen, plunging him into a gritty and dangerous search that brings him into conflict with a ruthless gangster. (transl