* It is the re-make of Malayalam film ‘Kadha Parayumpol.’

* Rajini does the role of actor Ashokraj.

* Pasupathy does the role of Rajini’s friend Balan, who runs a saloon.

* Meena plays Sridevi, the wife of Balan.

* A song sequence of Rajini and Nayantara was shot in grand sets made to look like the Great Pyramids.

* G V Prakash scores music for a Rajini film for the first time.

* The songs were recorded in London.

* The small role of Ashokraj in the Malayalam film has been expanded to suit Rajini.

* Seven Arts and Kavithalaya co-produce the film.