Sethupathi is hailed for his grounded yet powerful acting, while Anurag Kashyap delivers a chilling performance despite some criticism regarding his lip-syncing in the Hindi version.

The plot centers around a quiet, ordinary barber named Maharaja (played by ). His life takes a bizarre turn when he walks into a local police station to report a burglary. However, instead of money or jewelry, he claims the thieves have stolen "Lakshmi" —a simple, old metal trash can that once saved his daughter's life. The police mock his request, but as Maharaja's desperation grows, the layers of the mystery unravel to reveal a dark, interconnected web of vengeance and crime. Critical and Commercial Reception

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Maharaja approaches the police claiming his house was burglarized and his dustbin was taken. While the police are initially dismissive, it is later revealed that the dustbin is a decoy for his real mission—finding the men who brutally assaulted his teenage daughter, Jothi. Vijay Sethupathi as Maharaja. Anurag Kashyap as Selvam, a complex and menacing antagonist. Sachana Namidass as Maharaja’s daughter, Jothi. Mamta Mohandas Natty Subramaniam in key roles. Narrative Style: The film is highly praised for its non-linear screenplay

Vijay Sethupathi delivers a subtle yet powerful performance, marking a strong return to intense roles.