Poikkal Kuthirai

For Kathiravan, who lost his left leg in an accident,his 8-year-old daughter is his world. She is diagnosed with a congenital heart problem and 7 Million INR is needed to save his daughter. Unable to raise such a huge amount, he plans to kidnap businessman Rudra's daughter. Instead Kathir becomes embroiled in his own kidnapping plot.

Directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar, Poikkal Kuthirai leans on a strong ensemble — Prabhu Deva, Raiza Wilson, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2022.