Let’s be direct— Thadam is carried entirely on the shoulders of Arun Vijay, and he delivers a career-defining performance. Playing dual roles is tricky; making the audience instantly distinguish between Ezhil and Kavin without exaggerated costumes or makeup is an art. Arun Vijay nails it.

The story kicks off with the brutal murder of a young man named Akash. A selfie found on the victim's phone provides the police with a clear image of the suspect.

Which of those would you like?