Usually it’s considered that the second movie of a director is the litmus test on his capabilities. But Vetri Maaran had no troubles shattering that myth with Aadukalam. His Karuppu and Irene – people from different echelons of the society – became immediate superstars and Vetri Maaran’s success as a director was endorsed by the sweeping six national awards the movie won. The critical and commercial success the movie achieved was unanimous and immediate.