For sheer commitment to a character, Arya is definitely one of the top performers of Tamil cinema this year. It would have undoubtedly taken immense toil, self-restraint and faith to keep that mesh of hair on oneself for more than two years. Add to that, all those yoga poses without having time to properly train, adapting to the body language of Aghoris and letting go of a possibly rich period in his career to make Rudran come alive, Arya has definitely made his mark as a performer and professional on whom the industry can depend upon to pull off just about any kind of role that is thrown at him.

Everyone who has seen Naan Kadavul will be convinced about the justness of this choice. The sheer effort that went into the performance is evident from what was seen on screen. But, more than the effort, it is the result that matters. It is an understatement to say that Pooja transformed herself into a daughter of the streets, the blind beggar who sings from her heart for the coins that people toss at her. There is nothing more to elaborate on this performance, it has to be seen to be believed.