Īfter Ji, Lingusamy announced his next project, Bheemaa, in 2005. Rathnam, approached director Lingusamy to come up with a new script. The film was first postponed but later shelved. When his film Majaa hit the screens, it had only average success, and Vikram was skeptical about remaking Chanthupottu. The remake was tentatively titled Bheemaa. Vikram approached producer Mohan Natarajan to buy the remake rights of the film. Vikram, who saw the movie, was impressed and wanted to remake it in Tamil. When it was released, it was commercially successful and brought critical acclaim for Dileep's portrayal. Chanthupottu had Dileep playing an effeminate character. During the production of Majaa, Vikram met with actor Dileep who was then working on his film Chanthupottu. The film was titled Majaa and the film shooting began. Upon seeing the Malayamlam film Thommanum Makkalum starring Mammootty, Vikram approached the director of the film Shafi and expressed interest in remaking it in Tamil. After playing heavy roles in Arul and Anniyan, Vikram wanted to make a light hearted comedy film.
Sekar shoots Chinna dead, thinking Chinna has tried killing him. Suddenly, Chinna takes a gun and shoots Sekar, which shocks him. Sekar believes it was Chinna who had sent Shafi to bring him back. Sekar kills Shafi and runs down to meet Chinna and Saamy. Sekar does not believe this and refuses to go with Shafi. Shafi, who already has a misunderstanding with Sekar, lies to him by saying that Chinna wanted him to join his gang again. Chinna feels bad calling Sekar back and sends Shafi to talk to him. Chinna gets cold feet at first but later decides to call Sekar.Ĭhinna, Saamy and Shafi go to Sekar's apartment where Sekar stays with Shalu. Saamy ( Thalaivasal Vijay), an ally of Chinna, suggests calling Sekar so that Chinna might feel better. However, Chinna misses Sekar very much and keeps worrying, unable to bear his departure. Sekar and Shalu get married and move to a new apartment. Chinna gives money to Sekar and blesses him to start a new life. Sekar informs this decision to Chinna, to which he agrees immediately. Shalu requests Sekar to come with her and lead a peaceful life, and he agrees. Meanwhile, the police department secretly plans to encounter both Chinna's and Periyavar's gangs. Shalu's parents will not agree for this wedding, so Shalu decides to elope with Sekar. One day, Sekar and Shalu decide to get married. Sekar gives the necessary courage to Chinna and asks him not to fear the commissioner as he will always be there for protection. Meanwhile, Sekar befriends Shalini ( Trisha), and love blossoms between themĪ new police commissioner ( Ashish Vidyarthi) is appointed to control violence in the city, and his first targets are Chinna and Periyavar. Chinna decided not to express his love after becoming a don, but they still get married. Sekar arranges Chinna's wedding with Padma ( Lakshmi Gopalaswamy), knowing that both were in love for each other. This brings up jealousy to one of Chinna's gang men ( Shafi), and he hates Sekar. Sekar wins Chinna's trust, and both get close to each other. Sekar joins Chinna's gang, and with his help, Chinna overpowers Periyavar in the city. Sekar reveals that he follows Chinna right from his childhood and adores him as a role model.
Chinna feels Sekar to be his resemblance as he too possesses similar characteristics.
Chinna meets Sekar on a few more occasions and is impressed by his courage. One day, when Periyavar's gang tries to kill Chinna, he is saved by Sekar ( Vikram). Enmity prevails between both gangs, with frequent clashes happening as one gang tries to overpower the other.
The movie revolves around two powerful gangs in Chennai, one led by Chinna ( Prakash Raj) and the other by Periyavar ( Raghuvaran).