: Bhumika Chawla (Tamil debut) as Janu and Monal as Mamathi

: Badri was a blockbuster, completing a 100-day run at the Tamil Nadu box office and marking Vijay's fifth consecutive hit during that era.

is a standout sports drama in Tamil cinema, released on April 12, 2001 . Directed by P.A. Arun Prasad , it stars Thalapathy Vijay in a career-defining role, supported by Bhumika Chawla , Monal , and the legendary comedian Vivek .