As Nandini, her silent confrontation with Vikram (Aditya Karikalan) in Part 2 is a career-best. The way her eyes flicker between cold hatred and lingering love without speaking a word is mesmerizing.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan began her acting career in 1993 with the Tamil film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat . However, it was her breakthrough role in Iruvar (1997), directed by Mani Ratnam, that gained her recognition. Her performance as a young and passionate politician earned her critical acclaim and several awards.