In a surprising turn of events, a fan's plea for Clint Eastwood to watch the film reached the legendary actor-director himself, prompting an official response.
The period gangster drama, released on 10th November 2023, unfolds the tale of Pandiyan, an ambitious gangster in Madurai with dreams of becoming the first dark-skinned actor in Tamil cinema.
The storyline takes an interesting turn as Pandiyan hires Ray Dasan, played by SJ Suryah, a former assistant director to Satyajit Ray, to direct a Clint Eastwood-style western film in Tamil Nadu titled "Pandyaa."
To realize this unconventional dream, he enlists the help of Ray Dasan, a former assistant director to Satyajit Ray, eager to make his directorial debut.
The plot, set in 1975, revolves around the first black-skinned hero of Tamil cinema, a concept rooted in Rajinikanth's journey, especially considering his debut film 'Apoorva Raagangal' released in the same year.