The unveiling of the first look and title poster has stirred anticipation, offering a thematic glimpse into the pre-independence era.

The film, which is set in the 1980s, revolves around the lives of five friends who get involved in politics and crime in Madurai.

The film showcases the friendship, love, betrayal and revenge among the characters in a realistic and gripping manner.

The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike for its emotional storyline, and impactful and powerful premise on family bonding and religious belief. 

He also raved about the film on social media occasioning its 10-year anniversary, he said, "the classic that inspired me and now you are an Actor .."

"The role of a sound engineer was very different from how I had always played a village hero larking through the fields with a dhotti."

Naan Mirugamaai Maara will be Sasikumar's second release this year after Kombu Vatcha Singamda which was released in January.