Mani Ratnam’s epic Ponniyin Selvan, featuring stars like Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, and Aishwarya Rai, was a massive box-office success. However, for most of the cast and even the director, their next ventures didn’t fare well.Karthi, who shined as Vanthiyathevan, faced a major setback with Japan. Jayam Ravi, who played Arulmozhi Varman, saw Agilan flop without a trace. Director Mani Ratnam’s follow-up film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, struggled with poor reviews and weak collections. Trisha, who played Kundhavai, saw a lukewarm response to her film The Road.Amidst this streak of disappointments, Vikram – who portrayed Aditha Karikalan – broke the trend. His films Thangalaan and Veerame Vaagai Soodum post-Ponniyin Selvan turned out to be hits, marking a lucky turn in his career after previous flops like Mahaan and Cobra.