Erum Ali, wife of actor Abbas, became the team's head costume designer, whilst, Selvaraghavan's sister-in-law and Rajinikanth's daughter, Aishwarya Dhanush, was signed on as an associate director. In July 2007, Selvaraghavan announced a new film with a new team of Karthi and Reemma Sen in the cast, with Ramji replacing regular Arvind Krishna as the cinematographer. The film was stalled in early 2007 due to cinematographer Arvind Krishna's decision to leave White Elephants and the project was eventually shelved. Ravindran, and the first schedule began with Karthi, whose first film, Paruthiveeran, was awaiting release, and Sandhya. The film was co-produced by new producer R. Known for his exploitative and violent ways, Ravisekharan develops a mutual foe in Muthu and his fellow workers.Īfter the reception to his 2006 gangster film, Pudhupettai, Selvaraghavan took a sabbatical to plan future projects and set up a production company, White Elephants, whose first project Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam started in November 2006. Azhagam Perumal as Ravisekharan, who leads the army brigade in the search for Chandramouli.Chandramouli earlier walked out on his daughter Lavanya and is later found trapped in the Chola kingdom.
Pothen as Chandramouli, an archaeologist who went missing during a search for the Chola kingdom, prompting a manhunt. Parthiepan signed for the role after much speculation that Dhanush would be selected, and his performance won plaudits from critics. The images for the Chola King, not dated or named in the film, were kept under wraps prior to the movie's release. The city that the Cholas lived in perished, resulting in the city becoming haunted with the Chola King, the head of the people. Parthiepan as Chola King, successor and last of the Chola dynasty after escaping an attack from the Pandyas. During the making of the film news websites linked Andrea with the director, Selvaraghavan, albeit to the pair's displeasure. Andrea Jeremiah, like Karthi, appears in her second major role for the film, also singing parts of two songs which appear in the soundtrack. She also becomes a love interest for Muthu. An archaeologist by profession, Lavanya becomes the quiet, tactical leader of the journey through her knowledge of the culture and the history of the Chola dynasty.
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The film became Reemma Sen's first attempt at parallel cinema following a series of roles in commercial projects, and her portrayal was highly appreciated by film critics. Anitha is strong-minded, ruthless and determined but nurtures a soft feeling for Muthu during the course of the journey.
Karthi as Muthu, a chief coolie working at Chennai Port leading a very low-class life alongside his fellow workers.Muthu is able to escape and save the Chola Prince. The king is killed, and the men drown in the seas with his body.
Their women are molested and raped by the army.
The Cholas fight bravely but eventually lose to technology and are taken prisoners.