If you ask any Tamil cinema fan to name a film they can watch on loop without ever getting bored, is almost guaranteed to be at the top of the list. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by the legendary Kamal Haasan and Crazy Mohan, this film is a masterclass in situational comedy, wordplay, and ensemble acting.

: Includes "The Bharunda Birds" and "The Mice That Set Elephants Free" Book 3: Kakolukiyam (Of Crows and Owls)

Teaches how to avoid losing what you have already worked hard to achieve.

This section warns about the consequences of greed and ignoring good advice after one has already achieved success.

Story by Kamal Haasan; Screenplay by Kamal Haasan and K.S. Ravikumar; Dialogues by Crazy Mohan . Genre: Black Comedy / Drama. Music: Composed by Deva. 2. The "Five Ruses": The Main Cast (Index of Friends)