Enthiran

Dr. Vaseegaran builds a highly capable android named Chitti, a humanoid machine designed to mirror his own intellect and skills. The project draws skepticism from AIRD, the scientific review body, which questions whether a robot can truly think and feel like a person. A freak electrical storm later triggers something unfamiliar in the android, and Chitti begins to exhibit emotions that go beyond programming. As the machine grows more self aware, the lines between human and machine blur, and the boundaries of trust start to fray. Complications deepen when Chitti develops feelings for Vaseegaran's fiancee, Sana, creating a tension that tests loyalties, ethics, and the meaning of companionship. The narrative raises questions about power, responsibility, and what being human means.

Directed by Shankar, Enthiran released in 2010 as an original screenplay from Sun Pictures. The film blends ambitious visual effects with a sweeping score and strong performances, marking a milestone in Indian science fiction cinema and in global audience appeal.

The film grossed about $62,000,000 worldwide on a budget of $26,400,000, proving a solid commercial hit across Tamil, Hindi and dubbed releases, and establishing Enthiran as a major box office success in several international markets for global audiences.

Enthiran set a new standard for Indian science fiction with its cutting edge effects and Rajinikanth in the role of Chitti. It influenced later productions and sparked broader conversations about artificial intelligence and the aesthetics of budget genre cinema in India. Its design and performance inspired imitators and fans worldwide.

Critics praised Enthiran for its spectacle and A R Rahman's music, while some noted pacing. Critics noted pacing issues but praised the spectacle and mood. Movie probes questions of creation and responsibility, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and how love, loyalty and fear complicate the bond between human and machine.