Vanayudtham tracks down the life of the famous Indian brigand, who operated in the forests of Tamil Nadu border, smuggling sandalwood.

Sivalperi Pandi based on real person of the same name who lived in the 60s in Seevalperi village in Tirunelveli district.

Mambattian is also based on a true life Robin Hood who lived in a southern village called Malaiyoor.