Before Varuthapadadha Vaalibar Sangam got released in 2013, Sivakarthikeyan was a part of commercial hits like Ethir Neechal and Manam Kothi Paravai, Marina and Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga which saw a slow and steady star in the making. But it was Varuthapadaatha Vaalibar Sangam that placed Sivakarthikeyan in the main league. The star’s performance as the good for nothing owner of the titular club was received so well by the audience and the film’s response was a confirmation of sorts for the actor that it’s time for the actor to shine in that 70mm screen.