Before Gautham Vasudev Menon's Enai Noki Paayum Thota, Dhanush was seen on screen in Asuran directed by Vetrimaaran. The film featured Manju Warrier as the leading lady and was very well received by the audiences and critics as well!
This fourth combo of the director-actor stunned not only the Kollywood but also Tollywood and Bollywood as well. The film is praised for its raw and rustic nature. Bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu, the cuts are handled by R Ramar and the Art Director is Jacki. Stunts are choreographed by Peter Hein.
Apart from the leads, the film also featured Prakash Raj, Ken Karunas, 'Aadukalam' Naren, Teejay amongst others in lead roles. On the technical side, Asuran's cinematographer is handled by R Velraj, and the story of Asuran is by Poomani, the author of Vekkai.
While this film went on to garner several appreciations, the makers had announced that the film will be remade in Telugu, which will be produced once again by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, along with Suresh Babu and would feature Tollywood star Venkatesh in the lead. Today, marks the film’s 100th glorious day and the fans are taking to their social media and celebrating it.