Imaikkaa Nodigal was an action thriller movie which featured Nayanthara, Atharvaa Murali and Anurag Kashyap in the lead rules. The movie was directed by R Ajay Gnanamuthu. Nayanthara played the role of Anjali Vikramadithyan, a loving mother, sister and a CBI officer by profession. Her character in the movie was etched with passion and grace that it was one of the most memorable characters in her career.