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: Before its release, it faced protests from Tamil groups who alleged it portrayed the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) in a negative light, leading to a de facto ban in some regions.

: The film is inspired by real events, including the Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war and the activities of the LTTE (represented as LTF in the movie).