His misadventures begin with schoolgirl Poornima (who friend-zones him by calling him 'Anna') and a neighbor who eventually marries his own brother. The College Era:

Recommended for: Lovers of realistic cinema, coming-of-age stories, and fans of Dinesh’s early work. Watch it for its heart, not its budget.

No discussion of Attakathi is complete without its soundtrack. , in his breakout role as a music composer, delivered an album that became anthemic for Chennai’s youth.

Upon release, Attakathi received rave reviews: