Originally released as an Aha Original on Aha Tamil . It is also available on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV . Critical Reception

The film is an adaptation of the short story from the novel Venkadal by the renowned writer B. Jeyamohan . Interestingly, both Mani Ratnam and Vetri Maaran were reportedly interested in adapting this same story before Rafiq Ismail secured the rights. Key Details Release Date: December 9, 2022.

The story follows (played by Kanna Ravi), a gold medalist who becomes a revolutionary after witnessing the brutal oppression of poor laborers by wealthy landlords. After his friend Iqbal dies in police custody, Appu kills the responsible officer and flees to join a Naxalite group in the forest. The film builds toward a pivotal moment when Appu decides to surrender, leading to a philosophical confrontation between a revolutionary and the legal system. Production and Literary Roots

(Martyr) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action drama directed by Rafiq Ismail. Set in the 1980s, the film explores heavy themes of anti-oppression , revolutionary spirit, and the moral complexities of violence through the lens of a young rebel. Plot and Synopsis