Master paired Vijay with Malavika Mohanan, but the relationship was ambiguous—more mentoring than romance. Leo was even drier; the film explicitly avoided a traditional love track, focusing instead on a dysfunctional family dynamic. This has led fans to ask:

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Here, Vijay’s romance with the late actress Sanghavi was pure innocence. There were no double-action dialogues or blood-soaked shirts—only stolen glances, bicycle rides, and the angst of family opposition. This era taught the audience that Vijay could cry for love, a trait that made him relatable to the female audience and the youth.

While an action film, his protective, charming pursuit of Trisha provided the film’s romantic heart.