Thala Ajith’s critically acclaimed film Kadhal Kottai (1996), directed by Agathiyan and produced by Sivasakthi Movie Makers, has been released as a novel. The film won three National Film Awards: Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Direction (Agathiyan) and Best Screenplay (Agathiyan). The film had Ajith and Devayani in the lead roles, apart from Heera Rajgopal, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan, who played important roles.