Bakasuran (2023) is a Tamil-language vigilante crime drama directed by Mohan G., featuring Selvaraghavan as Beemarasu and Natarajan Subramaniam as Major Arulvarman. The narrative follows Beemarasu, a street performer who embarks on a violent quest for justice after his daughter falls victim to a cybersex trafficking ring and commits suicide. Parallelly, Major Arulvarman, a retired army officer turned YouTube crime analyst, investigates his niece’s suicide, uncovering a similar web of exploitation. Their paths converge as they confront a syndicate exploiting young women through online platforms, highlighting the perils of digital misuse and the importance of parental awareness.

While the film attempts to shed light on serious issues like cyber harassment and the exploitation of women, it has been criticized for its execution. Critics have pointed out the film’s tendency towards moral policing, victim-blaming, and a regressive portrayal of women’s issues. The narrative has been described as preachy and predictable, with a lack of nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors involved. Despite these shortcomings, performances by Selvaraghavan and Natarajan Subramaniam have been noted for their earnestness.