The film won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects , making it the first Telugu film to achieve this honor.

is the Tamil dubbed version of the 2004 Telugu fantasy-action blockbuster Anji , starring Megastar Chiranjeevi . Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, the film was a landmark in Indian cinema for its ambitious use of visual effects and remains a fan favorite for those who enjoy "divine intervention" themes mixed with high-octane action. The Legend of the Aatmalingam

The primary conflict arises when a ruthless billionaire, Veerendra Bhatia (played by Tinnu Anand), discovers the existence of the Lingam. Bhatia is obsessed with gaining eternal life and will stop at nothing—including murder and dark rituals—to seize the artifact. Anji must use his strength and spiritual connection to prevent the sacred power from falling into evil hands.

Namrata Shirodkar plays the female lead, an archaeology student who assists Anji in his quest.

Tinnu Anand portrays the cold-blooded Veerendra Bhatia.

While the original Telugu version, Anji , is available on streaming platforms like Sun NXT and MX Player, the Tamil dubbed version is frequently broadcast on channels like Kalaignar TV . You can also find high-quality clips and full versions uploaded by various regional film distributors on YouTube . Kollimalai singam tamil movie

At the time of its release, the film was the most expensive project in Telugu cinema, costing an estimated ₹25–35 crore. It was in production for over six years, largely due to the complex CGI and visual effects required for the climax.