But you have a choice. You don't have to be a "pirate" to enjoy the "Don."

The movie then reveals his secret past: he was once Baasha , a powerful and righteous don in Mumbai who gave up his life of power for the safety of his family. The film follows his struggle to keep his past hidden while dealing with the villains of his present.

Baasha was a game-changer for Tamil cinema, as it marked a turning point in Vijay's career. The movie's success catapulted Vijay to stardom and established him as a leading hero in the Tamil film industry. The movie's dialogues, written by P. Vasu, are still remembered and quoted by fans today.

You won't find the official Blu-ray of Baasha easily. The original prints have degraded. Television rights are held by specific channels (like Sun TV or Kalaignar TV), but they play edited, cropped versions with commercial breaks.