Dasavathaaram is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language epic science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Kamal Haasan.
The film stars Kamal Haasan in 10 distinct roles, alongside Asin, Jaya Prada, Mallika Sherawat, K. R. Vijaya, Rekha Harris, Nagesh, P. Vasu, Raghuram, Napoleon, and M. S. Bhaskar.
The story follows a biotechnology scientist named Govind, who is forced to steal a vial containing a deadly bioweapon from his corrupt boss, with the intention of selling it to a terrorist nation.
Govind's actions attract the attention of an American mercenary, Christian Fletcher, and an Indian police officer, Balram Naidu, leading to a series of dark events.
The film's narrative is connected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which brings together several characters' stories in unexpected ways.