One of the most memorable aspects of the film is the term "NAD" (Non-Aligned Don) . Ram uses this political terminology to explain his stance in arguments between his wife and his friends—claiming he supports neither side openly, though he usually gets caught in the crossfire. This became a pop-culture catchphrase in Tamil Nadu.
The story follows Ram (Kamal Haasan), a playboy pilot who reforms after marrying Mythili (Simran). However, his past and a series of misunderstandings lead to their separation. To cheer him up, his four best friends take him on a trip to Bangalore, where they accidentally get entangled in a murder mystery and a diamond smuggling plot. The "Five Ruses" (Lead Cast) Panchathanthiram Tamil Movie