Lal Salaam, directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and produced under the Lyca Productions banner, features Rajinikanth in an extended cameo appearance and stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth as the leads. Lal Salaam Movie Review: Netizens Hail Rajinikanth's Performance As Moideen Bhai in Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth-Starrer.
The film's director, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, has been commended for her courage in tackling a heavy and intense subject matter. While the first half of the movie has faced some criticism for scattered editing and camera work, the overall reception has been positive.