Despite the fragmented release , '' Vishwaroopam '' garnered positive reviews and , at the time of its release , was the second highest-grossing Tamil film of all time ( as of 2018 , it ranks seventh ) . Heeding the requests of Muslim civic organisations , controversial scenes were muted or morphed , allowing the film to be released on 8 February 2013 in Tamil Nadu . The film was honored with awards for Best Art Direction and Best Choreography at the 60th National Film Awards . A sequel to the film , '' Vishwaroopam II '' , released on 10 August 2018
60th National Film Awards
60th National Film Awards
Vishwaroopam