The world of detective fiction has one undisputed king: Sherlock Holmes. For over a century, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creation has fascinated readers and viewers alike. In 2009, director Guy Ritchie reinvented the sleuth for a modern audience with Sherlock Holmes , starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. The film was a massive box office hit, and its popularity reached far beyond English-speaking nations. In Tamil Nadu, the demand for a version skyrocketed.