: The film follows Jackson Curtis (played by John Cusack ), a struggling writer who must lead his family to safety as global geological disasters—including massive earthquakes and tsunamis—begin to tear the Earth apart.

: The story is centered on the ancient Mayan calendar's prediction that the world would face a cataclysmic end in December 2012.

: The original film was a massive commercial success globally, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2009. Distinction from Other "Rudram" Titles

: A Telugu action drama that was also released during the same period but is an unrelated project.

: A sacred Vedic mantra or chant dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is frequently searched in Tamil devotional contexts.