Now that 7th Sense is getting ready to hit the screens as a Deepavali treat, we are here to provide our readers with some of the best kept secrets of the film.

'The film deals with Choopu Varmam, a martial art performed many centuries ago in south India. A Buddhist monk called Bodhi Dharma (played by Suriya), who hails from the south, goes to China and teaches the art to his followers there. He and his art get a rebirth in the 21st century,' sources say.

'Cut to the present, a circus artiste (played by Suriya again) comes to know about Choopu Varmam. When he discusses it with a scientist (Shruthi Haasan), she dismisses his claim, saying that it's not Choopu Varmam, but hypnotism. She is not ready to believe anything beyond science,' add sources.

'In the meantime, a group of baddies are behind the circus artiste to learn the secrets of the art. How he thwarts their attempts besides making the scientist aware the greatness of ancient south Indians is the crux of the story,' they further say, adding: 'Murugadoss has done intense research while penning the script.'