The film’s first 15 minutes (a flashback within a flashback) can feel confusing with subs. Stick with it — the subtitles settle down.

Here’s a helpful review regarding (2018) and its English subtitles:

Vada Chennai is a brilliant, gritty Tamil gangster epic (directed by Vetrimaaran). However, do not watch it without good English subtitles — the film relies heavily on North Chennai slang, cultural nuances, and rapid-fire dialogue.