Horse races, bull races, bullfights, cockfights, flying pigeons, and boat racing were once popular. For Mexican American audiences, Salinas painted small scenes of bullfights, cockfights and Mexican fandangos. Other pursuits recorded there included bare-knuckled prize fights, dogfights and cockfights. Savu people also breed small cattle, buffaloes and horses, and practice cockfights. Other events include agricultural displays, parades with floats, dances, crafts, cockfights, sporting events and more. There are also charreada events and a parade with floats, cockfights, mariachis, fireworks and rides. It was notorious for its gambling, cockfights, courtesans and dances. Working-class audiences responded to cockfights, boxing matches, wrestling, and animal baiting. Cockfights have been illegal in Costa Rica since 1922. Cockfights are held during the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata in Valledupar. Cockfights are usually seen during Riobamba's festivities and on weekends at the Gallera San Francisco. To lessen their fears and difficulties the people conducted sports tournament, dances and cockfights. Due to the neighbourhood, early performances tended towards cockfights, boxing, and religious meetings. The film, set in the backdrop of Madurai, revolves around cockfights. Manickam is actually fighting for Choman in his regular cockfights with the Gounder (Manoj K.Jayan).