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Aravaan(2012)

6.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Aravaan (2012) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Vasanthabalan. Starring Shruti Marathe, Pasupathy and Dhansika. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Aravaan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Vasanthabalan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 March 2012
Director
Vasanthabalan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Komboodhi leads a tribe that robs the wealthy to live. He becomes friends with a man named Varipuli, not knowing his history. Komboodhi later discovers his own village has been trying to capture Varipuli to sacrifice him to a god.

A thief's new friend hides a deadly secret.

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 March 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asஅரவான் · Ekaveera · Aravan · Eka Veera

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film is based on a novel called 'Kaaval Kottam' by Su. Venkatesan, who also wrote the screenplay.
  • Actor Aadhi underwent intense physical training and learned traditional martial arts for his role as Komboodhi.
  • The film was shot in remote locations in Tamil Nadu to authentically depict the 18th-century tribal setting.
  • Director Vasanthabalan researched for over two years, including studying historical records and tribal customs.
  • The movie's climax features a rare traditional ritual called 'Kazhuvu Sedal', which is a form of human sacrifice.
  • Despite critical acclaim, the film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
  • Actress Dhansika, who played Varipuli, had to learn specific tribal dialects and body language for her character.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aravaan

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