
Aravaan(2012)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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#2S
Shruti MaratheActor
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PasupathyKomboodhi
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DhansikaVanapechi
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Archana Jose KaviChimitti
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SingampuliActor
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AadhiVaripuli/Chinnan
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#8A
Archana KaviActor
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VasanthabalanDirector
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KaarthikMusic Composer
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Karthik (Singer)Music
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VijayachanderActor
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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.

