Aravaan(2012)
Aravaan is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by Vasanthabalan. It stars Aadhi, Pasupathy, Dhansika, and Archana Kavi in lead roles. The film is based on S. Venkatesan's Sahitya Akademi Award-winning novel Kaaval Kottam. Set in the 18th century, it follows a young man caught between two warring villages after a murder sparks a cycle of revenge. The film features a raw, realistic tone and avoids commercial clichés. It received positive reviews from critics for its performances and visual authenticity. The art direction required fifty days to build the sets. Aravaan was released on March 2, 2012, but underperformed at the box office.
Aravaan is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 2 March 2012
- Director
- Vasanthabalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A murder creates a deep hatred between two neighboring villages. Varipuli, a kind young man from a thief tribe, wants peace and love. But his leader Komboodhi forces him into a violent revenge mission. Varipuli must choose between loyalty to his tribe and saving the woman he loves.
“Revenge is a snake that bites everyone”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aravaan
Cast reunions in this film: Singampuli & Vasanthabalan (2 films together), and Singampuli & T. Siva (2 films together).
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.