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Aarohanam(2012)

7.3/10
Tamil90 mins

Aarohanam (2012) is a 90-minute Tamil film directed by Lakshmi Ramakrishnan. Starring Viji Chandrasekhar, Uma Padmanabhan and Sampath Raj. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Aarohanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Lakshmi Ramakrishnan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 October 2012
Director
Lakshmi Ramakrishnan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A woman with a mental illness faces daily struggles while living in an Indian slum. The story focuses on her family and community, showing their resilience and the positive aspects of their culture despite hardship. It offers an intimate look at their lives.

Finding hope in the heart of the slums.

Film Details

7.3Rating
90Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 October 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familysurvivalidentitylove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the directorial debut of actress Lakshmi Ramakrishnan.
  • The film was shot in real slum locations in Chennai to capture authentic settings.
  • It explores bipolar disorder, a topic rarely shown in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through film festivals.
  • Lakshmi Ramakrishnan also wrote the screenplay, drawing from personal observations of community life.
  • The title 'Aarohanam' is a musical term meaning 'ascent', symbolizing the protagonist's journey.

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