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Aadukalam(2011)

8.0/10
Tamil160 mins

Aadukalam (2011) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Vetrimaaran. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Kishore and Dhanush. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Aadukalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Vetrimaaran
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
14 January 2011
Director
Vetrimaaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A village man is known for always winning his rooster fights. After his assistant disobeys him during a match, a bitter rivalry erupts between the two. Their conflict escalates into a tense and violent struggle.

A rooster fight shatters a bond between mentor and protégé.

Film Details

8.0Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAadugalam · Pandem Kollu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
revengeidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's rooster fight scenes used real roosters, with trainers on set to handle them safely.
  • Dhanush won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Karuppu.
  • The story was partly inspired by a real-life rooster fight incident the director heard about.
  • Much of the film was shot in Madurai to capture the local atmosphere authentically.
  • The character Pettaikaaran was played by Kishore, who is originally from Bengaluru.
  • The film's climax was reshot after initial test screenings to make it more impactful.
  • It was the first Tamil film to win six National Film Awards, including Best Director.

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