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Aaranya Kaandam(2011)

7.7/10
Tamil126 mins

Aaranya Kaandam (2011) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja. Starring Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna and Sampath Raj. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Aaranya Kaandam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hungama Play, Hotstar
Theatrical Release
10 June 2011
Director
Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

Two rival gangs clash over a missing bag of cocaine. Two regular people accidentally steal it, setting off a chaotic chain of events. Their actions force the criminals into a tense and violent showdown.

One bag of cocaine. Two gangs. One explosive day.

Film Details

7.7Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date10 June 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsJungle Chapter · Anima and Persona

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulfunny
Themes
corruptionsurvivalrevengefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was the first neo-noir movie in Tamil cinema, starting a new style of storytelling.
  • Director Thiagarajan Kumararaja spent over 10 years writing the script before making the film.
  • The movie's title 'Aaranya Kaandam' refers to a chapter in the Ramayana about life in the forest.
  • It won the Best Feature Film in Tamil award at the 59th National Film Awards in 2011.
  • Actor Jackie Shroff, known for Hindi films, made his Tamil debut with a special role in this movie.
  • The film was shot in just 45 days, using real locations in Chennai to keep costs low.
  • Many first-time actors were cast, and the crew also included newcomers in key roles.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aaranya Kaandam

Frequently Asked Questions