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Kacheri Arambam(2010)

6.5/10
Tamil158 minstheatrical

Kacheri Arambam is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Thiraivannan in his directorial debut. The film stars Jiiva as Paari, a kind-hearted village man, alongside Poonam Bajwa as Madhi, J.D. Chakravarthi as the antagonist Sivamani, and Vadivelu in a comedic role. The story follows Paari as he moves from Ramanathapuram to Chennai seeking better opportunities, where he falls in love with Madhi and clashes with a local gangster. The film blends romance, slapstick comedy, and action sequences, with a courtroom climax emphasizing justice. It received mixed reviews and holds a 4.7/10 rating on IMDb based on 177 user ratings. The film was released on March 19, 2010, in India and runs for 158 minutes.

Director:Thiraivannan
Filmed In:Ramanathapuram, Chennai
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 March 2010
Director
Thiraivannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 38m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Paari is a kind-hearted man who helps everyone he meets. He moves to Chennai to earn a better living. There, he falls madly in love with Madhi. But a powerful gangster named Sivamani threatens their happiness. Paari must fight for love and justice.

When kindness meets courage

Film Details

6.5Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 March 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InRamanathapuram, Chennai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kacheri Arambam

Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & D. Imman (13 films together), Jiiva & D. Imman (3 films together), Vadivelu & Karate Raja (2 films together), Vadivelu & Bharathi Kannan (2 films together), and Poonam Bajwa & D. Imman (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kacheri Arambam' translates to 'Court Begins', hinting at a legal or justice theme that runs through the story.
  • Director Thiraivannan is also known for the 2005 film 'Kanda Naal Mudhal', which was a romantic drama, making this a shift to action.
  • Actor Jeeva, who played the lead, was simultaneously gaining fame as a cinematographer for films like 'Ko' around this time.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Nasser in a supporting role, though his part is relatively brief.
  • Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Ramanathapuram to capture the rural setting authentically.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who is known for his high-energy background scores in Tamil action films.
  • Despite the action genre, the film includes a subplot focusing on the hero's extreme generosity, which is a key character trait.

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