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Raavanan(2010)

6.8/10
Tamil130 mins

Raavanan (2010) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Prithviraj and Karthik. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Raavanan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 June 2010
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A police inspector angers a tribal outlaw, who then kidnaps his wife. While the wife tries to escape her captor, her husband battles through many obstacles to find her.

A hunter becomes the hunted.

Film Details

6.8Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 June 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asராவணன் · Villain

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovejusticeidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was simultaneously shot in Hindi as 'Raavan' with a different cast, except for Aishwarya Rai who played the female lead in both versions.
  • Vikram, who played Veeraiya, reportedly stayed in a forest for weeks and learned tribal dance to prepare for his role.
  • The movie's climax was shot in the dense forests of Kerala, where the crew faced challenges like heavy rain and leeches.
  • Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Kodu Potta' with folk singers from Tamil Nadu to get an authentic tribal sound.
  • The character Veeraiya is loosely inspired by the mythological demon king Ravana from the epic Ramayana, but from a different perspective.
  • Aishwarya Rai performed many of her own stunts, including scenes where she was tied to trees or jumped into rivers.
  • The film's title 'Raavanan' was initially kept secret during production, with the crew referring to it by a code name.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raavanan

Frequently Asked Questions