Arthanaari(2016)

Storyline

A police officer and her partner search for the leader of a criminal group. This gang takes advantage of vulnerable children and their families.

“A cop's hunt for a predator stealing children's futures.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

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RajendranActor

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Ram KumaarActor

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NassarActor

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ArundhathiActor

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Sampath RamActor

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V. SelvaganeshMusic Composer

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Sundarra ElangovanDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Arthanaari

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Sampath Ram (5 films together), and Nassar & Rajendran (2 films together).

NassarActor

5th time

Sampath RamActor

Nassar × Sampath Ram — 5 films together →

NassarActor

2nd time

RajendranActor

Nassar × Rajendran — 2 films together →

Trivia

• The film's director, Sundarra Elangovan, is also a well-known Tamil novelist and short story writer.
• The movie was shot in a very short schedule, primarily in and around Chennai and a few rural locations.
• Actor Suresh played the antagonist, a departure from his usual comedic or supporting roles in Tamil cinema.
• The film's plot involving child exploitation was considered a bold and socially relevant theme for a mainstream thriller.
• Despite its serious subject, the movie included commercial elements like songs and a romantic subplot to appeal to a wider audience.
• The title 'Arthanari' is a traditional Tamil name, but its specific symbolic connection to the film's plot is not widely explained.
• The film had a limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on digital streaming platforms today.