
Aaram Arivu(2017)
7 Aum Arivu is a 2011 Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by A. R. Murugadoss. It stars Suriya in dual roles as the ancient monk Bodhidharma and his modern-day descendant Aravind. Shruti Haasan plays Subha, a genetics student who discovers a way to revive Bodhidharma's DNA. The plot follows a Chinese mercenary's plot to start a biological war against India using an ancient virus. The film blends historical fiction with modern action and science. It was produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin under Red Giant Movies. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crore worldwide. It was released on Diwali 2011.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 May 2017
- Director
- Vijay Bharath
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m 0
Storyline
A genetics student discovers that the DNA of an ancient Indian monk can stop a deadly virus. She teams up with his descendant, a circus artist, to revive his powers. A Chinese mercenary with hypnotic abilities hunts them down to complete his mission of biological war.
“The past holds the key to our future.”

