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Aramm(2017)

8.1/10
Tamil147 mins

Aramm (2017) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Gopi Nainar. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Aramm stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Gopi Nainar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 November 2017
Director
Gopi Nainar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A young girl accidentally falls into a deep, narrow well. A government official faces intense pressure and personal dilemmas as she leads the desperate and complex rescue operation to save the child.

A child trapped. A race against time.

Film Details

8.1Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 2017
Also Known AsAram · Karthavyam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by real-life borewell rescue cases in India, especially a 2006 incident in Kurnool.
  • Director Gopi Nainar previously worked as an assistant director to Mysskin and A. L. Vijay.
  • The role of the collector was written specifically for Nayanthara, who rarely plays such authoritative characters.
  • Much of the film was shot in and around a real, decommissioned borewell in Tamil Nadu for authenticity.
  • The film's title 'Aramm' translates to 'virtue' or 'goodness' in Tamil, reflecting its social message.
  • It was produced with a modest budget and became a surprise critical and commercial hit.
  • The child actor who played the trapped girl, Mahalakshmi, was selected from a local school in the shooting area.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aramm

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