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Aruvi(2017)

7.8/10
Tamil6548 mins

Aruvi (2017) is a 6548-minute Tamil film directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Aruvi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
15 December 2017
Director
Arun Prabu Purushothaman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
109h 8m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A young woman raised in a world focused on consumerism and social pressure struggles to belong. Feeling isolated and angry, she decides to confront society and make people pay for their hypocrisy.

When kindness breaks, the world will feel her rage.

Film Details

7.8Rating
6548Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 December 2017
Also Known AsAruvi · อารูวี

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identitycorruptionfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aruvi' means 'waterfall' in Tamil, symbolizing the protagonist's journey from calm to a powerful force.
  • Director Arun Prabu Purushothaman initially struggled to find producers, as the script was considered too bold for mainstream Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Aditi Balan made her debut with this film after being selected from over 100 candidates during auditions.
  • The movie was shot in just 28 days on a tight budget, with many scenes filmed in real locations around Chennai.
  • Aruvi's soundtrack includes a song 'Mazhai Kuruvi' that uses folk-inspired music to reflect the character's rural roots.
  • The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation, a rare honor for a Tamil debut.
  • Some scenes were improvised, including the emotional climax, to maintain raw authenticity during filming.

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