Aruvi(2017)
Aruvi is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film written and directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman in his directorial debut. The film stars Aditi Balan in the lead role, alongside Anjali Varadhan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Pradeep Antony, and Mohammad Ali Baig. The story follows Aruvi, a young woman who, after being betrayed by her family and society, takes a reality TV show hostage to expose consumerism and hypocrisy. The film uses a non-linear narrative and blends drama, black comedy, and thriller elements. It was produced by Dream Warrior Pictures on a budget of ₹2 crore and grossed ₹35 crore at the box office. Aruvi premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2016 and received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and social commentary. It was released theatrically on 15 December 2017 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 15 December 2017
- Director
- Arun Prabu Purushothaman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
Aruvi is a young woman who loses everything. Her family kicks her out. She is betrayed by people she trusts. She gets infected with HIV. Now she is dying. But before she goes, she walks into a TV studio with a gun. She wants the world to see her pain. She wants them to understand. But will they listen?
“A waterfall of rage and love.”
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- 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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