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Aaruthra(2018)

6.5/10
Tamil126 mins

Aaruthra (2018) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Vijay. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:Pa. Vijay
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT
OTT Release Date
31 August 2018
Theatrical Release
31 August 2018
Director
Pa. Vijay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A sculptor is devastated when his sister is brutally murdered. He decides to take revenge by killing the people responsible for her death.

A sculptor's revenge is carved in stone.

Film Details

6.5Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 August 2018
Also Known AsAarudhra · Aruthra

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aaruthra

Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Mayilsamy (10 films together), Vidyasagar & Mayilsamy (8 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Mayilsamy (5 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Rajendran (3 films together), and Rajendran & Y. Gee. Mahendra (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Aaruthra: The Revenge' but was shortened to just 'Aaruthra' for release.
  • Director Pa. Vijay is also a well-known lyricist in Tamil cinema, having written songs for many hit films.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by real-life cases of vigilante justice reported in Indian media.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a real sculptor's workshop for authenticity.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actor Raj Bharath, who played the lead, underwent training to handle sculpting tools convincingly.
  • Aaruthra's soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is known for his work in independent films.

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