
Aaruthra(2018)
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
Where to watch:
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
Where to Watch
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.









