Vaaranam Aayiram(2008)
Vaaranam Aayiram is a 2008 Tamil-language drama film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Suriya in a dual role as father Krishnan and son Suriya, alongside Simran, Ramya, and Sameera Reddy. The story follows an Indian Army Major who reflects on his relationship with his late father while on a rescue mission. The narrative moves between the 1970s and the 2000s, covering romance, tragedy, and personal recovery. The film was praised for Suriya's dual performance and Harris Jayaraj's soundtrack. It won 22 awards and received 18 nominations. Vaaranam Aayiram released on November 14, 2008, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2008
- Director
- Gautham Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Suriya is an Indian Army Major on a dangerous mission. He learns his father Krishnan has died. As he flies into battle, he remembers every moment with his father. The story moves through his father's love story, his own romance with Meghana, and his fall into drug addiction. Can he find the strength to keep going without his hero?
“A thousand colors of life.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaaranam Aayiram
Cast reunions in this film: Harris Jayaraj & Anthony (10 films together), Suriya & Harris Jayaraj (7 films together), Gautham Menon & Harris Jayaraj (7 films together), Gautham Menon & Anthony (6 films together), Suriya & Anthony (5 films together), and Suriya & R. Rathnavelu (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaaranam Aayiram' means 'a thousand elephants', a phrase from a classic Tamil poem about strength and grandeur.
- Actor Suriya played both father and son, requiring distinct makeup and posture changes to portray different ages.
- The song 'Annul Maalai' was filmed in California, with the crew getting only a few hours of clear weather to shoot.
- Director Gautham Menon has said the story was inspired by his own relationship with his father.
- The film's original soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj stayed on music charts for over a year.
- A special 'father's cut' of the film was screened privately for the crew and their families before release.
- The train sequence where Suriya meets Sameera was shot on a real moving train in Tamil Nadu.