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Aalwar(2007)

4.7/10
Tamil157 mins

Aalwar (2007) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Chella. Starring Lal, Asin Thottumkal and Geetha. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Aalwar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Chella
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 January 2007
Director
Chella
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Aalwar is a devoted priest who cares for his mother and sister. After villains murder his family, he seeks revenge while working at a hospital, adopting the persona of Shiva. Disguised as Hindu gods, he eliminates the criminals, culminating in a violent final confrontation.

When a priest becomes a god of vengeance.

Film Details

4.7Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 January 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMera Farz

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence5
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director, Chella Ayyavu, was a former assistant to director S. A. Chandrasekhar.
  • Actor Ajay Rathnam, who played the villain Lal, was known for his roles as a supporting antagonist in many 2000s Tamil films.
  • The movie's climax featuring the Narasimha avatar drew direct inspiration from Hindu mythology, a rare visual for a mainstream action film.
  • Despite its violent revenge plot, the film was shot largely in and around Chennai, including hospital and temple locations.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with low-budget action films during that period.
  • Vincent Asokan, who played another antagonist, was often cast as a henchman or side villain in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
  • The film's title 'Aalwar' refers to a saintly devotee in the Vaishnavite tradition, contrasting with the protagonist's violent transformation.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aalwar

Frequently Asked Questions