
Aalwar(2007)
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
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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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.








