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Arya(2007)

7.7/10
Tamil155 mins

Arya (2007) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Balasekaran. Starring R. Madhavan, Bhavana and Ponnambalam. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Arya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Balasekaran
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 August 2007
Director
Balasekaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A rich, arrogant medical student named Deepika clashes with a new student named Aarya. In anger, she kidnaps his sister, but later falls in love with him. Her gangster brother then pressures Aarya to become a rowdy himself so he will be seen as a suitable match for Deepika.

A tough girl meets the one man she can't control.

Film Details

7.7Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 August 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsArya MBBS · My Dear Big B · Arya Tamil

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned with Suriya in the lead role, but he was replaced by Madhavan due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Director Balasekaran had previously worked with Madhavan on the successful romantic film 'Alaipayuthey'.
  • Comedian Vadivelu's character name 'Snake Babu' was a playful nod to his popular comedic style in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a hit romantic song 'Kadhal Valarthen' that became popular on radio.
  • A key action sequence was filmed at a real medical college in Chennai to add authenticity to the campus setting.
  • This was one of the few films where Prakash Raj played a supportive brother role rather than a main antagonist.
  • The film's climax involving the lead characters' conflict was partly inspired by classic Tamil family drama themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions