
Varalaru(2006)
Tamil157 mins
Varalaru (2006) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Rajesh, Kanika and Ajith Kumar. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Varalaru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.
Director:K. S. Ravikumar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2006
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
An elderly businessman in a wheelchair is close to his carefree son. The son suddenly starts acting strange, getting drunk and causing public embarrassment. When the son claims to remember nothing, his father takes him to see a psychiatrist.
“A father fights to save his son from himself.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 October 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Varalaru' means 'history' in Tamil, reflecting the story's focus on family legacy and hidden past.
- Actor Ajith Kumar reportedly performed many of his own stunts despite playing three distinct characters with different physicalities.
- The movie was partially shot in Pollachi, a town in Tamil Nadu known for its scenic landscapes used in several classic films.
- Composer A. R. Rahman's soundtrack for the film included a rare item number 'Kannamoochi' sung by pop singer Sunitha Sarathy.
- The film's plot involving dissociative identity disorder was a relatively uncommon theme in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
- A special make-up artist was brought in to age Ajith Kumar's appearance for his role as the elderly father Shiva.
- The movie was a major commercial success, running in theaters for over 100 days in many centers across Tamil Nadu.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Varalaru
Actor-Vishnu's friend9 films →
Director-Actor9 films →
Divya's brother-Divya's brother8 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-Actor8 films →
Actor-Vishnu's friend8 films →
Divya's brother-Director7 films →
Vishnu's friend-Director7 films →
Actor-Divya's brother6 films →
Director-Composer6 films →
Director-Original Music Composer6 films →
Music Composer-Director of Photography6 films →
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Divya's brother-Actor4 films →
Divya's brother-Director4 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-Divya's brother3 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-Original Music Composer3 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-Music Composer3 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-Actor3 films →
Jeeva's Stepfather-ACP Vijaykumar3 films →











