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Varalaru(2006)

6.6/10
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.

Mood:
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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

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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

Divya's brother-Divya's brother8 films
Jeeva's Stepfather-Actor8 films
Actor-Vishnu's friend8 films
Actor-Divya's brother6 films
Director-Original Music Composer6 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography6 films
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography6 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

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