Varalaru(2006)
Varalaru (2006) is a Tamil-language action-drama film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Ajith Kumar in a triple role as Shivashankar and his twin sons Vishnu and Jeeva. Asin plays Divya, Vishnu's love interest, and Kanika plays Gayathri, the mother. The story follows a wealthy wheelchair-bound man whose family is torn apart by a hidden twin son seeking revenge. The film explores themes of identity, betrayal, and redemption. It was produced by S. S. Chakravarthy under NIC Arts with music by A. R. Rahman. Varalaru released on 20 October 2006 during Diwali and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year. It ran for 210 days in theaters.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2006
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A wealthy, wheelchair-bound man sends his spoiled son to a village to learn responsibility. The son falls in love with a college girl. But a hidden twin brother emerges, seeking revenge for being abandoned. The family's dark past is revealed, leading to a violent confrontation.
“One father, two sons, a history of revenge.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Varalaru
Cast reunions in this film: Ajith Kumar & Ramesh Khanna (9 films together), Pandu & K. S. Ravikumar (9 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Ponnambalam (8 films together), Santhana Bharathi & Pandu (8 films together), Pandu & Ramesh Khanna (8 films together), and Mansoor Ali Khan & K. S. Ravikumar (7 films together).
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.
