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Aaru(2005)

6.1/10
Tamil150 mins

Aaru (2005) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Suriya, Trisha Krishnan and Malavika Avinash. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Aaru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.

Director:Hari
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 December 2005
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

A thug and his friends start working for a crime boss. When the boss goes to war with a rival, the thug must protect him, even after losing his own friends in the conflict.

A thug's loyalty is tested by a bloody gang war.

Film Details

6.1Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 December 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDharam Ke Awatar · The Return of Ghajini

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aaru' refers to the number six, symbolizing the six main characters in the story.
  • This was the first time actor Suriya worked with director Hari, who is known for his action-packed commercial films.
  • A major action sequence was shot in the forests of Kerala, requiring extensive night shoots for over a week.
  • The character played by Vadivelu, a comedian, provided the film's lighter moments amidst its intense gangster plot.
  • The movie's climax was inspired by real-life gang rivalries that were reported in Tamil media during that period.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, especially in rural areas of Tamil Nadu.
  • Actress Trisha Krishnan, who played the female lead, learned to ride a scooter specifically for a chase scene in the film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aaru

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