Aaru(2005)
Aaru is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Hari. It stars Suriya as Aarumugam, a loyal gangster who seeks revenge after being betrayed by his mentor. Trisha plays Mahalakshmi, the woman who challenges Aaru to change his violent ways. The supporting cast includes Vadivelu, Kalabhavan Mani, and Ashish Vidyarthi. The story follows Aaru as he discovers that Vishwanathan, the man he trusted like a brother, ordered the murder of his friends. The film is known for its raw violence and emotional intensity. It received an 'A' certificate from the censor board for its brutal fight scenes. Despite mixed critical reviews, Aaru was a commercial success. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film was released on 9 December 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Plex, Sun NXT, Hungama, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2005
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Aarumugam, a loyal gangster, will do anything for his mentor Vishwanathan. But when Vishwanathan betrays him by burning his friends alive, Aaru turns against him. He must destroy the man he once called brother and protect the woman he loves.
“Loyalty cuts deeper than any knife.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aaru
Cast reunions in this film: Trisha Krishnan & Devi Sri Prasad (6 films together), Suriya & Hari (4 films together), Suriya & Devi Sri Prasad (4 films together), Hari & Devi Sri Prasad (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Malavika Avinash (3 films together), and Suriya & Trisha Krishnan (3 films together).
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.