
Arul(2004)
Tamil160 mins
Arul (2004) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Vikram, Jyothika and Pasupathy. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Arul stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:Hari
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2004
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Arul works in a mill after being wrongly branded a thief by his family. He avoids love, but his new neighbor Kanmani grows fond of him. The story follows their relationship and the family tensions that arise.
“A family's shame. A forbidden love. A vow to break.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMain Balwan · Main Balwaan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Arul
Cast & Crew
Photos Gallery
No Photos Found
Videos Gallery
No Videos Found
Trivia
- The film's title 'Arul' means 'grace' or 'blessing' in Tamil, contrasting with the protagonist's troubled reputation.
- Director Hari is known for action films, making this family drama a rare departure from his usual style.
- Actress Sneha, who played Kanmani, was a last-minute replacement after another actress left the project.
- A key scene involving a temple and a gold ornament was filmed at a real, functioning temple in South India.
- The film's soundtrack by Bharadwaj included a hit romantic duet that gained popularity on radio.
- Despite a strong cast, the movie had a modest box office run compared to Hari's other films at the time.
- The story explores the goldsmith community, a traditional profession not often highlighted in Tamil cinema.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Arul












