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Arul(2004)

5.8/10
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
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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

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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

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