Arasu(2003)
Arasu is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Suresh. It stars Sarath Kumar in dual roles as Thirunavukkarasu and his father Periyavar Nataraj. Simran and Roja play the female leads. The story follows a quiet temple worker who hides a violent past and seeks revenge against the men who killed his parents. The film blends action, romance, and family drama. It was produced by Babu Raaja and features music by Mani Sharma. Arasu was released on 14 April 2003 and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Kannada as Indra in 2008.
Arasu is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2003
- Director
- Suresh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A gentle man named Thirunavukkarasu works at a temple in Kumbakonam. He hides a dark secret. His father was a gangster killed by a rich businessman. Now he must choose between his peaceful life and his hunger for revenge.
“A kingdom of revenge and love”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Arasu
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Roja Selvamani (15 films together), Vadivelu & Delhi Ganesh (13 films together), Sarath Kumar & Vadivelu (10 films together), Vadivelu & Riyaz Khan (9 films together), Sarath Kumar & Delhi Ganesh (8 films together), and Vadivelu & Mani Sharma (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Arasu' means 'king' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's transformation from a quiet man to a powerful avenger.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sarathkumar played dual roles, portraying both the hero and his father in flashback scenes.
- Director AR. Suresh originally planned a different climax but changed it after discussions with the film's producers.
- The movie was shot extensively in Kumbakonam to capture the authentic atmosphere of a temple town and its agrahaaram (Brahmin settlement).
- Actress Simran's character name 'Meera' was a common choice in early 2000s Tamil cinema for traditional, romantic roles.
- The film's release faced competition from several other Tamil action movies that year, affecting its initial box office performance.
- A real temple elephant was used in a key scene, requiring special permissions and safety measures during filming.