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Alaudin(2003)

5.6/10
Tamil mins

Alaudin (2003) is a Tamil film directed by Ravi Chakravathy. Starring Manivannan, Vaiyapuri and Dhamu. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Alaudin stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 2003
Director
Ravi Chakravathy
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A young man from the slums steals from the wealthy to support his community. He constantly clashes with a powerful figure who is searching for a magical lamp. When the young man finds the lamp first, he must outsmart the villain's attempts to capture him.

A slum kid with a magic lamp fights a tyrant.

Film Details

5.6Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 2003
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Aladdin' but was changed to 'Alaudin' to avoid copyright issues with Disney's animated classic.
  • The movie was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a fantasy film at that time.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who played the villain, was cast for his ability to portray both menace and dark comedy.
  • The magical lamp prop was specially designed and made of brass to look authentic on screen.
  • The film's climax was shot at a famous fort in Chennai, repurposed to look like a palace.
  • Despite the fantasy theme, the director aimed to ground the story in a realistic slum setting.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release and later found a bigger audience on television.

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