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Aalukkoru Aasai(2003)

Tamil145 minstheatrical

Aalukkoru Aasai is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The lead cast includes Sathyaraj, Meena, and Vadivelu. The story follows a city clerk who dreams of a modern, educated wife but is tricked into marrying an illiterate village girl. The film explores the clash between traditional family values and modern aspirations. It balances humour with emotional moments, highlighting themes of acceptance and inner worth. The film received positive reviews for its performances and relatable story. It was released in theatres in 2003.

Director:V. Shekar
Mood:
emotionaldarkfunny

Aalukkoru Aasai is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
Theatrical Release
12 September 2003
Director
V. Shekar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

Arivazhagan wants a modern, educated wife. His grandparents trick him into marrying Meena, a sweet but illiterate village girl. He struggles to accept her, but a crisis reveals her true strength. Can he learn to love her for who she is?

Love sees beyond degrees

Film Details

145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 September 2003
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkfunny
Themes
familyidentitylovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aalukkoru Aasai

Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Senthil (17 films together), Vadivelu & Senthil (12 films together), Vadivelu & S. A. Rajkumar (12 films together), Sathyaraj & Vadivelu (10 films together), Senthil & Meena (10 films together), and Meena & S. A. Rajkumar (9 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a feature film at the time.
  • Director V. Sekhar is known for comedy films, making this a rare serious social drama in his career.
  • Actress Laila, who played the educated love interest, was a popular lead in Tamil cinema then.
  • The movie's title translates to 'A Desire for Everyone,' hinting at the clash of different wishes.
  • It released alongside bigger commercial films and had a limited theatrical run.
  • The conflict in the story reflects real debates about education and arranged marriage in some families.

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