Aval Varuvala(1998)
Aval Varuvala is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Simran in lead roles, with Sujatha, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Goundamani, and Senthil in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1997 Telugu film Pelli. The story follows Jeeva, a bank manager who falls in love with Divya at first sight, only to discover she is a widow hiding a dark past. The film blends romance, comedy, and thriller elements, with a dramatic climax involving sacrifice. It received positive reviews and was a commercial success at the box office. The soundtrack, composed by S. A. Rajkumar, features popular songs like 'Sikki Mukki' and 'Rukku Rukku'. The film released on 15 May 1998.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 15 May 1998
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Jeeva, a young bank manager, falls in love with Divya at first sight. He moves into her colony to win her heart, but Divya refuses marriage. She hides a dark secret: she is a widow who killed her abusive husband. As Jeeva gets closer, the past threatens to destroy their future.
“Love sees no past.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aval Varuvala
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Senthil (17 films together), Senthil & Kovai Sarala (16 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Goundamani (14 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Kovai Sarala (11 films together), and Senthil & Sujatha (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Raj Kapoor is not the famous Bollywood actor, but a different filmmaker with the same name.
- The movie was shot in the late 1990s, a period when Tamil cinema was exploring more psychological thrillers alongside family dramas.
- Actress Roja, who plays Divya, was a popular heroine in the 1990s known for both commercial and dramatic roles.
- The film's title 'Aval Varuvala' translates to 'Will She Come?' hinting at the central suspense of the story.
- The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director known for his work in hundreds of Tamil films during that era.
- This was one of the later films for actor Nassar, who plays a key role, during his peak character artist period.
- The plot deals with themes of remarriage and trauma, which were becoming more common in Tamil cinema at the time.