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Arunachalam(1997)

6.1/10
Tamil180 mins

Arunachalam (1997) is a 180-minute Tamil film directed by Sundar C. . Starring Jaishankar, Soundarya and Rambha. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Arunachalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
emotionalfunnyinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 April 1997
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

A man learns he was adopted and is not the biological son of the village leader he calls his father. This revelation shakes his world and sets him on a personal journey to uncover his real origins.

A son's past holds a shocking village secret.

Film Details

6.1Rating
180Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 April 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅருணாச்சலம்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyinspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Arunachalam' is the real first name of actor Rajinikanth, who was the producer's original choice for the lead role.
  • Director Sundar C made his directorial debut with this film, which launched his successful career in commercial Tamil cinema.
  • A popular comedy scene involving a 'cell phone' was a major highlight, as mobile phones were still a novelty in India in 1997.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Deva, was a huge hit, with the song 'Kadhal Rojave' remaining a classic romantic track.
  • The film is loosely inspired by the 1985 Hindi film 'Geraftaar', which itself was inspired by the Hollywood film 'The Big Steal'.
  • Actor Vivekh, who played a key supporting role, improvised many of his comedy lines, which became very popular with audiences.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, establishing Sundar C as a bankable director for mass entertainers.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Arunachalam

Prathap-Music Composer21 films
Music Composer-Vishwanath15 films
Director-Director of Photography14 films
Kaliyaperumal-Aathikesavan13 films
Actor-Composer9 films
Rangachari-Music Composer8 films
Ammayappan-Aathikesavan7 films
Director-Composer4 films
Music Composer-Ammayappan4 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography4 films

Frequently Asked Questions