Aranmanai Kaavalan(1994)
Aranmanai Kaavalan is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Selva Vinayagam. The film stars R. Sarathkumar as Sakthi and Sivaranjani as Uma, with Raghuvaran, Srividya, and Goundamani in supporting roles. The story follows a Mumbai taxi driver who becomes the protector of a wealthy family held captive in their own palace by a vengeful relative. Produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers as their debut production, the film features a soundtrack by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Critics gave mixed reviews, with Malini Mannath of The Indian Express calling it a fairly engrossing entertainer with an engaging screenplay. The film was released on 25 February 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 February 1994
- Director
- Selva Vinayagam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A taxi driver named Sakthi fights for justice in Mumbai. After killing corrupt police officers, he flees to a village. There, a dying woman begs him to protect her family from a cruel villain who holds them prisoner in a palace. Sakthi must fight to free them and find love along the way.
“One man. One palace. One promise.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aranmanai Kaavalan
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Deva (33 films together), Pandu & Deva (29 films together), Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Goundamani & Vijayakumar (26 films together), Sarath Kumar & Deva (24 films together), and Sarath Kumar & Goundamani (19 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Selva Vinayagam, who was primarily known as a screenwriter.
- The film's title is a combination of two popular Rajinikanth movies: 'Aranmanai' and 'Kaavalan'.
- Actor Mansoor Ali Khan, who plays the villain, was cast for his established reputation in negative roles during that period.
- The movie's plot of a city man confronting rural feudalism was a common theme in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- It was one of the earlier films for actress Roja, who was becoming known for her village-girl roles.
- The soundtrack by Deva featured a hit song, 'Oru Kili', sung by Swarnalatha and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of action-melodramas starring Vijayakanth and Sarathkumar.