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Vaa Arugil Vaa(1991)

3.3/10
Tamil•156 mins•theatrical•

'Vaa Arugil Vaa' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by Kalaivanan Kannadasan. It stars Vaishnavi, Raja, and Ramya Krishnan in lead roles. The story follows Lakshmi, a young bride murdered by her greedy in-laws, whose vengeful spirit enters a voice-responsive doll. Set in the village of Valivalam near Nagapattinam, the film blends family drama with horror. The doll becomes a tool for revenge, killing each family member responsible for Lakshmi's death. The film was inspired by the American film 'Child's Play' (1988). Critics praised Vaishnavi's performance and Chanakya's music. The Indian Express and Kalki magazine gave positive reviews. The film was remade in Kannada as 'Aathma Bandhana' in 1992.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 January 1991
Director
Kalaivanan Kannadasan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 36m
Rating
3.3/10

Storyline

Lakshmi marries Ramu, but his greedy family only wants her father's money. When the court case fails and her father dies, the family plots to kill her. After her murder, Lakshmi's spirit enters a doll. The doll begins a bloody revenge against everyone who wronged her.

“Come closer, if you dare.”

Film Details

3.3Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleVaa Arugil Vaa

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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K.K. SoundarActor
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Ramya Krishnan, Actor in Vaa Arugil Vaa
Ramya KrishnanActor
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VaishnaviActor
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Karate ThyagarajanActor
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RajaActor
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Veera RaghavanActor
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Radha Ravi, Actor in Vaa Arugil Vaa
Radha RaviActor
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S. S. Chandran, Actor in Vaa Arugil Vaa
S. S. ChandranActor
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Vijya ChandrikaActor
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ChanakyaMusic Composer
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Kalaivanan KannadasanDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaa Arugil Vaa

Cast reunions in this film: Radha Ravi & S. S. Chandran (17 films together), Raja & S. S. Chandran (4 films together), and Ramya Krishnan & K. K. Soundar (2 films together).

Radha Ravi
Radha RaviActor
17th time
S. S. Chandran
S. S. ChandranActor
Radha Ravi × S. S. Chandran — 17 films together →
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RajaActor
4th time
S. S. Chandran
S. S. ChandranActor
Raja × S. S. Chandran — 4 films together →
Ramya Krishnan
Ramya KrishnanActor
2nd time
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K. K. SoundarActor
Ramya Krishnan × K. K. Soundar — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director, Kalaivanan Kannadasan, is the son of famous Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan.
  • The movie is a loose remake of the 1988 Hollywood horror film 'Child's Play', adapted for a Tamil audience.
  • It was part of a wave of Indian horror films in the early 90s that featured possessed dolls or objects.
  • The film's special effects for the doll were considered quite advanced for its time in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Sukanya, who played the lead, was a popular dancer and actress in the late 80s and early 90s.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular music duo known for many hit films in the 80s.
  • Despite its horror theme, the film included several song sequences typical of Indian cinema of that era.

Frequently Asked Questions