Aalambana(2025)
Tamil149 mins
A kind-hearted but struggling farmer faces financial difficulties and worries about his family's well-being. His life takes a fantastical turn when he accidentally unearths a magical lamp containing a genie.
Director:Pari K. Vijay
Mood:
upliftingfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 March 2025
- Director
- Pari K. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
Storyline
A struggling farmer is worried about his family's money problems. His life changes when he finds a magic lamp with a genie inside.
“A struggling farmer finds a genie in his field.”
Film Details
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 March 2025
Also Known AsAalampana · Alambana · Alampana · Aalambhana · Aalamphana
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
upliftingfunnyemotional
Themes
familysurvival
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2D
Dindugul LeoniActor
→
Yogi BabuActor
→#3
Kaali VenkatActor
→#4
Parvatii NairActor
→#5
AnandarajActor
→#6
Robo ShankarActor
→#7P
PandiarajanActor
→#8V
VaibhavActor
→#9
#10M
MunishkanthGenie
→
Murali SharmaActor
→#11
P
Pari K. VijayDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aalambana
Cast reunions in this film: Robo Shankar & Yogi Babu (15 films together), Anandaraj & Yogi Babu (12 films together), Kaali Venkat & Yogi Babu (8 films together), Hiphop Tamizha & Yogi Babu (5 films together), Kaali Venkat & Robo Shankar (5 films together), and Pandi & Yogi Babu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's fantasy sequences were shot using a mix of practical effects and CGI to keep a grounded, village feel.
- Director Pari K. Vijay stated the story was inspired by classic folk tales his grandmother told him.
- The genie's costume design incorporated subtle elements from traditional Tamil temple art and architecture.
- A real working farm in rural Tamil Nadu was used as the primary shooting location for authenticity.
- The comedic portions were largely improvised by the lead actors during rehearsals.
- The magical lamp prop was custom-made by a local artisan specializing in bronze metalwork.
- The film's music director recorded parts of the score using folk instruments from the Kongu Nadu region.