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Aalan(2024)

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Tamil mins

Aalan (2024) is a Tamil film directed by R. Siva. Starring Hareesh Peradi, Vetri and Anu Sithara.

Director:R. Siva
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 October 2024
Director
R. Siva
Language
Tamil

Storyline

A writer uncovers memories of a past life filled with tragedy and a powerful love. As they explore these forgotten events, they face old heartache and find strength. This journey forces them to deal with their current life and find hope for the future.

A love story that defies time itself.

Film Details

Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 October 2024

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentitysurvivalfamily
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Hareesh Peradi, Actor in Aalan
Hareesh PeradiActor
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Vetri, Actor in Aalan
VetriActor
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Anu SitharaActor
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Vivek Prasanna, Actor in Aalan
Vivek PrasannaActor
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MathuraActor
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Madhan Kumar DhakshinamoorthyActor
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R. SivaDirector
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Vindhan StalinCrew
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Manoj KrishnaMusic

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aalan' is an old Tamil word meaning 'ruler' or 'king', hinting at the protagonist's past life.
  • Director R. Siva is known for rural dramas, making this reincarnation-themed film a slight genre shift for him.
  • The movie was shot in a mix of modern Chennai and heritage locations in Chettinad to visually contrast past and present.
  • A key emotional scene features a rarely heard ancient Tamil folk instrument called the 'Urumi' in the background score.
  • The script was reportedly inspired by a collection of old Tamil letters the director found in a family archive.
  • Despite its 2024 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run, focusing more on direct-to-digital streaming.
  • The climax sequence required the lead actor to deliver a lengthy monologue in a single, unbroken 7-minute shot.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aalan

Frequently Asked Questions