Arul (film)

Arul (transl. Grace) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari starring Vikram, Jyothika, Pasupathy, Kollam Thulasi, and Vadivelu, among others. The music is composed by Harris Jayaraj. The story tells how a man is rejected by his family but then finds his way back.

Arul
Promotional poster
Directed byHari
Written byHari
Produced byT. Rama Rao (Presenter)
T. Ajay Kumar
StarringVikram
Jyothika
Pasupathy
Kollam Thulasi
Vadivelu
Edited byV. T. Vijayan
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
Lakshmi Productions
Release date
1 May 2004
Running time
163 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Premise

Arul, who works in a mill is the third son of four brothers in a family of goldsmiths in Coimbatore. Once, Arul's brother steals a chain due to financial circumstances. Arul took the blame and was labelled as a thief, where he was seen as a black sheep by his father Bala Aasari. Thus, he vows never to make a gold ornament ever again. Kanmani, who moves into his neighbourhood eventually falls for Arul. However, Arul does not reciprocate. When Bala scolds Arul at a family gathering, Kanmani stands up for him causing Bala to insult her. Soon, Arul marries Kanmani. The setting up of the party office of the ruling party forces Arul to lock horns with MLA Gajapathy, along with his brother and party leader Sethupathy.

Cast

Production

After the success of Saamy, Hari decided to renew the collaboration with Vikram for second time with Arul. Jyothika was selected as heroine pairing with Vikram for second time after Dhool.[1] Vivek was originally a part of the cast but fell out with the director and was subsequently replaced by Vadivelu in the film.[2]

Though the film's plot is set in set in the backdrop of Coimbatore, the film was entirely shot at Karaikudi and was completed within 45 days.[3]

Music
Arul
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released15 April 2004
Recorded2004
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length26:51
LabelHit Musics
Vega Music
Think Music
Bayshore
Divo
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Arasatchi
(2004)		 Arul
(2004)		 Thotti Jaya
(2005)

The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Harris Jayaraj collaborating with Hari and Vikram for the third time.

Track-ist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Arul Theme" (Instrumental)  1:33
2."Ukkadathu Papadame"Na. MuthukumarTippu, L. R. Easwari, Theni Kunjarammal5:29
3."Oddiyaanam"VairamuthuHariharan, Srimathumitha5:01
4."Patthu Viral"VairamuthuS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha5:18
5."Punnakunnu"Na. MuthukumarTippu, Sriram, Manikka Vinayagam4:44
6."Soodamani"SnehanRanjith, Pop Shalini4:46
Total length:26:51

Release

Critical reception

The film received positive to mixed reviews.[4] Nowrunning stated the film as "long, stale, tedious and drab".[5] Sify wrote:"If you like Rambo style of films, Arul is worth investing".[6][7] The film failed to impress the urban audience due to logic glitches but was well received in rural areas.

References
  1. "Reel Talk - One name sells". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. "Reel Talk - Unconventional Aparna". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 3 June 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  3. "Arul". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 May 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. Rangarajan, Malathi (7 May 2004). "Arul". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  5. "Arul Review | Arul Tamil Movie Review by Franco".
  6. "Movie Review : Arul". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  7. Kalki review
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