Aaru (2005): Cast & Plot
Aaru is a 2005 action crime film directed by Hari, starring Suriya as Aarumugham "Aaru", Ashish Vidhyarthi and Jayaprakash Reddy. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 48m (168 min)
- Director
- Hari
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Gemini Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aaru About?
The premise of Aaru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A street thug and his small crew are recruited into a powerful crime syndicate, where the thug quickly rises to become the leader’s trusted left‑hand man. When the boss declares an all‑out war against a rival criminal, the lieutenant must safeguard him, even as his own friends are killed or abandon him.
Aaru Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- character name as title
- one word title
- friend
- revenge
- gang war
- shaving head
- stabbing
- attack
- blood
- betrayal
- restaurant
- violence
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- gangster
- thug
Aaru Cast & Characters
Suriya leads the cast as Aarumugham "Aaru", with Ashish Vidhyarthi as Vishwanath and Jayaprakash Reddy as Reddy. Directed by Hari; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hari
- Suriya as Aarumugham "Aaru"
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Ashish Vidhyarthi as Vishwanath -
Jayaprakash Reddy as Reddy - Swaminathan as Venugopal Reddy
Also Starring in Aaru
· 21 more- Trisha Krishnan Mahalakshmi
- Raj Kapoor Bhoominathan
- Vadivelu Sumo
- Kalabhavan Mani Police Officer
- Delhi Ganesh Iyer
- Nizhalgal Ravi Mahalakshmi's Father
- Thambi Ramaiah Sumo's Teammate
- Madhan Bob Eknath
- Crane Manohar Slum Dweller
- Chaams Rajamani
- Sathyan Sivakumar Kailash
- Aishwarya Bhaskar Saroja
- Singamuthu Slum Dweller
- Malavika Avinash Nathan's Sister
- Halwa Vasu Raasu
- Bonda Mani Mani
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- Kalyan Kumar Special Appearance in "Nenjam Enum" Song
- Ambani Shankar Chinna
- Aryan Jegannathan aka Jega
- Tharika Chitra
- Citizen Mani Cattle Herder
More from Hari
More films directed by Hari: Rathnam, Yaanai, Saamy² and Si 3.
Aaru Plot Summary
What happens in Aaru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aaru, also known as Aarumugam, grows up under the shadow of a powerful gangster, the enigmatic Vishwanath, whom he proudly calls a brother and protector. In Chennai’s rough streets, Aaru’s loyalty is ironclad, and he will go to extraordinary lengths to keep Vishwanath at the pinnacle of influence. When Vishwanath sets his sights on defeating the rival don Reddy, Aaru springs into action, leaping into the fray as goons close in. The clash is brutal, and Aaru’s prowess quickly proves that he can outfight the henchmen who come after him, reinforcing the bond between master and follower even as the city brews with a deeper storm.
Full summary
The whole story of Aaru, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aaru?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Aaru's girlfriend who later accepts his love?
Aaru Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Dharam Ke Awatar” and “The Return of Ghajini”.
- Also known as
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- Dharam Ke Awatar
- The Return of Ghajini
- 阿伦
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Aaru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aaru, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aaru?
Aaru runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
When was Aaru released?
Aaru was released on December 9, 2005.
Who directed Aaru?
Aaru was directed by Hari.
More films by Hari Who is in the cast of Aaru?
Aaru stars Suriya as Aarumugham "Aaru", Ashish Vidhyarthi as Vishwanath and Jayaprakash Reddy as Reddy, among 25 credited actors.
Does Aaru have a post-credit scene?
No. Aaru has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aaru in?
The original language of Aaru is Tamil.
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