Arasu (2003): Cast & Plot
Arasu is a 2003 action drama directed by AR. Suresh, starring Simran as Meera, Delhi Ganesh and R. Sarathkumar. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 45m (165 min)
- Director
- AR. Suresh
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Arasu About?
The premise of Arasu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thirunavukkarasu (Sarathkumar) is a gentle, soft‑spoken accountant who takes a job at a Kumbakonam temple. He is welcomed by Velu Shastri’s family, and Meera (Simran) falls for him. When a dangerous rowdy is released from jail, his hidden side emerges: he becomes Arasu, seeking revenge on those who killed his parents, including his mother Roja.
Arasu Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- low budget film
- male female relationship
- dancing
- bodybuilder
Arasu Cast & Characters
Simran leads the cast as Meera, with Delhi Ganesh as tri and R. Sarathkumar as u. Directed by AR. Suresh; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director AR. Suresh
- Simran as Meera
- Delhi Ganesh as tri
- R. Sarathkumar as u
- Vadivelu
Also Starring in Arasu
· 3 moreArasu Plot Summary
What happens in Arasu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the temple town of Kumbakonam, a calm, dutiful man named Thirunavukkarasu, known to the locals as Arasu, works at a temple and makes his home with Pichumani’s family. His steady presence and responsible choices earn him quiet admiration from the neighborhood, and it isn’t long before the influence of his character reaches Meera, Venu Shastri’s daughter, who finds herself drawn to him. The film quietly traces how their budding affection grows against a backdrop of everyday life, duty, and the unspoken weight of the past that looms over Arasu.
Full summary
The whole story of Arasu, scene by scene
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Arasu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Arasu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Arasu?
Arasu runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was Arasu released?
Arasu was released on April 14, 2003.
Who directed Arasu?
Arasu was directed by AR. Suresh.
More films by AR. Suresh Who is in the cast of Arasu?
Arasu stars Simran as Meera, Delhi Ganesh as tri and R. Sarathkumar as u, among 7 credited actors.
Does Arasu have a post-credit scene?
No. Arasu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Arasu in?
The original language of Arasu is Tamil.
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