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Arrambam (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Arrambam is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Vishnu Varadhan, starring Ajith Kumar as Ashok Kumar, Nayanthara and Arya. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide.

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Arrambam (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 37m (157 min)
Director
Vishnu Varadhan
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arrambam About?

The premise of Arrambam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A former anti-terrorism officer joins forces with a hacker and his girlfriend to carry out a series of calculated attacks. While authorities attempt to thwart their actions, their true purpose emerges—a perilous mission to expose a deep-rooted conspiracy. The investigation reveals corruption and betrayal at the highest levels of government, putting them in grave danger.

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Cast & crew

Arrambam Cast & Characters

Ajith Kumar leads the cast as Ashok Kumar, with Nayanthara as Maya and Arya as Arjun. Directed by Vishnu Varadhan; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vishnu Varadhan

More films directed by Vishnu Varadhan: Nesippaya, Shershaah, Panjaa and Sarvam.

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Plot

Arrambam Plot Summary

What happens in Arrambam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ashok Kumar, [Ajith Kumar] fixes bombs in three places and informs the cops about them. Before the cops arrive, he detonates the bombs. Ashok and his girlfriend Maya, [Nayanthara] threaten her old college mate hacker, Arjun, [Arya] forcing him to hack each system simultaneously. Arjun gets irritated by the things happening around him and complains about Ashok’s misdeeds to Inspector Prakash. When Ashok gets closer to achieving his goals, Arjun gives him away to the cops, and both are arrested. Upon discovering his true identity, the police release Arjun. Later, Maya, who had escaped from the scene, tracks Arjun and his girlfriend Anitha and tells them about Ashok’s original motive.

Full summary

The whole story of Arrambam, scene by scene

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Box office

Arrambam Box Office

Arrambam grossed $1.8 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.8M

International
$1.8M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Arrambam?

9 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 profession of Ashok Kumar before he becomes a vigilante?

Details

Arrambam Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Aarambam” and “Player Ek Khiladi”.

Also known as
  • Aarambam
  • Player Ek Khiladi
  • Aarrambam
  • Arambam

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FAQ

Arrambam FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Arrambam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arrambam?

Arrambam runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

When was Arrambam released?

Arrambam was released on October 31, 2013.

Who directed Arrambam?

Arrambam was directed by Vishnu Varadhan.

More films by Vishnu Varadhan

Who is in the cast of Arrambam?

Arrambam stars Ajith Kumar as Ashok Kumar, Nayanthara as Maya and Arya as Arjun, among 14 credited actors.

How much did Arrambam make at the box office?

Arrambam grossed $1.8 million worldwide.

Does Arrambam have a post-credit scene?

No. Arrambam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Arrambam in?

The original language of Arrambam is Tamil.

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