What a movie it has been... Well executed one. Hats of to Vasanthabalan and his crew in making such a daring effort .

Lets get into the movie....

Aravan , am sure very few who watched the movie knew real meaning on it... Aravan is nothing but describing a man who is Brave ,  Powerful , Go do attitude . During earlier days every villages used to have their own security guards called as Aravan. They are named after the son of Arjuna, who sacrificed himself before Goddess Kali for the victory of the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharata. And Vasanthabalan's story revolves around one such Aravan.


Aravan is a Movie about a community in 18th century whose main profession is to Perfom Theft , steal money and jewels for wellness of their village people. Pasupathy is a leader of that group called kambadi kottu and they follow a strict rules and guidelines given by their ancestors which is followed while planning and performing any theft.Its just how Aadhi ( Varipuli )gets into this group , gains trust of Pasupathy and who is he? How he came here and What is he running from? is all about the movie. ..Not sure if that was a authentic info passed on by the director , early days to resolve a conflict between two communities , a human sacrifice will be given to gain peace and restore everything in order.. this is one such movie where aadhi is chosen as Bali ( Human sacrifice ) to resolve community disputes after the unresolved murder of Bharath who is from Karigalan ( Villan ) community. Aadhi is given  30 days time before his head will be beheaded in-front of all villagers in presence of kind. its is that how Aadhi try to Find the murderer of Bharath > Will he be able to find the murderer and prove so he can get out of sacrifice ?



First got to really appreciate the director and cameraman for taking us back to those early days of  Thenn  India. After Selvaragavans Ayirathil Oruvan...i just now felt like watched a very good epic film.




Aadhi has done a tremendous job and very good onscreen performance. But at some-point , we expected some powerful action sequences as he is aravan..but nothing works out..Aadhi ellar kitteyum...varavan poravan kitteyum adi vanguvar..Bit releastic approach..but masala movie punch illa.... Still justifies his role and he had done his best on waht director expected him to do....  Dhansika had paired up with aadhi in this movie and she really did her role well.. Good combo but her presence will be only for few minutes thats all .



Pasupati been an equal important role in this movie..at-least in first half completely.. Superb acting and dialogue delivery. Fits so beautifully to the role... 60% of movie revolves around pasupathy and Aadhi. Karigalan has done a tremendous job as villain and Vijay Chander has got a good break after pudhupettai. All delivered their goods to their max.

Anjali , Archana Kavi ,  Bharath ellam chumma guest role..nothing much on them but avanala thaan ellam prachanaiye..... Swetha menon few min presence to the movie , is like a energy drink to the audience. Especially on how she finds the murderer ( customer ) just by holding Arnakairu ( silver thread around the waist ) is a pure class... lol :))


Karthik has done a fair bit on music and BGMs. Good while watched with the movie...Suits perfect.. Doesn't leave u bored .....

In a scene where pasupathi is treated by village people by covering his whole body with mud , ayurvedic medicene...reminds me of watching Kung fu hustle...... !!  A gory and unhappy lengthy slow paced dragged ending to the movie will def disappoint all the audiences. Director could have avoided it...but yes story is story what to do.......


First off is the best part of the movie.... Pace at which the screenplay goes..u wouldnt even know unless intermission time has come...!! Good engaging first off and that too the backdrop and camera work , location of the movie matches exactly to the movie script. But second pace is all about flashbacks , sacrifice , running , ,love , sentiments all dumped into one half which feels more of a burden to the audience... konjam kammi panni irukalam.  Singam puli comedy track is ok...but nothing much adds to the movie and it doesn't help.




As per movie , Once a person is chosen for human sacrifice , if he ran out of village , disappears and hides for 10 years then the punishment  or the sacrifice on his head will be withdrawn.. Aaadhi successfully escapes from the scene and hides for almost 9 years and gets caught . Dhansika and pasupathy , everyone will be aluvachi for next 15 minutes and the dialogue from them to aadhi is.. " ivalavu naal poruthingaley..innomum oru varusam poruthu irukalamey..yenn vandinga.. " ..same dialogue will be repeaded by pasupathi also... Theatrela dhidhirnu oru sattham " Neenga movie oru varusam kalichi release panni irukalamey " appidunu...semma timing.and whole theatre went burst into laugh.


Overall a good attempt by the director and nice editing by srikanth...and very well committed performance by artists. Though there are negligible flaws in the movie..could have been avoided for a good perfect seamless entertainer...Anyways there is none without mistakes or flaws. Director konjam aadhiya innomum nella use panni irukalam. Movie is definitely enjoyable...




Verdict : Vasanthabalan magic worked again. He is currently tasting fruit of success in line to angadhi teru , veyil .A definite daring attempt . I would say 3 out of 5 of this movie...