''Arputham'' is a 2002 Indian

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romantic drama film Romance films involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their ...

directed by

Arputhan Arputhan ( – 7 November 2023) was an Indian film director, who directed Tamil- and Telugu-language films. He rose to fame through the romantic drama '' Arputham'' (2002), and went on to make feature films including the dramas '' Love Today'' ...

. The film stars

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, Kunal and

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. ''Arputham'' merges two concepts in Tamil cinema—the love triangle and the rags-to-riches story.

Plot

Ashok is a good for nothing youth spending most of his time with his friends. Despite coming from a middle-class family, Ashok neither has an urge to earn money nor improve the standards of his life. One day, Ashok meets Priya and falls for her impressed by her beauty and character. Ashok proposes Priya and threatens that he would commit suicide if she does not accept his love. Priya, although not interested in Ashok, convinces him saying that he should first achieve something in life and then propose her. This marks a change in Ashok's life. After many attempts, he finally decides to start a mobile fast food restaurant which becomes a good success. Ashok develops his business gradually with the help of financial aid from Arvind who happens to be a bank manager. Actually Arvind and Priya are in love as well which Ashok does not know. Ashok's business expands into hotels, supermarkets, real estate etc. and he becomes one of the leading businessmen in the city. During an interview for a TV channel, Ashok mentions about his love which has been the driving force behind his success. Priya gets shocked hearing this and informs to Arvind as well as Ashok's friends who promise that they would settle down the issue. However, Arvind and Ashok's friends could not disclose the truth to Ashok fearing that Ashok could still decide ending his life. Ashok builds a bungalow and wants his wedding to happen there. Arvind convinces Priya to marry Ashok. Priya although not interested, agrees to marry Ashok. On the day of wedding, Ashok overhears the conversation between Priya and Arvind and understands all the truth. He cancels his wedding and decides to unite Priya with Arvind. In the end, Priya and Arvind are united. Ashok thanks Priya for making him understand the value of life and become a successful person.

Cast

Production

Dance choreographer Lawrence made his lead debut with this film.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Shiva, who previously composed for '' Love Today''. The song "Nee Malaraa Malaraa" is based on "Naa Pedaviki" from ''

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'' (2001).

Reception

Malathi Rangarajan from ''

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'' wrote that "If you have the patience to sit through the initial segments, the appeal that comes later may have a positive impact". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "''Arputham'' has a decent screenplay and Lawrence is tolerable". Malini Mannath from ''Chennai Online'' wrote that "It is debutant director Arputhan's arrangement of scenes and his thoughtfully written lines in the second half that stand out".

References

External links

* *{{Rotten Tomatoes 2000s Indian films 2000s Tamil-language films 2002 directorial debut films 2002 films 2002 romantic drama films Indian romantic drama films Super Good Films films Tamil-language Indian films