''Aarumaname'' is a 2009 Indian

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film directed by Sudheesh Sankar. The film stars Deepak,

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, with

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, Sudheer Sukumaran,

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, Sriman and

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playing supporting roles. It was released on 31 July 2009.

Plot

The film begins with Vaithi (Deepak) running to save his elder brother Moorthy ( Sriman) from the goons. Upon his arrival, Moorthy is seriously wounded and covered with blood. Vaithi lived with his father Arunachalam (

), a retired teacher; his mother; and his brother Moorthy. Moorthy was a successful

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engineer and the pride of Arunachalam, while Vaithi was a kind-hearted auto-driver and was hated by Arunachalam. Moorthy, being an incorruptible engineer, attracted the anger of Ratnavel (Sudheer Sukumaran) and Rajadurai (

), who were constantly trying to bribe him to get his approval for a project. In the meantime, Vaithi and Anandhi (

), sister of Ratnavel and Rajadurai, fell in love with each other. Circumstances forced Moorthy to get married with Thenmozhi (Mythili), but he didn't like her. Back to the present, Moorthy dies in Vaithi's arms, but before dying, he pronounces the name Kadambari. Vaithi suspects Ratnavel and Rajadurai for killing his brother. A few days later, a woman (

) with a baby introduces to Vaithi as Kadambari and reveals that she was Moorthy's secret wife. By pity, Vaithi accommodates them in Moorthy's outhouse. The whole village talks ill about Kadambari and Vaithi's relationship, but Vaithi keeps the secret and takes the insults of the village. Vaithi is now disowned by his father, and his girlfriend has broken up with him. One day, Periyasamy (

), who witnessed his brother's murder, reveals that the killer was Kadambari's brother Boopathy (

), a criminal. What transpires next forms the rest of the story.

Cast

Production

plays a village belle in the film, which was a contrast to her previous glamourous role. According to her, the film demanded a kissing scene that was shot aesthetically. Her father was against her doing an onscreen kiss for her previous film.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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, with lyrics written by

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, Kabilan and Dr. Kruthiya.

Release and reception

The film was released at the end of July in 2009. A critic from ''chennai365'' wrote, "On the whole ''Aaru Maname'' is a good wholesome family entertainer. The very original and simple script and acting makes it a film that will be liked by all classes of audiences".

References

External links

* * {{Rotten Tomatoes, m/aarumaname 2009 films 2000s Tamil-language films 2000s Indian films Indian action drama films 2009 directorial debut films Films scored by Srikanth Deva 2009 action drama films