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Aadukalam

2011 · 2 h 40 min
Directed by Vetrimaaran · India · Indian Parallel Cinema
ActionDramaRomanceThriller

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Cast

Dhanush Taapsee Pannu Jayabalan Kishore Kumar G. Aadukalam Naren V. Jayaprakash

Credits

Written by: Meghana Karthik

Plot

Pettaikaaran is famous in his town for an impeccable track record of successes in rooster fights. When one of his aides, Karuppu, goes against his word in a fight, it leads to an enmity between them.

Sinekatalog’s take

Vetrimaaran's Tamil drama is gritty and rooted in rural life, with Dhanush in a National Award-winning role.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 8.1 / 10 (8,049 votes)
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