Aaram Vetrumai (transl. Sixth difference) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film directed by Hari Krishna and produced by R. Balachander. The film stars Ajay and Gopika, while Umashree, Yogi Babu, and Azhagu play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ganesh Raghavendra with cinematography by Arivazhagan.
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| Directed by | Hari Krishna |
| Produced by | R. Balachander |
| Starring | Ajay Gopika |
| Cinematography | Arivazhagan |
| Music by | Ganesh Raghavendra |
Production company | Srimuthamil Lakshmi Moviemakers |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was released on 8 September 2017.[1] It has a similar premise to Apocalypto (2006).[2]
Cast edit
- Ajay
- Gopika
- Umashree
- Yogi Babu
- Azhagu as village chieftain
- Suryakanth
- Cheran Raj
- Nellai Siva
- Bonda Mani
Production edit
Ajay had been planning to produce the film since 2014. He went through rigorous training for six months to get his body fit to portray a tribal. The film was shot in the forests of Athirappilly, Sathyamangalam and Talakona.[3][4] The film is about aboriginals who lived nine hundred years ago.[5]
Reception edit
A critic from Chennai Vision praised Ajay's dialogue-less performance and added that Gopika's performance was "decent" while the music was "average". The critic concluded that "On the whole, Aaram Vetrumai is a different attempt by Hari Krishna and team".[6] A critic from Maalai Malar called the film "beautiful" while J. Sukumar from Cinema Infobox compared the film to Apocalypto (2006).[7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Kollywood gets a bumper September, 26 movies set to release this month". The Indian Express. 4 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "ఆదిమానవులు ఇతివృత్తంగా అరమ్వేట్రుమై" [Aaram Vetrumai picture of a human being that makes the human being alive]. Sakshi (in Telugu). 27 July 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku (4 August 2014). "Taking a Walk Along the Wild Side of History". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "ஆறாம் வேற்றுமை" [Aaram Vetrumai]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "ஆறாம் வேற்றுமை" [Aaram Vetrumai preview]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 9 August 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Aaram Vetrumai Tamil Movie Review". Chennai Vision. 13 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "ஆறாம் வேற்றுமை விமர்சனம்" [Aaram Vetrumai review]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 7 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ Sukumar, J. (12 September 2017). "'ஆறாம் வேற்றுமை' விமர்சனம்" [Aaram Vetrumai review]. Cinema Infoxbox (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
