Aaragan is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy thriller film written and directed by Arun KR.[1]The film stars Michael Thangadurai and Kavipriya Manoharan in lead roles.[2][3] It was released theatrically on 4 October 2024.
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| Directed by | Arun KR |
| Written by | Arun KR |
| Produced by | Harikaran Panchalingam |
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| Cinematography | Surya Vaithi |
| Edited by | Sasi Dhaksha |
| Music by | Vivek Jeshwanth |
Production company | Trending Arts Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editSaravanan & Magizhnila, in love but financially unstable, see hope when Magizhnila lands a better job in a new town. However, her path soon fills with unexpected struggles. Her journey through these challenges is the essence of the story.
Cast
edit- Michael Thangadurai as Saravanan[4]
- Kavipriya Manoharan as Magizhnila
- Sriranjani as Valaralmadhi
- Kalairani
- Yazar as Senthil
Production
editThe film was produced by Harikaran Panchalingam under the banner of Trending Arts Productions.[5][6] The cinematography was done by Surya Vaithy while editing was handled by Sasi Dhaksha and music composed by Vivek and Jeshwanth.[7][8]
Release and reception
editAaragan was theatrically on 4 October 2024.[9]
Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Aaragan is a confusing film. The story itself is rather convoluted, and you often find yourself wondering where it’s all headed."[10] A critic from Dinamalar praised the realistic romance in the film while criticising the graphics and confusions in the ending of the second half.[11] Virakesari appreciated the background music, art direction, cinematography and editing, saying the film's first half gives a great experience to the moviegoers but the second half gives a familiar experience.[12]
References
edit- ^ "அமானுஷ்ய சக்திகளுடன் போராடும் தம்பதிகள் - ஆரகன் திரைப்படம் - Sooriyan Gossip". Sooriyan FM (in Tamil). 11 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "ஆரகன் படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியானது". Dinamani (in Tamil). 1 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "ஆரகன் படத்துக்காக குகைக்குள் ஷூட்டிங்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ M, Marimuthu (18 September 2024). "Vijay: விஜய்க்கு ஆர்.எம்.வீ., பண்ருட்டியார் மாதிரி ஆள் இல்லை; புஸ்ஸி ஆனந்த் எல்லாம் பத்தாது: செய்யாறு பாலு பேட்டி". Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ ""நான் பணத்திற்காகவோ, நடிகர்களுக்காகவோ பாடல் எழுதவரவில்லை" - சினேகன்". Nakkheeran (in Tamil). 1 October 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "மைக்கேல் தங்கதுரை நடிக்கும் 'ஆரகன்' படத்தின் முதல் பாடல் வெளியீடு". Virakesari (in Tamil). 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "'Nee Thaane' lyrical video from Aaragan out". Cinema Express. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "'Aragan' will be a fantasy thriller, says director Arun Kumar". Glamsham. 1 October 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Michael Thangadurai starrer Aaragan gets a release date". Cinema Express. 26 September 2024. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ Subramanian, Abhinav (4 October 2024). "Aaragan Movie Review : A fantasy thriller lost in its own plot". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Aaragan |Tamil |Movie|Review". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "ஆரகன் - திரைப்பட விமர்சனம்". Virakesari (in Tamil). 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.