kmhouseindia: Director Vasanthabalan's ''Aravaan''

The Tamil film 'Aravaan' is a period flick based on the novelist Su Venkatesan's Novel 'Kaaval Kottam' (a novel depicting the history of Madurai during 1310-1910)
'Aravaan' is set in the backdrop of the historical city of Madurai where the actors will be seen flaunting a dialect unknown for today's Madurai. The exact detailing of costumes is also taken care of.
The crew of 'Aravaan' created two villages to suit the script. In Ovvamalai, near Melur, a settlement of 100 houses was created, while another set was erected at Kongaimalai, near Tenkasi.

Cast - Aadhi(Varipuli), Pasupathi(Kombodhi),Dhansikaa(Vadapechi), Archana Kavi(Chimitti),Kabir Bedi and Bharat, Anjali and Shweta Menon giving special appearance

Directed by - Vasanthabalan
Produced by - T Siva of Amma Creations
Music Director - Singer Karthik

'Aravaan' is Director Vasanthabalan's 4th film(after Album, Veyil, and Angaadi Theru)
Archana Kavi (who debuted in the 2009 Malayalam Film '' Neelathaamara '')play an Adivasi girl called Chimpti in the film.

Story
Vasanthabalan has added his own flavour to the story that is set in 18th century Madras Presidency, as Tamil Nadu was then called.'Aravaan' talks about ordinary people and their lives. It revolves around a few villages and communities, including the one which thrives on looting.
The story begins with a set of people led by Komboodhi (Pasupathy) set to steal some jewels from a rich family. The group belongs to Vembur village, known for stealing. During the course of one such heist by his gang, Komboodhi finds Varipuli (Aadhi), a lone robber, whose whereabouts are suspicious. Fascinated by Varipuli's courage and amazing talents, Komboodhi adds him into his team.
Varipuli claims that he is an orphan and wins over the hearts of the Vembur inhabitants with his brave and good deeds. He once saves the life of Komboodhi, who gets some clue about Varipuli in the process.
Varipuli is hunted by a group of people belonging to a village called Mathur and it is Komboodhi's turn to save him. Before we get to know if he could save Varipuli from the clutches of death, we get to see a flashback that reveals Varipuli's past. His original name is Chnna and he is belonged to Chinna Veerampatti village, known for brave young men engaged in guarding the people from all kinds of dangers.
The village is at loggerheads with neighbouring Mathur.
An unfortunate incident in the village pits both villages against each other.
Circumstantial evidence makes Chinna Veerampatti culprits, though they have no connection with the incident. Both villages set for a bloody clash but an intervention by the local king finds a compromise. He says that a young man from Chinna Veerampatti village should be sacrificed in the temple to bring peace.
Chinna, like Aravaan in Mahabharat, is ready to accept the verdict to avoid blood bath. But turn of events saves his life however, people of Mathur are hunting for him with more vengeance. It is here Komboodhi tries to save him.
Aadhi enjoys the challenge of featuring in a period film. As the brave Varipuli, he proves his mettle. He has justified the confidence the director has placed on his acting prowess.
Seasoned Pasupathy gets into the skin of the character. His body language, expression, and voice are just amazing

Aravaan Film Launch - July 16,2010