Aadukalam
Sign in to saveAadukalam (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack.
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7.7Pettaikaaran 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.
Released: 2011-01-14160 minDir: VetrimaaranAction, Drama, Thriller
Cast
- Dhanush as K. P. Karuppu
- Kishore as Durai
- V. I. S. Jayapalan as Pettaikaran
- Aadukalam Naren as Rathnasamy
- Taapsee Pannu as Irene Claude
- Meenal as Meena
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Key facts
- Film.image
- Aadukalam.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Vetrimaaran
- Film.producer
- S. Kathiresan
- Film.story
- Vetrimaaran
- Film.screenplay
- VetrimaaranAdditional screenplay:Vikram Sugumaran
- Film.music
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Film.cinematography
- Velraj
- Film.editing
- Kishore Te.
- Film.distributor
- Sun Pictures
- Film.runtime
- 154 minutes
- Film.country
- India
- Film.language
- Tamil
Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 2011
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- sport film
- Country of origin
- India
- Original language
- Tamil
- Director
- Vetrimaaran
- Screenwriter
- Vetrimaaran
- Cast member
- Taapsee Pannu
- Composer
- G. V. P. Prakash Kumar
- Cinematographer
- Velraj
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16 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
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- Development
- Casting
- Filming
- Post production
- Music
- Release
- Critical reception
- Box office
- Accolades
- Notes
- References
- Sources
- External links
Aadukalam (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack.
The film was released on 14 January 2011 to critical acclaim, with critics praising the screenplay, direction and performances (particularly of Dhanush, Jayapalan and Naren). The film won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor. The film also won five awards at the 59th Filmfare Awards South – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Cinematography. Based on an online poll by The Times of India, Vetrimaran was chosen as the best director for Aadukalam.
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2010s sports drama films2011 action drama films2011 films2011 Indian films2011 Tamil-language filmsCockfighting in filmFilms directed by VetrimaaranFilms featuring a Best Actor National Award–winning performanceFilms featuring a Best Choreography National Film Award–winning choreographyFilms produced by S. KathiresanFilms scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar