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Aadukalam

  • 2011
  • 2h 40m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
8K
YOUR RATING
Dhanush in Aadukalam (2011)
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Falling in love with Irene as well as refusing to obey his boss Pettaikaran in a rooster fight complicates Karuppu's life.Falling in love with Irene as well as refusing to obey his boss Pettaikaran in a rooster fight complicates Karuppu's life.Falling in love with Irene as well as refusing to obey his boss Pettaikaran in a rooster fight complicates Karuppu's life.

  • Director
    • Vetrimaaran
  • Writers
    • Meghana Karthik
    • Vetrimaaran
  • Stars
    • Dhanush
    • Taapsee Pannu
    • Jayabalan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vetrimaaran
    • Writers
      • Meghana Karthik
      • Vetrimaaran
    • Stars
      • Dhanush
      • Taapsee Pannu
      • Jayabalan
    • 21User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 26 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 3:05
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    Photos10

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    Top Cast14

    Dhanush
    Dhanush
    • K.P. Karuppu
    Taapsee Pannu
    Taapsee Pannu
    • Irene Clauge
    • (as Taapsee)
    Jayabalan
    • Pettaikaran
    Kishore Kumar G.
    Kishore Kumar G.
    • Durai
    • (as Kishore)
    Aadukalam Naren
    Aadukalam Naren
    • Rathnavelu
    • (as Narein)
    V. Jayaprakash
    V. Jayaprakash
    • Irene relative
    Meenal
    • Pettaikaaran's Wife
    Murugadass
    Murugadass
    • Karuppu's friend
    Alwa Vasu
    • Tournament host
    Sendrayan
    Sendrayan
    Munnar Ramesh
    • Henchmen's aide
    • (credit only)
    Periya Karuppu Thevar
    • Ayub
    Velraj
    • Police inspector
    • (credit only)
    Dinesh
    Dinesh
    • Dinesh
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vetrimaaran
    • Writers
      • Meghana Karthik
      • Vetrimaaran
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      At the time, Dhanush was the youngest person to win the National Award for Best Actor when he won for this film.
    • Quotes
      • K.P. Karuppu: Brother, some day you and me will die. But next 15 minutes will stay for another 50 years. Don't give up. Do what ever you want to but don't give up the fight.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Osthi (2011)

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    FAQ1

    • Why the list of World movies under Filmography section in the end credits of the film?

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 14, 2011 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Поле битвы
    • Filming locations
      • Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Production companies
      • Five Star Films
      • Group Company
      • Sun Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • ₹200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,997
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 40m(160 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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