Aalavandhan
2001 Indian film directed by Suresh Krissna / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aalavandhan (transl. He Came to Rule) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film[2] directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars Kamal Haasan in dual roles, alongside Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala, Sarath Babu, Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Madurai G.S. Mani and Milind Gunaji. It is an adaptation of the novel Dhayam, written by Haasan in 1984, and has elements of magic realism.[4][5] The film was simultaneously shot in Hindi with the title Abhay (transl. Fearless) with three different actors.[6][7]
Aalavandhan / Abhay | |
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Directed by | Suresh Krissna |
Screenplay by | Kamal Haasan |
Based on | Dhayam by Kamal Haasan |
Produced by | S. Thanu |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Tirru |
Edited by | Kasi Viswanathan |
Music by |
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Production company | V. Creations |
Release dates | |
Running time | 178 minutes (Tamil) 177 minutes (Hindi)[1] 122 minutes (trimmed Tamil version)[2] |
Country | India |
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Budget | ₹25 crore[3] |
Although a commercial disappointment, Aalavandhan was positively received over the next few years, subsequently becoming a cult classic, with some critics stating that the film was "way ahead of its time".[8] The film won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects, and was featured retrospectively at the 2016 Fantastic Fest, where it fetched standing ovation.[9] In 2013, Rediff included the film in its list, "The 10 Best Films of Kamal Haasan".[10] A digitally remastered version, heavily trimmed by 50 minutes, was released on 8 December 2023.[11]