Aalavandhan (2001)
Plot
Aalavandhan (transl. He Came to Rule) is a 2001 Indian psychological action thriller film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film features 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 1984 novel Dhayam, written by Haasan, and incorporates elements of magical realism. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Hindi, with the latter version titled Abhay (transl. Fearless), with three different actors in supporting roles. The Tamil version was dubbed into Telugu and released under the title of Hindi version. While Aalavandhan underperformed commercially and garnered mixed reviews upon its release, it was positively received in subsequent years and achieved cult status, with some critics praising it as being ahead of its time. The film won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects and was retrospectively screened at the 2016 Fantastic Fest, where it received a standing ovation. In 2013, it was included in Rediff's list of "The 10 Best Films of Kamal Haasan." A digitally remastered but heavily trimmed version was released
Aalavandhan details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2001 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 58m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Suresh Krissna |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Aalavandhan — questions
What is Aalavandhan about?
Aalavandhan (transl. He Came to Rule) is a 2001 Indian psychological action thriller film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film features 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 1984 novel Dhayam, written by Haasan, and incorporates elements of magical realism. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Hindi, with the latter version titled Abhay (transl. Fearless), with three different actors in supporting roles. The Tamil version was dubbed into Telugu and released under the title of Hindi version. While Aalavandhan underperformed commercially and garnered mixed reviews upon its release, it was positively received in subsequent years and achieved cult status, with some critics praising it as being ahead of its time. The film won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects and was retrospectively screened at the 2016 Fantastic Fest, where it received a standing ovation. In 2013, it was included in Rediff's list of "The 10 Best Films of Kamal Haasan." A digitally remastered but heavily trimmed version was released
Who is in the cast of Aalavandhan?
Aalavandhan stars Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala and is directed by Suresh Krissna. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Aalavandhan online?
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How long is Aalavandhan?
Aalavandhan runs 2h 58m (178 minutes).
Who directed Aalavandhan?
Aalavandhan was directed by Suresh Krissna.
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