Aaranya Kaandam
A drama that unfolds between two rival mafia gangs on a single day when a bag of cocaine gets stolen by two innocent people.
Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja · Comedy · Action · Crime · 126 min · 2011
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Director
Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Writer
Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Studio
Capital Film Works
Release
2011-06-10
Runtime
126 min
Genres
Comedy, Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
It's an out and out two different story plot drama which is happening in one of the India's metropolitan city "Chennai". The first plot is where two mafia gangs competing to show power in their drug business and the other plot leads with a rural guy who is migrated to Chennai with his 10-12 year old son. The lead role was done by actor "Sambath", working has first men gangster in one of the mafia groups who's seeking for a chance to get settled in life as soon as possible. Jackie Shroff - another versatile actor from Indian cinema, rolled in this drama as 60 plus year old gangster who's not in the business actively due to his bad health and also he sex slaves a girl who's much more younger(20's) to him.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $780,000, Aaranya Kaandam has grossed $1.0M worldwide — about 1.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Aaranya Kaandam was initially announced as a production venture by S. P. B. Charan in August 2007, following the success of his film Chennai 600028.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Aaranya Kaandam was later replaced with Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum, which was produced by Charan in May 2008.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Jackie Shroff made his debut in Tamil cinema playing a "hoodlum" role in Aaranya Kaandam, which he described as a challenging and liberating experience.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Aaranya Kaandam won the Grand Jury prize for Best Film at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York City despite being incomplete and showing low-quality visuals.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Aaranya Kaandam holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (41 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (41 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaranya Kaandam's IMDb rating?+
Aaranya Kaandam has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 5,524 votes.
Is Aaranya Kaandam good? What are critics saying?+
Aaranya Kaandam holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (41 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Aaranya Kaandam?+
Aaranya Kaandam has a runtime of 126 min.
Who directed Aaranya Kaandam?+
Aaranya Kaandam was directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja.
Where can I watch Aaranya Kaandam?+
Aaranya Kaandam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hungama Play.
