Naan Kadavul
The film is based on the Tamil novel Yezhaam Ulagam by Jeyamohan.For astrological reasons, a father leaves his son Rudran (Arya) in Kasi. Fourteen years later, repenting his act he goes with his daughter in search of the boy.
Directed by Bala · Drama · Action · 2009
Trailer
Director
Bala
Writer
Jeyamohan (dialogue)
Studio
Vasan Visual Ventures
Release
2009
Genres
Drama, Action
Full Plot
A man returns 14 years after abandoning his son, Rudhran, in search of him, only to find him as a fierce Aghori sadhu who gives spiritual liberation. The son's mother seeks Rudhran's help when she is threatened by a ruthless person, Thandavan, who exploits and tortures her daughter, Hamsavalli. Rudhran fights back against Thandavan and ultimately kills him, freeing Hamsavalli from his cruelty. With her wish granted, Hamsavalli finds spiritual liberation through Rudran's help.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Arya
Lead
Pooja
Supporting
Krishnamoorthy
Supporting
Azhagan Thamizhmani
Supporting
Aacharya Ravi
Rudran's mother
Vijaya Bharathi
Rudran's younger sister
Ranjini Hariharan
Murugan
A. Krishnamoorthy
the police inspector
Meesai Rajendran
a Murugan devotee
Kanakarajsamy
Did You Know?
Bala has directed 9 films in our catalog, including Paradesi, Tharai Thappattai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Arya appears in 29 films in our catalog, including Ullam Ketkumae, Irandam Ulagam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
After the release of Pithamagan (2003), Bala began to work on a script for a film for which he sought inspiration from a scene in Anbe Sivam which had inspired him to make his film, referring to a scene where Kamal Haasan states to Madhavan that "when we love others unconditionally without any expectation, we become Gods".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
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India
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