Vaaranam Aayiram
A father and son help each other through growing up, romance, tragedy, and adventure.
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon · Action · Drama · Musical · 169 min · 2008
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Director
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Writer
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Studio
Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd
Release
14 Nov 2008
Runtime
169 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Musical
Full Plot
Surya (Surya Sivakumar) is away at war as his father, Krisnan (also Surya) dies of lung cancer. As Surya sits on a plane in combat gear heading into battle, he reminisces about his father's influence in his life. The film opens with the father Krishnan's romance with Malini (Simram), which in turn is contrasted with the son's aggressive courting of an engineering student Meghana (Sameera Reddy) from a train ride in Tamil Nadu to her graduate studies in Berkeley. The romance is swiftly followed by an extended period of professional and personal uncertainty, in which the son turns back to father figures to help him get back on his feet and seek out his true calling. Well made, though overlong film, reportedly autobiographical about the director's own relationship with his father.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Sameera Reddy
Supporting
Divya Spandana
Supporting
Deepa Narendran
Supporting
Babloo Prithviraj
Krishnan
Major K. Suriya
Suriya at 6 years old
Hiren
Suriya at 11 years old
Sachin
Priya, Shriya's best friend and Suriya's wife
Ramya
Shriya at 5 years old
Laasya
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $3.0M, Vaaranam Aayiram has grossed $14.0M worldwide — about 4.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Gautham Vasudev Menon has directed 12 films in our catalog, including Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sameera Reddy appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Vedi, Vettai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that the title of the film is derived from "Nachiyar Tirumoli" and literally means "the strength of a thousand elephants"?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that 70% of the film is based on director Gautham Menon's personal life?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Suriya lost weight for the film by following an eight-month fitness regime and preparing a six-pack without using capsules?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that the film was initially scheduled to release in late 2007 but was delayed multiple times due to production troubles?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Vaaranam Aayiram holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (14,304 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaaranam Aayiram's IMDb rating?+
Vaaranam Aayiram has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 14,304 votes.
Is Vaaranam Aayiram good? What are critics saying?+
Vaaranam Aayiram holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (14,304 votes).
How long is Vaaranam Aayiram?+
Vaaranam Aayiram has a runtime of 169 min.
Who directed Vaaranam Aayiram?+
Vaaranam Aayiram was directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.
Where can I watch Vaaranam Aayiram?+
Vaaranam Aayiram is available to stream, rent, or buy on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Eros Now Amazon Channel.
