Aarathu Sinam
Aarathu Sinam

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Aarathu Sinam

2016
Movie
134 min
Tamil

An alcoholic cop accepts to investigate a case involving a couple of gruesome murders. Will the case be the redemption that he was waiting for?

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: ArivazhaganGenres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A haunted house, a series of mysterious deaths, and a police inspector struggling with his past trauma form the crux of Aarathu Sinam. Inspector Aravind, battling his inner demons after a personal tragedy, is assigned to investigate a chilling case in a remote village. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy and a terrifying entity that seems to be orchestrating the murders.

Critical Reception

Aarathu Sinam received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful narrative, Arulnidhi's performance, and the effective use of atmosphere. Some noted that while the plot had potential, certain elements felt formulaic, and the pacing could have been tighter in parts. The film was generally seen as a decent thriller that delivered on its suspenseful promise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and gripping storyline.

  • Arulnidhi's performance as the tormented inspector was a highlight.

  • The film effectively builds tension and atmosphere, creating a thrilling experience.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Google reviews is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Aarathu Sinam is a remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film 'Memories' (2013), starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

As it happened with Papanasam, a remake of the director's Drishyam, the Tamil remake of his Memories, is also tonally different from the original. That film was as much an emotional drama as it was an investigative thriller — it was about a...