Adithya Varma
Adithya Varma

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Adithya Varma

2019
Movie
168 min
Tamil

A brilliant and short-tempered young surgeon goes down a self-destructive path when the love of his life is forced to marry another man.

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IMDb7.2/10
Google Users70%
Director: GireesaayaGenres: Romance, Drama, Action

Plot Summary

Adithya Varma is a passionate and intense young man who falls deeply in love with Priya, an aspiring actress. Their relationship is tumultuous, marked by intense passion and possessiveness. Following a devastating separation, Adithya spirals into self-destruction, battling addiction and emotional turmoil as he grapples with the loss of Priya and the potential ruin of his own life.

Critical Reception

Adithya Varma received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed towards Dhruv Vikram's intense performance and the film's raw emotional portrayal. However, some critics found the narrative to be overly melodramatic and a direct imitation of its original source material, 'Arjun Reddy'. The film's commercial performance was moderate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Dhruv Vikram delivers a compelling and powerful performance, anchoring the film with his intensity.

  • The film is praised for its raw and emotional depiction of love and heartbreak.

  • Some critics noted the story felt too similar to its predecessor, lacking originality.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the intense performances, particularly from the lead actor, and the film's dramatic exploration of a complex relationship. Some viewers found the story familiar due to its remake status but still connected with the emotional core.

Fun Fact

Adithya Varma is a Tamil remake of the highly successful Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy' (2017) and the Hindi film 'Kabir Singh' (2019). Dhruv Vikram, the lead actor, is the son of veteran Tamil actor Vikram.

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In the opening scene of Adithya Varma, we see an old woman (Leela Samson) talking about the obsessive nature of her grandson with pride to her friends. This scene gives an inkling into why Adithya Varma (Dhruv Vikram) is the man he is. His ...