Cast
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HipHop Tamizha Adhi
as Anbu/Arivu
Napoleon
as Muniyaandi
Kashmira Pardesi
as Kayal
Shivani Rajashekar
as Yazhini
Sai Kumar
as Prakasam
Asha Sarath
as Lakshmi
Vidharth
as Pasupathy
KPY Dheena
as Dheena
Sharath Ravi
as Venkat
Arjai
as Kailasam
Vinod Sagar
as Doctor Nimmadhi
G. Marimuthu
as Kayal's Father
Myna Nandhini
as Pasupathi's Wife
Aadukalam Naren
as Jayaprakasam
Renuka
as Arivu's Aunt & Caretaker
Crew
Director
- Aswin Raam
Producer
- T. G. Thyagarajan
- Sendhil Thyagarajan
- Arjun Thiyagarajan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Anbarivu represents a fascinating example of Comedy/Family/Romance cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Aswin Raam brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Anbarivu took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 165 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 215 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1894 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 8 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 7, 2022
- Runtime: 2h 45m