Vaaranam Aayiram, a romantic drama in Tamil language from 2008, was written and directed Gautham Vasudev. Suriya stars in the film, along with Simran, Divya Spandana and Sameera Reddy. After hearing of his father’s passing, the narrative follows a young son, who reflects on their relationship and how his father impacted his life. The film, which was released in November 2008, received positive reviews and won the National Film Award as Best Feature Film Tamil.
Release Date and Platform for OTT
Vaaranam Aayiram can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video via the Eros Now channel. Subscribe to Eros Now on Prime Video and watch the movie.
Cast and crew
- Suriya as Krishnan / Suriya (dual role)
- Simran as Malini Krishnan
- Divya Spandana as Priya
- Sameera Reddy is Meghana
- Deepa Narendra as Shreya Krishnan
- Gautham Vasudev menon is the Commando informer.
- Babloo Prithiveeraj Asad
- Rajeevan is Meghana’s father
- Sathish Krishnan, Surya’s friend
- Amitash Pradhan, Krishnan’s friend
- Veera Bahu is Commando
- VTV Ganesh (Librarian),
- Brian Jennings, Visa Officer
- Avishek as Mahesh
Director Gautham Vasudev menon
Producer: V. Ravichandran
Music Composer: Harris Jayaraj
Cinematographer : R. Rathnavelu
Editor : Anthony
Production Company Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd
Storyline
Suriya, a NSG commando who learns about the death of his father, begins the film by embarking on a missions. He reflects back on his journey as he learns of his father’s death, remembering the close bond they shared. The story follows Suriya through his life’s various phases, from his childhood to his college days. It also includes his love, heartbreak and personal growth. All of these are influenced by the values and guidance provided by his father. This story was inspired by Gautham Menon’s personal experiences after hearing of his father’s passing in 2007. It is a tribute.
Reception and Legacy
Vaaranam Aayiram was widely acclaimed for its music, performances and storytelling. Suriya was praised for his portrayal of father and son. Harris Jayaraj’s soundtrack for the film became a huge hit. The film has achieved cult-status over the years and is celebrated by many for its emotional depth.
Awards and Accolades
Vaaranam Aayiram won numerous awards including:
- National Film Award for the Best Feature Film In Tamil
- Filmfare Awards South – Best actor (Suriya), best supporting actress (Simran), and Best music director (Harris Jayaraj) among others
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Special Prize for Best Actor (Suriya), Best Art Director, Best Audiographer
- Vijay Awards: best film, best director, actor, music director, and more
- The success of the film cemented its position as an important work in Tamil Cinema.
Vaaranam Aayiram is a touching exploration of father-son relationships, the trials of life, and personal growth. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video via Eros Now, giving audiences the chance to enjoy this cinematic masterpiece.