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Aalwar (2007) is a Tamil film directed by Chella. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Asin Thottumkal in the lead roles. This will be the second project that the couple will be in after the blockbuster Varalaru directed by K.S. Ravikumar. The film was released for Pongal in January 2007, where Ajith faces competition from Vishal and Vijay. Shooting had taken place in India and Switzerland. The film's score and soundtrack by Srikanth Deva was released on 15 December 2006.

Plot

Template:Spoiler These days, most heroes don’t want to disappoint their core audience. They know their fans expect the usual package. Ajith is a smart man, he knows what his legion of followers need from him. And he has provided just that, even though for most part the film moves on a formulaic pattern. If that is what is going work at the box-office who is to complain. Coming after his big success in Varalaru, Ajith looks confidence personified and delivers his usual punch with poise. Ajith also looks ease and elegance. The usual package of action, comedy, sentiments and other attendant things that an average film-goer looks for is present here too.

The story is the metamorphosis of a simple, straight as rod, Aalwar into an avenging machine named Shiva. Why Aalwar ends up as Shiva? Well, Aalwar is a traditional priest. He is devoted his mom and sister. But the villainous elements Lal, Vincent Asokan, take out the sister and mother. If this is not reason enough for Aalwar’s blood to boil, then what is? Aalwar, with revenge ringing in his mind, ends up as Shiva the killer, even while working as a ward boy in a hospital. Shiva is out to make a statement against the venal forces. He sees himself as some kind of avatar —in fact, he bumps off the baddies under the guise of Godly elements. At denouement, Shiva turns up as Narasimha. Shiva says theat he is indeed the God. Woven into this simple masala story is the love angle with Asin. Then there is also the comedy of Vivek, which is indeed hilarious at places.

Ajith’s character has not much confusion and delivers it with his usual aplomb. His intensity while dealing with the baddies is very real and absorbing. Asin is full of panache and shows her usual chirpiness. Vivek is back in his element and the comedy tracks carry his usual spark and spunk. The music and camera are okay without doing anything extraordinary. The song could have been more imaginative and the same could have better captured. The director has not tried anything fancy. He has set out with a simple plan, to no let down Ajith‘s fans. That is what he has accomplished.

The entertainment sticks to the distilled formula. The violence maybe heavy at places. But overall, the movie’s cadences are well measured out, a hit for Ajith and Asin once again.

Cast

Music

Trivia

• Ajith Kumar has been working out in the gym for this film, to have a more muscular shape.
• Ajith Kumar has gained 6 kilograms as asked to play the role in this film.

Box Office

• The film opened in 330 screens worldwide including 230 screens in Tamil Nadu alone.
• The film saw the widest release of Ajith to date.
• This was the only film among the Pongal 2007 releases that received minimum guarantee for its distributors from its exhibitors.
• The film opened at a staggering 100 shows daily in 24 screens in Chennai district.
• The film is still in early days in the box office but is expected to be a treat for Ajith fans.

External links

• Aalvar - Official Site
• 50-feet cutouts
• Aalwar Review
• Ajith with Asin
• Latest Pictures
• Aalwar Gallery
• Listen to Aalwar Songs (without any firewall issues!)
• Aalvar SunTV Trailer

• 2007 films
• Indian films
• Tamil-language films