Arul, who works in a mill, is the youngest of four brothers in a family of goldsmiths. Once, Arul's brother stole a chain due to financial circumstances. As Arul had taken the blame for it, he was labelled as a "thief" and seen as a black sheep by his father. Thus, he vows never to make a gold ornament ever again. Kanmani, who moves into the opposite house, begins by playing tricks on him, but eventually falls for his character. Arul doesn't believe in love, and keeps his distance from her. One day, when Arul's father scolds him in the temple,
Acting
Vikram's volcanic anger — nobody suffers prettier.
Stunts
Gravity-defying mill fights, Hari's signature chaos.
Score
Harris Jayaraj at his most aggressively emotional.
Director
Hari
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arul is peak 'Hari formula' cinema: furious hero, comedy track, family separation, and a climax requiring public reconciliation. This template would be refined in Saamy and Singam.
Vikram reportedly injured his back during the mill fight sequences but continued filming — method commitment or Hari's refusal to adjust schedules? You decide.
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