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The seventh sense.
Tamil · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
2h 48m · 26 Oct 2011
Music: Harris Jayaraj | DOP: Ravi K. Chandran | Writer: A.R. Murugadoss, AR Murugadoss
Ratings
Our Rating
3
7Aum Arivu is a science fiction thriller that revolves around Bodhidharma, a legendary Tamil monk and martial artist, and his modern-day descendant Aravind, a genetic engineering student. The story weaves between past and present, exploring themes of ancient knowledge, bio-terrorism, and patriotism. Aravind discovers his genetic connection to Bodhidharma and uses this to unlock hidden powers to combat a deadly virus threat orchestrated by a foreign agent.
7Aum Arivu presents an ambitious blend of historical fiction and sci-fi thriller elements, with a screenplay that attempts to balance two timelines effectively. The first half is engaging, setting up the mystery and background with a good pace, while the second half leans more into action and science fiction, though it occasionally suffers from predictability and some logical gaps. The screenplay by A. R. Murugadoss is crisp but sometimes overburdened with exposition.
The film's pacing is generally steady, though the transition between the historical and contemporary plots could have been smoother. The songs composed by Harris Jayaraj are situational and melodious, complementing the narrative without disrupting the flow. The background score is one of the film’s highlights, effectively enhancing the tension and emotional beats throughout the movie.
Cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran is visually impressive, capturing both the ancient and modern settings with equal finesse. Overall, 7Aum Arivu is a technically well-crafted film with a novel concept, though it occasionally falters in narrative depth and character development.
Suriya: Suriya delivers a committed performance, convincingly portraying both the historical Bodhidharma and the modern-day Aravind with intensity and charisma.
Shruti Haasan: Shruti Haasan provides a graceful and supportive role, adding charm and emotional depth to the story.
Johnny Tri Nguyen: Johnny Tri Nguyen is effective as the antagonist, bringing a menacing presence to the film.
Strengths
Weaknesses
A. R. Murugadoss directs with a clear vision, successfully merging multiple genres and timelines. His writing is ambitious, though at times overly explanatory, which affects the film’s narrative fluidity. Nonetheless, his direction ensures a gripping experience with strong technical values.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics praised the film for its novel concept, technical finesse, and Suriya's performance. However, some noted that the screenplay's complexity and pacing issues in the latter half diluted the overall impact. The background score and cinematography received consistent acclaim.
Final Box-Office Result
7Aum Arivu released on 26 October 2011 (2011).
7Aum Arivu is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Budget of 7Aum Arivu is approximately ₹350 Crore.
7Aum Arivu is available on Sun NXT, YouTube, YouTube, ZEE5, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
7Aum Arivu directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin.
7Aum Arivu stars Suriya, Shruti Haasan, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Ramanathan, Ashwin Kakumanu.
Tollybo rates 7Aum Arivu 3/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Music for 7Aum Arivu composed by Harris Jayaraj.
7Aum Arivu — Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Runtime: 168 minutes, Language: Tamil.