Aadukalam

Aadukalam (pronunciationⓘ; transl. Playground) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Vetrimaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee Pannu (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack.

Aadukalam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVetrimaran
Screenplay byVetrimaaran
Additional screenplay:
Vikram Sugumaran
Story byVetrimaaran
Dialogues byVetrimaaran
Vikram Sugumaran
Produced byS. Kathiresan
Starring
CinematographyVelraj
Edited byKishore Te.
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
companies
  • Group Companys
  • Five Star Films
Distributed bySun Pictures
Release date
  • 14 January 2011 (2011-01-14)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹10 crore
Box office₹30 crore

The film was released on 14 January 2011 to critical acclaim, with critics praising the screenplay, direction and performances (particularly of Dhanush, Jayapalan and Naren). The film won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor. The film also won five awards at the 59th Filmfare Awards South – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Cinematography. Based on an online poll by The Times of India, Vetrimaran was chosen as the best director for Aadukalam.

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