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24: Aaranya Kaandam
Release date: 2010
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Director: Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Duration: 2h 6m
Genre: Noir/Action
Cast: Sampath Raj, Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna
“Aaranya Kaandam” is a Tamil neo-noir crime thriller that unfolds in the gritty underworld of Chennai. The film revolves around the lives of various characters, including Singaperumal, a ruthless gangster, and his henchmen, as they navigate through a series of interconnected events. When Singaperumal’s drug deal goes awry, it sets off a chain reaction of violence and betrayal among rival gangs, corrupt cops, and desperate individuals, all vying for power and survival.
Amidst the chaos, “Aaranya Kaandam” explores themes of loyalty, greed, and the consequences of one’s actions in a world where morality is fluid and survival is paramount. The film’s nonlinear narrative and morally ambiguous characters paint a bleak yet compelling portrait of life on the margins of society, where alliances are fleeting and trust is a luxury few can afford.
