Aarohanam(2012)
Every cloud has a silver lining and Aarohanam showcases the brighter side of a mental disorder, along with all the trials and turbulence of such a life. In an age where the morbidity of poverty has been vehemently publicized, this film strives to unassumingly uncover the true essence of Indian culture while offering a raw and intimate experience of family and community life in the Indian slums.
Movie: Aarohanam
Top 7 Billed Cast
Nirmala
Jay
Character Role
Vallimuthu
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Every cloud has a silver lining and Aarohanam showcases the brighter side of a mental disorder, along with all the trials and turbulence of such a life. In an age where the morbidity of poverty has been vehemently publicized, this film strives to unassumingly uncover the true essence of Indian culture while offering a raw and intimate experience of family and community life in the Indian slums.
Release Date
2012-10-26
Average
8.5
Rating:
4.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
தமிழ்
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