Aran (film)

Aran is a 2006 Tamil language feature film dubbed from Malayalam. The Malayalam original was titled Keerthichakra. The film stars Mohanlal, Jeeva, Gopika, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film was produced by Jeeva's father, R. B. Choudhry of Super Good Films Ltd. Its story deals with how terrorist groups create confusion and fear within a country with the aim of disrupting the flow of normal life. The story also illustrates the strong bond of respect and trust between a commando unit chief and his trusted lieutenant. Set in areas of the Kashmir valley, with scenes shot in LoC and Afghanistan, the movie strives to convey that terrorism must be fought united. The film's budget was around 20 crores. Its music was scored by Joshua Sridhar.

Plot

Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal) is the head of the elite command force. He is in charge of fighting the country’s terrorist groups and protecting the country from their terrorist intentions. Havildar Jaikumar (Jeevaa) is Major Mahadevan’s most trusted lieutenant. He meticulously carries out his chief’s instructions, thereby gaining his trust and confidence. Mahadevan, Havildar Jaikumar and their team save the public from threats, attempted bombings, kidnappings, and extortions by militants.

There is a plan to blow up the famous Hazrathbal shrine by a terrorist group headed by an Afghan nawab. The aim of doing this is to create communal tension and disharmony in India. During their attack they enter the house of Kashmiri family, torture everyone in the house and holding them hostage. This unfortunate situation is informed by police officer Gopinath (Biju Menon) to the BSF. Havildar Jaikumar, who is on a wedding vacation, leaves his wife after just three days of marriage to head back to Kashmir when he is called back by Major Mahadevan.

How the elite commandos fight terrorists forms the rest of the story. The director illustrates the fight against terrorists through scenes that show militants emerging from everywhere and trying to throw the situation out of control. The movie ends with the brave sacrifice of the commandos in order to save their country.

Cast

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