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{{Infobox film
| name = 10 Endrathukulla
| image = 10 Endrathukulla.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Vijay Milton]]
| producer = [[AR Murugadoss]]
| writer = [[Vijay Milton]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
* [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]
* [[Pasupathy]]
* [[Rahul Dev]]
* [[Abhimanyu Singh]]
}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[D. Imman]] '''Background score:''' [[Anoop Seelin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Anoop-does-the-background-score-for-Vikrams-next-in-Kollywood/articleshow/49437970.cms|title=Anoop does the background score for Vikram's next in Kollywood|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref>
| cinematography = [[Bhaskaran K.M]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = [[AR Murugadoss]] Productions
| distributor = [[Fox Star Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|21}}
| runtime = 144 minutes<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/10-enradhukulla-film | title=''10 ENRADHUKULLA'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=14 October 2015 | access-date=14 October 2015}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = Tamil
| budget = {{INR}}65 [[crore]]<ref name = 10E1>[http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-samantha-shoot-in-chennai-news-tamil-ogxo1cdbcjijd.html "Vikram & Samantha shoot in Chennai"]. ''[[Sify]]''. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}}  {{INR}}85 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newznew.com/10-endrathukulla-9th-day-2nd-thursday-total-worldwide-box-office-collections-income-earning/.cms?|title=10 Endrathukulla collects 50 crore in 9 days|work=newznew.com|accessdate=2 April 2016}}{{dead link|date=January 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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'''''10 Endrathukulla''''' ({{translation|Before I count to 10}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[road film|road]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Vijay Milton]]<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-samantha-starrer-officially-titled-news-tamil-ohrjVhgcjiffd.html Vikram-Samantha starrer officially titled]. ''[[Sify]]''. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/ar-murugadoss-to-produce-of-vikrams-next-with-vijay-milton.html AR Murugadoss is an important part of Vikram's next]. ''Behindwoods''. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref> and produced by [[AR Murugadoss|A. R. Murugadoss]] under the banner A. R. Murugadoss Productions and [[Fox Star Studios]]. The film features [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-wanted-to-quit-films-says-samantha-2117860|title=I wanted to quit films, says Samantha|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|date=24 August 2015|website=DNA India|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.ndtv.com/regional/vikram-is-hassle-free-says-his-10-enradhukulla-co-star-727248|title=Vikram is Hassle-Free, Says his 10 Enradhukulla Co-Star – NDTV Movies|website=NDTVMovies.com|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref> Made on a budget of ₹65 crore, principal photography and filming took place in February 2014. The film was slated for a January 2015 release, but it was postponed, due to the release of [[I (film)|''I'']] (2015). It was released on 21 October 2015, coinciding with the [[Vijayadashami|Dusshera]] festival. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film was an average success at the box office, grossing ₹85 crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/10-endrathukulla-10-enradhukulla-movie-review-live-audience-response-651293|title='10 Endrathukulla' (10 Enradhukulla) movie review: Live audience responses|date=21 October 2015|website=International Business Times, India Edition|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref> The film also dubbed and released in Telugu as '''''10''''' on 15 December 2017.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y5uKhAsNVks</ref>

==Plot==
A driving instructor ([[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]) who refers to himself by various names (such as "[[James Bond]]", "[[Mani Ratnam]]", or "[[Sunil Gavaskar]]") but never reveals his actual name is assigned by a local criminal Das ([[Pasupathy]]) to deliver a woman named Shakeela ([[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]) to Pooran Singh ([[Abhimanyu Singh]]) in [[Mussoorie]]. Shakeela is an orphan who has failed her driving test 14 times. The driving instructor is constantly irritated by Shakeela's antics during the journey to Mussoorie but soon falls in love with her. At Mussoorie, he learns from Pooran that Shakeela is to be delivered to Daksha Bhai ([[Rahul Dev]]), an upper-caste landlord from an [[Uttarakhand]] village. He delivers Shakeela to Daksha and is invited to stay at his ancestral mansion for a festival. During the stay, he finds out why Shakeela has been delivered to Daksha: Shakeela is the [[doppelgänger]] of Daksha Bhai's sister Gadgi Moi ([[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]), a cruel, merciless upper-caste leader who has been sentenced to death for orchestrating a massacre against the lower-caste people. Daksha Bhai plans to send Shakeela to jail in the place of Gadgi, who has been released on [[parole]] to perform the last rites of her dead grandmother. The plan backfires as Shakeela escapes from the police. In the chaos that ensues, Gadgi breaks her cover and kidnaps Shakeela, planning to kill her in a moving train. The driving instructor manages to rescue Shakeela and kill Gadgi. Daksha, distraught at Gadgi's death, commits suicide by jumping off the train with her body. In the end, the driving instructor and Shakeela, who are now in a relationship, happily drive back to [[Chennai]]. During the journey, the driving instructor whispers his real name in Shakeela's ear, to which she reacts in a disgusting manner.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as James Bond
* [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as Shakeela and Gadgi Moi ([[dual role]])
* [[Pasupathy]] as Das
* [[Rahul Dev]] as Daksha Bhai
* [[Abhimanyu Singh]] as Pooran Singh
* [[Sunil Thapa]] as Lawyer
* [[Ramdoss]] as Driving Instructor's boss
* [[Sam Anderson (Tamil actor)|Sam Anderson]] as Das's henchman
* [[Saravana Subbiah]] as Police Officer
* [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] as a gangleaader in [[Telangana]]
* [[Manobala]] as Manikandan
* [[Imman Annachi]] as Annachi
* [[T. M. Karthik]] as Doctor
* [[Sreethu Krishnan]] as James Bond's sister
* Billy as Billy
* Seetha as ATM
* Pandi as ATM's boyfriend
* Shanthi Mani
* Jay Andhana as a doctor
* [[Charmy Kaur]] as item number "Gaana Gaana"
* [[Sridhar (choreographer)|Sridhar]] in a special appearance in the song "Vroom Vroom"
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Development===
[[Vijay Milton]] collaborated with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] for his next film. Director [[AR Murugadoss]] was confirmed to be bankrolling the film along with [[Fox Star Studios]]. Initially titled ''Idam Maari Irangiyavan'', the film was later renamed as ''10 Endrathukulla''. [[D. Imman]] was signed on as composer for this film,<ref name = 10E2>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140503234934/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-vijay-milton-to-join-hands-news-tamil-ofdmUGiiffj.html Vikram & Vijay Milton to join hands]. ''[[Sify]]''. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref> which the composer confirmed through his official Twitter handle.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/ar-murugadoss-announces-vikram-samantha-project.html Vijay Milton signs Vikram-Samantha-Murugadoss for his next film]. ''Behindwoods''. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref> The movie is supposed to be a road movie, which Behindwoods states was a relatively fresh genre for the Tamil audience.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/ar-murugadoss-to-produce-of-vikrams-next-with-vijay-milton.html AR Murugadoss is an important part of Vikram's next]. ''Behindwoods''. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.</ref>

===Casting===
Samantha was selected to play a lead role, marking her first collaboration with Vikram.<ref name = 10E2 /> [[Pasupathy]] has been roped in to play an important role in the film.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/pasupathys-third-with-vikram-telugu-news-107165 Pasupathy's third with Vikram]. ''Indiaglitz''. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref> <ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/109665.html ''Indiaglitz''. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.</ref> In August 2014, Ramdoss of ''[[Mundasupatti]]'' (2014) fame was added to the cast.<ref>Karthik, Janani (12 August 2014). [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Tamil/Movies/News/Mundasupatti-character-linked-in-Vijay-Milton-Vikram-film/articleshow/40062201.cms 'Mundasupatti' character linked in Vijay Milton-Vikram film]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 12 August 2014.</ref>

===Filming===
Scenes involving Vikram and Samantha were shot in Chennai for a week's time, and the team was spotted filming in the MRC Nagar area of [[Chennai]]. The film began its first schedule on 26 May 2014.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vikram-Samantha-start-romancing-today/articleshow/35615164.cms Vikram, Samantha start romancing today]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref><ref>Seshagiri, Sangeetha (27 May 2014). [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kollywood-news-vijays-kaththi-first-look-confirmed-22-june-vikram-samantha-film-titled-601072 "Kollywood News: Vijay's 'Kaththi' First Look Confirmed for 22 June; Vikram-Samantha Film Titled 'Paththu Endrathukullaye'?"]. ''[[International Business Times]]''. Retrieved 27 August 2014.</ref> The film's first schedule ran for 7 days covering [[Hyderabad]], [[Ladakh]], Sikkim and many major North Indian cities. A major portion of filming is also done in Nepal, whose location are mainly Bhaktapur. The crew reported that they would shoot in many exotic locations across the globe, but also strictly adhere to a 6 months time frame, when the project will be completed. Furthermore, the team also promised a surprise Hollywood crew in the movie.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/-nbsp-nbsp-read-full-story-raquo--telugu-news-108049 When and where of Vikram's shoot]. ''Indiaglitz''. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref> The second schedule began on 23 June 2014.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Samanthas-next-film-Schedule-from-June-23/articleshow/36211219.cms? Samantha's next film Schedule from June 23]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.</ref> On 23 July 2014, the second schedule was completed, and the next schedule began subsequently.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinepepper.com/2014/07/vikrams-paththu-ennarathukulla-movie-247104.html|title=Vikram's '10 Enradhukulla' Movie shooting in progress|work=Cinepepper|last=Krishnamoorthy|first=Vinoth|date=5 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728195330/http://www.cinepepper.com/2014/07/vikrams-paththu-ennarathukulla-movie-247104.html|archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref> A song sequence featuring the lead pair was shot in a set erected near DMI College of Engineering near Sriperumbudur in August 2014.<ref>M. K. Surendhar (24 August 2014). [http://www.onlykollywood.com/10-enradhukulla-update-song-featuring-vikram-samantha-shot/ 10 Enradhukulla update: Song featuring Vikram and Samantha shot]. ''Onlykollywood''. Retrieved 25 August 2014.</ref> In late August 2014, about 3 schedules in were completed in Chennai, In One of the 3 schedules, a scene featuring the lead actress Samantha, actor Vikram in a duck farm near Madha Engg. College was shot, and the fourth schedule was planned to be shot in [[Pune]] for close to 20 days, with the schedule including a song sequence as well.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/chiyaan-vikram-in-a-diligent-shooting-spree.html Vikram on a diligent shooting spree ...]. ''Behindwoods''. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.</ref> The climax of the film was shot in Nepal and the train sequence [[Cappadocia]], Turkey.<ref>K. R. Manigandan (1 May 2014). [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vikram-Samantha-will-head-to-Turkey/articleshow/34428910.cms Vikram, Samantha will head to Turkey]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 26 May 2014.</ref>

In October, [[Charmme Kaur]] shot for a nine-minute-long song, which was said to have been designed like a play, with Charmme appearing as a character throughout the song. A set for about two-and-a-half crore rupees had been erected in Pune for the shoot.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Charmme-in-a-song-for-Vikram-Samantha-film/articleshow/44707256.cms Charmme in a song]. ''[[Indiatimes]]''. Retrieved 9 October 2014.</ref> In September, 80% of the film was complete.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/chiyaan-vikram-samanthas-10-ennarathukulle-spanned-across-india.html Vikram,Samantha movie on fast track]. ''Behindwoods''. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.</ref> One song scene was shot in Sikkim mountains on 29 October 2014. The shoot was done in Sikkim, Bagdogra, Jaipur and Delhi. The film team roped Racer [[Narain Karthikeyan]] for the action sequences with the racing car.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/narain-karthikeyan-to-help-in-action-scene-in-10-enradhukulla-114112000551_1.html|title=Narain Karthikeyan to help in action scene in '10 Enradhukulla'|publisher=business-standard.com|date=20 November 2014|accessdate=31 March 2015}}</ref> Samantha said that the film was the toughest character she has played so far, she had also been trained to smoke as part of a scene.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vuin.net/news/samantha-finds-10-endradukulla-toughest|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150406090102/http://www.vuin.net/news/samantha-finds-10-endradukulla-toughest|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 April 2015|title=Samantha finds 10 Endradukulla, toughest !!|publisher=vuin.net|date=29 March 2015}}</ref> On 8 April 2015, the filming part ended at Nepal and post production started. Lee Whittaker was the action director in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vikrams-10-Enradhukulla-wrapped/articleshow/45488867.cms|title=Vikram's '10 Enradhukulla' wrapped|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

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| quote = "10 Endrathukulla is a commercially packed script. It's Vijay Milton's second movie, after this year's super hit Goli Soda, and has an interesting line. Since it's a road movie, it gives me an opportunity to explore racy music"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-director/d-imman/an-exclusive-interview-with-music-composer-d-imman.html|title=An exclusive interview with Music Composer D Imman|website=www.behindwoods.com|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref>
| source = – Music composer D. Imman about working for 10 Endrathukulla
}}

[[D. Imman]] composed the soundtrack, while [[Anoop Seelin]] has composed the background score for the film. On an interview with ''Behindwoods'', about working for ''10 Endrathukulla'', which is a high-octane racy thriller film, Imman said that it gave the opportunity for him to explore racy music since the film was a road thriller.<ref>Mithun; Venkat (28 September 2014). [http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-director/d-imman/an-exclusive-interview-with-music-composer-d-imman.html PLACES FOR PIZZAS AND BURGERS ARE APLENTY. BUT FOR AUTHENTIC RASAM SADHAM OR PULI SORU THERE AREN'T MANY.]. ''Behindwoods''. Retrieved 29 September 2014.</ref>

The soundtrack album features 8 songs composed by D. Imman, featuring a piece of theme music, male and female version of the title track and two [[karaoke]] versions of the songs. While all the song lyrics were written by [[Madhan Karky]], Mani Amudhavan penned both the male and female versions of the title track "10 Endrathukulla". [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]] acquired the audio rights of the film and subsequently for legal purchase as a soundtrack on digital music platform, [[iTunes]].

The first track, "Vroom Vroom," is penned by Madhan Karky, and rendered by Santhosh Hariharan, with backing vocals by D. Imman. The song is termed as a racy bike ride with this eerie number supported well by thumping rhythm and amazing bass guitar. The vocal renders the tune with supreme confidence and mastery. Here is a James Bond from Tamil Nadu musically presented in style by Imman-which happened never before! One will be surprised to find Indian musical instruments like Sitar and Mrudangam effortlessly fusing in this mélange.

The male version of the title track "10 Endrathukulla" is rendered by [[Vishal Dadlani]], with rap portions by Emcee Jesz. Experimentation gets a new dimension further when the sequencing sounds like a motorcycle ride in a convincing manner. Vishal Dadlani's urbane voice is a perfect fit for this contemporary chase genre composition. The live drumming and freaky electric guitars are like a detour to Classic Rock of the 80s, but just when that is assumed, a layer of Hip-Hop chorus arrives from nowhere! Watch out for the mesmerizing electric guitar solo in the first interlude- which defines the soul of the album.

The female version of "10 Endrathukulla" is performed by [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]. The raciest track of the album gets a different treatment from the season's favorite vocalist Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. While the first version focused on Classic Rock, this version gives its tribute to Hip-Hop beats, addictive Trance and House mix riffs. A totally new perspective of a trendy track is a brilliant treat for the ears!

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| name = 10 Enradhukulla
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
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| released = 17 September 2015
| recorded = 2014–2015
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| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 36:52
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = [[D. Imman]]
| prev_title = [[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Rajini Murugan]]
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{Singles
| name = 10 Endrathukulla
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Vroom Vroom
| single1date = 28 August 2015
}}
}}

The song "Vroom Vroom" was released as a single on 28 August 2015. The tracklist of the film was unveiled on 15 September 2015, through the official [[Twitter]] handle of [[Sony Music India|Sony Music South]] and the entire album was released on 17 September 2015, at the [[Suryan FM 93.5|Suryan FM Radio Station]], [[Chennai]]. The makers also made to launch the jukebox in all streaming platforms on the same day.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 36:52
| title1 = Vroom Vroom
| lyrics1 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| extra1 = Santosh Hariharan, [[D. Imman]]
| length1 = 4:41
| title2 = Aanalum Indha Mayakkam
| lyrics2 = Madhan Karky
| extra2 = Sathya Prakash, Vandhana Srinivasan ( Female Backing Vocal)
| length2 = 5:00
| title3 = Pathu Endrathukulla
| lyrics3 = Mani Amudhavan
| extra3 = [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
| length3 = 3:30
| title4 = Gaana Gaana
| lyrics4 = Madhan Karky
| extra4 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Anand Aravindakshan]]
| length4 = 6:22
| title5 = Pathu Endrathukulla
| lyrics5 = Mani Amudhavan
| extra5 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], Emcee Jesz
| length5 = 4:11
| title6 = Mysterious Travel
| lyrics6 =
| extra6 = [[D. Imman]]
| length6 = 3:29
| title7 = Aanalum Indha Mayakkam
| lyrics7 =
| extra7 =
| length7 = 4:59
| title8 = Vroom Vroom
| lyrics8 =
| extra8 =
| length8 = 4:42
| all_writing =
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| note3 = Female Version
| note5 = Male Version
| note6 = Theme
| note7 = Karaoke Version
| note8 = Karaoke Version
}}

===Reception===
The soundtrack album of 10 Endrathukulla, got a mixed reception, while "10 Endrathukulla" and "Vroom Vroom" were quietly praised. Behindwoods rated the album 2.75 out of 5 stars, summarising that "10 Endrathukulla is a fun listen!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/10-endrathukulla/10-endrathukulla-songs-review.html|title=10 Endrathukulla (aka) 10 Enradhukulla songs review|date=6 October 2015|website=Behindwoods|access-date=13 September 2019}}</ref> Indiaglitz reviewed as "Imman experiments with urbane flavor with ease" and rated the album 2.75 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/10-endrathukulla-songs-review-tamil-movie-18833|title=10 Endrathukulla Music review songs lyrics|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=13 September 2019}}</ref> Moviecrow rated it as 2.5 out of 5, stating "Imman fails to deliver the completely enjoyable album in this 10 Enrathukulla mainly due to uninspiring tunes, However, Imman's orchestration is considerably engaging throughout the album."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.net/News/9786/10-endrathukulla-songs---music-review|title=10 Endrathukulla Songs – Music Review|website=www.moviecrow.net|access-date=13 September 2019}}</ref>

==Release==
The film was initially expected to be released by January 2015,<ref>[http://www.onlykollywood.com/how-vikram-vijay-milton-10-enradhukulla-happened/ 10 Enradhukulla slated for Pongal (2015) release]. ''Onlykollywood''. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.</ref> but citing the release of the Vikram's other film ''[[I (film)|I]]'', ''10 Enradhukulla'''s release was pushed to April, which further moved to 21 October 2015, to coincide with the [[Vijayadashami|Dusshera]] festival.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vikram-Samantha-count-up-to-10/articleshow/38533235.cms Vikram, Samantha count up to 10]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.</ref> The first look was released on 17 April 2015. The film got a clean U certificate from the Indian Censor Board, and the satellite rights of the film were sold to [[STAR Vijay]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movieclickz.com/tamil-cinema-news/10-endrathukulla-satellite-rights-sold/ |title=10 Endrathukulla satellite rights sold |publisher=Movie Clickz |date=13 October 2015 |accessdate=23 October 2015 |archive-date=15 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015032438/http://movieclickz.com/tamil-cinema-news/10-endrathukulla-satellite-rights-sold/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was also dubbed into [[Hindi]] as ''10 Ka Dum'' (2016)<ref>{{cite web |title= Vikram Samantha Movie Titled as Pathu Endrathukulla – YouTube |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7xDweuHbEc |date=2015}}</ref>(English : Power of 10).

===Reception===
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[[Baradwaj Rangan]] wrote, "With ''10 Enradhukulla'', Milton has made exactly the kind of movie for which ''[[Goli Soda]]'' appeared an antidote. The writing is shockingly scattershot, right from the scene that's supposed to set up the story".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/10-enradhukulla-a-slipshod-road-movie/article7790285.ece|title=10 Enradhukulla: A slipshod road movie|author=Baradwaj Rangan|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> [[Deccan Chronicle]] gave 2 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''10 Endrathukulla'' is a good pathology of current Tamil cinema: you have the decision makers of the filming world deciding that it is best to forego artistic ingenuity in favour of safe and predictable entertainment".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151022/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-10-endrathukulla-predictable-entertainment|title=Movie review '10 Endrathukulla': A predictable entertainment|work=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> [[The Times of India]] gave the same rating and wrote, "this film lacks the liveliness and inventiveness that made ''Goli Soda'' stand out. Rather the focus seems to have shifted from script to scale – smart writing is traded in for exotic locales, larger-than-life characters, over-the-top action choreography and overall blandness".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/10-Endrathukulla/movie-review/49490501.cms|title=10 Endrathukulla Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> [[Rediff]] gave 2 stars as well and wrote, "''10 Endrathukulla'' is a tedious road film marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-10-endrathukulla-is-a-tedious-watch/20151021.htm|title=Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch|date=21 October 2015|work=Rediff|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> [[Sify]] wrote, "The film has racy action sequences, bubbly romance along with unexpected twists and turns but somewhere the packaging goes haywire. Though everything looks good on paper, Milton has lost things in translation".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/10-enradhukulla-review-tamil-pkvqS2bcfcaid.html|title=Review : 10 Enradhukulla|work=Sify|accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] stated "Vijay Milton has come up with a story that unfortunately doesn't do much for the audience. The movie has a very 1980s feel and look and considering the movies releasing today, this one is outdated" and rated it 2 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-10-endrathukulla-film-review-strictly-for-vikram-fans-2137163|title='10 Endrathukulla' film review: Strictly for Vikram fans!|publisher=dnaindia.com|date=21 October 2015}}</ref> Indiaglitz stated "A jolly ride with a few speed breakers" and rated the film 2.75 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/10-endrathukulla-tamil-movie-review-18833.html|title=10 Endrathukulla review. 10 Endrathukulla Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref> Behindwoods stated "Not as racy as expected, but a watchable ride" and rated the film 2.5 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/10-endrathukulla/10-endrathukulla-review.html|title=10 Endrathukulla (aka) 10 Enradhukulla review|date=21 October 2015|website=Behindwoods|accessdate=13 September 2019}}</ref>

===Box office===
''10 Endrathukulla'' was reported to have collected ₹6.5 [[crore]] in India on its first day and almost ₹5 crore in South India alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/10-endrathukulla-10-enradhukulla-first-day-box-office-collection-vikram-starrer-fails-beat-651502|title=10 Endrathukulla' (10 Enradhukulla) first day box office collection: Vikram starrer fails to beat Vijay's 'Puli' opening day business|publisher=Ib Times.co|date=22 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/10-endrathukulla-has-grossed-65-crores-on-day-1-in-tamil-nadukeralakarnataka.html|title=BOX-OFFICE: 10 ENDRATHUKULLA'S OPENING DAY FIGURE|publisher=behind woods|date=22 October 2015}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://10endrathukulla.com/}}
* {{IMDb title|5128266}}

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Arunachalam (film)

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{{short description|1997 film by Sundar C.}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Arunachalam
| image = Arunachalam poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| image_size =
| director = [[Sundar C.]]
| producer = {{Unbulleted list|K. S. Nagarajan Raja|K. Muraliprasad Rao}}
| writer = [[Crazy Mohan]]
| screenplay = Sundar C.
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Brewster's Millions]]''|[[George Barr McCutcheon]]}}
| starring = {{Unbulleted list|[[Rajinikanth ]]|[[Soundarya]]|[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]}}
| music = [[Deva (music director)|Deva]]
| cinematography = [[U. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| editing = [[P. Sai Suresh]]
| studio = Annamalai Cine Combines
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1997|04|10|df=y}}
| runtime = 165 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Arunachalam''''' is a 1997 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama]] film directed by [[Sundar C.]] and written by [[Crazy Mohan]]. The film features [[Rajinikanth]], [[Soundarya]] and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] in the lead roles, with [[Jaishankar]] and [[Ravichandran (Tamil actor)|Ravichandran]] in other pivotal roles. The soundtrack and background score for the film was composed by [[Deva (music director)|Deva]], while [[U. K. Senthil Kumar]] handled the cinematography. The film is loosely based on the 1902 novel ''[[Brewster's Millions]]'' by [[George Barr McCutcheon]].<ref name=":0" />

The film opened in April 1997 to positive reviews from film critics and went on to win three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], including an award for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]].

==Plot==
Arunachalam is a simpleton who is the eldest son of Ammayappan, a reputed rich man from a respectable family in their village [[Alanganallur]]. Vedhavalli, a city girl and also cousin of Arunachalam comes to her cousin's (Arunachalam's sister's) wedding. She gets attracted towards Arunachalam and slowly love blossoms between them. Their wedding proposal is happily accepted by the elders in their family except the senior-most person of the family, Arunchalam and Vedhavalli's grandmother, Sr.Vedhavalli. She never likes Arunachalam and always shows hatred. She says something to Vedhavalli's father Aadhikesavan, which makes him reconsider the marriage of Vedhavalli with Arunachalam. The family leaves without informing Arunachalam, which shocks him.

Arunachalam finds that his younger brother is trying to ditch his pregnant lover and he comes to her rescue. His brother refuses to marry her, stating that she does not match his status and money. Arunachalam owes to bequeath his inheritance to her so that she will become equal to him, which angers senior Vedhavalli. She discloses the truth that he has no right over anything he possesses except the ''[[rudraksha]]'', which he is wearing on his neck as he is an orphan who was found in Arunachaleshwarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai and taken from his mother during her last breath, who also named him Arunachalam. She also insults him and indirectly insists that he leave their house. Arunachalam is broken and hurt by the insult of Sr. Vedhavalli and leaves the house without informing anyone.

Arunachalam comes to Chennai and befriends Kathavarayan, a beeda seller who gives him a job. He meets Vedhavalli one day and goes to her home only to get insulted by Vedhavalli's father. Arunachalam meets a young girl Nandhini when a thief snatches her handbag. Nandhini thanks him and in return she promises a job in her dad's company. The next day, Arunachalam goes to the office to meet Nadhini's father and he misses his ''rudraksh'' there. He chases the rolling ''rudraksh'' creating trouble to everyone in the office and finally his ''rudraksh'' lands on the table of Rangachari, who was discussing about transferring of some property belonging to some Vedhachalam to a trust along with his colleagues. Arunachalam enters the meeting room and Rangachari is shocked to see Arunachalam. He inquires what his name is, to which Arunachalam replies. Rangachari tells him that he is actually the son of his late boss Dr Vedhachalam, the heir to his entire property worth Rs 30 Billion. Arunachalam and Rangachari's colleagues Kaliaperumal, Prathap, Kurain and Vishwanath are shocked.

Rangachari explains that Arunachalam was lost when he was so young and he recognised him with the name mentioned by his father and resemblance of his father Vedhachalam. He tells that Vedhachalam instructed him to play a videotape of when Arunachalam was found where Mr. Vedhachalam speaks about how he married Arunachalam's mother Meenakshi against his father's wish, how he got lost in a cruise accident and was misunderstood to be dead and how his mother committed suicide broken by her husband's demise. He got a letter of her which stated that they have a son named Arunachalam. He says that Arunachalam has two choices of bequeathing his legacy; either by accepting a challenge of spending Rs 30 Crore in 30 days and get the entire 3000 crore, fulfilling the rules or take away just Rs.30 crore. The reason of this challenge is to make him get allergic to money and the comforts of it, so that he would spend wisely 3,000 crores for the poor and needy people. The rules for this challenge are no contributions to charities, not to own any assets at the end of the month, and no one else must know that he would get 3000 crores if he completes the challenge.

Arunachalam initially refuses to take up the challenge and says the videotape is enough for him and decides to return to his village to proudly say about his father. However he overhears Vishwanath, Kurain, Prathap and Kaliaperumal talking about killing Rangachari to take away all the assets. Arunachalam understands their true intention and accepts the challenge to spend Rs.30 crore in 30 days, following the rules, much to the quartet's shock. Arunachalam challenges them that he would win the challenge and expose them to the world. Nandhini is appointed as his assistant to take care of expenses.

From Day 1, Arunachalam starts to implement different tactics and spends lavishly, but the quartet group create all obstacles so that he does not win the challenge. Arunachalam invests the money in a horse race, which is a way to lose money easily in minutes. He deliberately bets on the weakest horse, but due to quartet's plan, the weak horse wins earning him a lot of money. Next he buys bumper prize lotteries, which also gets him to win ample amounts of money, He then produces a film with his friend Arivazhagan, hoping it will fail commercially. However, his plan backfires, due to the quartet who make him to earn more money from the selling rights. Finally he jumps into politics starting a party, nominating his friend Kathavarayan for the upcoming election. He vigorously campaigns for him and lavishly spends all the money so fast. During a meeting, Kathavarayan's speech makes people angry at him and Arunachalam declares that he is apologising to them for nominating a wrong person and asks them not to vote for him. However, the quartet group make the other nominees of election withdraw and Kathavarayan is elected unopposed as MP. Arunachalam is shocked now, as MP post and the party are both assets as per the challenge. But he makes Kathavarayan to resign the post and he dissolves his party destroying both assets.

Finally he is about to win and he spends the final leftovers in a farewell party. Meanwhile, Vedhavalli gets angry at Arunachalam for not helping her and her family during their financial crisis and she suspects that he has an affair with Nandhini. She consents to wedding with her father's choice. But Arunachalam does not reveal the truth to Vedhavalli as he wants to keep up his father's words. On the last day of handover, during the final minutes, Arunachalam's friend comes to him with Rs.20,000 as per plan of quartet, so that he cannot spend it at last minute. Nandhini arrives in the nick of time to inform the quartet plan and Arunachalam spends the money in last 30 seconds by paying the money to her as salary thus winning the challenge. Nandhini and Arunchalam explain to Rangachari about the evil doings of the quartet. Rangachari threatens to complaint against them to the police, but they threaten to kill them. After series of struggles and fights, Arunachalam hands them over to police. Rangachari hands over the 30 billion property to him, but he refuses to take it and asks him to spend it on poor and needy as per his father's wish.

Meanwhile, the media gets to know about the happenings and it is telecast across the state. Vedhavalli realises her mistake. Ammayappan comes to Chennai to take Arunachalam back with him to the village and is surprised to see the wedding arrangements with Vedhavalli waiting for him. Senior Vedhavalli also realises her mistake and consents for their wedding. Arunachalam and Vedhavalli unite finally.

==Cast==

{{colbegin}}
* [[Rajinikanth]] as Arunachalam & Vedhachalam
* [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Nandhini Rangachari
* [[Soundarya]] as Vedhavalli Aathikesavan
* [[Jaishankar]] as Aathikesavan
* [[Ravichandran (Tamil actor)|Ravichandran]] as Ammayappa
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Vishwanath
* [[Visu]] as Rangachari
* [[V. K. Ramaswamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Kaliyaperumal
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Prathap
* [[Kitty (actor)|Kitty]] as Kurian
* [[Senthil]] as Arivazhagan
* [[Janakaraj]] as Beeda Kathavarayan
* [[Raja (Tamil actor)|Raja]] as Saravanan
* [[Anju Aravind]] as Arundhati
* Shakthi Kumar as Shakthi
* Thevaraj Balakrishnan as Arivu
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Vedhavalli's grandmother
* [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]] as Ponnambalam
* Veeraraagavan
* [[Vadivukkarasi]] as Senior Vedhavalli
* [[Vinu Chakravarthy]]
* Thevaraj Krishnan as Chokkalingam
* [[Crazy Mohan]] as Ayyasaamy
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Meenakshi/Arunachalam's Mother
* [[M. R. Krishnamurthy|MRK]]
* [[T. V. Varadarajan]]
* [[Halwa Vasu]]
* [[Sundar C.]] in a cameo appearance as a reporter in the song "Singam Ondru"
* [[Sridhar (choreographer)|Sridhar]] as Dancer
{{colend}}

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Arunachalam
| type = Soundtrack
| longtype = to Arunachalam
| artist = [[Deva (music director)|Deva]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1997
| recorded = 1996–1997
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Amitabh Bachchan Corporation|Big B]] Vega Music Bayshore [[Divo (record label)|Divo]] [[Think Music India|Think Music]] [[Pyramid Saimira|Pyramid]] [[Ayngaran International|Ayngaran Music]]
| producer = Deva
| prev_title = Abhimanyu
| prev_year = 1997
| next_title = [[Bharathi Kannamma]]
| next_year = 1997
}}

The music was composed by [[Deva (music director)|Deva]]. The song "Nagumo" had two versions, Hariharan's version was included in soundtrack only, while another version with the vocals of Krishnaraj was included in the film only. Audio was released under the music label "Big B" of [[Amitabh Bachchan]].The tune of Alli Alli Anarkali was lifted from the songs "Ladki Ladki" from ''[[Shreemaan Aashique]]'' (1993), which was composed by [[Nadeem–Shravan]] and "Tutak Tutak Tutiyan" from ''[[Ghar Ka Chiraag]]'' (1989), which was composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]]

{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 29:35
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title2 = Alli Alli Anarkili | extra2 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]] | lyrics2 = Palani Bharathi
| title1 = Athanda Ethanda| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| title3 = Mathadu Mathadu | extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Sujatha Mohan]], Meera, [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] | lyrics3 = Palani Bharathi
| title4 = Nagumo | extra4 = S. P. Balasubramanyam, [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | lyrics4 = Vairamuthu
| title5 = Singam Ondru | extra5= [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] | lyrics5 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| title6 = Thalai Maganae | extra6 = S. P. Balasubramanyam| lyrics6 = Kalidasan
| title7 = Theme Music | extra7= Instrumental | lyrics7
| length1= 05:37
| length2= 05:03
| length3= 05:57
| length4 = 04:32
| length5 = 04:45
| length6 = 02:18
| length7 = 01:23

}}

==Production==
[[File:Somanathapura Keshava Temple.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The song "Athanda Ithanda" was shot at Keshava Temple of Hoysala Architecture at Somanathapura, Karnataka]]
After the success of ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' in 1995, Rajinikanth took a year out dabbling in politics and taking a sabbatical before announcing that his next film would be ''Arunachalam'' written by [[Crazy Mohan]]. It was announced that the film would be produced to help eight of his struggling film industry colleagues and it was incorrectly earlier reported that the film would be produced under his newly floated Rajini Arts banner. It was indicated that some of the people who the film would go on to cause benefits for included Kalakendra Govindharajan who introduced Rajinikanth in his production ''[[Apoorva Raagangal]]'' (1975), Kalaignyanam who featured Rajinikanth in the lead role for the first time with his production ''[[Bairavi]]'' (1978) and brothers Ramji and Babji who produced some of the actor's early hits, ''[[Kaali (1980 film)|Kaali]]'' (1980) and ''[[Garjanai]]'' (1980). Furthermore, collections would also be shared between the family of Sathya Studio Padmanabhan, actress [[Pandari Bai]], actor [[V. K. Ramaswamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] and producer Madurai Nagaraja.<ref name="groups.google.com">{{cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/group/soc.culture.tamil/browse_thread/thread/27af1fb9091d0adc/aff47817cde6b536?lnk=gst&q=#aff47817cde6b536 |title=Tamil Movie News-Pudhu Edition 2 – soc.culture.tamil | Google Groups |date=22 October 1996 |access-date=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref name = "Arun">{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemalead.com/visitor-column-id-the-journey-of-living-legend-rajinikanth-part-6-amar-reddy-15-09-133376.htm|title=The Journey of living legend Rajinikanth Part 6 – The Journey Of Living Legend Rajinikanth Part 6- Amar Reddy- Rajinikamth – – Cinemalead.com -|access-date=17 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926174332/http://www.cinemalead.com/visitor-column-id-the-journey-of-living-legend-rajinikanth-part-6-amar-reddy-15-09-133376.htm|archive-date=26 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Initial reports had also titled the film as ''Kuberan'' and ''Meshtri'', but ''Arunachalam'' was eventually retained.<ref name="arun"/> The plot of the film was inspired by [[George Barr McCutcheon]]'s 1902 novel ''[[Brewster's Millions]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2012 |pages=170–171 |author-link=Naman Ramachandran}}</ref>

The Director Sundar C. has stated in an interview that he didn't like the story of Arunachalam and he did it because he didn't want to miss an opportunity to work with Rajinikanth. He also mentioned that [[Rajinikanth]] is the one who called and narrated him the story and asked him to direct.<ref name="Vendhar TV">{{Citation|last=Vendhar TV|title=Ninaithale Inikkum {{!}} (25 January 2015) {{!}} Sundar.C Interview {{!}} [Epi-12]|date=26 January 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW7Ejnp9sVY|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref>

Sundar C. also said if he didn't like the story Rajinikanth would simply change the director. Sundar C heard from a producer who's close to Rajini, that "Once Rajini takes a decision he doesn't go back, and he'll only work with people who work according to that vision." So Sundar C. accepted the story even though he didn't like it as he didn't want to miss working with the legend, Rajinikanth. As he knew Rajini would not change the story for working with Sundar, but he would change the director.<ref name="Vendhar TV" />

Initially the lead heroine of the film was expected to be [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], who had featured in Rajinikanth's previous film, ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' before [[Soundarya]] and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] were signed on as heroines.<ref name="groups.google.com" /> The initial cast list released to the media also had [[Jayaram]] in the cast of the film as well as [[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]], who was later replaced by [[Raja (Tamil actor)|Raja]]. <ref name="arun">{{cite web |url=https://groups.google.com/group/soc.culture.tamil/browse_thread/thread/2971605fe3027b02/eca6457f1e03db88%3Fq%3D%2522%2BKuberan%2522%23eca6457f1e03db88&ei=iGwTS6eaOpW8Qpmqic0O&sa=t&ct=res&cd=36&source=groups&usg=AFQjCNGJGQkGcN5wVAZMfMwKQ5FMgvk0Ww |title=Tamil Movie News-Pudhu Edition 2 – soc.culture.tamil | Google Groups |date=17 January 1997 |access-date=2 July 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] was also surprisingly added to the cast after causing controversy the previous year by lashing out at Rajinikanth's political motives.<ref name="Arun" /><ref>{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramanian DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/rajinikanth-kaliyug-vaali-509 |title=Rajinikanth is Kaliyug Vaali |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=25 June 2011 |access-date=2 July 2012}}</ref>

Rajinikanth lost his sentimental Rudraksh bead during the shooting of the film and was shocked and upset to note that his Rudraksh was missing. He ordered a search at the shooting spot at midnight and with the help of the giant lights used for shooting, he later found the divine bead after a while.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/36177.html |title=Rajini and the Rudraksh – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=28 January 2008 |access-date=2 July 2012}}</ref>

==Release==
Indolink.com said that "the saving grace of the film is Rajini himself. He has the exceptional ability to convincingly portray the same utopian role of anger and love, innocence and impetuousness...and whats more...he does it with remarkable freshness time and again".<ref>{{Cite web |title=INDOlink Film Review: Arunachalam |url=http://www.indolink.com/Film/arunachl.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970607042918/http://www.indolink.com/Film/arunachl.html |archive-date=7 June 1997 |access-date=2 July 2012 |website=Indolink.com}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote on 18 April 1997, "''Arunachalam'' contains all the elements that provide escapist entertainment [...] humour, fairplay, love, feud occupy the frames".<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YyFMAgAAQBAJ |title=Rajinikanth 12.12.12: A Birthday Special |work=[[The Hindu]] |year=2012 |pages=75 |id=GGKEY:A78L0XB1B0X |ref={{sfnref|The Hindu|2012}}|last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman }}</ref> ''[[New Straits Times]]'' wrote, "Go with an open mind and you will enjoy this movie".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyin |first=K. |date=21 April 1997 |title=Another reason to love Rajni |work=[[New Straits Times]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WbBOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GBUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3350%2C2213727}}</ref>

The film was declared a commercial success at the box office, although not as big as Rajinikanth's previous films ''[[Baashha]]'' and ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' (both 1995).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyin |first=K. |date=2 January 1998 |title=Dispute affects production |work=[[New Straits Times]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QvxOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-BQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5522%2C620572}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 1997 |title=Trouble brewing |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/jun/30mad.htm |url-status=live |access-date=2 July 2012 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> ''Arunachalam'' went on to win three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], including an award for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]]. Super Subbarayan and [[GK (art director)|Gopi Kanth]] also respectively won awards for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator|Best Stunt Coordinator]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Art Director|Best Art Director]]. The film was later dubbed and released in Telugu under the same name.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0139861|Arunachalam}}

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