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{{Short description|2021 film by Arisil Moorthy}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum
| image = Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum poster.jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Arisil Moorthy
| writer = Arisil Moorthy
| producer = {{ubl|[[Suriya]]|[[Jyothika]]}}
| starring = {{ubl|Mithun Manickam|[[Ramya Pandian]]|[[Vani Bhojan]]}}
| cinematography = [[M. Sukumar]]
| editing = Shiva Saravanan
| music = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]]
| studio = [[2D Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[Amazon Prime Video]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|09|24}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum''''' ({{Translation|Whether [[Rama]] or [[Ravana]] is the ruler now}}) or simply known as '''''RARA''''',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sinndhuja |date=25 September 2021 |title=Raame Aandalum Ravane Aandalum Review: A Film That Could Have Flourished with Better Treatment |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/reviews/raame-aandalum-ravane-aandalum-review-a-film-that-could-have-flourished-with-better-treatment/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211184942/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/reviews/raame-aandalum-ravane-aandalum-review-a-film-that-could-have-flourished-with-better-treatment/ |archive-date=11 February 2022 |access-date=11 February 2022 |website=Silverscreen India}}</ref> is a 2021 Tamil-language [[political drama]] film directed by Arisil Moorthy, on his directorial debut. It is produced by [[Suriya]] and [[Jyothika]] of [[2D Entertainment]]. The film features newcomer Mithun Manickam, [[Ramya Pandian]], and [[Vani Bhojan]]. The music is composed by [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], with cinematography handled by [[M. Sukumar]] and editing done by Shiva Saravanan.

The film was released on the digital streaming platform [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 24 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=2021-09-15 |title=Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum trailer: Suriya promises a hard-hitting political drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-trailer-suriya-promises-a-hard-hitting-political-drama-7510112/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213222/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-trailer-suriya-promises-a-hard-hitting-political-drama-7510112/ |archive-date=20 September 2021 |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==

The film begins with a farmer, Kunnimuthu, going to the police station to lodge a complaint. The constable chases him out after he realises that Kunnimuthu had come to file a report of missing a pair of bulls, Karuppan and Vellaiyan. The bulls, are like children for him and his wife, Veerayi. Veerayi's father gifted the bulls during their wedding four years prior. Since then, the cows have been like their children, and the couple cares for them more than their lives. Kunnimuthu's friend, Manthini, looks for the bulls along with him, but to no avail.

Once, reporter Narmadha comes to the village to file a documentary, and Manthini helps her. In the process, he finds Kunnimuthu being charged for trying to steal bulls, when in reality, he was searching for his bulls. Narmadha rescues him and learns of it. She decides to help them with her channel. Kunnimuthu reveals that the bulls went missing the night he shamed a minister on stage. The minister had borrowed the bulls, staging them to be given as gifts to farmers. When the minister's men beat the bulls to bring them onstage, Kunnimuthu attacks the minister and brings the bulls away, in the process revealing that the presentation ceremony was not true. Narmadha realizes that the minister had his men abducted the bulls. She sensationalizes the issue, and it gets total Tamil Nadu media coverage. The minister panics when he finds out that the bulls are sold.

He comes to the village to make peace with Kunnimuthu, offering him a new pair of cows, only to be insulted by Veerayi. Soon, the sensation wears off, and the village goes back to normal. Narmadha, though, continues helping them. She finds out that not only the bulls are missing, but also the facilities in the village. The government had made it look like the village was funded to build ponds and schools, when in reality, nothing happened. Narmadha makes YouTube videos and gets in touch with a lawyer who belonged to the village. He helps her file a case in high court to make sure the government does its job. Kunnimuthu, while travelling, finds his bulls. He brings them back to his village to find out that the construction work for ponds and other facilities is happening. The family has an emotional reunion with Karuppan and Vellaiyan.

== Cast ==
* Mithun Manickam as Kunnimuthu
* [[Ramya Pandian]] as Veerayi
* [[Vani Bhojan]] as Narmadha Periyasamy
* Vadivel Murugan as Manthinni

== Production ==
In January 2021, actress [[Ramya Pandian]] was reportedly signed for a women-centric film produced by [[Suriya]]'s [[2D Entertainment]] banner.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 January 2021 |title=Ramya Pandian in a female centric film |language=en |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ramya-pandian-in-a-female-centric-film/articleshow/80477392.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2021-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023085307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ramya-pandian-in-a-female-centric-film/articleshow/80477392.cms |archive-date=23 October 2021}}</ref> This film was reportedly directed by newcomer Arisil Moorthy,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=January 27, 2021 |title=Bigg Boss fame Ramya Pandian signs her next, to be produced by Suriya |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bigg-boss-fame-ramya-pandian-signs-her-next-to-be-produced-by-suriya-1763240-2021-01-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023085314/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bigg-boss-fame-ramya-pandian-signs-her-next-to-be-produced-by-suriya-1763240-2021-01-27 |archive-date=23 October 2021 |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> who revealed that "the storyline is close to the heart", further being considered as an "impactful political satire dealing with human emotions".{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} The film began production on 1 February 2021, and [[Vani Bhojan]] joined the film as one of the leads, along with newcomer Mithun Manickam.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 February 2021 |title=Vani Bhojan joins Ramya Pandian's female centric film |language=en |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vani-bhojan-joins-ramya-pandians-female-centric-film/articleshow/80623463.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2021-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201045828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vani-bhojan-joins-ramya-pandians-female-centric-film/articleshow/80623463.cms |archive-date=1 February 2021}}</ref> Shooting took place in [[Tirunelveli]] and its surrounding areas and was completed within 50 days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 April 2021 |title=Is Ramya Pandian's brother Parasu making his big-screen debut soon? here's the truth |language=en |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-ramya-pandians-brother-parasu-making-his-big-screen-debut-soon-heres-the-truth/articleshow/82305920.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2021-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921060834/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-ramya-pandians-brother-parasu-making-his-big-screen-debut-soon-heres-the-truth/articleshow/82305920.cms |archive-date=21 September 2021}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]]
| released = 10 September 2021
| recorded =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 20:44
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music]]
| producer = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]]
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|PR3Dk7etOcA|Audio Jukebox}}
}}
}}
The film's soundtrack is composed by playback singer [[Krish (singer)|Krish]]. He started working on the soundtrack when the film's production began and completed the recording work, including the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|final mixing]] and [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]], by April 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 April 2021 |title=Krish completes composing songs for Vani Bhojan and Ramya Pandian's next film |language=en |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/krish-completes-composing-songs-for-vani-bhojan-and-ramya-pandians-next-film/articleshow/82304650.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2021-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920222055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/krish-completes-composing-songs-for-vani-bhojan-and-ramya-pandians-next-film/articleshow/82304650.cms |archive-date=20 September 2021}}</ref> The film's soundtrack featured eight tracks: five songs, two themes, and an instrumental track of the song, with lyrics written by [[Yugabharathi]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], [[Senthildass Velayutham]], and Ve. Madhankumar. [[Sony Music India]] acquired the film's rights and released the [[soundtrack]] on 10 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krish |author-link=Krish (singer) |date=2021-09-10 |title=Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6u8JPp8jEndvmmEMgqH5AO |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023085309/https://open.spotify.com/album/6u8JPp8jEndvmmEMgqH5AO |archive-date=23 October 2021 |access-date=2021-10-11 |website=[[Spotify]]}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| title1 = Seera Seera
| length1 = 03:23
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| extra1 = Mahalingam, Rajeshwari, Krish
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| title2 = Kaasu
| extra2 = Bamba Bakya
| length2 = 03:43
| lyrics2 = Ve. Madhankumar
| total_length = 20:44
| title3 = Lallaario Lallaario
| lyrics3 = Ve. Madhankumar
| extra3 = [[Velmurugan]]
| length3 = 02:23
| title4 = Suitu Coatu
| lyrics4 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| extra4 = Priya Mali, Thirumoorthy
| length4 = 03:28
| title5 = Enna Vittu Pona
| lyrics5 = [[Senthildass Velayutham]]
| extra5 = [[Senthildass Velayutham]]
| length5 = 02:00
| title6 = Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum
| note6 = Theme
| lyrics6 = {{ndash}}
| extra6 = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]]
| length6 = 02:56
| title7 = Kodangi
| lyrics7 = Ve. Madhankumar
| extra7 = [[Senthildass Velayutham]]
| length7 = 01:18
| title8 = Suitu Coatu
| note8 = Instrumental
| lyrics8 = {{ndash}}
| extra8 = Krish
| length8 = 01:32
}}

== Release ==
In August 2021, Suriya signed a four-film deal with the streaming service [[Amazon Prime Video]], wherein films produced by 2D Entertainment would directly premiere on the streaming service.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J |date=2021-08-25 |title=Inside 2D Entertainment's four-film deal with Amazon Prime Video India: Why Suriya's productions are going digital |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/inside-2d-entertainments-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-india-why-suriyas-productions-are-going-digital-9907941.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905154704/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/inside-2d-entertainments-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-india-why-suriyas-productions-are-going-digital-9907941.html |archive-date=5 September 2021 |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-05 |title=Suriya's 2D inks four film deal with Amazon Prime Video, 'Jai Bhim' to release in Nov |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriyas-2d-inks-four-film-deal-amazon-prime-video-jai-bhim-release-nov-153475 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921095001/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriyas-2d-inks-four-film-deal-amazon-prime-video-jai-bhim-release-nov-153475 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> ''Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum'', the first of the four-film deal,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=2021-08-05 |title=Suriya announces four upcoming Tamil productions for Amazon Prime release |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/suriya-announces-four-upcoming-tamil-productions-for-amazon-prime-release-101628152741047.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213014/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/suriya-announces-four-upcoming-tamil-productions-for-amazon-prime-release-101628152741047.html |archive-date=20 September 2021 |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> was released on 24 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=2021-09-15 |title=Suriya's production 'Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum' to release Sep 24 on Amazon Prime |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/suriyas-production-raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-to-release-sep-24-on-amazon-prime/article36468491.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2021-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212839/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/suriyas-production-raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-to-release-sep-24-on-amazon-prime/article36468491.ece |archive-date=20 September 2021}}</ref>

==Reception==
Subha J Rao of ''[[Film Companion]]'' wrote, "The film, directed by Arisil Moorthy and starring Ramya Pandian, Mithun Manickam and two Kangeyam bulls, delivers a part of what it promises."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J |date=24 September 2021 |title=Review Of 'Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum' on Amazon Prime Video: A Village Vignette That's Decently Engaging But Not Charming |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/tamil-review/raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-movie-review-amazon-prime-village-vignette-thats-decently-engaging-but-not-charming-ramya-pandian-mithun-manickam-vani-bhojan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004001933/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/tamil-review/raame-aandalum-raavane-aandalum-movie-review-amazon-prime-village-vignette-thats-decently-engaging-but-not-charming-ramya-pandian-mithun-manickam-vani-bhojan/ |archive-date=4 October 2021 |access-date=September 30, 2021 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt15029764}}
{{2D Entertainment}}

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