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{{Infobox film
| name          = Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
| image          = Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam.jpg
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| writer        = Boopathy Pandian
| writer        = Boopathy Pandian
| producer      = Vimala Geetha
| producer      = Vimala Geetha
| starring      = [[Dhanush]]<br />[[Shriya Saran]]
| cinematography = [[Vaidy S.]]
| editing        = [[G. Sasikumar]]
| music          = [[D. Imman]]
| studio        = R. K. Productions
| studio        = R. K. Productions
| music          = [[D. Imman]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|12|17}}
| cinematography = [[Vaidy S]]
| editing        = [[G. Sasikumar]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|12|15}}
| starring      = [[Dhanush]]<br />[[Shriya Saran]]<br/>[[Prakash Raj]]<br />[[Karunas]]<br />[[Saranya Ponvannan]]
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
}}
}}
'''''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam''''' ({{translation|The Divine Game begins}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Boopathy Pandian]] and produced by Vimala Geetha. [[Dhanush]] and [[Shriya Saran]] play the lead roles, while [[Prakash Raj]], [[Karunas]] and [[Saranya Ponvannan]] play other pivotal roles. The film, which had music composed by [[D. Imman]], was released on 15 December 2006 and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3674/tamil/thiruvilayaadal-arambham/993/review.htm |title=Thiruvilayaadal Arambham Review - Tamil Movie Thiruvilayaadal Arambham Review |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2006-12-22 |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> The movie was remade in Telugu, Kannada, Burmese, Bengali, Odia and Bangladeshi.
'''''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam''''' ({{translation|''The Divine Game Begins''}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Boopathy Pandian]]. The film stars [[Dhanush]] and [[Shriya Saran]], while [[Prakash Raj]], [[Karunas]] and [[Saranya Ponvannan]] play supporting roles. The film, which had music composed by [[D. Imman]], was released on 17 December 2006. Its total worldwide collection was reportedly around ₹210 million, with a budget of ₹100 million, making it a "super hit". It was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Takkari]]'' (2007) in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Dhool (2011 film)|Dhool]]'' (2011) and in [[Bengali]] as ''[[Daring Lover]]'' (2014).
== Plot ==
Thirukumaran "Thiru" is a carefree and unemployed but street-smart man who spends time hanging out with his friends. His father berates him for being unemployed, and he is looked down by his little younger brother while he finds solace with his mother. One day, Thiru meets Priya in a temple and falls in love with her. Thiru later learns that Priya is the younger sister of Guru, a rich business tycoon, and tries to woo her. After several hilarious attempts, Priya and Thiru fall in love.


==Plot==
Guru witnesses Priya hanging out with Thiru and beats him up. Priya, upon learning this, attempts suicide which shocks Guru, who meets up with Thiru to give up his love since Priya is his only sister whom he brought up with lot of love and care while mocking Thiru's societal status as he would be unable to provide Priya with all her needs. Thiru negotiates with Guru for a hefty sum of money to give up his love, which Guru begrudgingly agrees. Thiru takes the money home but is driven out of the house by his father, who suspects him of obtaining the money illegally. Thiru uses the money to establish a business and in a span of few months grows into a rich businessman.
Thirukumaran ([[Dhanush]]) is a carefree, laid-back guy who has a great time with his friends Tiger Kumar ([[Karunas]]), Sukumar and others). He falls in love with Priya ([[Shriya Saran]]), who is the sister of Guru ([[Prakash Raj]]), a rich business tycoon. The story is about a cat-and-mouse game between Thiru and Guru, who is against Thiru and Priya's love. Thiru wins the game at the end.


==Cast==
Priya soon learns of Thiru's dealings with Guru and breaks up with him for misusing their love. Thiru's business empire grows larger, and he becomes a hotshot, surpassing even Guru, who tries various ways to thwart his business but fails. Guru later realises that to push Thiru off the edge, he would have to get Priya married to someone else. Guru hires goons to kill Thiru, but Thiru defeats them and makes it to the marriage hall just in time and hands over the money that he had borrowed from Guru. Thiru explains that he used his love as a collateral for building his business as love was all that he was left with and had to risk it up. Guru, impressed by Thiru's business ethics, accepts him as Priya's groom.
{{colbegin}}
 
* [[Dhanush]] as Thirukumaran
== Cast ==
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Priya
{{cast listing|
* [[Dhanush]] as Thirukumaran "Thiru"
* [[Shriya Saran]] (voice: [[Savitha Radhakrishnan|Savitha]]) as Priya
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Guru
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Guru
* [[Karunas]] as Tiger Kumar
* [[Karunas]] as Tiger Kumar
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Thiru's mother
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Saradha, Thirukumaran's mother
* [[T. S. B. K. Moulee]] as Chandramohan
* [[T. S. B. K. Moulee]] as Chandramohan, Thirukumaran's father
* [[Mayilswamy]] as Tidel Park Venugopal
* [[Mayilsamy]] as Tidel Park Venugopal
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Muthukrishnan
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Muthukrishnan
* [[Grace Karunas]] as Grace, Priya's friend
* [[Grace Karunas]] as Grace, Priya's friend
* "Kaadhal" Sukumar as Thiru's friend
* [[Kadhal Sukumar]] as Shiva
* Karthik Kannaiyan as Swaminathan
* Karthik Kannaiyan as Swaminathan
* Varnika as Valarmathy
* Varnika as Valarmathi
* Meena Kumari as Guru's wife
* Meena Kumari as Gowri
* [[Pasi Sathya]]
* [[Pasi Sathya]]
* [[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as Inspector
* [[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as Inspector
* [[Singamuthu]] as Bus Passenger
* [[Singamuthu]] as Bus Conductor
{{colend}}
* [[Bayilvan Ranganathan]]
* Kadugu Ramamoorthy
}}


==Production==
== Production ==
The film was announced in late August 2005 with [[Boopathy Pandian]] and [[Dhanush]] coming together after a previous collaboration in ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' (2005). Pandian had previously discussed the role with [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], but the actor's refusal meant that Dhanush was chosen.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bharath-hopes-that-kadugu-will-give-his-career-a-muchneeded-fillip/article8952844.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment |title=Bharath, hopes that Kadugu will give his career a much-needed fillip |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2016-08-06 |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16430.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> [[Shriya Saran]], who rose to fame in Tamil films after her role in ''[[Mazhai]]'', was signed as the heroine and the film was titled as ''Naveena Thiruvilayadal'', though the prefix was later dropped.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16554.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> The following September, actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s Fan Club requested the film's producer, Vimala Geetha, to change the name of the film ''Thiruvilayadal''. They had felt that the title was reminiscent of Ganesan's [[Thiruvilaiyadal|1965 film of the same name]], and felt that the new venture would defame the old film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-in-a-dilemma-news-tamil-kkfv0aefcddsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008115717/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-in-a-dilemma-news-tamil-kkfv0aefcddsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 October 2015 |title=Dhanush in a dilemma! |date=19 September 2005 |website=Sify |access-date=2018-10-21}}</ref> [[K. Bhagyaraj]] was initially pencilled in to play Dhanush's father in the film, but was later replaced by [[T. S. B. K. Moulee|Mouli]] due to the delay of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/19752.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> [[Shriya Saran]] was forced to opt out of the film in October 2005 owing to her commitment to work in [[Rajinikanth]]'s ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/17428.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> Reports suggested that either [[Tamannaah]] or [[Ileana]] may be approached to replace her, while the film's inactivity led to rumours that the film was cancelled.
[[Boopathy Pandian]] had initially discussed the lead role with [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], but the actor's refusal meant that [[Dhanush]] was chosen,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=6 August 2016 |title=In search of a hit |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/In-search-of-a-hit/article14555209.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111075011/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/In-search-of-a-hit/article14555209.ece |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> reuniting with the director after ''[[Devathaiyai Kanden]]'' (2005).<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=S. R. Ashok |date=30 November 2006 |title=Commercial and comical |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/commercial-and-comical/article3231510.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250227142329/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/commercial-and-comical/article3231510.ece |archive-date=27 February 2025 |access-date=27 February 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was initially titled ''Naveena Thiruvilayadal'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 September 2005 |title=Danush, Naveena Thiruvilaiyadal |url=http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03092005-4.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070203223505/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/03092005-4.shtml |archive-date=3 February 2007 |access-date=26 April 2025 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref> and later shortened to ''Thiruvilayadal'', prompting actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s fan club to request the producer, Vimala Geetha, to retitle the film. They felt the title was reminiscent of Ganesan's [[Thiruvilaiyadal|1965 film]], and felt that the new venture would defame the old film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 September 2005 |title=Dhanush in a dilemma! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-in-a-dilemma-news-tamil-kkfv0aefcddsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008115717/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-in-a-dilemma-news-tamil-kkfv0aefcddsi.html |archive-date=8 October 2015 |access-date=21 October 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The director said the film's title was a reference to the games played by Dhanush's character Thiru to achieve his goals; nevertheless it was retitled ''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam''.<ref name="chennaionline">{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=14 December 2006 |title=Thiruvilayaadal Arambham |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2006/12thiruvilayaadal.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070209175039/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2006/12thiruvilayaadal.asp |archive-date=9 February 2007 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> [[Shriya Saran]] initially opted out of the film, owing to her commitment to work in ''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]'', but returned after she was able to allot dates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2006 |title=Is Shriya on a contract? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129140803/http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html |archive-date=29 January 2014 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> One of the film's two fight sequences was shot on a set created at [[Binny and Co.|Binny Mills]].<ref name="chennaionline" />


However, in January 2006, Boopathy Pandian confirmed that the film would continue and the remaining portions would be swiftly completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20049.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> Shriya however returned to work on the film after she was able to allot dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129140803/http://www.sify.com/movies/is-shriya-on-a-contract-news-tamil-kkfvilidcji.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-01-29 |title=Is Shriya on a contract? |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[D. Imman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unakkum Enakkum - Thiruvilayadal Aarambam - Tamil Audio CD by Devi Sri Prasad - D. Imman |url=https://mossymart.com/product/unakkum-enakkum-thiruvilayadal-aarambam-tamil-audio-cd-by-devi-sri-prasad-d-imman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123060555/https://mossymart.com/product/unakkum-enakkum-thiruvilayadal-aarambam-tamil-audio-cd-by-devi-sri-prasad-d-imman/ |archive-date=23 January 2022 |access-date=27 February 2025 |website=Mossymart |language=en}}</ref> It includes a remixed version of the song "Ennama Kannu", composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] for the film ''[[Mr. Bharath]]'' (1986).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeshi |first=K. |date=2 November 2007 |title=Mix and match |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/mix-and-match/article3023973.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130161142/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/mix-and-match/article3023973.ece |archive-date=30 November 2016 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The remix retains the original lyrics by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], and adds new ones by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref name=":0" />


==Release==
{{Track listing
The film opened in December 2006. [[Rediff.com]] noted that "Director Boopathy Pandian has a looser hold on pacing, ensuring that the interest never flags", adding that "the real reason to watch ''Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam'' is Dhanush, who epitomises the new age hero: he is no superman, he is not even close to perfect, and he is thoroughly unapologetic about it all."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/19ta.htm |title=Old wine, brand new bottle - Rediff.com movies |publisher=Inhome.rediff.com |date=2006-12-19 |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> Another critic from Indiaglitz mentioned that "Bhoopathy Pandian has a fair grasp of what makes an entertainer click with the comedy. His simple handling of an easy subject sees it through."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8865.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> [[Sify]] cited that "Dhanush as the hyperactive Thiru is simply superb and his ability to deliver funny lines casually is uncommendable. Prakash Raj does his role to perfection, while Shriya looks good and her costumes are fabulous."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thiruvilayadal-arambam-review-tamil-14352289.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231235216/http://www.sify.com/movies/thiruvilayadal-arambam-review-tamil-14352289.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-31 |title=Sify Movies - Review listing (1970) |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref>
| headline      = Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| total_length  = 26:29
| title1        = Adara Ramma
| lyrics1      = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra1        = [[D. Imman]]
| length1      = 4:39
| title2        = Ennama Kannu
| lyrics2      = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], [[Vairamuthu]]
| extra2        = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Ranjith (singer)|K. G. Ranjith]]
| length2      = 4:16
| title3        = Kannukkul Yetho
| lyrics3      = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra3        = [[Rita Thyagarajan]], [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length3      = 4:15
| title4        = Madurai Jilla
| lyrics4      = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra4        = Karthik, [[Kalpana Raghavendar]]
| length4      = 4:28
| title5        = Theriyaama Parthuputen
| lyrics5      = Thiraivannan
| extra5        = Ranjith, [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| length5      = 4:16
| title6        = Vizhigalil Vizhigalil
| lyrics6      = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra6        = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| length6      = 4:46
}}


The film grossed {{INRConvert|100|m}} in Tamil Nadu - the highest grosser for actor Dhanush at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231235213/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2013|title=- Sify.com|website=www.sify.com|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/thiruvilayadal-aarambam-review.html |title=Tamil Movie - Thiruvilayadal review: Dhanush regains lost glory Dhanush back to winning ways Thiruvilayadal Aarambam|publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> Post-release after being offended by a remark in the film, [[Bank of Baroda]] contemplated taking action against the film by trolling their bank name which ultimately spoils their bank's name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-07-01/03-03-07-gautham-menon.html |title=Movie News Gautham menon pachaikili muthucharam call taxi driver association Harris jeyaraj tamil cinema Picture Gallery Images |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> The satellite rights were given to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]. The satellite rights of the [[Hindi]] dubbed version were given to [[Sony Max]]. It was later dubbed in [[Bhojpuri]], titled as ''Khel Khiladi Bhaiya Ke'', and the satellite rights were given to [[Bhojpuri Cinema TV]]. The Malayalam dub was direct telecast on [[Zee Keralam]].
== Release ==
''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam'' was released on 17 December 2006,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/thiruvilaiyaadal-aarambam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227022643/https://screen4screen.com/movies/thiruvilaiyaadal-aarambam |archive-date=27 December 2023 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> and, as of January 2007, had grossed {{INRConvert|100|m|year=2007}} in Tamil Nadu – the highest for a Dhanush film at that time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2007 |title=Chennai box-office- (Jan 5-8 ) |url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231235213/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14366925 |archive-date=31 December 2013 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


==Dubbed versions and remakes==
== Critical reception ==
Shwetha Bhaskar of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' noted that "Director Boopathy Pandian has a looser hold on pacing, ensuring that the interest never flags", adding that "the real reason to watch ''Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam'' is Dhanush, who epitomises the new age hero: he is no superman, he is not even close to perfect, and he is thoroughly unapologetic about it all."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhaskar |first=Shwetha |date=19 December 2006 |title=Old wine, brand new bottle |url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/19ta.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120083523/http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/19ta.htm |archive-date=20 January 2017 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' said, "Dhanush as the hyperactive Thiru is simply superb and his ability to deliver funny lines casually is uncommendable. Prakash Raj does his role to perfection, while Shriya looks good and her costumes are fabulous."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thiruvilayadal Arambam |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thiruvilayadal-arambam-review-tamil-14352289.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231235216/http://www.sify.com/movies/thiruvilayadal-arambam-review-tamil-14352289.html |archive-date=31 December 2013 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


In 2007, the film was remade as ''[[Takkari]]''. It was also remade and released in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Dhool (2011 film)|Dhool]]'' in 2011, with Prakash Raj reprising his role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-andrita-in-dhool-news-kannada-kkfrETaifgc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231232159/http://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-andrita-in-dhool-news-kannada-kkfrETaifgc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-31 |title=Yogi-Andrita in Dhool |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> Furthermore, it was then remade and released in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]] as ''[[Idiot (2012 film)|Idiot]]'' in 2012, and in Oriya as ''Rangila Toka''. It was also remade in Bangladeshi Bengali as ''[[Daring Lover]]''. The movie was uncredited remade in [[Burmese language|Burmese]] as ''Chocolate Baby''.
Lajjavathi of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised Bhoopathi Pandian for narrating a simple plot in an interesting and humorous manner within three hours while praising the performances of Dhanush and Prakash Raj and the clashes between them, dialogues and music.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=லஜ்ஜாவதி |date=7 January 2007 |title=திருவிளையாடல் ஆரம்பம் |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2007-01-07/page/18/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240413141219/https://archive.org/details/kalki2007-01-07/page/18/mode/2up |archive-date=13 April 2024 |access-date=13 April 2024 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=18–19 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote the film "is a wholesome, light-hearted family entertainer sans scenes that make you squirm for {{sic|i|t's}} overt glamour or violence. You can [forget] your blues and laugh through this one".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=25 December 2006 |title=Dhanush in Thiruvilayaadal Arambham |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/12thiruvilayaadal-arambham.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070106050556/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/12thiruvilayaadal-arambham.asp |archive-date=6 January 2007 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref>
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!Year
!Film
!Language
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2007
|''[[Takkari]]''
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/takkari-review-tamil-movie-9330|title=Takkari Review|date=November 24, 2007|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref>
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| 2011
|[[Dhool (2011 film)|''Dhool'']]
|[[Kannada]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Yogi-doesnt-copy-Dhanush/articleshow/4833855.cms|title='Yogi doesn't copy Dhanush'|date=July 30, 2009|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref>
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| 2011
|''Chocolate Baby''
|[[Burmese language|Burmese]]
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|-
| 2012
|[[Idiot (2012 film)|''Idiot'']]
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
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| 2012
|''Rangila Toka''
|[[Odia language|Odia]]
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|-
| 2014
|''[[Daring Lover]]''
|Bangladeshi Bengali
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|}


The film was also dubbed in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''Super Khiladi Returns'' and released in 2015 and it was dubbed in [[Bhojpuri]] as ''Khel Khiladi Bhaiya Ke''. In 2021,it was Dubbed in [[Malayalam]] under the same title and had a Direct TV Telecast in [[Zee Keralam]].
== Remakes ==
In 2007, the film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Takkari]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=23 August 2007 |title=Return of the vagabond |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/return-of-the-vagabond/article2273463.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129205241/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/return-of-the-vagabond/article2273463.ece |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=13 November 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> It was also remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Dhool (2011 film)|Dhool]]'' in 2011, with Prakash Raj reprising his role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2009 |title='Yogi doesn't copy Dhanush' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Yogi-doesnt-copy-Dhanush/articleshow/4833855.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912232436/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Yogi-doesnt-copy-Dhanush/articleshow/4833855.cms |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=21 April 2020 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2009 |title=Yogi-Andrita in Dhool |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-andrita-in-dhool-news-kannada-kkfrETaifgc.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231232159/http://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-andrita-in-dhool-news-kannada-kkfrETaifgc.html |archive-date=31 December 2013 |access-date=18 July 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
== References ==
{{Infobox album
{{Reflist}}
| name      = Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
| type      = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist    = [[D. Imman]]
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| alt        =
| released  = 13 October 2006
| recorded  =
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| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    = 26:29
| label      = [[Sa Re Ga Ma]]
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| prev_title = [[Nenjil Jil Jil]]
| prev_year  = 2006
| next_title = [[Lee (2007 film)|Lee]]
| next_year  = 2007
}}
The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[D. Imman]] and won good reviews upon release in 13 October 2006. The lyrics were penned by [[Vairamuthu]], [[Na. Muthukumar]], Viveka and Thiraivannan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/8865.html|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> The soundtrack also features a remixed version of the song "Ennama Kannu" Music Composed by Maestro [[Ilaiyaraaja]] from the movie ''[[Mr. Bharath]]'' (1986).<ref>{{cite web|author=Cinema Plus |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/mix-and-match/article3023973.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130161142/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/mix-and-match/article3023973.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-11-30 |title=Mix and match - CHEN - ''The Hindu'' |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref>


{{tracklist
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| extra_column    = Singer(s)
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}
| total_length    = 26:29
| title1          = Adara Ramma
| lyrics1        = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra1          = [[D. Imman]]
| length1        = 4:39
| title2          = Ennama Kannu
| lyrics2        = [[Vairamuthu]]
| extra2          = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Ranjith (singer)|K. G. Ranjith]]
| length2        = 4:16
| title3          = Kannukkul Yetho
| lyrics3        = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra3          = [[Vijay Yesudas]], Rita
| length3        = 4:15
| title4          = Madurai Jilla
| lyrics4        = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra4          = Karthik, [[Kalpana Raghavendar]]
| length4        = 4:28
| title5          = Theriyaama Parthuputen
| lyrics5        = Thiraivannan
| extra5          = Ranjith, [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| length5        = 4:16
| title6          = Vizhigalil Vizhigalil
| lyrics6        = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra6          = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| length6        = 4:46
}}


==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
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Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Poster
Directed byBoopathy Pandian
Produced byVimala Geetha
Written byBoopathy Pandian
StarringDhanush
Shriya Saran
Music byD. Imman
CinematographyVaidy S.
Edited byG. Sasikumar
Production
company
R. K. Productions
Release date
  • 17 December 2006 (2006-12-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (transl. The Divine Game Begins) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Boopathy Pandian. The film stars Dhanush and Shriya Saran, while Prakash Raj, Karunas and Saranya Ponvannan play supporting roles. The film, which had music composed by D. Imman, was released on 17 December 2006. Its total worldwide collection was reportedly around ₹210 million, with a budget of ₹100 million, making it a "super hit". It was remade in Telugu as Takkari (2007) in Kannada as Dhool (2011) and in Bengali as Daring Lover (2014).

Plot[edit | edit source]

Thirukumaran "Thiru" is a carefree and unemployed but street-smart man who spends time hanging out with his friends. His father berates him for being unemployed, and he is looked down by his little younger brother while he finds solace with his mother. One day, Thiru meets Priya in a temple and falls in love with her. Thiru later learns that Priya is the younger sister of Guru, a rich business tycoon, and tries to woo her. After several hilarious attempts, Priya and Thiru fall in love.

Guru witnesses Priya hanging out with Thiru and beats him up. Priya, upon learning this, attempts suicide which shocks Guru, who meets up with Thiru to give up his love since Priya is his only sister whom he brought up with lot of love and care while mocking Thiru's societal status as he would be unable to provide Priya with all her needs. Thiru negotiates with Guru for a hefty sum of money to give up his love, which Guru begrudgingly agrees. Thiru takes the money home but is driven out of the house by his father, who suspects him of obtaining the money illegally. Thiru uses the money to establish a business and in a span of few months grows into a rich businessman.

Priya soon learns of Thiru's dealings with Guru and breaks up with him for misusing their love. Thiru's business empire grows larger, and he becomes a hotshot, surpassing even Guru, who tries various ways to thwart his business but fails. Guru later realises that to push Thiru off the edge, he would have to get Priya married to someone else. Guru hires goons to kill Thiru, but Thiru defeats them and makes it to the marriage hall just in time and hands over the money that he had borrowed from Guru. Thiru explains that he used his love as a collateral for building his business as love was all that he was left with and had to risk it up. Guru, impressed by Thiru's business ethics, accepts him as Priya's groom.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Boopathy Pandian had initially discussed the lead role with Bharath, but the actor's refusal meant that Dhanush was chosen,[1] reuniting with the director after Devathaiyai Kanden (2005).[2] The film was initially titled Naveena Thiruvilayadal,[3] and later shortened to Thiruvilayadal, prompting actor Sivaji Ganesan's fan club to request the producer, Vimala Geetha, to retitle the film. They felt the title was reminiscent of Ganesan's 1965 film, and felt that the new venture would defame the old film.[4] The director said the film's title was a reference to the games played by Dhanush's character Thiru to achieve his goals; nevertheless it was retitled Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam.[5] Shriya Saran initially opted out of the film, owing to her commitment to work in Sivaji: The Boss, but returned after she was able to allot dates.[6] One of the film's two fight sequences was shot on a set created at Binny Mills.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.[7] It includes a remixed version of the song "Ennama Kannu", composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the film Mr. Bharath (1986).[8] The remix retains the original lyrics by Vaali, and adds new ones by Vairamuthu.[2]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Adara Ramma"VivekaD. Imman4:39
2."Ennama Kannu"Vaali, VairamuthuKarthik, K. G. Ranjith4:16
3."Kannukkul Yetho"Na. MuthukumarRita Thyagarajan, Vijay Yesudas4:15
4."Madurai Jilla"VivekaKarthik, Kalpana Raghavendar4:28
5."Theriyaama Parthuputen"ThiraivannanRanjith, Sujatha Mohan4:16
6."Vizhigalil Vizhigalil"VivekaHarish Raghavendra4:46
Total length:26:29

Release[edit | edit source]

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam was released on 17 December 2006,[9] and, as of January 2007, had grossed ₹100 million (equivalent to ₹240 million or US$3.4 million in 2019) in Tamil Nadu – the highest for a Dhanush film at that time.[10]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Shwetha Bhaskar of Rediff.com noted that "Director Boopathy Pandian has a looser hold on pacing, ensuring that the interest never flags", adding that "the real reason to watch Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam is Dhanush, who epitomises the new age hero: he is no superman, he is not even close to perfect, and he is thoroughly unapologetic about it all."[11] Sify said, "Dhanush as the hyperactive Thiru is simply superb and his ability to deliver funny lines casually is uncommendable. Prakash Raj does his role to perfection, while Shriya looks good and her costumes are fabulous."[12]

Lajjavathi of Kalki praised Bhoopathi Pandian for narrating a simple plot in an interesting and humorous manner within three hours while praising the performances of Dhanush and Prakash Raj and the clashes between them, dialogues and music.[13] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote the film "is a wholesome, light-hearted family entertainer sans scenes that make you squirm for it's [sic] overt glamour or violence. You can [forget] your blues and laugh through this one".[14]

Remakes[edit | edit source]

In 2007, the film was remade in Telugu as Takkari.[15] It was also remade in Kannada as Dhool in 2011, with Prakash Raj reprising his role.[16][17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (6 August 2016). "In search of a hit". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kumar, S. R. Ashok (30 November 2006). "Commercial and comical". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Danush, Naveena Thiruvilaiyadal". Cinesouth. 3 September 2005. Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Dhanush in a dilemma!". Sify. 19 September 2005. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mannath, Malini (14 December 2006). "Thiruvilayaadal Arambham". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 9 February 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Is Shriya on a contract?". Sify. 14 September 2006. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Unakkum Enakkum - Thiruvilayadal Aarambam - Tamil Audio CD by Devi Sri Prasad - D. Imman". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Jeshi, K. (2 November 2007). "Mix and match". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "Chennai box-office- (Jan 5-8 )". Sify. 11 January 2007. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  11. ↑ Bhaskar, Shwetha (19 December 2006). "Old wine, brand new bottle". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Thiruvilayadal Arambam". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  13. ↑ லஜ்ஜாவதி (7 January 2007). "திருவிளையாடல் ஆரம்பம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 18–19. Retrieved 13 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ↑ Mannath, Malini (25 December 2006). "Dhanush in Thiruvilayaadal Arambham". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 6 January 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  15. ↑ Narasimham, M. L. (23 August 2007). "Return of the vagabond". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  16. ↑ "'Yogi doesn't copy Dhanush'". The Times of India. 30 July 2009. Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  17. ↑ "Yogi-Andrita in Dhool". Sify. 30 July 2009. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

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