Aadukalam
Pettaikaaran is famous in his town for an impeccable track record of successes in rooster fights. When one of his aides, Karuppu, goes against his word in a fight, it leads to an enmity between them.
Where to watch Aadukalam in India
Can I watch Aadukalam in India? Yes — you can stream Aadukalam in India on Sun Nxt.
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About Aadukalam
Aadukalam is a 2011 Tamil-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Vetrimaaran. The cast is led by Dhanush, Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan. It has a runtime of 2h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Sun Nxt.
Aadukalam was produced by Five Star Creations and made in India. It was released on January 14, 2011, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vetrimaaran
- Writers
- Vetrimaaran
- Release date
- January 14, 2011
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Five Star Creations
Aadukalam cast & crew
Aadukalam was directed by Vetrimaaran and written by Vetrimaaran.
The cast features Dhanush as K. P. Karuppu, Kishore as Durai, V. I. S. Jayapalan as Pettaikaran, Aadukalam Naren as Rathnasamy, Taapsee Pannu as Irene Claude, and Meenal as Meena.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography is by R. Velraj, and it was produced by S. Kathiresan.
Is Aadukalam worth watching?
Aadukalam holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 56 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Aadukalam is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Aadukalam
In India, you can stream Aadukalam on Sun Nxt. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Aadukalam
Dhanush
K. P. Karuppu
Kishore
Durai
V. I. S. Jayapalan
Pettaikaran
Aadukalam Naren
Rathnasamy
Taapsee Pannu
Irene Claude
Meenal
Meena
Periya Karuppu Thevar
Ayub
V R Dinesh
Dinesh
Aadukalam Murugadoss
Oole
Sentrayan
Nicholas
Jayaprakash
Irene's Relative
R. Velraj
Police Inspector (Special Appearance)
Aadukalam — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Aadukalam in India?
Aadukalam is streaming on Sun Nxt in India.
▸Where can I watch Aadukalam in the US?
In the US, Aadukalam is streaming on Sun Nxt.
▸Where can I watch Aadukalam in the UK?
In the UK, Aadukalam is streaming on Sun Nxt.
▸Is Aadukalam on Sun Nxt?
Yes — Aadukalam is currently available on Sun Nxt in India.
▸What language is Aadukalam in?
Aadukalam is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Aadukalam?
Aadukalam runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
▸What is Aadukalam rated?
Aadukalam is rated U. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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