Aaravadhu Vanam is a 2010 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by R. Bhuvanesh.
The film stars Bhushan, Vidhya Mohan and Bose Venkat, with Ramya, Ansiba Hassan, Scissor Manohar, Mahalingam Pollachi, Porur Sekar and Thangam playing supporting roles.
Produced by S. M. Thiyagarajan, the musical score was composed by R. Haribabu.
The story revolves around Dharma, who wants to marry his college-going relative Malar, and Puli, a ruffian with no family who carries out crimes wearing a lion mask.
Malar falls in love with Puli, but their relationship is complicated by the societal norms of the village, where inter-caste marriages are strongly condemned.
The film follows the tragic events that unfold as Malar and Puli's love story becomes entangled with Dharma's plans to marry Malar.