Synopsis
Aravindhan is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film directed by T. Nagarajan and produced by T. Siva.
The film stars Sarathkumar as the titular character, alongside Parthiban, Nagma, and Oorvasi in the lead roles, while Visu, Prakash Raj, Anandaraj, and Thilakan play supporting roles.
Aravindhan follows his journey from preparing to clear IPS exams to becoming a police officer. After witnessing the brutal killing of a Naxalite, he starts a fight against police corruption. He gains support from the people for his strict stance against corruption.
The film is loosely based on the 1968 Kilvenmani massacre, in which 44 people were burnt alive. It features notable music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematographer R. Rathnavelu in their debut roles.
Aravindhan was released on 16 February 1997 but failed at the box office.
