10 Years Of 'Yennai Arindhaal': Ajith Kumar And GVM's Action Cop Story (Image-Facebook/Gautham Vasudev Menon)
Actor Ajith Kumar and Arun Vijay’s iconic film Yennai Arindhaal marked a remarkable completion of ten years today. Gautham Vasudev Menon’s police trilogy, which emerged to be one of the significant films in the Ajith’s illustrious career, is widely remembered by the fans across the country today.
As the film completes its wonderful ten years, let’s talk about the cinematic journey of the film and the impact it created in the Tamil film industry.
10 years of Yennai Arindhaal
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon and produced by AM Rathnam, the film hit theatres on February 5, 2015. Released amidst high anticipation, Yennai Arindhaal created records at the box office by earning Rs 70 crore. It also boasts a stellar cast with prominent actors on board, including Ajith Kumar, Anushka Shetty, Trisha Krishnan, and Arun Vijay in the lead roles.
Additionally, the film’s success extended beyond Tamil audiences, with discussions of a potential Hindi remake featuring Salman Khan. However, the plans never materialised.
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The GVM’s police trilogy
Notably, Yennai Arindhal is also the final film of GVM’s police trilogy after Kaakha Kaakha (2003) and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006). The filmmaker, who is known for making realistic cop stories, delivered this memorable film, praised for its gripping storyline, nuanced performances, and masterful direction. Even now, it is considered to be one of the most significant films in the careers of actors Ajith Kumar, Arun Vijay, and Trisha.
A Stylish Action Thriller
The plot of the film revolves around a former police officer’s battle to protect his stepdaughter from his arch-enemy. This film also struck a balance between stylish action sequences and heartfelt moments.
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The Ajith Kumar and Trisha combo
The film brought the magical duo Ajith Kumar and Trisha together for the third time on screens. The duo already shared the screens in the films, namely Ji (2005), Kreedam (2007), and Mankatha (2011). This year, the film was made even more special as the audience is about to witness this mesmerising duo on screen tomorrow in Vidaamuyarchi.
Arun Vijay’s as an Antagonist
One of the standout aspects of the film is the portrayal of Arun Vijay as the menacing antagonist Victor. It also marked a turning point in his career, transforming him into a sought-after actor in the industry. Moreover, the actor also won the South Indian International award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2016.
