Aalwar (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2007, Aalwar is an action and thriller film directed by Chella, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. Aalwar is a traditional priest. He is devoted to his mother and sister. But the villainous elements Lal, Vincent Asokan, kill the sister and mother. Aalwar, with revenge ringing in his mind, ends up as Shiva the killer, even while working as a ward boy in a hospital. Shiva is out to make a statement against the venal forces. He sees himself as some kind of avatar — in fact, he bumps off the baddies under the get-up's of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. In climax, Shiva turns up as Lord Narasimha and bumps off the last villain by placing him on his thighs and ripping apart his bowels and chest with his sharp claws.
Who’s in it. Aalwar stars Ajith Kumar as Shiva, Asin Thottumkal as Priya, Vivek as Pons and Manorama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Aalwar has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $500K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aalwar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aalwar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aalwar (2007)?
- In US, Aalwar is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aalwar worth watching?
- Aalwar holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aalwar?
- Aalwar stars Ajith Kumar, Asin Thottumkal, Vivek, Manorama and Geetha.
- When was Aalwar released?
- Aalwar was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.