Aaru (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.8

Aaru poster

Released in 2005, Aaru is an action, crime and romance film directed by Hari, running about 168 minutes.

What it’s about. A thug, with his partners, is chosen to work for a criminal gang and he becomes the left-hand man of the leader. The leader declares a war against another criminal and the thug has to protect him despite losing his friends.

Who’s in it. Aaru stars Suriya as Aarumugham "Aaru", Ashish Vidhyarthi as Vishwanath, Trisha Krishnan as Mahalakshmi and Vadivelu as Sumo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Aaru has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aaru page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aaru 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 Aaru (2005)?
In US, Aaru is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aaru worth watching?
Aaru holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Aaru?
Aaru stars Suriya, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Trisha Krishnan, Vadivelu and Kalabhavan Mani.
When was Aaru released?
Aaru was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.