Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- stylish
- confrontational
- action movie night
- Tamil cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a stylish, fast-moving, entertaining revenge thriller carried by Ajith Kumar’s charisma, despite familiar plotting and some narrative glitches.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ashok is framed as an exceptionally composed Dirty Harry-style figure, with the narrative emphasizing Ajith Kumar’s screen presence and dialogue delivery.
Ashok forcibly recruits computer hacker Arjun to carry out his revenge plans against the Home Minister and his associates.
The central conflict pits Ashok and his allies against the Home Minister and his political acolytes.
Critics repeatedly describe the film as stylish and slick, highlighting its fast-paced action, cinematography, editing, and emphatic background score.
Films like Arrambam, and why
Billa
hero-centric revenge thriller with stylish action, corruption themes, and charismatic star presence
Dhoom 2
slick Indian action thriller combining hacking, conspiratorial plotting, and a morally ambiguous protagonist
Vikram Vedha
fast-paced revenge drama built around an anti-hero, institutional corruption, and high-impact set pieces
Swordfish
technology-driven action thriller with hacking, criminal conspiracies, and glossy spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Vishnu Varadhan
- Release Date
- 2013-10-31
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (46)
Cast
- Ajith Kumar
- Arya
- Nayanthara
- Taapsee Pannu
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Rana Daggubati
- Atul Kulkarni
- Suman Ranganathan
- Kishore
- Krishnakumar Ramakumar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Arrambam about?
- A stylish Tamil revenge thriller follows a bomb-disposal expert who recruits a reluctant hacker and two lovers for a high-stakes assault on political corruption.
- What is Arrambam like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Arrambam as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Arrambam violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Arrambam as brutal.
- What did critics think of Arrambam?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a stylish, fast-moving, entertaining revenge thriller carried by Ajith Kumar’s charisma, despite familiar plotting and some narrative glitches.
- Which films are like Arrambam?
- Films with a similar feel include Billa, Dhoom 2, Vikram Vedha, and Swordfish.
- How long is Arrambam?
- Arrambam runs 157 minutes.
- Where can I watch Arrambam?
- In United States, Arrambam streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
