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'''Aran''' is a Tamil language feature film released in 2006. The film stars Mohanlal, Jeeva, Gopika, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film was produced by Jeeva's father R.B. Choudhry of Super Good Films Ltd. The backdrop of the movie deals with how terrorist groups work in creating confusion and fear within a country with the aim to break the ongoing of normal life. The story moves within this background to bring out the strong bond of respect and trust between a commando unit chief and his trusted lieutenant. Set in the sensitive areas of the Kashmir valley with scenes shot in LoC and Afghanistan, the movie strives to convey that terrorism must be fought united. The budget placed was around Rs.2 crores. Music was scored by Joshua Sridhar. The film was subsequently dubbed into Malayalam as well.

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Plot

Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal) is the head of the elite command force. He is in charge of fighting the country’s terrorist groups and protecting the country from their terrorist intentions. Havildar Jaikumar (Jeevaa) is Major Mahadevan’s most trusted lieutenant. He meticulously carries out his chief’s instruction thereby gaining his trust and confidence. Mahadevan, Havildar Jaikumar and their team save the public from threats, attempted bombings, kidnappings, and extortions by militants.
There is a plan to blow up the famous Hazrathbal shrine by a terrorist group headed by an Afghan nawab. The aim of doing this is to create communal tension and disharmony in India. During their attack they enter the house of Kashmiri family, torture everyone in the house and holding them hostage. This unfortunate situation is informed by Police officer Gopinath (Biju Menon) to the BSF. Havildar Jaikumar who is on a wedding vacation, leaves his wife after just three days of marriage to head back to Kashmir, when he is called back by Major Mahadevan.
How the elite commandos fight terrorists, forms the rest of the story. The director brings out the fight against terrorists through brilliant scenes that show militants emerging from everywhere and trying to spiral the situation out of control. The movie ends with the brave sacrifice of the commandos in order to save their country.

Cast

Actor	Role
Jeeva	Havildar Jaikumar
Mohan Lal	Major Mahadevan
Gopika
Biju Menon	Gopinath

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★ Review of movie ''Aran''