Aadukalam
2011 film by Vetrimaaran · Released 2011
Aadukalam (; transl. Playground) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack. The film was released on 14 January 2011 to critical acclaim, with critics praising the screenplay, direction and performances (particularly of Dhanush, Jayapalan and Naren).
Cast ages when filming began (February 2009)
- Dhanush, as K. P. Karuppu: 25–26
- Kishore Kumar: 34
- Taapsee Pannu: 21