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{{Infobox film
| name = Aarohanam
| image = Aarohanam 2012 poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]]
| producer = A. V. Anoop
| story = Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
| screenplay = Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
| starring = [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] [[G. Marimuthu]] [[Uma (Tamil actress)|Uma]] Rajie Vijay Sarathy [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] [[Sampath Raj]]
| music = [[K (music director)|K]]
| cinematography = N. Shanmugasundaram
| editing = [[Kishore Te.]]
| studio = AVA Productions Monkey Creative Labs
| distributor = [[JSK Film Corporation]]
| released = {{Film date|2012|10|26|df=y}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| language = Tamil
| country = India
| budget =
}}
'''{{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}}''' ({{translation|[[Crescendo]]}}) is a 2012 Tamil-language drama film directed by actress-turned-director [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]]. It stars Viji Chandrasekhar, [[G. Marimuthu]], [[Uma (Tamil actress)|Uma]], Rajie Vijay Sarathy, [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]], and [[Sampath Raj]]. According to the director, the film revolves around a missing mother, who has [[bipolar disorder]]. The film received mostly positive reviews, with some critics calling it the best Tamil film of the year.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Aarohanam/movie-review/16962479.cms|title=AAROHANAM MOVIE REVIEW|date=11 May 2016|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="nowrunning.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10238/tamil/aarohanam/3958/review.htm|title=Aarohanam Review|publisher=www.nowrunning.com}}</ref>

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] as Nirmala
* [[G. Marimuthu]] as Vallimuthu
* [[Uma (Tamil actress)|Uma]] as Jay
* Rajie Vijay Sarathy as Sandy (Voice dubbed by [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]])
* [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] as MLA
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Dr. Balakrishnan
* [[Kavithalaya Krishnan]] as MLA's assistant
* [[Abhinay]] as Karthik
* Veeresh as Senthil
* [[Jai Quehaeni]] as Selvi
* Harini as Young Selvi
* Gauthami as Young Selvi
* Adarsh as Young Senthil
* Ibrahim as Young Senthil
* [[Vellai Subbaiah]] as Bhai
* Premi as Bhai's wife
* Laju Nanwani as Pia
* [[Rethika Srinivas]]
* [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]] in a cameo appearance
* Dr. Ramakrishnan as a guest at the launch party (uncredited)
{{colend}}

==Production==
In early February 2012, reports claimed that character actress [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]] would direct her maiden feature film,<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/77594.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205095425/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/77594.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2012|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|publisher=www.indiaglitz.com}}</ref> although Lakshmy had begun filming in December 2011 already.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-celebrity-column/Lakshmy-surges-to-a-crescendo-19-05-12.html|title=Lakshmy Surges To A Crescendo|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Titled as {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}}, it was said to be based on a "series of amusing events that take place on a single day"; the film would follow a 17-year-old boy and his sister who are in search of their missing mother, played by television artiste and actress [[Saritha]]'s sister, Viji Chandrasekhar. Lakshmy along with her friends, actresses [[Uma Padmanabhan]] and Rajie Vijay Sarathy, initially wanted to make a "[[desi]] ''[[The Hangover|Hangover]]'' kind of a film" about spirited women.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/riding-the-crest/article3580970.ece|title=Riding the crest|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath|date=28 June 2012|work=The Hindu}}</ref> When developing the third character in the film, she realized that she had penned a story about that person in 2008 already. She reworked the script and made that character the lead, while also deciding to co-produce the film.<ref name="auto"/> Lakshmy said that she had written 45 versions of the screenplay for {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-to-have-its-audio-launch-news-tamil-mgstsihehhc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619064927/http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-to-have-its-audio-launch-news-tamil-mgstsihehhc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-06-19|title='Aarohanam' to have its audio launch!|website=Sify.com}}</ref> She further stated that the film was initially started with the intention to screen it at film festivals only, but that eventually it turned into a "commercial" film.<ref name="indiaglitz.com"/>

Character actors Jayaprakash does a cameo and [[Sampath Raj]] and director [[G. Marimuthu]] were selected to essay pivotal supporting roles,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82015.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512113300/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82015.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2012|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|publisher=www.indiaglitz.com}}</ref> while newcomers Veeresh and Jai Quehaeni would play the missing mother's son and daughter, respectively. Veeresh was then studying editing in his final year at the MGR Film Institute, Taramani and got the opportunity when he approached director Lakshmy to join her as an assistant director. The entire film was shot with a [[Canon EOS 5D]] digital camera; it was completed in 20 days.<ref name="auto"/>

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aarohanam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[K (Indian musician)|K]]
| cover =
| alt =
| caption = Front Cover
| released = 19 June 2012
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music Entertainment]]
| producer = K
| prev_title = [[Mugamoodi]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Annayum Rasoolum]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

[[K (Indian musician)|K]], who had previously worked on [[Mysskin]]'s ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'', in which Lakshmy Ramakrishnan played a notable supporting role, was signed on to produce the film's score and soundtrack. The soundtrack album of {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}} consists of six tracks, with three of them being [[instrumental]]s. The lyrics were penned by newcomer Subbu. The song "Indha Vaan Veli" was released as a [[single (music)|single track]] to coincide with Mother's day 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lakshmi-is-ready-with-aarohanam-news-tamil-mfolA6edegh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516121910/http://www.sify.com/movies/Lakshmi-is-ready-with-Aarohanam-news-tamil-mfolA6edegh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-05-16|title=Lakshmi is ready with Aarohanam|website=Sify.com}}</ref> The entire album was launched on 19 June 2012 at [[Prasad Studios]] in Chennai;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-audio-launched-by-kb-news-tamil-mgvkqFdjbbe.html?ref=false|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730012044/http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-audio-launched-by-kb-news-tamil-mgvkqFdjbbe.html?ref=false|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-07-30|title=Aarohanam audio launched by KB|website=Sify.com}}</ref> directors [[K. Balachander]] and K. S. Sethumadhavan released the audio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/tamil/k-balachander-releases-aarohanam-audio/53088/story.htm|title=K. Balachander releases 'Aarohanam' audio|publisher=www.nowrunning.com}}</ref> "Thappattam", a club number, was sung by Lakshmy's daughter Sharadha along with the composer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/parties/32336904_1_lakshmy-music-composer-positive-response|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104020138/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/parties/32336904_1_lakshmy-music-composer-positive-response|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-04|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=News: India News, Latest Bollywood News, Sports News, Business & Political News, National & International News}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| all_lyrics = Subbu
| title1 = Thappaattam
| extra1 = Sharadha R., Ranjini Chander, Harish
| length1 =
| title2 = Indha Vaan Veli
| extra2 = [[Anand Aravindakshan]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Dhishai Ariyaadhu
| extra3 = Vandana Srinivasan
| length3 =
| title4 = Indha Vaan Veli – Flute Version
| extra4 = Instrumental
| length4 =
| title5 = I Won't Give Up
| extra5 = Instrumental
| length5 =
| title6 = Ode To Motherhood
| extra6 = Instrumental
| length6 =
}}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hashtag/aarohanam|title=#aarohanam hashtag on Twitter|website=twitter.com}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
{{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}} opened to mostly positive reviews from critics. Vivek Ramz from "[[in.com]]" gave the film 4.5 out of 5 and said that it's a must watch experience and added that It's a unique masterpiece of cinema and one couldn't afford to miss this film at any cost!<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/aarohanam-is-a-must-watch-experience-50136857-in-1.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126001550/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/aarohanam-is-a-must-watch-experience-50136857-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-26|title=Latest News, Trending Topics, Top Stories, HD Videos & Photos, Live TV Channels, Lifestyle, Sports, Entertainment - In.com|website=In.com}}</ref> N. Venkateswaran from ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and claimed that it "could easily be the best Tamil film of the year" and that "it tackles a very important issue — mental illness — with a sensitivity that is rare to Tamil cinema, and does so without being judgmental about the main characters and their actions". The reviewer further mentioned that "a lot of recent films have had incorrect portrayals of mental illness and bipolar disorder, and {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}} helps in dispelling the darkness among the audiences", terming it a "must see for all lovers of good cinema".<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> [[Sify]]'s critic wrote that "director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan can be proud of her maiden venture {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}} which slowly but beautifully unfolds and reaches its crescendo in the climax", further praising her for "making such a film with a neat message and at the same time not preachy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-review-tamil-15011369.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129063602/http://www.sify.com/movies/aarohanam-review-tamil-15011369.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-29|title=Review : (2012)|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> [[Rediff]] gave 3 out of 5 stars and noted that Lakshmy Ramakrishnan "may have made her film more like a fictionalised documentary, and stumbled at a few places, but by and large, the message she delivers is a valid one".<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Aarohanam has a positive message|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-aarohanam-has-a-positive-message/20121029.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=29 October 2012}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi from nowrunning.com cited: "If you miss {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}}, then you may have missed most likely the best Tamil film of the year".<ref name="nowrunning.com"/> Indiaglitz.com claimed that a film "with such a knot needs to be welcomed for it marks a shift from the regular mainstream cinema".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/15759.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805023400/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/15759.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2012|title=Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil|publisher=}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan, too, lauded the film: "After a movie-going season filled with crushing big-budget disappointments, it's wonderful to watch {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}}. The director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan has a bracingly uncomplicated approach to filmmaking, where it's all about writing a solid script and etching out memorable characters and, finally, casting the right people".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/aarohanam-all-about-the-mother/|title="Aarohanam"… All about the mother|date=27 October 2012|publisher=}}</ref>

On the contrary, Malini Malnath from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' panned the film, calling {{Lang|ta-latn|Aarohanam}} "at the most, a stepping stone for the filmmaker. It may serve as a valuable experience gained and a reference for how she could craft a more coherent screenplay, bringing in more clarity and focus on her narration". The critic further wrote: "The director should have done her homework before taking up such a serious issue as a concept. Both the script and treatment are amateurish".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/article1315129.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030175732/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/article1315129.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 October 2012|title = 'Aarohanam' (Tamil)}}</ref> Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, in return, clarified that "enough research had been done before locking the characterisation" and that several doctors the film was shown to were "delighted with the way the disorder is portrayed".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article1319073.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103172550/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article1319073.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 November 2012|title='Aarohanam' director clarifies|publisher=}}</ref>

==Awards==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Ceremony
! Category
! Nominee
! Result
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|[[Viji Chandrasekhar]]
|{{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=2387224}}
{{Lakshmy Ramakrishnan}}

[[Category:2012 films]]
[[Category:Films about bipolar disorder]]
[[Category:2012 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2012 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by K (composer)]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2012 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

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