Cult classic 'Aaranya Kaandam' returning to theaters after nearly 15 years
Good news for movie buffs: Aaranya Kaandam, the much-loved Tamil neo-noir film, is heading back to theaters on March 13, 2026.
First released in 2011 and produced by SP Charan, this cult classic from director Thiagarajan Kumararaja still has a loyal following thanks to its bold style and memorable storytelling.
Cast and crew of the film
Aaranya Kaandam picked up two National Film Awards: Best First Film of a Director for Kumararaja and Best Editing for Praveen KL and NB Srikanth.
The cast features Ravi Krishna, Jackie Shroff, Sampath Raj, Yasmin Ponnappa, and Guru Somasundaram.
Fans love it for its dark humor, gritty plotlines about desire and destiny, standout music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and striking visuals from PS Vinod.
If you missed it the first time (or want to relive it), here's your chance!