Arul performed at the box office. While it received mixed to positive reviews from critics, some felt it was a stereotypical "hero vs. hoodlums" tale that struggled to match the tempo of Hari's previous work. However, fans of "mass" entertainers appreciated the racy screenplay and Vikram's powerful performance. The film was also dubbed into Telugu as Akhandudu and Hindi as Main Balwaan to reach a wider audience.
Pasupathy and Kollam Thulasi play the ruthless political duo. arul 2004 tamilyogi
The story centers on (Vikram), a factory worker who has been estranged from his family of goldsmiths for years. The rift began when Arul took the blame for a theft committed by his brother, leading his father to label him the "black sheep". Arul performed at the box office