Arrambam

Ashok Kumar "A.K" fixes bombs in three places and informs the cops about them. Before the cops arrive, he sets off the bombs. Ashok and his girlfriend Maya, threaten her old college mate hacker, Arjun, forcing him to hack each system simultaneously. Ashok threatens Sriram Raghavan by trying to kill his child so that he can extract the truth about black money, where he murders Sriram. Arjun gets irritated by the things happening around him and complains about Ashok's misdeeds to Inspector Prakash. When Ashok gets closer to achieving his goals, Arjun gives him away to the cops, and both are arrested. Upon discovering his true identity, the police release Arjun. Later, Maya, who had escaped from the scene, tracks Arjun and his girlfriend Anitha and tells them about Ashok's original motive.

Past: A few months ago, Ashok was a former member of the Anti-Terrorist Squad who was on a mission to expose a scam regarding faulty bulletproof jackets given to the security forces, which resulted in many deaths, including his best friend and colleague ACP Sanjay. It turned out that Home Minister Mahadev Rane and his associates JCP Milind Virekar and Ramya Radhakrishnan were the people involved in the scam. Ramya's goons killed Sanjay's pregnant wife and her parents by poisoning, while Maya, whom they also poisoned, and Mango, whom the goons placed on a railway track, survived the attack.

Present: After learning about this, Arjun feels guilty and decides to help them.Aarambam (DVD): clip from 1.11.41 to 1.48.24 Ashok, Maya and Arjun arrive in Dubai to meet Mahadev's daughter, Deeksha, where Arjun enters a bank in the guise of a service engineer and opens an account so that Ashok can transfer all of Mahadev's money into his account. Maya kills Ramya by pushing her off a building. Deeksha later finds out about their plan but is later threatened at gunpoint by Ashok. Ashok, Arjun, and Maya later arrive in Mumbai but come to know that Mahadev has kidnapped Anitha. Ashok tactfully kidnaps Deeksha and Durrani in Kashmir. Mahadev arrives in Kashmir with Anitha. Here, Durrani and Deeksha get killed while Arjun saves Anitha.

Ashok kidnaps Mahadev and ties him to various bombs, where he questions his corrupt activities. Prakash arrives and calls Ashok to defuse the bombs. Ashok advises Prakash to think from the point of view of a commoner instead of a policeman to determine whether it is right on his part to save a corrupt person. Prakash changes his mind and asks the other police officers to leave him, so the bomb blasts, killing Mahadev. Arjun and Anitha get married, while Ashok transfers Mahadev's illegal money to the Reserve Bank without revealing his appearance. A couple of guys kidnap Arjun and Anitha in Jordan during their honeymoon trip, only to know that Ashok has brought them for another mission.

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• Ajith Kumar as Ashok Kumar IPS (AK)
• Arya as Arjun
• Nayanthara as MayaArrambam (DVD): opening credits from 1.24 to 1.44
• Taapsee as Anitha
• Mahesh Manjrekar as Mahadev Rane
• Aadukalam Naren as Sriram RaghavanArrambam (DVD): closing credits from 2.32.58 to 2.33.03
• Atul Kulkarni as JCP Milind Virekar
• Suman Ranganathan as Ramya Radhakrishnan
• Kishore as Inspector Prakash
• Krishna as Mango
• Akshara Gowda as Deeksha Rane
• Murli Sharma as Durrani
• Bhawana Aneja as Nandhini
• Karthik as Imran
• Mona Kakade as Prakash's wife
• Rana Daggubati as ACP Sanjay (guest appearance)
• Savi Sidhu as Durrani's comrade (uncredited)

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In September 2011, producer A. M. Rathnam stated that he would produce Ajith Kumar's next film after Billa II, which was touted to begin by December 2011.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Ajiths-next-with-Rathnam/articleshow/10039258.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922050929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-19/news-interviews/30174926_1_billa-ajith-chakri-toleti |url-status=live |archive-date=22 September 2013 |title=Ajith's next with Rathnam |date=19 September 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 October 2012}} Vishnuvardhan, whom Ajith had worked with in Billa, was the front-runner to direct the film,{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71153.html |title=Ajith's next with AM Ratnam? |website=IndiaGlitz |date=19 September 2012 |access-date=9 May 2012 |archive-date=25 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225033047/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71153.html |url-status=live }} although certain media sections also suggested that Rathnam may recruit director Shankar to make a sequel to his 1996 vigilante film Indian.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-do-indian-2-with-shankar-news-tamil-lkhkcCbfdgd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009103759/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-do-indian-2-with-shankar-news-tamil-lkhkcCbfdgd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 October 2011 |title=Ajith to do Indian-2 with Shankar?|website=Sify |date=8 October 2011 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/ajith-vigilante-shankar-indian-sequel-071011.html |title=Ajith turning vigilante for Shankar's Indian sequel! |work=OneIndia |date=7 October 2011 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102134251/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/ajith-vigilante-shankar-indian-sequel-071011.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71766.html |title=What's next for Ajith? |website=IndiaGlitz |date=7 October 2011 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014102330/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71766.html |url-status=live }} The claims were refuted by a source close to Ajith.{{cite web |first=V |last=Lakshmi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajiths-next-is-with-Vishnuvardhan/articleshow/10277475.cms |title=Ajith's next is with Vishnuvardhan |work=The Times of India |date=8 October 2011 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203114159/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajiths-next-is-with-Vishnuvardhan/articleshow/10277475.cms |url-status=live }} In January 2012, Rathnam informed that he had signed Ajith and director Vishnuvardhan for his next film,{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramanian DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-vishnuvardhan-combo-made-official-155 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205073512/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-vishnuvardhan-combo-made-official-155 |archive-date=5 February 2012 |title=Ajith, Vishnuvardhan combo made official |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=1 January 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} while the director himself confirmed later that he was "undoubtedly directing Ajith’s next flick".{{cite web|author=Janani Karthik DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-and-i-are-back-says-vishnuvardhan-687 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115112306/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-and-i-are-back-says-vishnuvardhan-687 |archive-date=15 January 2012 |title=Ajith and I are back, says Vishnuvardhan |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 January 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} A press release published by A. M. Rathnam in May 2012 officially announced the project and listed the cast and crew members. According to the press release, the film would be produced by A. Raghuram on behalf of Sri Satya Sai Movies, while Rathnam would supervise it.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-vishnuvardhan-film-is-official-news-tamil-mfpkL7jeibb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516043336/http://www.sify.com/movies/Ajiths-Vishnuvardhan-film-is-official-news-tamil-mfpkL7jeibb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2012 |title=Ajith's Vishnuvardhan film is official|website=Sify |date=15 May 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}}

Subsequently, speculation arose that Vishnuvardhan may remake his own 2011 Telugu action thriller Panjaa,{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vishnuvardhan-waiting-for-thala-news-tamil-lmiro6jhejc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107231629/http://www.sify.com/movies/vishnuvardhan-waiting-for-thala-news-tamil-lmiro6jhejc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 January 2012 |title=Vishnuvardhan, waiting for Thala?|website=Sify |date=9 December 2011 |access-date=31 October 2013}} or the Bollywood action flick Race,{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78932.html |title=Ajith – Arya in 'Race' remake? |website=IndiaGlitz |date=5 March 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102074206/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78932.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-03/ajith-vishnuvardhan-18-06-12.html |title=Ajith's Next: A Remake Of Race Or Panjaa? |website=Behindwoods |date=18 June 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023631/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-03/ajith-vishnuvardhan-18-06-12.html |url-status=live }} but the director clarified that he would not remake either film.{{cite web |url=http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/director-interview/vishnuvardhan-10-03-12.html |title=Vishnuvardhan – Tamil Cinema Director Interview |website=Behindwoods |date=10 March 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023633/http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/director-interview/vishnuvardhan-10-03-12.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79553.html |title=Vishnuvardhan – I'm not doing Race with Ajith! |website=IndiaGlitz |date=17 March 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102074202/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79553.html |url-status=live }} Writer-duo Subha joined the team and worked on the script and dialogues. According to a "close source from the production house", a remake of Race was planned initially, as there was not much time to write a fresh script, but after Subha's entry into the team, the idea was scrapped and work on an original script began, with the writers telling that they took "nearly three months to come out with the sketch".{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-16/news-interviews/43105441_1_arrambam-ajith-director-vishnuvardhan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019094646/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-16/news-interviews/43105441_1_arrambam-ajith-director-vishnuvardhan |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 October 2013 |title=Ajith's Arrambam is the beginning|date=16 October 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} In an early interview during the scripting phase, Vishnuvardhan opened up about the film that he was planning to work "on a drama, more on family action drama".{{cite web |url=http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/director-interview/vishnuvardhan-10-03-12.html |title=Director Vishnuvardhan Interview |website=Behindwoods |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=10 March 2012 |archive-date=12 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312182611/http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/director-interview/vishnuvardhan-10-03-12.html |url-status=live }} Upon completion of the film, he made clear that the film was not a gangster film,{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130826/entertainment-kollywood/article/arrambam-not-gangster-film-vishnuvardhan |title=Arrambam is not a gangster film: Vishnuvardhan |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=31 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=31 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031060228/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130826/entertainment-kollywood/article/arrambam-not-gangster-film-vishnuvardhan |url-status=dead }} and labelled it as an "action drama",{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm#4|title=Ajith is one actor who has an international look|publisher=Rediff|date=6 September 2013|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=2 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102195448/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm#4|url-status=live}} further adding that it was a "fictional story based on a real incident".{{cite news |first=Udhav |last=Naig |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/action-unlimited/article5032301.ece |title=Action unlimited |newspaper=The Hindu |date=17 August 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102193315/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/action-unlimited/article5032301.ece |url-status=live }} Vishnuvardhan also said that work on the story began only after he was signed on to direct a film with Ajith.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm|title=Ajith is one actor who has an international look|publisher=Rediff|date=6 September 2013|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=2 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102195448/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm|url-status=live}} Ajith continued the "salt and pepper look" from Mankatha,{{cite web |author=India Syndicate |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/arrambam-first-look-ajith-keeps-his-salt-n-pepper-look/ |title=Arrambham first look: Ajith keeps his salt 'n' pepper look |publisher=Bollywoodlife.com |date=31 July 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102000634/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/arrambam-first-look-ajith-keeps-his-salt-n-pepper-look/ |url-status=live }} as he would play a "mature guy",{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm#2|title=Ajith is one actor who has an international look|publisher=Rediff|date=6 September 2013|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=2 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102195448/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-slide-show-1-ajith-is-one-actor-who-has-an-international-look/20130906.htm#2|url-status=live}} and underwent supervised weight-training, working out at the gym for six hours a day.{{cite news|first=Lata |last=Srinivasan |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-11/news-interviews/32619448_1_ajith-fans-ajith-and-nayanthara-shooting |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051436/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-11/news-interviews/32619448_1_ajith-fans-ajith-and-nayanthara-shooting |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith works out six hours a day!|date=11 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-26-06-12-02.html |title=Ajith at the gym for Vishnuvardhan |website=Behindwoods |date=26 June 2012 |access-date=26 June 2012 |archive-date=28 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628222837/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-26-06-12-02.html |url-status=live }} The actor later disclosed that he played a "mean guy ... a politically incorrect character" while adding that the film would have a "strong social message".{{cite news |first=Nikhil |last=Raghavan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/always-in-action/article5204259.ece |title=Always in Action |newspaper=The Hindu |date=5 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102193319/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/always-in-action/article5204259.ece |url-status=live }} Vishuvardhan opened up that Ajith would play an officer in the cyber crime department of the country.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-turns-a-cyber-crime-investigator--ajith-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-27-02-13.html |title=Ajith turns a cyber crime investigator, Ajith, Ajith Vishnuvardhan untitled film |website=Behindwoods |date=27 February 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023710/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-turns-a-cyber-crime-investigator--ajith-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-27-02-13.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-interviews/37436235_1_overseas-rights-ayngaran-audio-rights |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051601/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-interviews/37436235_1_overseas-rights-ayngaran-audio-rights |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ayngaran snaps overseas rights of 'Valai'|date=4 March 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} Closer to the film's release, the director revealed that Ajith would have "two faces in the film".{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-18/news-interviews/43177247_1_arrambam-has-ajith-sri-satya-sai-movies 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The film was started without a title and remained untitled for over 15 months,{{cite web |url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/07/24/420--Ajith-Vishnuvardhan-project-titled-Arrambam-.html |title=Ajith-Vishnuvardhan project titled 'Arrambam' |publisher=Newstrackindia.com |date=24 July 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=31 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031055323/http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/07/24/420--Ajith-Vishnuvardhan-project-titled-Arrambam-.html |url-status=live }} during which it was widely referred to as Thala 53 in the media, denoting Ajith's 53rd film.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-28/news-interviews/38877490_1_teaser-film-actor-krishna |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503032813/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-28/news-interviews/38877490_1_teaser-film-actor-krishna |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2013 |title=Thala-Vishnu film's teaser ready?|date=28 April 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-s-thala-53-shoot-over-news-tamil-ng4m9Digebg.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702202200/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-s-thala-53-shoot-over-news-tamil-ng4m9Digebg.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 July 2013 |title=Ajith's 'Thala 53' shoot over! |website=Sify |date=30 June 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/thala-53-teaser-is-ready--release-on-may-1--ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-thala-53-28-04-13.html |title='Thala 53' teaser is ready ... release on May 1?, Ajith Vishnuvardhan untitled film, Thala 53 |website=Behindwoods |date=28 April 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=20 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020034322/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/thala-53-teaser-is-ready--release-on-may-1--ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-thala-53-28-04-13.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/463213/20130501/first-official-teaser-ajith-thala-release-video.htm |title=Watch: Official Teaser of Ajith-Vishnu Vardhan Film Released [VIDEO] – International Business Times |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |date=1 May 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102002831/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/463213/20130501/first-official-teaser-ajith-thala-release-video.htm |url-status=live }} A teaser trailer released in May 2013 on YouTube did not feature a title either.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-53-teaser-is-a-huge-hit-as-expected-ajith-53-teaser-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-02-05-13.html |title=Ajith 53' teaser is a huge hit as expected, sets records |website=Behindwoods |date=2 May 2013 |access-date=2 May 2013 |archive-date=5 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505003941/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-53-teaser-is-a-huge-hit-as-expected-ajith-53-teaser-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-02-05-13.html |url-status=live }} The makers had tossed with the idea of naming the film Thala, Ajith's nickname, which was refused by the actor,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35318059_1_thala-ajith-nayanthara-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102055219/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35318059_1_thala-ajith-nayanthara-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith says no to Thala|date=23 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} while Vishnuvardhan also requested fans to suggest a suitable title.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/news-interviews/32788322_1_thala-ajith-title-hunt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513231801/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/news-interviews/32788322_1_thala-ajith-title-hunt |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 May 2013 |title=Title hunt for Ajith film|date=22 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} Several false titles including Surangani,{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85573.html |title=Arya joins Ajith – Vishnu film |website=IndiaGlitz |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102080359/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85573.html |url-status=live }} and Paravai went around in the media,{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-53-mystery-continues-news-tamil-nhosn3gaidc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715181737/http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-53-mystery-continues-news-tamil-nhosn3gaidc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 July 2013 |title='Thala 53' mystery continues! |website=Sify |date=14 July 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/hopefully-another-mindblowing-theme-from-yuvan-for-ajith-ajith-thala-14-07-13.html |title=Hopefully another mindblowing theme from Yuvan for Ajith, Ajith, Thala |website=Behindwoods |date=14 July 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102025824/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/hopefully-another-mindblowing-theme-from-yuvan-for-ajith-ajith-thala-14-07-13.html |url-status=live }} and in January 2013 "A source in the know" stated that the title was Valai,{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Its-Valai-for-Ajith/articleshow/18031592.cms|title=It's Valai for Ajith!|work=The Times of India|date=16 January 2013|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=16 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116104034/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Its-Valai-for-Ajith/articleshow/18031592.cms|url-status=live}} after one of the writers, Suresh, had tweeted that the title begins with a 'V'.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-53rd-film-title-begins-with-v-news-tamil-nbpj4Hhebce.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118233622/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-53rd-film-title-begins-with-v-news-tamil-nbpj4Hhebce.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2013 |title=Ajith's 53rd film title begins with 'V'? |website=Sify |date=15 January 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-15/news-interviews/36352173_1_ajith-fans-nayanthara-and-taapsee-film-title |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102055706/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-15/news-interviews/36352173_1_ajith-fans-nayanthara-and-taapsee-film-title |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith's film title begins with 'V'?|date=15 January 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} Although not officially confirmed, the film was henceforth referred to as Valai by the media.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-valai-release-in-july-news-tamil-ncylHWcjdga.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227004807/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-valai-release-in-july-news-tamil-ncylHWcjdga.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 February 2013 |title=Ajith's 'Valai' release in July? |website=Sify |date=24 February 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/ajith-in-siruthai-sivas-next/article4510785.ece |title=Ajith in 'Siruthai' Siva's next |newspaper=The Hindu |date=15 March 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102193343/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/ajith-in-siruthai-sivas-next/article4510785.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/91748.html |title='Valai' – first look |website=IndiaGlitz |date=12 March 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102082017/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/91748.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/why-such-a-risk-ajith-dubai-wonders-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-valai-27-02-13.html |title=Why such a risk, Ajith?, Dubai wonders, Ajith Vishnuvardhan untitled film, Valai |website=Behindwoods |date=27 February 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102025905/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/why-such-a-risk-ajith-dubai-wonders-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-valai-27-02-13.html |url-status=live }} At Anna University's Gateway 2013 Short Film Festival by the Department of Media Sciences in April 2013, Vishnuvardhan revealed that the film was not titled Valai, adding that two titles were under consideration.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-19/news-interviews/38673615_1_thala-siruthai-siva-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102055223/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-19/news-interviews/38673615_1_thala-siruthai-siva-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith-Vishnuvardhan film is not 'Valai'|date=19 April 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} On 24 July 2013, Arrambam was unveiled as the film's official title.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-vishnuvardhan-project-titled-arrambam-news-national-nhyxboiagac.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107194911/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-vishnuvardhan-project-titled-arrambam-news-national-nhyxboiagac.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 January 2014 |title=Ajith-Vishnuvardhan project titled 'Arrambam' |website=Sify |date=24 July 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} The dubbed Telugu version was titled Aata Arambham.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-29/news-interviews/42501605_1_arrambam-tamil-version-telugu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030145817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-29/news-interviews/42501605_1_arrambam-tamil-version-telugu |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 October 2013 |title=Arrambam is Aata Arambham in Telugu|date=29 September 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}

Vishnuvardhan told that he was looking for an actress who could speak Tamil properly to be cast for the lead female role, with Anushka Shetty and Amala Paul being among the considered candidates.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajits-heroine-is-not-fixed-vishnu-news-tamil-mbnjIsdejia.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115221100/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajits-heroine-is-not-fixed-vishnu-news-tamil-mbnjIsdejia.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 January 2012 |title=Ajit's heroine is not fixed: Vishnu |website=Sify |date=14 January 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} Kajal Aggarwal was also reportedly approached for the lead heroine.{{cite web |url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/573/kajal-aggarwal-refuses-ajith |title=Kajal Aggarwal refuses Ajith? |publisher=Moviecrow |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=10 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310101631/http://www.moviecrow.com/News/573/kajal-aggarwal-refuses-ajith |url-status=live }} Although he wanted a "fresh pairing for Ajith", the director eventually selected Nayanthara, who had earlier worked with both Ajith and Vishnuvardhan in Billa.{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/nayanthara-act-ajith-again-675 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201132258/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/chennai/nayanthara-act-ajith-again-675 |archive-date=1 February 2012 |title=Nayanthara to act with Ajith again |work=DeccanChronicle|date=31 January 2012 |access-date=9 May 2012}} Several media sections carried reports that Vishnuvardhan's brother Kreshna would be signed for a parallel role in the film,{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-to-team-up-with-ajith-news-tamil-mbqlybcgdab.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119063334/http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-to-team-up-with-ajith-news-tamil-mbqlybcgdab.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 January 2012 |title=Arya to team up with Ajith? |website=Sify |date=17 January 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} but the role went to Arya, who had been part of four Vishnuvardhan directorials.{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/arya%E2%80%99s-next-flick-ajith-217 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209060203/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/arya%E2%80%99s-next-flick-ajith-217 |archive-date=9 February 2012 |title=Arya's next flick with Ajith |work=DeccanChronicle|date=8 February 2012 |access-date=9 May 2012}} Several sources claimed that Arya may play an antagonistic role,{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/77721.html |title=Arya to play Ajith's villain? |website=IndiaGlitz |date=7 February 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102074204/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/77721.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/ajith-arya-08-02-12.html |title=Arya Is Ajith's Villain? |website=Behindwoods |date=8 February 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023713/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/ajith-arya-08-02-12.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/arya-turns-baddie-ajith-kumar-070212.html |title=Arya turns baddie for Ajith Kumar? |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=7 February 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102134248/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/arya-turns-baddie-ajith-kumar-070212.html |url-status=live }} which Vishnuvardhan did not comment on but he informed that Arya's role in the film was that of a hacker.

Richa Gangopadhyay was supposed to play the second female lead,{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-17/news-interviews/31748221_1_sri-surya-movies-richa-gangopadhyay-director-vishnuvardhan | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110081208/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-17/news-interviews/31748221_1_sri-surya-movies-richa-gangopadhyay-director-vishnuvardhan | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 November 2013 | title=Tapasee impresses Vishnu than Richa | date=17 May 2012 | work=The Times of India | access-date=10 November 2013}} but was replaced with Taapsee Pannu,{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-15/news-interviews/31702148_1_taapsee-vishnuvardhan-flick |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006004743/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-15/news-interviews/31702148_1_taapsee-vishnuvardhan-flick |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 October 2013 |title=Taapsee signs Ajith's flick |date=15 May 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 May 2012}} who stated that she played a journalist, a "very lively character, who is always on the go".{{cite news|first=Karthik |last=Pasupulate |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/news-interviews/33676458_1_taapsee-pannu-jhummandi-naadam-14th-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527125651/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/news-interviews/33676458_1_taapsee-pannu-jhummandi-naadam-14th-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 May 2013 |title=Taapsee plays a journalist|date=7 September 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} It was then reported that Arvind Swamy and Prithviraj Sukumaran would play pivotal roles,{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/arvind-swamy-join-ajith-his-next-423 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525101507/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/arvind-swamy-join-ajith-his-next-423 |archive-date=25 May 2012 |title=Arvind Swamy to join Ajith in his next |work=DeccanChronicle|date=21 May 2012 |access-date=22 May 2012}} and that Telugu actors Nagarjuna, Ravi Teja and Jagapathi Babu would have cameo appearances in the film;{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82430.html |title=Top Telugu actors in Ajith's next! |website=IndiaGlitz |date=24 May 2012 |access-date=24 May 2012 |archive-date=26 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526064004/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82430.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-12-04/ajith-nagarjuna-24-05-12.html |title=Nagarjuna and Ravi Teja in Ajith's next? |website=Behindwoods |date=24 May 2012 |access-date=24 May 2012 |archive-date=26 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526234141/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-12-04/ajith-nagarjuna-24-05-12.html |url-status=live }} however none of the actors had any roles in the film. By late May, Hindi actor Mahesh Manjrekar was finalised for the role of a villain in the film, stating that he would be shooting for it from August onwards.{{cite news|title=Mahesh in Ajith flick|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mahesh-in-Ajith-flick/articleshow/13668615.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=30 May 2012|archive-date=3 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203114159/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mahesh-in-Ajith-flick/articleshow/13668615.cms|url-status=live}} The next month, Suman Ranganathan was cast for the role of Ramya, a "hard-nosed reporter", making a comeback to Tamil cinema after 17 years.{{cite web|author=Sunayana Suresh 2|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-25/news-interviews/32393986_1_tamil-films-vishnuvardhan-suman-ranganathan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102055830/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-25/news-interviews/32393986_1_tamil-films-vishnuvardhan-suman-ranganathan |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Suman turns journalist|date=25 June 2012 |work=The Times of India|access-date=31 October 2013}} Telugu actor Rana Daggubati was signed to do a "special appearance" in the film,{{cite web|title=Rana confirms cameo in Ajith film!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rana-confirms-cameo-in-ajith-film-news-tamil-mh2rv5fdhfh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729182945/http://www.sify.com/movies/rana-confirms-cameo-in-ajith-film-news-tamil-mh2rv5fdhfh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2012|website=Sify|access-date=28 July 2012}} and took part in the shooting in Mumbai;{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Rana-shoots-with-Ajith/articleshow/15528357.cms |title=Rana shoots with Ajith! |publisher=17 August 2012 |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=17 August 2012 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203114159/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Rana-shoots-with-Ajith/articleshow/15528357.cms |url-status=live }} he completed his part in June 2013.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-27/news-interviews/40232307_1_rana-daggubati-ajith-vishnu-vishnuvardhan-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705003531/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-27/news-interviews/40232307_1_rana-daggubati-ajith-vishnu-vishnuvardhan-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 July 2013 |title=Rana Daggubati wraps Ajith-Vishnu flick|date=27 June 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} It was reported that the 2008 Mumbai attacks would be part of the storyline, which would feature Rana's portion.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/98861.html |title=Rumors on Aarambam Storyline |website=IndiaGlitz |date=19 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=22 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022060356/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/98861.html |url-status=live }} Kishore joined the cast in July 2012 to enact an Anti-terrorist squad member, claimed to be a prominent role in the film.{{cite web|title=Is Kishore Ajith's villain in 'Valai'?|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/is-kishore-ajiths-villain-in-valai-kishore-ajith-05-03-13.html|website=Behindwoods|access-date=5 March 2013|archive-date=8 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308014819/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/is-kishore-ajiths-villain-in-valai-kishore-ajith-05-03-13.html|url-status=live}} Akshara Gowda stated that she was also part of the film,{{cite news|title=I can't believe I was linked with Yuvraj Singh|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/I-cant-believe-I-was-linked-with-Yuvraj-Singh/articleshow/19108246.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=22 March 2013|archive-date=22 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322195311/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/I-cant-believe-I-was-linked-with-Yuvraj-Singh/articleshow/19108246.cms|url-status=live|last1=Muthanna |first1=Anjali }} while Prashant Nair informed that he had a small role in Valai.{{cite web|title=No teething trouble!|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/entertainment-mollywood/article/no-teething-trouble|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=14 June 2013|archive-date=31 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031060831/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/entertainment-mollywood/article/no-teething-trouble|url-status=dead}}

Vishnuvardhan's norm composer Yuvan Shankar Raja was recruited to compose the film score.{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/ajith-arya-08-02-12.html |title=Arya is Ajith's villain? |website=Behindwoods |date=8 February 2012 |access-date=9 May 2012 |archive-date=15 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415095818/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/ajith-arya-08-02-12.html |url-status=live }} Stephen Richter who was one of the stunt coordinators in Ajith's Billa II was hired to choreograph stunts in this film, too.{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/ajith-kumar-vishnuvardhan-17-08-12.html |title=Ajith gets his stunt master back |work=Times of India |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=17 August 2012 |archive-date=19 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819205300/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/ajith-kumar-vishnuvardhan-17-08-12.html |url-status=live }} Besides Richter, Lee Whittaker, who has worked in Hollywood films,{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-21/news-interviews/37220767_1_nayanthara-and-taapsee-director-vishnuvardhan-thala-ajith |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301071040/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-21/news-interviews/37220767_1_nayanthara-and-taapsee-director-vishnuvardhan-thala-ajith |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2013 |title=Ajith rocks on a boat after a Ducati!|date=21 February 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} and Kecha designed several stunts sequences. Sunil Babu was initially called in as the art director but opted out later, with Ilaiyaraja taking his place.{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-28-10-12.html |title=From 'Vaalu' STR to 'Thala' Ajith .. |website=Behindwoods |date=28 October 2012 |access-date=28 October 2012 |archive-date=30 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030210811/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-28-10-12.html |url-status=live }} Vishnuvardhan's wife Anu Vardhan, who had worked on all of her husband's film, was in charge of costume designing in this film as well.{{cite web |first=Chitra |last=B |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/321006/vishnu-set-hit.html |title=Vishnu set for a hit |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=24 March 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102081124/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/321006/vishnu-set-hit.html |url-status=live }} Nirav Shah was approached to work as the cinematographer, but as he was busy with other commitments, P. S. Vinod, who filmed Vishnuvardhan's previous film, Panjaa, was recruited. Vinod was later replaced by Om Prakash.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-shoot-in-mumbai-with-arya-news-tamil-mk5iQXagbch.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101231649/http://www.sify.com/movies/Ajith-to-shoot-in-Mumbai-with-Arya-news-tamil-mk5iQXagbch.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2012 |title=Ajith to shoot in Mumbai with Arya! |website=Sify |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=31 October 2012}}

Principal photography of the film was to begin on Chennai on 31 May 2012, but started with a slight delay on 2 June 2012 with portions involving Nayanthara and Arya,{{cite news |first=V |last=Lakshmi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Monsoon-break-for-Ajith-Vishnu/articleshow_b2/13669471.cms |title=Monsoon break for Ajith, Vishnu |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=25 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325220717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Monsoon-break-for-Ajith-Vishnu/articleshow_b2/13669471.cms |url-status=live }} while Ajith joined them a day later.{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramanian DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-joins-vishnu%E2%80%99s-shoot-927 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607234919/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/ajith-joins-vishnu%E2%80%99s-shoot-927 |archive-date=7 June 2012 |title=Ajith joins Vishnu's shoot |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=5 June 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} The filming was expected to proceed until the end of the month in Mumbai,{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shoot-commences-for-tamil-star-ajiths-next/263325-71-180.html |title=Shoot commences for Tamil star Ajith's next |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=31 May 2012 |access-date=31 May 2012 }} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} but was later cancelled due to monsoon and the location was shifted to Bangalore.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-vishnu-shifts-from-mumbai-to-bengaluru-news-tamil-mgtjecafabj.html?scategory=tamill |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106023829/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-vishnu-shifts-from-mumbai-to-bengaluru-news-tamil-mgtjecafabj.html?scategory=tamill |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2014 |title=Ajith &Vishnu shifts from Mumbai to Bengaluru! |website=Sify |date=19 June 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-03/ajith-vishnuvardhan-19-06-12.html |title=Ajith-Vishnuvardhan's Mumbai schedule stalled |website=Behindwoods |date=19 June 2012 |access-date=26 June 2012 |archive-date=22 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622020012/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-03/ajith-vishnuvardhan-19-06-12.html |url-status=live }} and later in Hyderabad.{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-26-06-12.html |title=Ajith's shoot location shifted for fear of fans ambush |website=Behindwoods |date=26 June 2012 |access-date=26 June 2012 |archive-date=28 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628222905/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-04/ajith-vishnuvardhan-26-06-12.html |url-status=live }} On 7 September, during the second schedule, Taapsee Pannu joined the crew and began shooting her portions.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/taapasee-s-big-day-with-thala-co-news-tamil-mjhlHVcdehi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908093915/http://www.sify.com/movies/taapasee-s-big-day-with-thala-co-news-tamil-mjhlHVcdehi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 September 2012 |title=Taapasee's big day with Thala & co |website=Sify |date=7 September 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} For a fight scene, which was shot between 8 pm and 8 am the next day, Ajith spent several hours hanging upside down.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430864_1_arya-and-taapsee-thala-ajith-action-time |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051055/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430864_1_arya-and-taapsee-thala-ajith-action-time |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Action time for Ajith|date=13 October 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} During the next schedule that started on 2 November 2012, filming was held in Mumbai and its suburban locations.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-shoot-in-mumbai-with-arya-news-tamil-mk5iQXagbch.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101231649/http://www.sify.com/movies/Ajith-to-shoot-in-Mumbai-with-Arya-news-tamil-mk5iQXagbch.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2012 |title=Ajith to shoot in Mumbai with Arya! |website=Sify |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} While shooting an action sequence, Ajith injured his leg while jumping from one car to another,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-injured-in-dare-devil-stunt-scene/articleshow/17112478.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921101653/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-06/news-interviews/34947488_1_thala-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film-taapsee-pannu |url-status=live |archive-date=21 September 2013 |title=Ajith injured in dare-devil stunt scene|date=6 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} suffering a ligament tear.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-brushes-aside-injury-and-shoots-news-tamil-mlhjy2gghij.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109010043/http://www.sify.com/movies/Ajith-brushes-aside-injury-and-shoots-news-tamil-mlhjy2gghij.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 November 2012 |title=Ajith brushes aside injury and shoots |website=Sify |date=7 November 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013}} Despite his injuries, Ajith continued shooting. Vishnuvardhan later revealed that it was Arya who drove the car when Ajith hurted his legs during the stunt scene.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-15/news-interviews/41412736_1_siruthai-siva-ajith-arrambam |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818131857/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-15/news-interviews/41412736_1_siruthai-siva-ajith-arrambam |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 August 2013 |title=Arya behind the wheels of Ajith's accident|date=15 August 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} In late December a short shooting schedule was held in Chennai,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-18/news-interviews/35890231_1_ajith-siruthai-fame-vishnuvardhan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051725/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-18/news-interviews/35890231_1_ajith-siruthai-fame-vishnuvardhan |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith back in action in Chennai|date=18 December 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} during which a fight sequence featuring Ajith and Arya was shot.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/89628.html |title=Fight between Ajith, Arya |website=IndiaGlitz |date=31 December 2012 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102074509/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/89628.html |url-status=live }}

The team returned to Mumbai a third time for a 15-day schedule on 1 January 2013, with scenes involving Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee being filmed in the Bandra area of Mumbai in the first week and Ajith's part in the latter part of the schedule.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-film-starts-rolling-again-in-mumbai-news-tamil-nbclBLjeibe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104044338/http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-film-starts-rolling-again-in-mumbai-news-tamil-nbclBLjeibe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2013 |title='Thala' film starts rolling again in Mumbai! |website=Sify |date=2 January 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} The crew left for Dubai on 11 February 2013,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-Vishnuvardhan-film-shoot-in-Dubai/articleshow/18345580.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216040208/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-05/news-interviews/36764197_1_director-vishnuvardhan-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film-thala |url-status=live |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Ajith-Vishnuvardhan film shoot in Dubai!|date=5 February 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/loads-of-work-ahead-for-ajith-and-co--ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-arya-11-02-13.html |title=Loads of work ahead for Ajith and co., Ajith Vishnuvardhan untitled film, Arya |website=Behindwoods |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023754/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/loads-of-work-ahead-for-ajith-and-co--ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-arya-11-02-13.html |url-status=live }} where Ajith filmed a boat sequence for the film, which was choreographed by Hollywood stuntman Lee Whittaker. After finishing the boat scene, he tweeted, "Finished amazing boat sequence here in Dubai! Ajith was absolutely amazing! Couldn't have done it without his skills!"{{cite web |author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/ajith-kumar-ducati-boat-103813.html |title=Ajith on a boat after Ducati |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=21 February 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=28 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628004714/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/ajith-kumar-ducati-boat-103813.html |url-status=live }} Stills of Ajith riding a Ducati Diavel in Dubai also circulated in the Internet.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-enjoys-Ducati-ride/articleshow/18541727.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224062042/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-17/news-interviews/37144044_1_ajith-fans-thala-ajith-nayanthara-and-taapsee |url-status=live |archive-date=24 February 2013 |title=Ajith enjoys Ducati ride|date=17 February 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} In March 2013, Ajith, Arya and Nayanthara shot a holi song featuring both Tamil and Hindi lyrics at a studio in Mumbai,{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-Nayan-and-Arya-celebrate-Holi/articleshow/19037868.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615092106/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-19/news-interviews/37842877_1_nayan-and-arya-holi-nayanthara |url-status=live |archive-date=15 June 2013 |title=Ajith, Nayan and Arya celebrate Holi|date=19 March 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} which was choreographed by Dinesh.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/valai-team-celebrates-holi-in-mumbai-news-tamil-ndtpsNiehaj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322073431/http://www.sify.com/movies/valai-team-celebrates-holi-in-mumbai-news-tamil-ndtpsNiehaj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 March 2013 |title=Valai team celebrates Holi in Mumbai |website=Sify |date=19 March 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} The crew will be shooting the last schedule in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan from 1 May onwards,{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-celebrate-his-birthday-in-jaisalmer-news-tamil-neylM5fjcac.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427072926/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajith-to-celebrate-his-birthday-in-jaisalmer-news-tamil-neylM5fjcac.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 April 2013 |title=Ajith to celebrate his birthday in Jaisalmer! |website=Sify |date=24 April 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} after which the unit was reported to be moving to Orissa, where a song and a few scenes were to be shot.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-to-have-a-working-birthday/articleshow/19720996.cms|title=Ajith to have a working birthday|work=The Times of India|date=25 April 2013|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=3 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203114159/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-to-have-a-working-birthday/articleshow/19720996.cms|url-status=live}} It was followed by filming in Madhya Pradesh,{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-and-vishnuvardhan-are-going-places-literally-ajith-53-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-06-05-13.html |title=Ajith and Vishnuvardhan are going places, literally, Ajith 53, Ajith Vishnuvardhan untitled film |website=Behindwoods |date=6 May 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=15 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015105212/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/ajith-and-vishnuvardhan-are-going-places-literally-ajith-53-ajith-vishnuvardhan-untitled-film-06-05-13.html |url-status=live }} Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-shoots-in-Mahabaleshwar/articleshow/19907306.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510013958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-06/news-interviews/39063541_1_ajith-thala-director-vishnuvardhan |url-status=live |archive-date=10 May 2013 |title=Ajith shoots in Mahabaleshwar|date=6 May 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} The climax scenes were filmed by mid-May in Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajiths-final-shoot-in-Kulu-Manalai/articleshow/20024787.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051603/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227585_1_ajith-work-siruthai-siva-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith's final shoot in Kulu Manalai |date=13 May 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} The schedules were finished in July 2013,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-Vishnu-flick-shoot-wrapped/articleshow/20854352.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705050519/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-01/news-interviews/40306722_1_am-rathnam-ajith-film-title |url-status=live |archive-date=5 July 2013 |title=Ajith-Vishnu flick shoot wrapped |date=1 July 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} following which patch work remained. On 20 August 2013, another schedule was started in Chennai.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-shoot-starts-again-in-chennai-news-tamil-niul6Ogeahj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823104722/http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-shoot-starts-again-in-chennai-news-tamil-niul6Ogeahj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 August 2013 |title='Arrambam' shoot starts again in Chennai |website=Sify |date=20 August 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} The entire filming was completed in early October 2013 with the last day shoot held in a Mumbai mall featuring Ajith and Arya.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-arrambam-shoot-complete-news-tamil-nkcn82jifha.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106022325/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-arrambam-shoot-complete-news-tamil-nkcn82jifha.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2014 |title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' shoot complete |website=Sify |date=2 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}}

Cinematographer Om Prakash stated that he wanted to give the visuals a "green tint because the colour 'green' is commonly associated with prosperity and knowledge".{{cite web |first=Udhav |last=Naig |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/viewfinder/article5251337.ece |title=Viewfinder |work=The Hindu |date=19 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=21 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021185258/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/viewfinder/article5251337.ece |url-status=live }} He also added that some scenes featuring Ajith were intendedly shot so that the audience would see both him and his reflection and that hand-held cameras were used to shoot those scenes from close "not because it would look fancy, but the script demanded such an approach". He described the speed boat stunt where Ajith performed a 180-degree turn at high speed as risky and "scary" as he filmed the entire scene seated at the front of the boat.

Post-production works on the film started by mid 2013, and were carried out simultaneously with the shoot.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Thala-53-post-production-work-on-full-swing/articleshow/20407305.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051053/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/news-interviews/39713224_1_thala-53-full-swing-film |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Thala 53 post production work on full swing |date=3 June 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/last-schedule-of-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film-news-tamil-ngxl6rbaddc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628035946/http://www.sify.com/movies/last-schedule-of-ajith-vishnuvardhan-film-news-tamil-ngxl6rbaddc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 June 2013 |title=Last schedule of Ajith- Vishnuvardhan film |website=Sify |date=23 June 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013}} Rekhs worked on the subtitles of the film.{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Rekhs-does-the-sub-titling-for-Arrambam/articleshow/23971402.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015061649/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-11/news-interviews/42940578_1_upcoming-film-arrambam-titling-rekhs |url-status=live |archive-date=15 October 2013 |title=Rekhs does the sub-titling for Arrambam |date=11 October 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} By September 2013, the actors were dubbing for their roles in Mumbai.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Ajith-dubs-in-Mumbai-will-shoot-in-Pune-next/articleshow/23211367.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051312/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-29/news-interviews/42502030_1_ajith-arrambam-veeram |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=Ajith dubs in Mumbai, will shoot in Pune next |date=29 September 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}} In October 2013, Yuvan Shankar Raja was working on the re-recording, while digital intermediate works were in the "final stages".{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Arrambam-in-final-stages/articleshow/24129552.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017044608/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-14/news-interviews/43025436_1_arrambam-final-stages-diwali-release |url-status=live |archive-date=17 October 2013 |title=Arrambam in final stages |date=14 October 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}

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Yuvan Shankar Raja was signed on to compose the film's soundtrack and score, continuing his association with Vishnuvardhan and Ajith Kumar. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks; notably a theme music track was not included,{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-14/news-interviews/42061688_1_arrambam-thala-fans-ajith |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051144/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-14/news-interviews/42061688_1_arrambam-thala-fans-ajith |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2013 |title=No theme track in Arrambam |date=14 September 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/arrambam-aka-aarambam-doesnt-have-a-theme-music-track-listing.html |title=Arrambam (aka) Aarambam doesn't have a theme music track listing |website=Behindwoods |date=13 September 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023752/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/arrambam-aka-aarambam-doesnt-have-a-theme-music-track-listing.html |url-status=live }} which was composed only later during the re-recording.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/the-theme-music-track-of-arrambam-aka-aarambam-may-be-released-as-a-single.html |title=The theme music track of Arrambam (aka) Aarambam may be released as a single |website=Behindwoods |date=22 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102023711/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/the-theme-music-track-of-arrambam-aka-aarambam-may-be-released-as-a-single.html |url-status=live }} Pa. Vijay penned the lyrics for all songs. It was released directly to stores on 19 September 2013 and opened at number one on iTunes India after its release at midnight,{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/507269/20130919/arrambam-ajith-audio-release-yuvan-thala-music.htm |title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' Audio Released – International Business Times |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |date=19 September 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=1 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101235324/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/507269/20130919/arrambam-ajith-audio-release-yuvan-thala-music.htm |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/arrambam-fans-music-review-120216.html |title=Arrambam – Fans' Music Review |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=19 September 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102134109/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/arrambam-fans-music-review-120216.html |url-status=live }} which, according to Sify, "no Tamil album has done before".{{cite web | url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-arrambam-audio-opens-at-number-one-news-tamil-njtleBcgbgc.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920031937/http://www.sify.com/movies/ajiths-arrambam-audio-opens-at-number-one-news-tamil-njtleBcgbgc.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=20 September 2013 | title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' audio opens at number one! | website=Sify | access-date=7 November 2013}} It also received positive reviews from critics.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-songs-review.html |title=Arrambam Songs Review Arrambam, Ajith, Yuvan Shankar Raja |website=Behindwoods |access-date=20 September 2013 |archive-date=21 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054838/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-songs-review.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/15849.html |title=Arrambam Music Review songs lyrics |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=20 September 2013 |archive-date=21 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054414/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/15849.html |url-status=live }}

The satellite rights of the film were sold to Jaya TV. In early September 2013, producer A. M. Ratnam officially announced that the film would release for the Diwali festival.{{Cite news |date=3 September 2013 |title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' to hit screens for Diwali |work=The Times of India |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-03/news-interviews/41725568_1_am-rathnam-has-ajith-siruthai-siva |url-status=dead |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906090249/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-03/news-interviews/41725568_1_am-rathnam-has-ajith-siruthai-siva |archive-date=6 September 2013}} It was advanced by two days as the makers wanted the film to release on a Thursday.{{Cite web |date=15 October 2013 |title=Ajith's Arrambam has a Thursday sentiment |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-15/news-interviews/43065022_1_arrambam-audio-release-director-vishnuvardhan |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017022113/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-15/news-interviews/43065022_1_arrambam-audio-release-director-vishnuvardhan |archive-date=17 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=The Times of India}} On 18 October 2013, the film was given a "U" (Universal) certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification, the first Ajith film since Kireedam (2007) to do so.{{Cite web |date=18 October 2013 |title=Ajit's 'Arrambam' gets U certificate! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ajits-arrambam-gets-u-certificate--news-tamil-nksoP2figfasi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817100432/https://www.sify.com/movies/ajits-arrambam-gets-u-certificate--news-tamil-nksoP2figfasi.html |archive-date=17 August 2021 |access-date=17 August 2021 |website=Sify}} The British Board of Film Classification issued an uncut 15 certificate with an advice that it "contains strong threat and violence".{{Cite web |date=25 October 2013 |title=Aarambam |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-film |access-date=31 October 2013 |publisher=Bbfc.co.uk |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102001839/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-film |url-status=dead }} At the request of the distributor, cuts of five minutes length were made, obtaining a 12A certificate for the cut version.{{Cite web |title=Aarambam |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-film-0 |access-date=31 October 2013 |publisher=Bbfc.co.uk |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102001533/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-film-0 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=Aarambam |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |publisher=Bbfc.co.uk |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102002020/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aarambam-2013 |url-status=dead }}

The theatrical rights for the film in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Ooty and Erode areas were purchased by Cosmo Pictures' Siva for {{INR}}69 million,{{Cite news |date=29 August 2013 |title=Arrambam bought for a lumpsum |work=The Times of India |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Arrambam-bought-for-a-lumpsum/articleshow/22138308.cms |url-status=live |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901025441/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-29/news-interviews/41579707_1_singam-2-thalaivaa-arrambam |archive-date=1 September 2013}}{{Cite web |date=29 September 2013 |title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' vs Hrithik's 'Krrish 3': Race for Theatre Bookings Begins in Kerala – International Business Times |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/509869/20130929/ajith-arrambam-hrithik-krrish-3-theatre-booking.htm |access-date=31 October 2013 |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |archive-date=1 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101234233/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/509869/20130929/ajith-arrambam-hrithik-krrish-3-theatre-booking.htm |url-status=live }} while the rights for Madurai-Ramnad area were sold to Alagar for an undisclosed amount.{{Cite web |date=13 September 2013 |title='Arrambam' gets red hot! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-gets-red-hot-news-tamil-njnk6Biigdi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914234531/http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-gets-red-hot-news-tamil-njnk6Biigdi.html |archive-date=14 September 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=Sify}} Ayngaran International bought the rights of the NSC (North Arcot-South Arcot–Chengalpet) area from the producer. Director and distributor Rama Narayanan purchased the Chengalpet area.{{Cite web |date=22 October 2013 |title='Thala' Ajith's 'Arrambam' is red hot! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-ajith-s-arrambam-is-red-hot-news-tamil-nkwqSjiibfi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024043104/http://www.sify.com/movies/thala-ajith-s-arrambam-is-red-hot-news-tamil-nkwqSjiibfi.html |archive-date=24 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=Sify}} The Kerala theatrical rights of were sold for {{INR}}14.5 million to Sree Kaleeshwary, while the Karnataka theatrical rights of were purchased by Sri Lakshmi Swami Enterprise for over {{INR}}30 million.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2013 |title=Ajith's 'Arrambam' May Release on 31 October in Kerala – International Business Times |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/506980/20130918/ajith-arrambam-release-kerala-aarambam-trailer-audio.htm |access-date=31 October 2013 |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |archive-date=1 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101234425/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/506980/20130918/ajith-arrambam-release-kerala-aarambam-trailer-audio.htm |url-status=live }} The US distribution were acquired by GK Media,{{Cite web |title=Thala Ajith's 'VALAI' in USA – Press Release |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/92305.html |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=IndiaGlitz |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102074037/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/92305.html |url-status=live }} which planned to release the film in 78 locations in the USA.{{Cite web |title='Arrambam' wears 'Sold Out' tag in USA |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/99274.html |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=IndiaGlitz |archive-date=1 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101202457/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/99274.html |url-status=live }}

By mid-October 2013, a petition was filed in the Madras High Court by B. Rajeswari alleging that Arrambam producer A. M. Rathnam had not returned money borrowed from the financier and remanding the film's release to be stalled until the dues were met. Rathnam however clarified that the film was not produced by him but by A Raghuram's Sri Sathya Sai Movies.{{Cite web |date=14 October 2013 |title='Arrambam' has starting problem |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-has-starting-problem-news-tamil-nkojnpecfhh.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016232250/http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-has-starting-problem-news-tamil-nkojnpecfhh.html |archive-date=16 October 2013 |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=Sify}} A day prior to the planned release, film producer K. Kannan filed a suit in the City Civil Court seeking to restrain the film from releasing as he had already commenced the production of a film with a similar title, Ini Dhan Arambam that had been registered with Film and Television Producers Guild of South of India.{{Cite web |date=26 October 2013 |title=Suit seeks injunction on 'Arrambam' release |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/suit-seeks-injunction-on-arrambam-release/article5286365.ece |access-date=31 October 2013 |website=The Hindu |archive-date=31 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031211930/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/suit-seeks-injunction-on-arrambam-release/article5286365.ece |url-status=live }}

Arrambam opened to positive reviews from critics.{{Cite web |date=20 August 2013 |title='Arrambam' Review Roundup: Stylish Entertainer; Real Treat for Ajith Fans — International Business Times |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/518558/20131031/arrambam-review-roundup-ajith-aarambam-arya-arambam.htm |access-date=1 November 2013 |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102134143/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/518558/20131031/arrambam-review-roundup-ajith-aarambam-arya-arambam.htm |url-status=live }} Behindwoods stated, "Director Vishnuvardhan, writer duo Subha and editor Sreekar Prasad have to be commended for managing to keep the audiences hooked to their seats for a majority of the movie with very few drag moments. With a running time of more than two and a half hours, the screenplay is taut and crisp enough to keep the crowd arrested."{{Cite web |title=Arrambam (aka) Aarambam review |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-review.html |access-date=1 November 2013 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102085846/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-review.html |url-status=live }} Sify said, "'Arrambam' lives up to the expectations and is a satisfying thrill ride for its variety in providing no-holds barred entertainment. Ajith' terrific screen presence and powerful dialogue delivery, smart writing, charismatic cast and action which is fast-paced are smartly packaged by director Vishnuvardhan." About the performances, the critic said, "Ajith himself gives a low-key, well-nuanced performance as Ashok, the conscience of this film; Arya is superb as the happy-go-lucky Arjun and his comedy scene in college with Nayan is a rocker."{{Cite web |title=Movie Review : Arrambam |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-review-tamil-15042307.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103135427/http://www.sify.com/movies/arrambam-review-tamil-15042307.html |archive-date=3 November 2013 |access-date=1 November 2013 |website=Sify}} Indiaglitz commented, "Simple, elegant and class but richly crafted to keep you tuned to the screen – 'Arrambam' is an interesting story in a gripping screenplay." Talking about the technical aspects, the website says, "Om Prakash has canned every frame with passion. Cohesion and continuity is edgy and distinctly better only as the film progresses. Srikar Prasad has however done a commendable job in putting the pieces of action together in thorough entertainment. Background score adds volume to the story, supporting it substantially well."{{Cite web |title=Arrambam Tamil Movie Review |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/15849.html |access-date=1 November 2013 |website=IndiaGlitz |archive-date=2 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102125325/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/15849.html |url-status=live }}

Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu wrote, "Arrambam is a feet-hands-face movie — the kind of hero-centric film made for fans. Vishnuvardhan manages a reasonable balance. Fans are likely to be delighted with a narrative that pumps up their hero’s strengths (coolness; good comebacks, including a terrific punch line about fingerprints) and downplays his failings (dramatics)".{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |title=Arrambam: Mission to "mass" |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/mission-to-mass/article5313603.ece |access-date=5 November 2013 |website=The Hindu |date=4 November 2013 |archive-date=4 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104120013/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/mission-to-mass/article5313603.ece |url-status=live }} M. Suganth of The Times of India rated it 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Arrambam is a very familiar tale of corruption, betrayal and revenge, served up with a dash of style. Vishnuvardhan has taken a leaf out of a real-life incident and with the help of his co-writers SuBa, has spun an action thriller that, for the most parts, keeps moving at a fast clip".{{Cite news |last=M. Suganth |title=Arrambam movie review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/arrambam/movie-review/25210550.cms |access-date=5 November 2013 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=9 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109133057/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/arrambam/movie-review/25210550.cms |url-status=live }} The New Indian Express wrote, "Slick and stylish like their earlier venture, the film, despite its glitches, manages to keep one entertained for the most part. Ajith’s charismatic screen presence is the mainstay of the film".{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |title=A well-served treat for Thala fans |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/A-well-served-treat-for-Thala-fans/2013/11/02/article1868441.ece |access-date=5 November 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105222900/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/A-well-served-treat-for-Thala-fans/2013/11/02/article1868441.ece |url-status=dead }} IANS wrote, "Arrambam is undoubtedly highly stylish, but otherwise it's just another clichéd revenge drama. Arrambam is not bad but the problem with it is that it lacks creative touch" and noted the film for its similarities to the film Swordfish. But the reviewer praises Ajith's acting: "This is the third time in a row Ajith has played the anti-hero with elan. He is unarguably one of the more stylish actors in the industry and he has proved it time and again".{{Cite news |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=1 November 2013 |title='Arrambam', a one-man aspirational film |work=The New Indian Express |agency=IANS |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Arrambam-a-one-man-aspirational-film/2013/11/01/article1868438.ece |access-date=5 November 2013 |archive-date=3 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103204458/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Arrambam-a-one-man-aspirational-film/2013/11/01/article1868438.ece |url-status=dead }} Deccan Chronicle wrote, "The film will not disappoint the average viewer despite not living up to the hype and hoopla".{{Cite web |title=Movie Review: 'Arrambam' |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131104/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98arrambam%E2%80%99 |access-date=5 November 2013 |website=Deccan Chronicle |archive-date=11 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111052848/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131104/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98arrambam%E2%80%99 |url-status=dead }}

S. Saraswathi of Rediff rated it 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Arrambam is a stylish and fast-paced action thriller set in the backdrop of the 26/11 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, that is unfortunately let down by its uninspired and mediocre storyline".{{Cite web |date=1 November 2013 |title=Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |access-date=5 November 2013 |publisher=Rediff |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105044342/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |url-status=live }} Bangalore Mirror wrote, "From the start to the end, Aarambam is an out-and-out Ajith film — a perfect Diwali gift for Thala's fans across the world. Aarambam is far from perfect, but it works mostly because of Ajith's mannerisms though it doesn't come anywhere near Mankatha or Billa".{{Cite web |date=1 November 2013 |title=Movie review: Aarambam |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Aarambam/articleshow/25072582.cms |access-date=5 November 2013 |publisher=Bangalore Mirror |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105024806/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Aarambam/articleshow/25072582.cms |url-status=live }} Eddie Harrison of The List rated it 2/5 and called it a "derivative but splashy and colourful action-fest that makes the most of a charismatic star-turn from Kumar. What’s missing is any real sensitivity to the material; Vishnuvardhan stages his set pieces with style, but the uneasy mixture of genre styles places Arrambam firmly in the file marked disposable entertainment".{{Cite web |date=6 November 2013 |title=Review: Aarambam |url=http://film.list.co.uk/article/56186-arrambam/ |access-date=6 November 2013 |publisher=The List |archive-date=9 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109042736/http://film.list.co.uk/article/56186-arrambam/ |url-status=live }}

The Telugu version Aata Arrambam received mixed reviews from critics.[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/528203/20131207/aata-arrambam-review-ajith-stylish-thriller-aataarambham.htm 'Aata Arrambam' Review Roundup: Stylish Action Thriller; Out-and-Out Ajith Film – International Business Times] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217111102/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/528203/20131207/aata-arrambam-review-ajith-stylish-thriller-aataarambham.htm |date=17 December 2013 }}. Ibtimes.co.in (7 December 2013). Retrieved on 13 April 2014. IndiaGlitz said, "Ajith has done a truly great job in the movie – more than a hero (or anti-hero, as he is cast), he has performed as the typical character that Subha and Vishnuvardhan have conceived. Carrying himself at ease in the contradicting roles he plays in both the halves of the film, Ajith proves his worth once again as an excellent actor." and added, "Nayanthara who comes around as his ally has added the right amount spice wherever required. The actress seems to have distinctly matured from her 'Billa' days, though. The romance that Arya and Taapsee share is cute, bubbly and keeps the movie going forward on a lighthearted note. Though Rana Dagubatti and Kishore are cast on brief roles, their characters are pivotal and support the crux of the story strongly."[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/17842.html Aata Arambam Telugu Movie Review ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212070938/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/17842.html |date=12 December 2013 }}. Indiaglitz.com (6 December 2013). Retrieved on 13 April 2014. 123telugu said, "'Aata Arrambham' banks too much on Ajith's screen presence and the actor doesn't disappoint. He may not dance like a dream or look fit, but he makes up for all that with his daredevil stunts and screen presence. The second half in particular drags too much and the climax is quite disappointing. Aata Arrambham is not a bad film at all, but it could have been so much better and riveting."[http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-aata-arrambam-stylish-action-drama.html Review : Aata Arrambam – Stylish Action Drama] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215073204/http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-aata-arrambam-stylish-action-drama.html |date=15 December 2013 }}. 123telugu.com (6 December 2013). Retrieved on 13 April 2014. APHerald said, "Despite having a good storyline, the poor execution makes it uninteresting. If the screenplay would have been more gripping, we could have witnessed a promising thriller. On the whole, an uninteresting action- thriller that pushes its viewers to have a sigh of relief when the film gets over."[http://www.apherald.com/Movies/Reviews/40335/Aata-Arrambam-Telugu-Movie-Review-Rating/ Aata Arrambam Telugu Movie Review, Rating] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212232504/http://www.apherald.com/Movies/Reviews/40335/Aata-Arrambam-Telugu-Movie-Review-Rating/ |date=12 December 2013 }}. Apherald.com (6 December 2013). Retrieved on 13 April 2014.

According to trade analyst Trinath, Arrambam collected approximately {{INR}}92.1 million nett on the opening day in Tamil Nadu, which was the best opening for an Ajith film.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131105022620/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/arrambam-mints-rs-9-21-crore-on-release-day-in-tn/article1-1146516.aspx Arrambam mints Rs 3 crore on release day in TN]. Hindustan Times. Retrieved on 13 April 2014. According to Behindwoods, the film grossed {{INR}}43.9 million at the Chennai box office alone over the first week.[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-box-office-nov-03.html Arrambam box office collection] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109040946/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-box-office-nov-03.html |date=9 November 2013 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 13 April 2014.

In the US, the film earned US$330,615 ({{INR}}2.04 crore) from 73 reported screens in its opening weekend.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/arrambam-aka-aarambams-overseas-box-office-collection-report.html |title=Arrambam (aka) Aarambam's overseas box office collection report |website=Behindwoods |date=5 November 2013 |access-date=11 November 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112090951/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/arrambam-aka-aarambams-overseas-box-office-collection-report.html |url-status=live }} As of 9 November 2013, it has grossed $369,150, approximately {{INR}}2.3 crore and became the fifth highest grossing Tamil film and highest grossing Ajith film in the US.{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-ajith039s-039arrambam039-beats-039thuppakki039-039singam-2039-and-039thalaivaa039-in-us-521556|title=Box Office Collection: Ajith's 'Arrambam' Beats 'Thuppakki', 'Singam 2' and 'Thalaivaa' in US|publisher=IB Times|date=12 November 2013|access-date=3 August 2014|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808050845/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-ajith039s-039arrambam039-beats-039thuppakki039-039singam-2039-and-039thalaivaa039-in-us-521556|url-status=live}} In the UK, the opening weekend gross was £135,213 ({{INR}}13.4 million) from 37 screens, inclusive of the preview shows of £34,830 previews on Wednesday evening.Gant, Charles. (6 November 2013) [https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/nov/06/family-animation Thor sequel hammers all opposition, while Philomena shows gentle class | Film] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221123921/https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/nov/06/family-animation |date=21 December 2016 }}. theguardian.com. Retrieved on 13 April 2014. After the second weekend, the film had earned £176,282 at the UK box office overall.[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2013&wk=45¤cy=local&p=.htm United Kingdom Box Office, 8–10 November 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113195404/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2013&wk=45¤cy=local&p=.htm |date=13 November 2013 }}. Boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved on 13 April 2014. In Australia, the film earned an opening-weekend total of {{AUD|55,953|link=yes}} ({{INR}}33 lakh) from 7 screens.[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/australia/?yr=2013&wk=44¤cy=local&p=.htm Australia Box Office 31 October – 3 November 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113195401/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/australia/?yr=2013&wk=44¤cy=local&p=.htm |date=13 November 2013 }}. Boxofficemojo.com (3 November 2013). Retrieved on 13 April 2014. In Malaysia, Arrambam opened at the second spot as it grossed $788,469 (around {{INR}}85 million) in its opening weekend (31 October to 3 November), from 80 screens.{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=44¤cy=local&p=.htm |title=Malaysia Box Office October 31 – November 3, 2013 |publisher=BoxOfficeMojo.com |date=12 November 2013 |access-date=12 November 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112192058/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=44¤cy=local&p=.htm |url-status=live }} After the second weekend, the total collection was $1,359,407.[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=45&p=.htm Malaysia Box Office, 7–10 November 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113195358/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=45&p=.htm |date=13 November 2013 }}. Boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved on 13 April 2014. The film grossed {{INR}}108.92 crore in India on its 11th day.{{Cite web |last=Babu |first=Prakash |date=2013-11-11 |title=Aarambam 11th Day Box Office Collections – 108 Crore Gained |url=https://www.showbizbites.com/aarambam-11th-day-box-office-collections-108-crore-gained/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Showbiz Bites |language=en-US}}

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