Aarohanam (U)
26/Oct/2012 90 minutes

2.50

Aarohanam is a daring attempt but falls short of expectations

K is climbing up the ladder really fast. Yet again, he scores with his background score. Most of the songs travel along with the narration while �Thappattam� is a peppy club number. Kudos to K for his fresh music!(more)

Source: Raven, MovieCrow

2.00

First time director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan can be proud of her maiden venture Aarohanam

Hats off to Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, for making such a film with a neat message and at the same time not preachy. The power of the film is her simple writing and perfect casting. Add to that K�s music especially club song Thappaattam... which is peppy and well picturised along with a moving background ...(more)

Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com

3.00

Subject is the key

Shamnmugasundaram captures the night life of Chennai well, while music by K compliments it well. The mellifluous background score adds fillip to the proceedings. Kishore's editing could have been crisp especially towards the climax.(more)

Source: , IndiaGlitz.com

4.00

A must see for all lovers of good cinema

For a debutant director, actor Lakshmy Ramakrishnan has taken up a very challenging subject, one whose timing is just perfect. A lot of recent films have had incorrect portrayals of mental illness and bipolar disorder, and Aarohanam helps in dispelling the darkness among the audiences. Her writing i...(more)

Source: N Venkateswaran, Times Of India

2.00

Might not be made for everyone, nevertheless, a great attempt by Lakshmy

K�s music is in sync with the script and the lyrics convey more about Nirmala�s character. Commercial elements are a casualty in Aarohanam and if someone is looking for such features, it may not be the right choice. Summing it up, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan can be proud of her debut film which is for a ma...(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board , Behindwoods.com

2.50

Hitting the right note, almost!

The director has departed from the norm and has told her story in just a little over an hour-and-a-half; it deserves a round of applause. K�s music is another highlight of the film. His background score, in particular, offers excellent support to the visuals. Viji Chandrashekar excels as the single ...(more)

Source: K. R. MANIGANDAN, The Hindu