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Raavanan (lang-ta??????, lang-enRavana) is a 2010 Tamil (Tamil Cinema) film written, produced directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vikram (Vikram Kennedy) in the title role, with Aishwarya Rai and Prithviraj (Prithviraj Sukumaran) essaying the other leading roles as well as consisting of a strong supporting cast led by Karthik (Karthik Muthuraman), Prabhu (Prabhu Ganesan) and Priyamani. Featuring dialagoues from Suhasini (Suhasini Mani Ratnam), music from A. R. Rahman, editing from Sreekar Prasad (A. Sreekar Prasad) and cinematography shared by Santosh Sivan and V. Manikandan, the film was also made simultaneously in Hindi (Hindi cinema) as Raavan, with a slightly different cast. It was simultaneously released in Tamil, Hindi and a dubbed version in Telugu (Telugu cinema) on 18 June 2010.. Its premiere was held in London on 16 June 2010.

The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana, with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker, who has kidnapped his wife. Veeraiya, the kidnapper, is a Robin Hood-like figure to the tribals, and his motif for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister, as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape. The film explores the search by the officer, whilst exploring the changing emotions the three protaganists experience with each other, leading to a riveting climax, situated in the jungle.

Raavanan was announced in February 2008, amidst much hype of the celebrated director, Mani Ratnams return to Tamil films, whilst Vikrams and Aishwarya Rais selection in the lead roles, creating more anticipation. Shooting began soon after, and took place in various locations with a record number of extras in areas including Chalakudy, Kerala and Ooty, Tamil Nadu amongst other regions throughout India. Prior to release, the film was given an universal rating by the Central Board of Film Certification and worldwide distribution rights for the trilingual versions were sold for a record Rs.350 crores.Citation neededdate=June 2010