Directed by A. R. Murugadoss and released in 2011, the film stars in a powerful dual role—as a modern-day circus artist named Aravind and as the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma . Joining him are Shruti Haasan as a sharp-witted geneticist and Johnny Tri Nguyen as the chilling antagonist.
: Originally released on October 25, 2011 (Diwali), it became a commercial success and was later dubbed into Hindi as Chennai v/s China Cast & Crew : A.R. Murugadoss : Bodhidharma / Aravind Shruti Haasan : Subha Srinivasan (her Tamil debut) Johnny Trí Nguyễn : Dong Lee (Antagonist) : Harris Jayaraj Cinematography : Ravi K. Chandran Where to Watch The full movie is available on streaming platforms like 7am Arivu Tamil Full- Movie
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) is ahead of its time. It’s not perfect, but it’s brave, intelligent, and rewatchable. If you enjoy films that mix Inception -style layers with The Bourne Identity action—rooted in Indian history—this one’s for you. Directed by A
Widely considered the best portion of the film. The depiction of Bodhidharma's journey and ancient China is visually stunning and masterfully paced. Joining him are Shruti Haasan as a sharp-witted
Bala's direction focuses on the emotional turmoil and the journey of the protagonist. The film features good character development and strong moral undertones.