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Aaryan (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A struggling writer announces he'll commit the perfect crime, sparking a tense pursuit as police try to prevent his methodically planned killing spree.

Rated 12A • 2025 • 2h 14m

Age
13+

This Indian thriller centers on a complex plot by a writer, Alagar, to commit a series of televised, pre-planned murders to make a social statement. The film's content is driven by its thematic intensity and moderate violence, which includes a suicide, a bombing, and poisonings, some with brief but notable aftermath like sight of a charred body. The tone is consistently tense, and the film also contains some profanity, including at… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Vishnu Vishal
Vishnu Vishal
Shraddha Srinath
Shraddha Srinath
Selvaraghavan
Selvaraghavan
Maanasa Chaudhary
Maanasa Chaudhary
Avinash
Avinash
Jayakumar
Jayakumar
Jeeva Subramanian
Jeeva Subramanian
Udhayabanu Mageswaran
Udhayabanu Mageswaran
Abishek Joseph George
Abishek Joseph George
Thangapandiyan
Thangapandiyan
Tarak Ponnappa
Tarak Ponnappa
Ravi Venkatraman
Ravi Venkatraman
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Is Aaryan appropriate for kids?

This Indian thriller centers on a complex plot by a writer, Alagar, to commit a series of televised, pre-planned murders to make a social statement. The film's content is driven by its thematic intensity and moderate violence, which includes a suicide, a bombing, and poisonings… Read more — free account

Content severity in Aaryan

Sex None 0/10
Violence Intense 8/10
Language Strong 7/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Aaryan, moment by moment

  1. 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
  2. 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
  3. 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
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Sex and nudity in Aaryan

Sex and nudity are not present in the film.

Violence and gore in Aaryan

Violence is moderate but central to the plot. A man shoots himself on live television. Other deaths occur via a bomb explosion (with brief sight of a charred body), poisoning, and drowning (from a tampered oxygen tank). There are also scenes of stylized fighting, including punches, kicks, and the use of knives. A character is non-fatally shot at the beginning, and another is trapped in a flooding chamber in a scene of high peril. While deaths are not graphically depicted, the methods and results are shown.

Language in Aaryan

The profanity is infrequent overall. According to IMDb, there is at least one use of strong language ("f--k"). Milder terms such as "shit," "bullshit," "bastard," and "hell" are also used.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Aaryan

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not depicted in the film.

Mature themes in Aaryan

The film explores several mature and complex themes. The central plot revolves around suicide, pre-meditated murder, and the concept of martyrdom to call attention to societal neglect. It deals with failure, ambition, and vigilantism. There is also a brief scene set during a religious festival where men are shown self-flagellating. The identity of a transgender character is also a plot point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaryan appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Aaryan is best for ages 13+. It's rated 12A. This Indian thriller centers on a complex plot by a writer, Alagar, to commit a series of televised, pre-planned murders to make a social statement. The film's content is driven by its thematic intensity and moderate…

What age rating does Aaryan have?

Aaryan is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Aaryan about?

This Indian thriller centers on a complex plot by a writer, Alagar, to commit a series of televised, pre-planned murders to make a social statement. The film's content is driven by its thematic intensity and moderate violence, which includes a suicide, a bombing, and poisonings, some with brief but notable aftermath…

Is there sex or nudity in Aaryan?

Sex and nudity are not present in the film.

How violent is Aaryan?

Violence is moderate but central to the plot. A man shoots himself on live television. Other deaths occur via a bomb explosion (with brief sight of a charred body), poisoning, and drowning (from a tampered oxygen tank). There are also scenes of stylized…

Is the language in Aaryan appropriate for kids?

The profanity is infrequent overall. According to IMDb, there is at least one use of strong language ("f--k"). Milder terms such as "shit," "bullshit," "bastard," and "hell" are also used.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Aaryan?

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in Aaryan?

The film explores several mature and complex themes. The central plot revolves around suicide, pre-meditated murder, and the concept of martyrdom to call attention to societal neglect. It deals with failure, ambition, and vigilantism. There is also a brief…

How long is Aaryan?

Aaryan runs 134 minutes, directed by Praveen K., released in 2025.

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