Arulvaan is a 2026 Tamil drama film directed by Ganesh Vinayakan. The movie tells the story of a young girl from a remote hill tribe who dreams of getting an education and approaches the district collector to help set up a school in her village. Arulnithi plays the role of Muthuvel, the determined collector, while child actress Baby Krithika delivers a notable performance as the tribal girl. The film also features Ramya Pandian, Aarav and VTV Ganesh in supporting roles. With music by G V Prakash Kumar, Arulvaan focuses on themes of education, empowerment and social change in tribal areas. Released recently in July 2026, the movie has been appreciated for its sincere message, beautiful visuals and emotional climax, though some viewers felt the first half moves at a slower pace.
