High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Aadukalam (English: Playground) is a 2011 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Vetrimaran. The film stars Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu, V. I. S. Jayabalan, and Kishore. The film was released on 14 January 2011 to highly positive reviews. The film won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including the awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor.