Aruvi’s story spotlights the struggles of a marginalized woman, with clear emphasis on identity factors that occasionally feel prioritized over organic character development. At times, the message overshadows consistent character motivation, but the film remains generally cohesive and skillfully crafted, stopping short of full-blown narrative sacrifice for ideology.

The film critiques traditional norms around gender, family, and social values. It challenges outdated customs and highlights hypocrisy, depicting mainstream culture as often unjust. While it provokes reflection, it does so by consistently undermining, rather than balancing, established cultural foundations. Expect a modern take with plenty of finger-wagging at tradition.

Aruvi is unambiguous in its worldview, painting dissenting or traditional voices as ignorant or uncaring. Traditional perspectives rarely get sympathetic treatment, and the film’s moral preferences are worn right on its sleeve, leaving little room for ideological diversity or debate.