Vettai(2012)
Vettai (2012) is a Tamil-language masala film written, co-produced, and directed by N. Lingusamy. The film stars Arya and R. Madhavan in lead roles, with Sameera Reddy, Amala Paul, and Ashutosh Rana in supporting parts. The story follows two brothers in Thoothukudi: Thirumurthy, a timid police constable, and Gurumurthy, his fearless younger brother who secretly does the dangerous police work. Their dynamic is tested when a powerful gangster discovers the truth. The film features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Nirav Shah. Vettai was a commercial success, released on 14 January 2012 during Pongal, and was later remade in Telugu as Tadakha (2013) and in Hindi as Baaghi 3 (2020).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2012
- Director
- N. Linguswamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A timid police officer named Thirumurthy gets all the credit for catching criminals. But his fearless younger brother Gurumurthy secretly does all the dangerous work. When a powerful gangster discovers the truth, he attacks the brothers. Now, Thirumurthy must overcome his fear and fight alongside his brother to save their family.
“Two brothers. One hunt.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vettai
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Nassar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (19 films together), Arya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (11 films together), Nassar & Nirav Shah (9 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Nirav Shah (8 films together), and Arya & Nirav Shah (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vettai' means 'hunt' in Tamil, reflecting the brothers' pursuit of justice.
- Actor Arya performed many of his own stunts, including a risky fight scene on a moving bus.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Tamil Nadu, including the coastal town of Thoothukudi.
- Director Linguswamy initially considered a different actor for the timid brother role before casting Madhavan.
- A special screening was held for real-life police officers, who praised the film's action sequences.
- The climax fight was choreographed over several days to make it look raw and realistic.
- The film's success led to discussions of a Hindi remake, though it never materialized.