Vaalu(2015)
Vaalu is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film directed by Vijay Chandar in his debut. The film stars Silambarasan and Hansika Motwani in lead roles, with Santhanam, VTV Ganesh, and Brahmanandam in supporting parts. The story follows Sharp, a carefree mischief maker who falls in love with Priya at a bus stop. He must win her heart before she marries her powerful uncle Anbu. The film features music by S. Thaman and cinematography by multiple cameramen due to its lengthy production. Vaalu received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Silambarasan's screen presence but criticized the weak plot and excessive runtime. The film was released on 14 August 2015 after several delays and legal issues.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 2015
- Director
- Vijay Chandar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Sharp is a jobless young man who loves to cause trouble. He falls in love with Priya the moment he sees her in the rain. But Priya is already promised to her rich and dangerous uncle Anbu. Sharp must fight Anbu and win Priya's heart before it is too late.
“Love is the biggest mischief”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaalu
Cast reunions in this film: Thaman & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Santhanam & Silambarasan (13 films together), VTV Ganesh & Santhanam (11 films together), VTV Ganesh & Silambarasan (9 films together), Hansika Motwani & Brahmanandam (9 films together), and Santhanam & Hansika Motwani (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaalu' means 'tail' in Tamil, but it was also a nickname for actor Simbu used by his fans.
- Director Vijay Chandar also composed the film's music, making it his debut as a music director.
- A comedy scene involving a 'spider fight' was inspired by a real-life childhood incident of the director.
- The film faced delays in release partly due to financial issues between the producer and the lead actor.
- Actress Hansika Motwani performed her own stunts for an action sequence in the movie.
- The climax was reportedly reshot multiple times based on feedback from test screenings.
- The movie's soundtrack included a promotional song 'Vaalu Pona' that became a viral trend for its dance steps.
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Vaalu movie has come out well and has been well received by the audience. In the success meet held by Simbu and his father, Simbu thanked all his die-hard fans for supporting him all these years. The …
