Vanmam(2014)
Vanmam is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Jai Krishna, a former assistant of Kamal Haasan. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi as Radha, Kreshna as Chelladurai, and Sunaina as Vadhana. Set in the rural town of Nagercoil, the story follows two close friends whose bond is shattered by a murder and a betrayal. Radha takes the blame for a killing committed by Chelladurai, only to return from prison and find his friend has stolen his love and land. The film explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the emptiness of vengeance. It was shot in 37 days across the Kanyakumari district. Critics heavily panned the film for its weak screenplay and predictable narrative, though some praised the performances. The music was composed by S. Thaman. Vanmam was released on 21 November 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 21 November 2014
- Director
- Jai Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Radha and Chelladurai are inseparable friends in a small Tamil town. When Chelladurai kills a man in a drunken fight, Radha takes the blame and goes to prison. Years later, Radha returns to find Chelladurai has married his love and stolen his land. Now Radha must decide between revenge and letting go.
“Friendship broken by betrayal”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanmam
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Bose Venkat (2 films together), and Bose Venkat & Sriranjini (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vanmam' translates to 'vengeance' in English, reflecting its core theme of revenge.
- Director Jaykrishna also wrote the screenplay, drawing from rural Tamil Nadu's caste-based conflict stories.
- Actor Vijay Sethupathi was initially considered for a lead role before the final casting of Bharath and Vishal.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, tense schedule in the forests of Theni district.
- It underperformed at the box office, ending its theatrical run within a few weeks of release.
- A real-life village dispute in the 1990s inspired one of the film's key rivalry plot points.
- The background score uses traditional folk instruments like the 'urumi' to heighten the rustic, violent mood.
