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Vellaikaara Durai(2014)

5.7/10
Tamil137 mins

Vellaikaara Durai (2014) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Ezhil. Starring Jangiri Madhumitha, Sri Divya and Soori. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Vellaikaara Durai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:Ezhil
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 December 2014
Director
Ezhil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A man falls in love with a woman. With his friend's help, he rescues her from being forced to marry a dangerous loan shark.

A love story with a rescue mission.

Film Details

5.7Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 December 2014
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipfamilyjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vellaikaara Durai' translates to 'White Man' or 'Fair-Skinned Gentleman' in English.
  • Director Ezhil is known for rural romantic comedies, and this was his first film after a three-year gap.
  • Actor Soori, who plays Paandi, was already a popular comedian but his role here was specifically written as the hero's best friend.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Madurai to capture its rustic village setting authentically.
  • It had a moderate box office run but is remembered for its comedy tracks and music by composer D. Imman.
  • A subplot involves the heroine being forced to marry a moneylender, a common conflict in Tamil rural dramas of that era.
  • The film's release clashed with several other Tamil films, which affected its initial screen count.

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