Vada Chennai (2018)
Vada Chennai is a 2018 Tamil-language action crime drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. It stars Dhanush, Ameer Sultan, Samuthirakani, and Andrea Jeremiah in lead roles. The story follows Anbu, a carrom player from North Chennai, who becomes entangled in a violent gang war between two rival leaders, Rajan and Guna. The film is set in the 1980s and 1990s and explores themes of power, loyalty, and loss. It received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the local culture, strong performances, and non-linear screenplay. The film won several awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. It was released on October 17, 2018, and is available for streaming on Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 17 October 2018
- Director
- Vetrimaaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
Anbu is a young carrom player who wants a peaceful life. But when his friend is killed in a gang war, he is forced to take sides. He goes to prison and meets a powerful gang leader. Now he must choose between staying safe or seeking revenge. His choice will change his life forever.
“Power comes at a price.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vada Chennai
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & Dhanush (9 films together), Kishore & Vetrimaaran (6 films together), Samuthirakani & Dhanush (6 films together), Samuthirakani & Santhosh Narayanan (4 films together), Kishore & Santhosh Narayanan (3 films together), and Samuthirakani & Karunas (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations in North Chennai, including the slums, to capture authentic local life.
- Director Vetrimaaran spent nearly 10 years researching and developing the script for this movie.
- Actor Dhanush learned to play carrom professionally for his role, practicing for several months.
- The movie is the first part of a planned trilogy, with the second part already announced.
- The film's background score uses traditional folk music styles native to the North Chennai region.
- Many local residents from the area were cast as extras to add realism to the crowd scenes.
- The title 'Vada Chennai' translates to 'North Chennai,' highlighting the film's specific setting.
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