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Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan(2015)

4.5/10
Tamil127 mins

Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan is a 2015 Tamil-language black comedy film written and directed by A.L. Abanindran in his feature debut. The ensemble cast includes Praveen Kumar, Sanam Shetty, Shalini Vadnikatti, Bala Saravanan, Aruldoss, Jayaprakash, Karthik Kumar, and Aadukalam Naren. The story follows Karthik, an honest IT professional who resorts to blackmailing corrupt individuals to fund his father's cancer treatment. The film was produced by Ignite Films and co-produced by cinematographer Ravi Varman. It was shot in Chennai over forty days. The title is taken from a Vadivelu dialogue in the 2007 film Aarya. The soundtrack was composed by Joshua Sridhar. The film released on 24 December 2015, delayed by three weeks due to the 2015 South Indian floods. Critics praised the film as a confident debut with a relatable screwball comedy tone.

Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Occasion:Christmas 2015
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
aha, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
24 December 2015
Director
A. L. Abanindran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Karthik is an honest IT professional whose father is diagnosed with cancer. He cannot afford the expensive treatment. Desperate, he starts blackmailing dishonest people for money. His small-time scheme soon targets a powerful politician. Now Karthik must outsmart the politician and save his father before it is too late.

An honest man's desperate gamble.

Film Details

4.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/ACertificate
Release Date24 December 2015
OccasionChristmas 2015
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticesurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan

Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Aadukalam Naren (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Aruldoss (8 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Aruldoss (6 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Bala Saravanan (4 films together), Jayaprakash & Karthik Kumar (2 films together), and Jayaprakash & Bala Saravanan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a twist on a famous Tamil proverb, which normally means 'a white crow never lies'.
  • Director A. L. Abanindran previously worked as an assistant to director A. R. Murugadoss on several films.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is known for his intense performances but here appears in a comedic part.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the neighbourhood of T. Nagar.
  • It features a cameo by popular comedian 'Powerstar' Srinivasan in a small but memorable scene.
  • The plot's chain of blackmail was noted by reviewers for its similarity to a classic French farce structure.
  • Despite its comedic genre, the film includes subtle satire on political corruption and middle-class struggles.

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