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Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran(2016)

5.5/10
Tamil138 mins

Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Ezhil . Starring Vishnu Vishal, Nikki Galrani and Soori. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Ezhil
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 June 2016
Director
Ezhil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Murugan works for a powerful politician. He falls for Archana, who wants to be a police officer, and uses his connections to help her. When the minister dies, a secret about hidden money causes an accident that erases the politician's memory, forcing Murugan to deal with the dangerous fallout.

Love, laughs, and a forgotten fortune.

Film Details

5.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPrema Leela Pelli Gola

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovecorruptionfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'the trouble-maker has arrived,' often used in local political rallies.
  • Director Ezhil is known for rural comedies, but this was his first film featuring Soori in a lead comic role instead of a side character.
  • Actress Nikki Galrani, who plays Archana, had to undergo basic police training for her role as an aspiring cop.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the popular tourist spot Muttukadu, for key chase sequences.
  • Composer Vivek-Mervin, known for their peppy tunes, composed the song 'Kadhal Vaithu' which became a catchy hit in 2016.
  • The plot revolves around a politician's hidden cash, reflecting public fascination with political corruption scandals in Tamil Nadu at the time.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed decently at the box office, especially in rural and B-centers, due to its comedy and Soori's popularity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran

Frequently Asked Questions