Vaanam(2011)
Vaanam (2011) is a Tamil hyperlink action drama film directed by Krish. The lead cast includes Silambarasan TR, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, and Jasmin Bhasin. The story follows five strangers from different social backgrounds whose lives collide during a hostage crisis at a Chennai hospital. The film is a remake of Krish's own Telugu film Vedam (2010). It was produced by Magic Box Pictures and VTV Productions. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography by G. Srinivas Reddy. Vaanam received positive reviews for its ensemble cast, emotional depth, and engaging narrative. The movie was released on April 29, 2011, and performed moderately at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 29 April 2011
- Director
- Krish
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A cheerful cable operator, a struggling musician, a trapped prostitute, a debt-ridden woman, and a radical terrorist all end up in the same hospital. When the terrorist takes everyone hostage, these five strangers must work together to survive. Their choices will change their lives forever.
“Five strangers. One night. Infinite possibilities.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaanam
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together), Santhanam & Silambarasan (13 films together), VTV Ganesh & Santhanam (11 films together), VTV Ganesh & Silambarasan (9 films together), and Prakash Raj & Anushka Shetty (9 films together).
Trivia
- Vaanam is a Tamil remake of the Telugu film Vedam, both directed by the same filmmaker, Krish.
- Actor Bharath, who played the musician Saroja, performed his own guitar parts for the role.
- The film was shot in just 45 days, an unusually fast schedule for a multi-narrative project.
- Anushka Shetty's character, also named Saroja, was originally written as a more subdued role but was expanded.
- The movie's climax involving a hospital siege was inspired by real-life terrorist attacks reported in the media.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja recorded the background score in a single overnight session.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a modest box office opening but later gained a cult following.
