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Vaanam(2011)

6.6/10
Tamil161 mins

Vaanam (2011) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by Krish. Starring Silambarasan, Bharath and Anushka Shetty. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Vaanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Krish
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 April 2011
Director
Krish
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

Five people from different walks of life end up in the same hospital. They include a cable operator, a runaway prostitute, a woman in debt, a musician, and a grieving man. Their lives collide when terrorists attack the hospital.

Five lives collide when terror strikes a hospital.

Film Details

6.6Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 April 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vaanam

Frequently Asked Questions