
Veedu(1988)
Tamil110 mins
Veedu (1988) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Archana, Visu and Pandiyan. With an audience rating of 8.4/10, Veedu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 November 1988
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.4/10
Storyline
A middle-class family faces constant pressure to make ends meet. They work hard just to get by in a tough and demanding world. Their main goal is to earn enough money to finally live a comfortable life.
“A family's fight for a better life.”
Film Details
8.4Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 November 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







ArchanaSudha
→#2B
Bhanu ChanderActor
→#3
VisuActor
→#4
#5P
PandiyanActor
→
K R VijayaActor
→#6
Anand BabuActor
→#7
Delhi GaneshActor
→#8K
Kuladeivam RajagopalActor
→#9
S
S.Ve. SekarActor
→#10
#11L
LIC NarasimhanActor
→
Balu MahendraDirector
→#12
#13B
Baby PhilipsCrew
→
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#14G
GaneshMusic
→#15S
Sri Kala InternationalProducer
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Trivia
- This was the first film produced by actor-director T. P. Gajendran's own production company, Gajendra Cine Arts.
- The film's story reflects common financial struggles in 1980s Chennai, making it very relatable to middle-class audiences.
- Actress Radha, a major star at the time, played a central role depicting the pressures on a homemaker.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in action films, provided the music for this family drama.
- The title translates to 'House, Wife, Children', directly stating the film's focus on family responsibilities.
- It was released during a period when many Tamil films began focusing more on urban social issues.
- Director Gajendran also acted in the film, playing a character within the struggling family unit.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Veedu
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