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Venghai(2011)

5.7/10
Tamil160 mins

Venghai (2011) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Dhanush, Tamannaah Bhatia and Rajkiran. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Venghai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Hari
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 July 2011
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A young man stands by his father as they face constant harassment from a corrupt local politician. They decide to fight back against the powerful figure's bullying.

A son fights for his father's honor.

Film Details

5.7Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date7 July 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSimha Putrudu · Meri Taqat Mera Faisla · Ranakhetra

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Venghai' means 'shield' in Tamil, symbolizing the hero's protective role.
  • This was the first time actor Dhanush worked with director Hari, known for his mass action films.
  • Actress Tamannaah Bhatia performed her own dance sequences for the songs without a body double.
  • The movie was shot in extensive schedules across Madurai and Chennai to capture rural backdrops.
  • A real elephant was used in a key action sequence, requiring special safety measures on set.
  • The film's climax fight was choreographed to avoid graphic violence, keeping a U/A certificate.
  • Composer Devi Sri Prasad reused one of his own Telugu tunes for a popular song in this film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Venghai

Rajalingam-Music Composer19 films
Radhika's father-Actor14 films
Selvam's uncle-Actor8 films
Radhika's father-Thangam (Veera Pandi's wife)6 films
Ganesan (Selvam's sidekick)-Rajalingam6 films
Rajalingam-Thangam (Veera Pandi's wife)5 films
Radhika's father-Rajalingam4 films
Director-Actor4 films
Radhika's father-Selvam's uncle3 films
Thangam (Veera Pandi's wife)-Music Composer3 films
Thangam (Veera Pandi's wife)-Actor3 films
Radhika's father-Ganesan (Selvam's sidekick)2 films
Ganesan (Selvam's sidekick)-Actor2 films
Ganesan (Selvam's sidekick)-Selvam's uncle2 films

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