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Veli(1985)

Tamil135 mins

Veli is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Durai. The film stars Rajesh, Saritha, and Sathyaraj in lead roles. It tells the story of a young woman forced into an arranged marriage who struggles to find her own identity and freedom. The narrative explores the emotional conflict between personal desire and societal expectations in a traditional Tamil village. The film is notable for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's inner turmoil and a husband's selfless love. It received positive reviews for its realistic storytelling and strong performances. Veli was released on 24 July 1985.

Director:Durai
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Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Durai
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
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Storyline

A young woman is married to a kind farmer she does not love. She dreams of freedom and the man she left behind. Her husband must decide between keeping her and letting her go. The film asks: can love survive when it is not returned?

Some fences are made of love.

Film Details

135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Veli

Cast reunions in this film: Saritha & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Rajesh (13 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Durai (13 films together), Sathyaraj & Sankar Ganesh (12 films together), Saritha & Rajesh (6 films together), and Sathyaraj & Saritha (3 films together).

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