
Veppam(2011)
Tamil108 mins
Veppam (2011) is a 108-minute Tamil film directed by Anjana Ali Khan. Starring Karthik Kumar, Nani and Nithya Menen. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Veppam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:Anjana Ali Khan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 July 2011
- Director
- Anjana Ali Khan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A young man in a Chennai slum falls for his childhood friend. Their lives are pulled into danger by his father's criminal dealings and the death of a close friend. He must choose between pursuing love or seeking revenge.
“Love ignites in a city of crime and revenge.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
108Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 July 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVeppam · வெப்பம் · Sega
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






Karthik KumarVishnu
→#2NaniKarthik
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Nithya MenenRevathi
→#4
Bindu MadhaviViji
→#5M
MuthukumarActor
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Om PrakashCinematographer
→#7A
Anjana Ali KhanDirector
→#8
AnthonyEditor
→#9
J
Joshua SreedharMusic
→#10
G
Gautham Vasudev MenonCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Veppam' means 'heat' in Tamil, referring to the rising tensions in the story.
- It was the directorial debut of Anjana Ali Khan, who is the daughter of veteran actor and filmmaker Ameerjan.
- The movie was shot extensively in real Chennai slum locations to create an authentic atmosphere.
- Actor Nani, who played Karthik, was still early in his career and this was one of his first major Tamil lead roles.
- The soundtrack by G. V. Prakash Kumar featured a song 'Ennodu Nee Irundhal' that became popular despite the film's moderate box office performance.
- The film's gritty portrayal of urban poverty and crime drew comparisons to other realistic Tamil films of that era.
- A key action sequence involving a chase through narrow lanes was filmed with handheld cameras for a raw, immediate feel.