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Veppam(2011)

6.7/10
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.

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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Veppam

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