Vai Sollil Veeranadi(1984)
Vai Sollil Veeranadi is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Visu. The film stars Raveendran in the lead role alongside a supporting cast. The story follows a young man who hides a family secret to protect his sister's marriage prospects. Set in a traditional Tamil household, the narrative explores the consequences of lies and silence. The film is noted for its emotional storytelling and strong moral themes. It was released on January 1, 1984, and runs for 134 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
A young man promises to give his sister a perfect wedding. But a dark secret from her past threatens to destroy everything. He must choose between telling the truth and protecting his family's honor. His silence leads to disaster on the wedding day.
“One lie can destroy a family”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vai Sollil Veeranadi
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Manorama (13 films together), Visu & Sankar Ganesh (10 films together), and Visu & Manorama (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a Tamil proverb meaning 'A hero in words but a coward in action', which reflects the husband's character.
- Director Visu also played the lead role, continuing his trend of acting in most of the films he directed.
- The plot revolves around the Nagapanchami festival, a real South Indian ritual of snake worship.
- This was one of the few 1980s films where actress Sujatha played a central, conflict-driving role rather than a typical romantic lead.
- The comedy track was handled by actors like Vennira Aadai Moorthy, who was a staple in Visu's ensemble casts.
- The film's conflict is based on a clash between personal religious vows and marital expectations, a theme Visu often explored.
- It was produced by Sujatha Cine Arts, a production house named after and often featuring the actress Sujatha.