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Vetri(1984)

7.5/10
Tamil135 mins

Vetri (1984) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring M. N. Nambiar, P. S. Veerappa and S. S. Chandran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Vetri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 February 1984
Director
S. A. Chandrasekhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Vijay enjoys taking on difficult challenges. His competitive nature leads him into serious trouble when he's tricked into killing his professor. He ends up in prison, framed for the murder.

Framed for murder, he fights to clear his name.

Film Details

7.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 February 1984
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first film where Vijayakanth's character was named Vijay, a name he would use in many later movies.
  • The film's climax was shot at a real prison in Chennai, adding to the gritty atmosphere.
  • Director S. A. Chandrasekhar also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life cases of false imprisonment.
  • Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was a major star at the time and her pairing with Vijayakanth was a selling point.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, especially the song 'Naan Thaan Indha'.

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