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Vanthaan Vendraan(2011)

4.5/10
Tamil140 mins

Vanthaan Vendraan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Kannan. The film stars Jiiva, Nandaa, and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles, with Rahman and Santhanam in supporting parts. The story follows a young boxer who approaches a Mumbai don with a plea for surrender, driven by a personal deal involving a woman. The narrative is built around sibling rivalry, a childhood trauma, and a fabricated love story that drives the central conflict. The film's music was composed by Thaman S, and the cinematography was handled by P. G. Muthiah. Critics gave the film mixed reviews, praising the locations and music but criticizing the screenplay and plot twists. The film was released on 16 September 2011 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.

Director:R. Kannan
Filmed In:Sultan Bathery, Kerala-Karnataka forest, Goa
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 September 2011
Director
R. Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A young boxer named Arjun makes a dangerous deal. He must convince a ruthless Mumbai don to surrender to the police. If he succeeds, the woman he loves will marry him. But the don is his long-lost brother, and the love story is a lie. Arjun must survive the don's wrath while hiding his true identity.

He came, but did he conquer?

Film Details

4.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 September 2011
Also Known AsVandhaan Vendran · Vachadu Gelichadu · Vachadu Gelechadu
Filmed InSultan Bathery, Kerala-Karnataka forest, Goa

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanthaan Vendraan

Cast reunions in this film: Taapsee Pannu & Dinesh Master (2 films together), and Malavika Avinash & Dinesh Master (2 films together).

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