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Vaagai Sooda Vaa(2011)

7.1/10
Tamil123 mins

Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011) is a 123-minute Tamil film directed by A. Sarkunam. Starring Iniya, K. Bhagyaraj and Vimal. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Vaagai Sooda Vaa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:A. Sarkunam
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 September 2011
Director
A. Sarkunam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 3m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A man wants a government job but ends up teaching poor village children. He discovers the children are forced into bonded labor. He then decides to fight for a change in their situation.

A teacher fights to free his students from bondage.

Film Details

7.1Rating
123Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 September 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa' is a phrase from a classic Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati, meaning 'Come, dawn.'
  • Director A. Sarkunam chose to shoot in real village locations in and around Madurai to capture authentic rural life.
  • Actor Vimal, who played the lead, reportedly spent time with rural teachers to prepare for his role as Veluthambi.
  • The film subtly references the real-life issue of child bonded labour, which was a problem in some parts of Tamil Nadu.
  • Composer Gibran's soundtrack for the film won positive reviews, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhale.'
  • The movie was praised for its realistic portrayal but had a modest box office performance upon its initial release.
  • Some of the child actors in the film were reportedly cast from local villages where the shooting took place.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vaagai Sooda Vaa

Actor-Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar9 films
Actor-Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar9 films
Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar-Lorry Driver4 films
Actor-Lorry Driver2 films
Actor-Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar2 films
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films
Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar-Director2 films
Director-Original Music Composer2 films
Lorry Driver-Music Composer2 films
Lorry Driver-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions