Vellore Maavattam(2011)
Vellore Maavattam is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by R.N.R. Manohar. The film stars Nandaa Dorairaj as Muthukumar, an honest IPS officer, alongside Shamna Kasim, G.M. Kumar, and Mayilsamy in supporting roles. The story follows Muthukumar, a village boy who becomes a police officer and is posted to the crime-ridden Vellore district, where he wages a personal war against the powerful don Gurumurthy and a corrupt system that protects him. Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film explores themes of integrity, sacrifice, and the fight against systemic corruption. It was released on October 5, 2011, and received mixed to average reviews, with praise for its lead performance but criticism for its predictable plot.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2011
- Director
- R. N. R. Manohar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A poor village boy named Muthukumar dreams of becoming an IAS officer but ends up as an IPS officer instead. He is posted to Vellore district, where a dreaded don named Gurumurthy controls everything. Muthukumar must fight the don and the corrupt system that protects him.
“One man against an empire of crime”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vellore Maavattam
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & R. N. R. Manohar (4 films together), Santhanam & Sriman (3 films together), Nandha & R. N. R. Manohar (2 films together), and Nandha & Kaajal Pasupathi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to Vellore district, but it was primarily shot in and around Chennai for logistical reasons.
- Director R. N. R. Manohar is known for rural action dramas, and this was his second collaboration with actor Nandha.
- The movie was produced by AGS Entertainment, a company that also owns a major chain of multiplex theaters in Tamil Nadu.
- It was released on Ayudha Pooja, a festival day considered auspicious for new ventures, which is common for action films.
- Actress Poorna, who played the female lead, was also a popular television anchor at the time.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent partnership with director Manohar.
- Despite the district name in the title, the story is a fictional drama not based on any specific real events in Vellore.