
Velayudham(2011)
Tamil166 mins
Velayudham (2011) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by Mohan Raja. Starring Vijay, Genelia D'Souza and Hansika Motwani. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Velayudham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:Mohan Raja
Mood:
upliftingfunnyinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2011
- Director
- Mohan Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A simple milkman is forced to take on the role of a fictional hero named Velayudham. He then uses this identity to fight against dangerous criminals and corrupt people in society.
“A milkman becomes a hero to fight evil.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 October 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asவேலாயுதம் · Super Hero Shehanshah · Superhero Shehanshah · The Ultimate Weapon
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
upliftingfunnyinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VijayVetrivel
→#2
Genelia D'SouzaBharathi
→#3
Hansika MotwaniVaidhyalakshmi (Vaidehi)
→#4
Saranya MohanKaveri
→#5
Junaid SheikhAbu Salim
→#6
SanthanamSpeed
→#7
PandiarajanHead Constable
→#8
M. S. BhaskarVaidehi's father
→#9
Abhimanyu Singh Muzamin Ibrahim
→#10
Sayaji ShindeAsst.Commissioner Mhd. Feroz Khan
→#11
Dinesh MasterDance Choreographer
→#12M
Mohan RajaDirector
→#13
M. RajaDirector
→#14P
PriyanCrew
→#15R
RaaghavActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Velayudham' was inspired by a popular Tamil magazine series from the 1970s about a vigilante hero.
- Director Mohan Raja initially planned to cast a different actor, but Vijay was finalized after the script was rewritten to suit his style.
- A major action sequence involving a helicopter was filmed in Hyderabad, using a real helicopter and a specially constructed set.
- The song 'Rathathin Rathame' became a huge hit and was widely played during temple festivals and political rallies that year.
- The film faced some censorship issues for its violent scenes, requiring edits to secure a U/A certificate.
- Actress Genelia D'Souza learned to ride a scooter specifically for her role as a television reporter in the movie.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, especially in rural Tamil Nadu, due to its mass appeal.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Velayudham
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Actor-Dance Choreographer9 films →
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Actor-Stunt Choreographer3 films →
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