Velayudham(2011)
Velayudham is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by M. Raja. The film stars Vijay in the title role alongside Genelia D'Souza and Hansika Motwani. The story follows a simple milk vendor who accidentally prevents terrorist attacks and is persuaded by a journalist to become a masked hero. The film blends action, comedy, and family drama with a strong anti-corruption message. Velayudham was a commercial success and won two Edison Awards including Best Actor for Vijay. The film was released on 26 October 2011, coinciding with the Diwali festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2011
- Director
- M. Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A milk vendor named Velu unknowingly stops a terrorist bomb attack at a railway station. A journalist named Bharathi sees his potential and creates a superhero persona called Velayudham. Velu must decide whether to embrace his new identity and fight the corruption and terrorism plaguing the city.
“Every ordinary man can be a hero”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Velayudham
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Bhaskar & Ilavarasu (11 films together), Vijay & Dinesh Master (9 films together), Santhanam & Hansika Motwani (8 films together), Santhanam & M. S. Bhaskar (8 films together), Soori & Ilavarasu (8 films together), and Santhanam & Sayaji Shinde (6 films together).
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.