Veli Thandiya Velladu(1980)
'Veli Thandiya Velladu' is a 1980 Tamil-language family drama film directed by M.A. Kaja. The lead cast includes Vijayan and Vijaibabu in pivotal roles. The story centers on Raju, a man embittered by a past romantic betrayal, who becomes overly controlling of his sister's life. His refusal to allow her marriage to Ravi creates intense family conflict. The film is noted for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly Vijayan's portrayal of a broken man. It was produced by V. Govindrajan under the banner Senthil Creations. The music was composed by Shankar Ganesh, with three songs that gained popularity. The film was released on January 1, 1980, and is regarded as a super hit in Tamil cinema history.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- M. A. Kaja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 47m 0
Storyline
A bitter man named Raju, betrayed by love in his past, controls his sister's life with an iron fist. When she falls in love with a kind man named Ravi, Raju forbids the marriage. His stubbornness tears the family apart. Can Raju overcome his past and let his sister find happiness?
“Some fences are meant to be crossed.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veli Thandiya Velladu
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Vijayan (13 films together), Sankar Ganesh & M. A. Kaja (11 films together), Vijayan & M. A. Kaja (7 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Shobha (4 films together), Vijayan & Shobha (4 films together), and M. A. Kaja & Deepa (4 films together).

