Vettaikkaran(1964)
Vettaikkaran is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under Devar Films. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri in lead roles, with M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, and Baby Shakila in supporting parts. The story follows Babu, a wealthy estate owner and passionate hunter, whose family life becomes strained when his wife Latha falls ill and a treacherous estate manager plots to steal his fortune. A real leopard was brought on set for filming. The film was a commercial success, running for 25 weeks in theatres after its Pongal release on 14 January 1964.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 January 1964
- Director
- M. A. Thirumugham
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Babu is a wealthy estate owner who loves hunting. His passion worries his mother and later creates tension with his wife Latha. When a treacherous manager named Mayavan plots to steal Babu's wealth, he kidnaps Latha and their son Raja. Babu must fight to save his family.
“A hunter fights for his family”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vettaikkaran
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & K. V. Mahadevan (37 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), Nagesh & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. A. Thirumugham (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Devar films (16 films together), and Devar films & M. A. Thirumugham (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director M. A. Thirumugam was known for his successful collaborations with actor M.G. Ramachandran, but this film starred M.G. Chakrapani.
- The movie features a popular villain character named Mayavan, a role that became notable in Tamil cinema of that era.
- It was produced by AVM Studios, one of the oldest and most influential film production houses in India.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, who scored many Tamil classics in the 1960s.
- This was one of several early Tamil films set against a backdrop of hunting and rural estate life.
- Actor M.G. Chakrapani, the lead, was the elder brother of the more famous superstar M.G. Ramachandran.
- The title 'Vettaikaaran' translates to 'The Hunter', directly reflecting the protagonist's occupation in the story.