Vaadaa(2010)
Vaadaa is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. Venkatesh. The film stars Sundar C, Sheryll Brindo, and Vivek in lead roles. The story follows Vetrivel, an honest IAS officer who is framed for the murder of a governor and forced to live in hiding as a truck driver named Singamuthu in Rishikesh. He falls in love with Anjali and decides to fight back against the corrupt DGP and local gangster Naachiyaar. The film blends action, romance, and comedy, with Vivek providing comic relief. It was shot across locations including Alleppey, Goa, Rishikesh, and Tuticorin. The soundtrack by D. Imman features a remix of the classic song 'Adi Yennadi Raakkamma'. Vaadaa was released on October 15, 2010, after several delays, and ran for over 25 days in theatres.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2010
- Director
- A. Venkatesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A brilliant IAS officer named Vetrivel is framed for a governor's assassination and forced to flee. He starts a new life as a truck driver named Singamuthu in Rishikesh. When he falls in love with Anjali, he must decide whether to stay hidden or fight to clear his name and bring the real criminals to justice.
“One man. One chance. One fight for justice.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaadaa
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Sundar C. (11 films together), Vidhya & Sayaji Shinde (8 films together), Vidhya & Vivek (7 films together), Sundar C. & Kiran Rathod (6 films together), Vivek & Sayaji Shinde (5 films together), and Vivek & A. Venkatesh (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaada' means 'promise' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's vow of revenge.
- Director A. Venkatesh is known for action-comedies and is the son of veteran director A. C. Tirulokchandar.
- Actress Sheryl Brindo, credited as Sheryl Pinto, was a former Miss India finalist before entering Tamil cinema.
- The song 'Enakku Needhan MGR' directly references the iconic Tamil actor and former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran.
- This was one of several 2010s collaborations between Sundar C and director Venkatesh, following films like 'Muni 2: Kanchana'.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent partnership with Sundar C's production house.
- Despite the lead pair's chemistry, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon its release.