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Yeidhavan(2017)

6.7/10
Tamil132 mins

Yeidhavan is an Tamil action crime drama film written and directed by Sakthi Rajasekaran. The film stars Kalaiyarasan and Satna Titus in the leading roles and features music composed by newcomer, Paartav Barggo.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 May 2017
Director
Sakthi Rajasekaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A young man becomes furious when his sister's future is ruined. He decides to fight back against the greedy scammers who are exploiting students for money.

A brother's rage against a corrupt system.

Film Details

6.7Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 May 2017

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Yeidhavan

Cast reunions in this film: Kalaiyarasan & Vela Ramamoorthy (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Yeidhavan' means 'the second person' in Tamil, hinting at the protagonist's role as a secondary yet impactful force against corruption.
  • Director Sakthi Rajasekaran reportedly drew inspiration from real-life news reports about educational scams in Tamil Nadu.
  • The movie features a cameo by popular Tamil comedian Singamuthu, who appears in a pivotal scene to add a touch of humor.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a private engineering college to lend authenticity to the setting.
  • The climax action sequence involved a special set built to resemble a college campus, requiring over a week to film.
  • Despite its action genre, the film's soundtrack includes a melodic love song composed by S. N. Prasad, which contrasts with its gritty plot.
  • Yeidhavan had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.

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