
Velaikkaran(2017)
Tamil159 mins
Velaikkaran (2017) is a 159-minute Tamil film directed by M. Raja. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Velaikkaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:M. Raja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 22 December 2017
- Director
- M. Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A young man living in a slum wants to help his community live with respect. He ends up in a fight with a powerful businessman who cares only about controlling the market.
“A slum hero fights a tycoon for dignity.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 December 2017
Also Known AsGhayal Khiladi
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a real-life supermarket in Chennai, with permission to film overnight after closing hours.
- Sivakarthikeyan learned to operate a forklift for a warehouse scene to make it look authentic.
- The movie's title 'Velaikkaran' means 'employee' in Tamil, reflecting the story's focus on workers' rights.
- Director Mohan Raja researched real-life consumer rights issues and corporate malpractices for the script.
- Fahadh Faasil's cameo as the antagonist was kept a secret until the film's release to surprise audiences.
- The film's soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander includes a song that subtly uses sounds of factory machinery.
- It was partially inspired by true events involving food adulteration scandals reported in Indian media.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Velaikkaran
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