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Velaikkaran(2017)

7.2/10
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
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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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions