Veeraiyan(2017)
Veeraiyan is a 2017 Tamil-language action drama film directed by Fareed in his directorial debut. The film stars Inigo Prabhakar and Shiney in lead roles, with Aadukalam Naren portraying the titular character. Set in the 1990s in Tanjore, the story follows three separate sub-plots involving a struggling student, local anti-social elements, and a respected town hero. The narrative is designed so that all three storylines converge in the final 15 minutes of the film. The film is notable for its period setting and its soundtrack, composed by S. N. Arunagiri, which drew comparisons to Ilaiyaraaja's work. Veeraiyan received negative reviews from critics, who praised the performances and music but criticized the confusing screenplay and slow narration.
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- Theatrical Release
- 24 November 2017
- Director
- S Faridh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A teenage student fails his exams and feels he has let his father down. Desperate to continue his education, he seeks help from the wrong people in his town. His choices set off a chain of events that connect his story to a local hero named Veeraiyan.
“A hero is born in Tanjore.”
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- The film's director Fareed is also known for his work as a cinematographer on other Tamil projects.
- Veeraiyan was shot in and around Chennai, using real college campuses for authenticity.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish, who later worked on other small-budget films.
- It was released alongside bigger Tamil films, which affected its box office performance.
- A subplot involves local rowdies, a common trope in Tamil cinema about student life.
- The lead actor, Ajay, had previously appeared mainly in supporting roles before this film.
- Some scenes were filmed at a popular Chennai beach, often used in low-budget Tamil movies.