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Ippadai Vellum(2017)

6.2/10
Tamil139 mins

Ippadai Vellum (2017) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by Gaurav Narayanan. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Ippadai Vellum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 November 2017
Director
Gaurav Narayanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

Two men are falsely accused of helping a dangerous terrorist. They must find a way to clear their names and prove they are innocent.

Two innocent men. One dangerous case.

Film Details

6.2Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 November 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalfunny
Themes
justicesurvivalfriendshipcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ippadai Vellum' is a famous dialogue from the 1999 Rajinikanth blockbuster 'Padayappa'.
  • Director Gaurav Narayanan also wrote the story and screenplay, having previously directed the thriller 'Neram' in 2013.
  • The movie's plot of mistaken identity and wrongful arrest draws loose inspiration from real-life cases of individuals caught in anti-terrorism dragnets.
  • Actor Richard Rishi, who plays a key role, is known for his work in Telugu films and made a comeback to Tamil cinema with this movie.
  • The film's climax was shot extensively in and around the old buildings and narrow lanes of Chennai to create a gritty atmosphere.
  • Despite featuring popular actors like Udhayanidhi Stalin, the film had a very limited theatrical run and a quiet box office reception.
  • The comedy portions were largely handled by supporting actors like Robo Shankar, providing relief in an otherwise tense storyline.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ippadai Vellum

Frequently Asked Questions