Who directed Virattu?

Virattu was directed by Kumar T. and released in 2014. Kumar T. is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Virattu?

Virattu stars M. S. Narayana alongside Erica Fernandes, Pragya Jaiswal, Tanikella Bharani, Rocket Raghava, Sujiv. The film marks a collaboration between M. S. Narayana and director Kumar T. within Tamil cinema.

Is Virattu worth watching?

Virattu holds a rating of 4.5/10.

Who composed the music for Virattu?

The music for Virattu was composed by Dharan Kumar. Dharan Kumar is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Is Virattu suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Virattu holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Virattu(2014)

4.5/10

Tamil•130 mins•theatrical•Updated 7 May 2026

Virattu is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed and produced by Kumar Taurani. The film stars Sujiv, Erica Fernandes, and Pragya Jaiswal in lead roles. The story follows two small-time crooks who befriend a young man carrying a bag of cash on a train and attempt to steal it. Their plan spirals into a violent chase involving police and a crime lord. The film explores themes of greed, trust, and the consequences of crime. It was released on March 21, 2014, and received mixed reviews from critics, with an IMDb rating of 5.6/10.

Director:Kumar T.

Mood:

suspensefuldarkemotional

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 21 March 2014
Director: Kumar T.
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 10m
Rating: 4.5/10

Storyline

Small-time crooks Sujiv and Sri befriend a naive young man named Ammu on a train. They discover his bag is full of cash and decide to steal it. But Ammu is not who he seems, and the money belongs to a dangerous crime lord. A desperate chase begins, forcing Sujiv to choose between love and greed.

“Greed is a dangerous game.”

Film Details

4.5Rating

130Minutes

TamilLanguage

UCertificate

Release Date21 March 2014

Release Typetheatrical

Also Known AsDega

Parental Guide

Violence

High

Language

Moderate

Sex / Nudity

Moderate

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

High

Vibe & Tags

Mood

suspensefuldarkemotional

Themes

survivalfriendshipcorruptionjustice

Tonegritty

Pacingfast-paced

Complexitylight

Audiencemass

Best Withfriends

Violence3

Emotion3

Humor2

Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Tanikella BharaniActor

Dharan KumarMusic Composer

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Virattu

Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Suman Setty (6 films together), Manobala & Dharan Kumar (6 films together), Suman Setty & M. S. Narayana (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Pragya Jaiswal (2 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Manobala (2 films together).

Trivia

Virattu was originally planned as a remake of the 2010 Hindi film 'Tees Maar Khan', but the final plot differs significantly.
The film's train sequences were shot on a real moving train to add authenticity to the thriller setting.
Director Kumar Taurani is better known as a prominent music label owner and producer; this was his directorial debut.
Actor Vimal, who played Ammu, had to carry a heavy bag throughout many scenes to match his character's situation.
The movie's title 'Virattu' translates to 'Chase' in English, reflecting the central train-based pursuit.
Despite being a crime thriller, the film includes comedy tracks typical of early 2010s Tamil commercial cinema.
The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was a frequent collaborator with the production house at the time.