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Vellaipookal(2019)

6.8/10
Tamil122 mins

A thriller film directed by Vivek Elangovan, starring Vivek, Charle Thangasamy, Dev and Pooja Devariya in the lead roles.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2019
Theatrical Release
19 April 2019
Director
Vivek Elangovan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A retired police officer moves to the United States to live with his son. He gets drawn into a local kidnapping investigation. The case hits close to home, forcing him to hunt for the kidnapper.

A retired cop. A new country. A case hits home.

Film Details

6.8Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 April 2019
Also Known AsVellaipookkal · Vellaipookal · Vellai Pookal · Vellaippookal · ปมปริศนาคดีลักพาตัว

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vellaipookal

Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Charlie (10 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in the United States, primarily in Seattle.
  • Director Vivek Elangovan is a former software engineer who worked in the US before turning to filmmaking.
  • The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life cases of online predators targeting children.
  • Actor Vivek, known for comedy, played a serious dramatic role as the retired cop.
  • It was one of the first Tamil thrillers to be directly released on an OTT platform, Amazon Prime Video.
  • The title 'Vellai Pookal' translates to 'White Flowers', symbolising innocence and the film's themes.
  • The film received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of an NRI family's dynamics and social issues.

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