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Vettaikkaran(2009)

5.4/10
Tamil166 mins

Vettaikkaran (2009) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by B. Babusivan. Starring Vijay, Anushka Shetty and Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Vettaikkaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:B. Babusivan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
18 December 2009
Director
B. Babusivan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A student training to be a police officer helps a friend and ends up being targeted. To protect his future, he must turn the tables and become the one in pursuit.

A student on the run becomes the hunter.

Film Details

5.4Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 December 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asvettaikaran

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vettaikaaran' refers to a hunter, symbolizing the protagonist's transformation from prey to predator.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Vijay wore a full police uniform for a significant portion of the story.
  • The climax fight scene was shot in a specially constructed large set resembling a factory warehouse.
  • Actress Anushka Shetty's role was relatively brief, as the film focused more on the hero's action journey.
  • The movie faced some censorship delays due to the high level of violence in its action sequences.
  • Composer Vijay Antony, known for his unique style, delivered the music but did not act in this film.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it had a strong opening at the box office, typical for Vijay's films during that period.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vettaikkaran

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