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Vettaikkaran(2009)

5.4/10
Tamil165 minstheatrical

'Vettaikkaran' (2009) is a Tamil-language action film directed by debutant B. Babusivan and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Vijay as Ravi and Anushka Shetty as Suseela, with Srihari, Salim Ghouse, and Sayaji Shinde in supporting roles. The story follows Ravi, a college student who becomes a vigilante named 'Police' Ravi after being framed by a powerful don. The film features music composed by Vijay Antony and cinematography by Gopinath. 'Vettaikkaran' received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, completing a 100-day theatrical run. It marked Vijay's first collaboration with AVM Productions and the only directorial venture of B. Babusivan.

Director:B. Babusivan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
18 December 2009
Director
B. Babusivan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

Ravi is a college student who dreams of becoming a police officer. After he beats up the son of a powerful don, he is framed for drug smuggling and thrown into jail. With no help from the corrupt system, Ravi creates a vigilante identity called 'Police' Ravi to hunt down the criminals himself.

The hunter becomes the hunted.

Film Details

5.4Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 December 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asvettaikaran

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vettaikkaran

Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Vijay Antony (3 films together).

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.

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