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Velli Thirai(2008)

7.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Velli Thirai (2008) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Viji. Starring Sarath Babu, Ravi Mohan and Charle. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Velli Thirai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Viji
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 March 2008
Director
Viji
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A struggling actor steals a script from its writer and becomes famous. When the writer plans a new film, he is forced to cast the very actor who stole his work, creating many difficulties.

Fame stolen, a second chance demands revenge.

Film Details

7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 March 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVellithirai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Velli Thirai' translates to 'Silver Screen', symbolising the allure and deception of cinema.
  • Director Viji, known for his work in Malayalam cinema, made his directorial debut in Tamil with this film.
  • Actor Jagan, who played the lead role of Saravanan, was primarily a television actor before this film.
  • The story explores themes of plagiarism and creative theft, reflecting real-world issues in the film industry.
  • The movie was shot on a modest budget, with many scenes filmed in actual studio locations to add authenticity.
  • It features a cameo by veteran actor Delhi Ganesh, who played a supporting role as a film producer.
  • The film did not perform well commercially but gained attention for its critical take on the movie-making process.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Velli Thirai

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