
Velli Thirai(2008)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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CharlieActor
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PrithvirajActor
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GopikaActor
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Prakash RajActor
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Sarath BabuActor
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Ravi MohanActor
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CharleActor
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#9P
Prathap PothanActor
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VijiDirector
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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
Actor-Cameo Appearance102 films →
Ram Gopal Sharma-Music Composer10 films →
Actor-Director of Photography7 films →
Actor-Ram Gopal Sharma6 films →
Actor-Actor6 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Actor-Hamid Mustafa5 films →
Ram Gopal Sharma-Actor5 films →
Ram Gopal Sharma-Hamid Mustafa5 films →
Actor-Balaji4 films →
Actor-Cameo Appearance4 films →
Ram Gopal Sharma-Cameo Appearance4 films →
Music Composer-Hamid Mustafa4 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Music Composer-Cameo Appearance3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Balaji2 films →

