Velli Thirai(2008)
Velli Thirai (2008) is a Tamil-language satirical drama film directed by debutant Viji. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Gopika, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2005 Malayalam film Udayananu Tharam. The story follows an assistant director whose script is stolen by his roommate, who then becomes a superstar. The director uses clever filmmaking tricks to expose the thief and complete his own movie. The film was praised for its sharp writing and strong performances, especially by Prakash Raj. It was shot across India, Indonesia, and Australia. The music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film released on March 7, 2008, and underperformed at the box office but later gained a cult following.
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- Theatrical Release
- 7 March 2008
- Director
- Viji
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A struggling assistant director writes a brilliant script in his spare time. His lazy roommate steals the script and becomes a superstar overnight. The real writer is forced to work with the thief on his next film. He uses hidden cameras and clever tricks to turn the star's own ego into the movie's climax.
“The script is stolen. The revenge is real.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Velli Thirai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Prakash Raj & K. V. Guhan (7 films together), Prakash Raj & M. S. Bhaskar (6 films together), Prakash Raj & Charlie (6 films together), and Prakash Raj & G. V. Prakash Kumar (5 films together).
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.