Vaitheeswaran(2008)
Vaitheeswaran is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language supernatural action film directed by R. K. Vidyadharan in his directorial debut. The film stars R. Sarathkumar in a dual role as Saravanan and Dr. Bala, alongside Meghna Naidu and Pooja Gandhi. The story follows a mother who waits 30 years inside the Vaitheeswaran temple for her murdered son to be reincarnated. A skeptical doctor, Dr. Bala, discovers he is the reincarnated boy and must confront the politician who killed him. The film blends supernatural elements with political drama and action sequences. It received mixed reviews from critics who praised the concept but criticized the execution. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva with three original songs. The film was released on 14 March 2008 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 March 2008
- Director
- M. L. Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A mother's son is murdered by a ruthless politician. A sage promises her that her son will be reincarnated in 30 years. She waits inside the Vaitheeswaran temple for three decades. A skeptical doctor discovers he is the reincarnated boy. He must reach the temple before the politician kills him again.
“A mother's wait. A son's return.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaitheeswaran
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Mayilsamy (14 films together), Sarath Kumar & Vijayakumar (12 films together), Santhanam & Vijayakumar (7 films together), Santhanam & Sayaji Shinde (6 films together), Sarath Kumar & Srikanth Deva (5 films together), and Vinaya Prasad & Sayaji Shinde (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's story is based on a real-life murder case that happened in Tamil Nadu in the 1990s.
- Director R. K. Vidyadharan is known for his earlier hit 'Chinna Thambi' but this film had a much darker tone.
- The role of the sage was played by veteran actor Nizhalgal Ravi, known for his character roles.
- The film's music was composed by Srikanth Deva, son of famous composer Deva.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the movie did not perform well commercially at the box office.
- The title 'Vaitheeswaran' refers to a form of the Hindu god Shiva associated with healing.
- Some scenes were shot at the real Vaitheeswaran Koil temple in Tamil Nadu.