Ellam Avan Seyal(2008)
Ellam Avan Seyal is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas. The film stars RK and Bhama in lead roles, with Vadivelu providing comic relief. The story follows a corrupt lawyer who defends wealthy criminals in court. After winning a case for nine rich girls who murdered a student, he becomes a vigilante and kills his former clients. The film explores themes of justice, class inequality, and moral compromise. It received mixed reviews upon release, with praise for its bold premise but criticism for its execution. The film was released in theaters on 14 November 2008.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 2008
- Director
- Shaji Kailas
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A corrupt lawyer named R. K. always defends criminals and wins cases for money. When he helps nine rich girls escape punishment for murdering a medical student, he feels guilty. He decides to kill his former clients one by one. A powerful businessman stands in his way. R. K. must choose between the law and his own brand of justice.
“When the law fails, he becomes the judge”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ellam Avan Seyal
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Nassar & Manivannan (18 films together), Vadivelu & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), and Vadivelu & Roja Selvamani (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ellam Avan Seyal' translates to 'All His Deeds', hinting at the lawyer's dual life.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from that era to directly tackle the issue of college ragging and institutional cover-ups.
- The movie was a moderate box office success but gained a cult following later for its gritty subject matter.
- Director Shaji Kailas is known for action films in Malayalam; this was one of his rare direct Tamil ventures.
- Actor Sarath Kumar, who played the lawyer, was also a producer, showing his commitment to the project.
- The plot was considered bold for 2008, as it portrayed lawyers and college authorities as corrupt.
- The film's climax courtroom scene was noted for its high emotional drama and confrontational dialogue.