Veerappu(2007)
Veerappu (2007) is a Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Badri in his directorial debut. The film stars Sundar C as Pulippandi, with Gopika, Prakash Raj, Vivek, and Santhanam in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Spadikam (1995) and borrows plot elements from Narasimham (2000). The story centers on a father-son conflict between a strict math teacher and his rebellious son who becomes a local rowdy. Music was composed by D. Imman, and editing was handled by Mu. Kasi Vishwanathan. Critics noted the film as a clean family entertainer with strong performances from Sundar C and Prakash Raj. The movie was released in theaters in 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2007
- Director
- Badri
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Pulippandi is the son of a strict math teacher who wanted him to be a brilliant mathematician. But Puli grows up to be a local rowdy with a heart of gold. His father disowns him, and Puli must fight gangsters while trying to win back his father's love.
“A son's love can break any pride.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veerappu
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), Vivek & Prakash Raj (11 films together), Vivek & Sundar C. (11 films together), Santhanam & Sundar C. (8 films together), Prakash Raj & D. Imman (7 films together), and Vivek & D. Imman (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Veerappu' was initially announced as 'Puli' during production, referencing the protagonist's name.
- Director Badri had previously worked as an assistant director for films like 'Kaakha Kaakha' before making his directorial debut.
- Actress Padmapriya, who played the step-sister, was primarily known for Malayalam films at the time and this was one of her early Tamil roles.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, but it did not achieve the same commercial success as his other 2007 scores.
- A subplot involving the protagonist's skill in physics was a unique character detail not commonly seen in Tamil action dramas of that era.
- The film faced competition at the box office from bigger releases like 'Billa' starring Ajith Kumar, which affected its theatrical run.
- Prakash Raj's role as a strict math teacher contrasted with his more famous villainous or comedic characters in other Tamil films.