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Vel(2007)

6.8/10
Tamil161 mins

Vel (2007) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Asin Thottumkal and Suriya. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Vel stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Hari
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 November 2007
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Two brothers are separated as children. They grow up in very different worlds. Their paths eventually cross again as adults.

Brothers divided by fate, united by blood.

Film Details

6.8Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 November 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDeva · Main Faisla Karunga

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
familyjusticerevengeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real-life abandoned factory in Chennai, adding to its gritty look.
  • Actor Arya performed his own stunts for the bike chase sequences without a body double.
  • The title 'Vel' refers to the divine spear of Lord Murugan, symbolizing power and justice in the story.
  • This was the first Tamil film where actress Asin played a dual role, portraying both mother and daughter characters.
  • Director Hari initially planned a different actor for the villain role but changed his mind after seeing Shaam's audition.
  • The film's background score was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja in just 10 days due to time constraints.
  • Vel was a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in several theaters across Tamil Nadu.

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