Vel(2007)
Vel is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Hari. It stars Suriya in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside Asin, Vadivelu, and Kalabhavan Mani. The story follows Vasu, a Chennai detective, who discovers his long-lost twin brother Vel is a village protector fighting a corrupt ex-MLA. The film blends family drama, romance, comedy, and violent action sequences. Its music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. Vel was produced by M. Chinthamani under Sree Rajakaalaiamman Medias. The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for Suriya's performance and the fast-paced narrative. It was released on November 8, 2007, during the Diwali festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt, Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 November 2007
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A detective named Vasu searches for his missing brother. He discovers his twin, Vel, is a fearless village fighter. Vel is locked in a deadly conflict with a ruthless ex-MLA. The brothers must unite to save their family and defeat the villain.
“Two brothers. One destiny. Unlimited power.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vel
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Nassar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (19 films together), Vadivelu & Charlie (13 films together), Nassar & Saranya Ponvannan (13 films together), and Vadivelu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together).
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.