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Vathiyar(2006)

6.5/10
Tamil159 mins

Vathiyar (2006) is a 159-minute Tamil film directed by A. Venkatesh. Starring Arjun, Mallika Kapoor and Devan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Vathiyar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:A. Venkatesh
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 November 2006
Director
A. Venkatesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Dorai is a kind-hearted gangster who helps the poor and runs an orphanage. He became a vigilante after a tragic school fire pushed him to fight corrupt officials. Now, he must stop a dangerous politician from bombing the city.

A teacher turned hero fights for justice.

Film Details

6.5Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vathiyar' means 'teacher' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's original profession before becoming a vigilante.
  • Actor Arjun performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a risky fight sequence on a moving vehicle.
  • Composer Vidyasagar's background score used a mix of traditional Tamil folk instruments and modern orchestration.
  • The movie's climax involving a bomb threat was partly inspired by real-life political tensions in Tamil Nadu during the mid-2000s.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played Arjun's mother, was a last-minute replacement for another veteran actress who fell ill.
  • A comedy scene with Vadivelu was improvised on set and became so popular it was extended in the final cut.
  • The film's release was delayed by two months due to disagreements over the censorship of certain violent scenes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vathiyar

Easwara Pandian-Ayyanar's father14 films
Ayyanar's father-Actor14 films
Actor-Ayyanar's father13 films
Ayyanar-Music Composer13 films
Ayyanar-Easwara Pandian12 films
Ayyanar-Ayyanar's father12 films
Ayyanar's father-Music Composer12 films
Ayyanar-Ayyanar's father's friend9 films
Easwara Pandian-Actor9 films
Easwara Pandian-Music Composer7 films

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