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Veyil(2006)

7.9/10
Tamil157 mins

Veyil (2006) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Vasanthabalan. Starring Ravi Mariya, Bharath and Bhavana. With an audience rating of 7.9/10, Veyil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:Vasanthabalan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 December 2006
Director
Vasanthabalan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.9/10

Storyline

A young man runs away from home after being harshly punished by his father. Years later, he returns, filled with regret.

A runaway son returns, seeking forgiveness.

Film Details

7.9Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 December 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVesavi · Veyil

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familysurvivalidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life incident the director witnessed at a railway station.
  • Actor Pasupathy, who played the father, had to learn to speak in a specific Tirunelveli dialect for his role.
  • The movie's title 'Veyyil' means 'sunlight' and symbolizes hope and exposure in the story.
  • It was one of the early films produced by director Shankar under his production company S Pictures.
  • The film's background score was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, marking one of his first major projects.
  • Many scenes were shot in actual villages in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
  • The movie won two National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Veyil

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