
Veyil(2006)
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
Reviews & Ratings
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7.9/10Rating
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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.






