Vetrivel Sakthivel(2005)
Vetrivel Sakthivel is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Lakshmi Priyan. It stars Sathyaraj and his son Sibiraj in the lead roles, alongside Khushbu Sundar and Nikita Thukral. The supporting cast includes Vadivelu, Bharathi, and Thambi Ramaiah. The story follows Sakthivel, a young man forced to work in his father's clothing shop instead of becoming an IPS officer. He falls in love with a woman whose secret past connects to his estranged aunt. When his sister is murdered by her criminal in-laws, Sakthivel takes violent revenge. The film was criticized by Sify as "nepotism of the worst kind" and received negative reviews. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film was released on 9 December 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2005
- Director
- Lakshmi Priyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 0
Storyline
Sakthivel wants to be an IPS officer. His father Vetrivel forces him to work in the family clothing store. Sakthivel falls in love with Manju. But Manju is secretly the daughter of Vetrivel's long-lost sister. When Sakthivel's sister Selvi is murdered by her smuggler in-laws, Sakthivel must choose between love and revenge.
“Love, revenge, and family bonds”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vetrivel Sakthivel
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Thambi Ramaiah (10 films together), Sathyaraj & Kushboo (8 films together), Sathyaraj & Sibiraj (6 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Srikanth Deva (6 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Sibiraj (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a combination of two Tamil words meaning 'victory' and 'power', reflecting the lead character's dual challenges.
- Director Lakshmi Priyan primarily worked as an assistant director and made this his directorial debut.
- Actor Vivek, known for his comedy roles, appears in a supporting part, providing the film's humorous moments.
- The plot involving a possible terrorist link was an unusual element for a Tamil family comedy in the mid-2000s.
- The movie released alongside several other Pongal festival films in January 2005, facing tough competition.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his work in the comedy genre after hits like 'Devathaiyai Kanden'.
- The film's synopsis blends a domestic clothing business setting with a high-stakes police thriller premise.