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Veeranadai(2000)

5.9/10
Tamil136 mins

Veeranadai (2000) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Seeman. Starring Sathyaraj, Arun Pandian and Kushboo. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Veeranadai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.

Director:Seeman
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 April 2000
Director
Seeman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

After his sister dies, a man promises to stay single and raise his niece himself. Years later, when his niece is grown, she learns about all the sacrifices he made for her. She then decides to marry him.

A family bond that defies tradition.

Film Details

5.9Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 April 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleவீரநடை

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familylovesacrificeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Seeman is better known as a political activist and public speaker, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
  • The movie's plot of a niece marrying her uncle was considered highly unconventional and sparked debate in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Monika, who played the adult Poomayil, was primarily known for supporting roles in the late 90s and early 2000s.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of many low-budget family dramas in Tamil cinema aiming for rural audiences.
  • The title 'Veeranadai' translates to 'Brave Sister', highlighting the central theme of familial sacrifice.
  • Actor S. S. Rajendran, a veteran from the 1960s, played a key supporting role, connecting the film to older Tamil cinema traditions.
  • The musical score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja's son, Karthik Raja, early in his career as a film composer.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Veeranadai

Ulagavaayan-Music Composer33 films
Director of Photography-Music Composer7 films
Actor-Director of Photography5 films
Director-Director of Photography4 films
Director of Photography-Actor4 films
Director of Photography-Actor4 films

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