Vetri Kodi Kattu(2000)
Vetri Kodi Kattu is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars Murali, Parthiban, Meena, and Malavika in lead roles, with Vadivelu, Manorama, and Anandaraj in supporting roles. The story follows two graduates, Sekhar and Muthuraman, who are cheated by a fake visa agent and swap lives to protect their families from shame. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the film explores themes of sacrifice, family duty, and the pursuit of success within one's own country. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. The film was released on 30 June 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 June 2000
- Director
- Cheran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Two strangers, Sekhar and Muthuraman, lose their life savings to a conman who promised them jobs in Dubai. Too ashamed to face their families, they decide to swap identities and pretend to be each other's friend who just returned from abroad. They must build new lives while keeping their secret safe.
“Raise the flag of victory at home”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vetri Kodi Kattu
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Deva & Charlie (37 films together), Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), and Vadivelu & Vijayakumar (22 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days, a remarkably short schedule for a major production at the time.
- Director Cheran also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life incidents of Gulf job frauds common in the 1990s.
- Actress Meena, who played the female lead, was simultaneously shooting for several other hit films during this period.
- The movie's title translates to 'Flag of Victory', symbolising the protagonists' triumph without leaving India.
- It was one of the final films of veteran comedian Manorama with actor Murali before his untimely passing.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was recorded live with a full orchestra, a method he often used for emotional depth.
- Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a modest theatrical run compared to Cheran's later directorial hits.