Vetri Selvan(2014)
Vetri Selvan is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film written and directed by Rudhran. The cast includes Ajmal Ameer, Radhika Apte, Mano, and Sheriff. The story follows three friends who flee Chennai to Ooty after a murder investigation begins. A lawyer named Sujatha falls in love with the lead character Vetri, who hides a history of mental illness. The film explores the stigma surrounding mental health and the power of acceptance. It was produced under the Srushti Cinemas banner and Silicon Studios. The movie received attention for its sensitive handling of mental health themes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 20 June 2014
- Director
- Rudhran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Three friends escape Chennai to start over in Ooty. A murder investigation forces them to confront their hidden pasts. Vetri, the quiet leader, falls in love with a lawyer named Sujatha. But his secret history of mental illness threatens to destroy everything. Can love survive the truth?
“Love sees beyond the scars”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vetri Selvan
Cast reunions in this film: Ganja Karuppu & Thalaivasal Vijay (3 films together), Aarthi & Thalaivasal Vijay (3 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Aarthi (2 films together), and Ajmal Ameer & Radhika Apte (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Rudran is also a well-known cinematographer in Tamil cinema.
- This was one of the few Tamil films shot extensively in the hill station of Ooty.
- Actress Radhika Apte, who plays the lawyer, was already gaining fame in Hindi cinema at the time.
- The movie's plot involving characters escaping a mental institute was an unusual theme for Tamil thrillers then.
- Actor Mano, known for his comedy roles, played a more serious character as the Professor.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is not widely available on streaming platforms.
- Poster designs highlighted the thriller elements, downplaying the romantic subplot in the story.