Villadhi Villain(1995)
Villadhi Villain is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Sathyaraj. The film stars Sathyaraj in three distinct roles, alongside Nagma and Radhika. The story follows a poor slum leader falsely accused of murder and a cunning Brahmin lawyer who defends him. The lawyer's caste prejudice and the slum leader's atheism create a central conflict. The film was Sathyaraj's 125th film and his only directorial venture. It was a blockbuster at the box office and featured a chartbuster song 'Vayaso Pathikichu'. The film received mixed reviews but was popular for its triple role performance and glamour scenes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 23 June 1995
- Director
- Sathyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A poor road roller driver named Edison is falsely accused of murdering a corrupt minister. A ruthless, caste-obsessed lawyer is forced to defend him. The lawyer must choose between his prejudices and the truth. Edison's life hangs in the balance as the court case unfolds.
“Three faces. One man. Ultimate villain.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Villadhi Villain
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together), Manivannan & Goundamani (17 films together), Manivannan & Vidyasagar (12 films together), Goundamani & Vidyasagar (12 films together), and Vidyasagar & Mayilsamy (8 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film where director Sathyaraj also played the lead role, a dual responsibility he took on early in his directing career.
- The movie's title 'Villadhi Villain' is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'the villain of the village'.
- Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was a major star in Telugu cinema at the time; this was one of her prominent Tamil roles.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Deva included a hit song 'Oruvan Oruvan', which gained popularity on radio.
- A key plot point involves a courtroom drama, a genre element less common in Sathyaraj's typical action-comedies from that period.
- The movie released during a period when many Tamil films were exploring themes of rural vs. urban conflicts and family honor.
- Despite the star power, the film had a moderate box office run compared to Sathyaraj's bigger hits as an actor in the 1990s.