Vanakkam Vaathiyare(1991)
Vanakkam Vaathiyare is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Karthik and Saranya Ponvannan in lead roles. The story follows Rajappa, a rowdyist who promises his dying mother to abandon violence. He moves to a village terrorized by gangster Malaichami, played by Radharavi. Rajappa must find a way to defeat the villain without breaking his oath. The film features a background score by A. R. Rahman, marking his debut in that role. Songs were composed by V. R. Sampath Selvam. The film was shot in Hogenakkal, Thengumarahada, and Kadambakudi. It was released on 1 February 1991.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 1991
- Director
- Ameerjan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A violent rowdyist named Rajappa promises his dying mother to leave his life of crime. He moves to a peaceful village but finds it ruled by a cruel gangster. Bound by his oath, Rajappa must find a way to free the villagers without using his fists.
“A promise that changed everything”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanakkam Vaathiyare
Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Ameerjan (4 films together), and Ameerjan & Sambath Selvan (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Ameerjan, who was previously known as a film journalist and critic.
- Actor Kathick, known for comedic roles, played a rare serious action hero part in this movie.
- The film's plot of a violent man reforming after a promise to his mother echoes a common theme in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, who scored the film, were nearing the end of their popular partnership in the early 1990s.
- Veteran actor Jai Shankar, who plays Duraisingam, had largely shifted to character roles by this period in his career.
- The village setting and conflict with a local bully was a typical backdrop for many Tamil films of that era.
- Despite its moral message, the film did not become a major commercial success at the box office.