Vedikkai En Vadikkai(1990)
Vedikkai En Vadikkai is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars S. V. Shekhar, Rekha, Pallavi, and Manorama in lead roles. The story follows a retired army officer who imposes strict military discipline on his family, causing his children to rebel. The film explores the conflict between parental control and children's freedom. It was produced by GV Films and features a musical score by Sankar Ganesh. The film received positive reviews for its relatable family dynamics and strong performances. It was released in 1990 in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 1990
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 0
Storyline
A retired army officer runs his home with iron rules. His children dream of music and love but are too scared to tell him. When secrets explode, the family falls apart. Can a father learn that love means letting go before he loses everyone?
“Love cannot be commanded”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vedikkai En Vadikkai
Cast reunions in this film: Shankar & Sankar Ganesh (22 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Manorama (21 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Manorama (15 films together), Sankar Ganesh & S. Ve. Shekher (15 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Manorama (13 films together), and Venniradai Moorthy & Sankar Ganesh (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in a single house set, making it a rare single-location comedy in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Director Visu also wrote the screenplay, continuing his signature style of family dramas filled with witty dialogue.
- Actress Manorama, known for comedy roles, played a more subdued character here, contrasting her usual loud performances.
- The title translates to 'Fun is My Habit,' reflecting the film's focus on everyday family humor rather than big plot twists.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from the early 90s to have a soundtrack composed by Sankar Ganesh, who was more active in Telugu cinema.
- The movie is remembered for its clean, dialogue-driven comedy at a time when action films were dominating the box office.
- Lead actor S.V. Shekhar, primarily a comedian, got a rare chance to play a central character driving the entire story.