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Vana Yuddham(2013)

4.5/10
Tamil mins

Vana Yuddham (2013) is a Tamil film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh. Starring Kishore, Arjun and Vijayalakshmi Ahathian. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Vana Yuddham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 February 2013
Director
A. M. R. Ramesh
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Vana Yuddham (English: Forest war) is a 2013 Tamil film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh, based on the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. Kishore plays the role of Veerappan in the film, which also features Arjun and Vijayalakshmi in the lead. It is made as a bilingual, being simultaneously shot in Kannada as Attahasa.

A legend of the jungle. A war against the law.

Film Details

4.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 February 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAttahasa · Vana Yudham · Veerappan

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in dense forests to capture the real-life locations of Veerappan's hideouts.
  • Director A.M.R. Ramesh is known for films based on true events, like 'Cyanide' about Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
  • Actor Kishore, who played Veerappan, is a popular Kannada actor and also starred in the Kannada version.
  • The movie faced legal challenges from Veerappan's family, who objected to its portrayal.
  • It was released simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada, with the Kannada title 'Attahasa'.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary composer in Indian cinema.
  • Real police officers involved in the Veerappan manhunt were consulted for authenticity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vana Yuddham

Frequently Asked Questions