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Vana Yuddham(2013)

4.5/10
Tamil•171 mins•theatrical•

Vana Yuddham is a 2013 Tamil biographical action film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh. The cast includes Kishore as Veerappan, Arjun Sarja as D.G.P K. Vijay Kumar, Vijayalakshmi as Muthulakshmi, and Lakshmi Rai as Vijayata Vashisht. The film chronicles the rise and fall of the notorious forest bandit Veerappan, who terrorized southern India for decades. It focuses on his violent crimes, including the kidnapping of actor Rajkumar, and the police task force that ultimately killed him. The movie is noted for its gritty portrayal of real events and its avoidance of glorifying the criminal. It was released in Tamil theaters in 2013.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
14 February 2013
Director
A. M. R. Ramesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 51m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A ruthless forest bandit named Veerappan kills police and officials without mercy. A determined police officer, Vijay Kumar, leads a special task force to stop him. The hunt turns into a brutal war inside the dense jungle. Both sides will do whatever it takes to win.

“The forest hides the deadliest war”

Film Details

4.5Rating
171Minutes
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

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Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

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V. I. S. JayapalanActor
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#2
Arjun, Actor in Vana Yuddham
ArjunD.G.P K. Vijay Kumar
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Vijayalakshmi Ahathian, Actor in Vana Yuddham
Vijayalakshmi AhathianMuthulakshmi Veerappan
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Lakshmi Rai, Actor in Vana Yuddham
Lakshmi RaiVijayata Vashisht
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#5
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Raai LaxmiVijayata Vashisht
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Vijayalakshmi AgathiyanMuthulakshmi Veerappan
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Kishore, Actor in Vana Yuddham
KishoreVeerappan
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Suresh Oberoi, Actor in Vana Yuddham
Suresh Oberoi Rajkumar
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Ravi KaleSenthamarai Kannan
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Jayachitra, Actor in Vana Yuddham
JayachitraJayalalitha
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A. M. R. RameshDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vana Yuddham

Cast reunions in this film: Agathiyan & Vijayalakshmi Ahathian (8 films together), and Arjun & Lakshmi Rai (2 films together).

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AgathiyanActor
8th time
Vijayalakshmi Ahathian
Vijayalakshmi AhathianActor
Agathiyan × Vijayalakshmi Ahathian — 8 films together →
Arjun
ArjunActor
2nd time
Lakshmi Rai
Lakshmi RaiActor
Arjun × Lakshmi Rai — 2 films together →

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.

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