Vedaa(2024)
Hindi151 mins
A court-marshalled soldier with a traumatic past helps a young girl from 'lower' caste and an aspiring boxer work towards her dreams despite her hostile environment.
Director:Nikkhil Advani
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2024
- Director
- Nikkhil Advani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A soldier who was dismissed from the army has a troubled history. He steps in to protect a young boxer from a poor community, helping her train and pursue her ambition despite the dangerous opposition around her.
“A soldier fights for a girl's right to dream.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
151Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 August 2024
Also Known AsVedaa: Samvidhaan Ke Rakshak
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
John AbrahamAbhimanyu Kanwar
→#2
A
Anurag ThakurVinod
→#3
M
Mahadev Singh LakhawatJunior Meghwal
→#4
#5P
Parag SharmaSunehre
→Abhishek BanerjeeJitendra Pratap Singh
→#6
#7K
Kshitij ChauhanSuyog Pratap Singh
→Tamannaah BhatiaRaashi
→#8R
Rajendra ChawlaMr. Berwa
→#9
#10A
Ajeet Singh PalawatASI Raghu Meena
→A
Ashish VidhyarthiKaka
→#11
N
Nikkhil AdvaniDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vedaa
Cast reunions in this film: Kumud Mishra & John Abraham (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vedaa' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom', reflecting the protagonist's journey.
- Director Nikkhil Advani co-wrote the script with Aseem Arrora, who also collaborated with him on 'Batla House'.
- Lead actor John Abraham performed many of his own stunts, including intense fight sequences, without a body double.
- The film was shot extensively in real locations across Punjab to authentically depict the rural setting.
- Composer duo Tanishk Bagchi and Vayu created the film's music, blending traditional folk sounds with modern beats.
- The story draws inspiration from real-life social issues faced by athletes from marginalized communities in India.
- It is one of the few Hindi action films in 2024 to focus on a female boxer's struggle as its central plot.