Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 2021
- Director
- Jai Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A small-time criminal in a village near Kodaikanal tries to turn his life around after getting married. He seeks redemption and a fresh start, leaving his violent past behind.
“A rowdy seeks redemption through love.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 February 2021
Also Known AsVettainaai
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
redemptionfamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1




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VijithActor
→#2S
Sona NairActor
→#3
RamaActor
→#4
R. K. SureshActor
→#5S
Surabi JothimuruganActor
→#6
RamkiActor
→#7
SubikshaActor
→#8
Namo NarayanaActor
→#9
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M. MunishCrew
→#10
G
Ganesh ChandrasekaranMusic
→#11
J
Jai ShankarDirector
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vettai Naai
Cast reunions in this film: R. K. Suresh & Namo Narayana (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vettai Naai' translates to 'Hunting Dog', symbolising the protagonist's relentless pursuit of redemption.
- Director Jai Shankar is also a former assistant to director A.R. Murugadoss, known for films like 'Ghajini'.
- The movie was primarily shot in and around Kodaikanal, using local villagers as background artists for authenticity.
- Actor RK Suresh, known for villain roles, played a rare lead character as a reformed gangster in this film.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, who is recognised for his experimental scores in Tamil cinema.
- Despite its 2021 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
- The story explores the local 'katta panchayat' (informal village justice system) as a key plot element.
