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Vettaiyan(2024)

6.4/10
Tamil161 mins

A sought-after Supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events when he encounters a suspect who is accused of being involved in a murder case.

Director:T. J. Gnanavel
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
10 October 2024
Director
T. J. Gnanavel
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A top police officer investigates a murder case. His pursuit of a key suspect leads him into a dangerous and unpredictable situation.

A cop. A suspect. A truth that changes everything.

Film Details

6.4Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date10 October 2024
Also Known AsThalaivar170 · Rajinikanth170 · Rajinikanth 170 · Thalaivar 170 · Vettaiyyan · شکارچی

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vettaiyan

Cast reunions in this film: Rohini & Rao Ramesh (7 films together), Rajinikanth & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together), Rajinikanth & Amitabh Bachchan (3 films together), Rao Ramesh & Fahadh Faasil (3 films together), Kishore & Abhirami (2 films together), and Kishore & Rao Ramesh (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vettaiyan' refers to a traditional Tamil term for a hunter or tracker, linking to the protagonist's role.
  • Director T. J. Gnanavel previously directed the critically acclaimed 'Jai Bhim', also a social drama.
  • Actor Rajinikanth reportedly performed many of his own stunts in the film despite being in his 70s.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real police stations and courtrooms in Tamil Nadu for authenticity.
  • It features a cameo by a popular Tamil actor from the 1990s, sparking nostalgia among fans.
  • The film's background score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments to enhance the rural setting.
  • A minor character is named after a real-life police officer known for solving high-profile cases.

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