Ivan Veramathiri(2013)
Ivan Veramathiri (transl. He is different) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by M. Saravanan. The film stars Vikram Prabhu as Gunasekaran, an unemployed graduate who turns vigilante, alongside Surbhi as his love interest Malini, Ganesh Venkatraman as police officer Aravindan, and Vamsi as the antagonist Easwar. The story follows Guna as he kidnaps Easwar, a dangerous criminal and brother of the Law Minister, to teach him a lesson, leading to a cat-and-mouse game of revenge and justice. The film blends romance, comedy, and crime elements with a focus on the protagonist's intelligence over violence. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and the first half's love story but criticized the second half's pacing. Produced by Thirupathi Brothers, the film had an estimated budget of ₹8 crore and grossed approximately $9,562 worldwide. It was released on December 13, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2013
- Director
- M. Saravanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
An unemployed young man named Gunasekaran kidnaps a dangerous criminal named Easwar, who is also the brother of a powerful Law Minister. Guna holds Easwar captive to force him to change his violent ways. After releasing him, Easwar seeks revenge but cannot identify his kidnapper, leading to a tense game of hide and seek.
“One ordinary man. One extraordinary plan.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ivan Veramathiri
Cast reunions in this film: M. Saravanan & C. Sathya (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ivan Veramathiri' translates to 'This Brave Man' in English, reflecting the protagonist's journey.
- Director M. Saravanan is the son of veteran Tamil filmmaker Manivannan, making this his directorial debut.
- Actor Vikram Prabhu, the grandson of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan, played the lead role, marking one of his early films.
- The movie was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, with some scenes filmed in real-life police station settings.
- It features a cameo by actor-director R. Parthiepan in a supporting role, though his part was relatively brief.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, who was known for his work in Tamil cinema during that period.
- Despite its thriller plot, the movie underperformed at the box office, receiving mixed reviews from critics upon release.