Kanal Kannan’s action choreography is tailored for the audience to cheer, featuring stylized fights. What Doesn't Work (Cons)
3.5/5 (4/5 for fans of mass cinema)
The film's punch dialogues, styling (particularly Vijay’s rugged look in the second half), and core themes of youth fighting corruption resonated deeply with the masses. Why Fans Still Search for "Vettaikaran" Today
Vettaikaran (2009) is a high-octane Tamil action-masala film directed by B. Babusivan, featuring "Thalapathy" Vijay in a role tailor-made for his massive fanbase. While it follows the familiar "one-man army" trope, it remains a notable entry in Vijay’s filmography for its energy and chart-topping music.
| Actor/Technician | Role in Film | | :--- | :--- | | | 'Police' Ravi (lead role) | | Anushka Shetty | Susheela / Susi (female lead) | | Srihari | Devaraj IPS (encounter specialist) | | Salim Ghouse | Vedanayagam (primary antagonist) | | Sayaji Shinde | Kattabomman (corrupt cop) | | Ravi Shankar | Chella (Vedanayagam's son) | | Sanchita Padukone | Uma (Ravi's friend) | | Sathyan Sivakumar | Sugu (Ravi's close friend) | | B. Babusivan | Director and Writer | | Vijay Antony | Music Director |
Released during Diwali 2009, Vettaikaran opened to mixed reviews from critics but thunderous response from fans. While critics pointed out the predictable storyline and lengthy runtime, audiences praised Vijay’s performance and the music.
Kanal Kannan’s action choreography is tailored for the audience to cheer, featuring stylized fights. What Doesn't Work (Cons)
3.5/5 (4/5 for fans of mass cinema)
The film's punch dialogues, styling (particularly Vijay’s rugged look in the second half), and core themes of youth fighting corruption resonated deeply with the masses. Why Fans Still Search for "Vettaikaran" Today Vettaikaran Tamil Full Movie Vijay 2009
Vettaikaran (2009) is a high-octane Tamil action-masala film directed by B. Babusivan, featuring "Thalapathy" Vijay in a role tailor-made for his massive fanbase. While it follows the familiar "one-man army" trope, it remains a notable entry in Vijay’s filmography for its energy and chart-topping music. Kanal Kannan’s action choreography is tailored for the
| Actor/Technician | Role in Film | | :--- | :--- | | | 'Police' Ravi (lead role) | | Anushka Shetty | Susheela / Susi (female lead) | | Srihari | Devaraj IPS (encounter specialist) | | Salim Ghouse | Vedanayagam (primary antagonist) | | Sayaji Shinde | Kattabomman (corrupt cop) | | Ravi Shankar | Chella (Vedanayagam's son) | | Sanchita Padukone | Uma (Ravi's friend) | | Sathyan Sivakumar | Sugu (Ravi's close friend) | | B. Babusivan | Director and Writer | | Vijay Antony | Music Director | Babusivan | Director and Writer | | Vijay
Released during Diwali 2009, Vettaikaran opened to mixed reviews from critics but thunderous response from fans. While critics pointed out the predictable storyline and lengthy runtime, audiences praised Vijay’s performance and the music.