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Vettaiyan

  • 2024
  • 2h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
40K
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Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Fahadh Faasil in Vettaiyan (2024)
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Cop DramaOne-Person Army ActionActionCrimeDrama

Ruthless criminal activity is met with force from a maverick police officer with a disregard for the rules as he confronts an outbreak of lawlessness.Ruthless criminal activity is met with force from a maverick police officer with a disregard for the rules as he confronts an outbreak of lawlessness.Ruthless criminal activity is met with force from a maverick police officer with a disregard for the rules as he confronts an outbreak of lawlessness.

  • Director
    • T.J. Gnanavel
  • Writer
    • T.J. Gnanavel
  • Stars
    • Rajinikanth
    • Amitabh Bachchan
    • Fahadh Faasil
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • T.J. Gnanavel
    • Writer
      • T.J. Gnanavel
    • Stars
      • Rajinikanth
      • Amitabh Bachchan
      • Fahadh Faasil
    • 193User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Rajinikanth
    Rajinikanth
    • SP Athiyan
    Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan
    • Sathyadev
    Fahadh Faasil
    Fahadh Faasil
    • Battery (Cyber Patrick)
    Rana Daggubati
    Rana Daggubati
    • Natraj Shanmugam
    Manju Warrier
    Manju Warrier
    • Thara
    Kishore Kumar G.
    Kishore Kumar G.
    • Harish Kumar
    Abhirami
    Abhirami
    • Swetha
    B.S. Avinash
    • Perusu
    Ramesh Thilak
    Ramesh Thilak
    • Peon Ashok
    Rao Ramesh
    Rao Ramesh
    • DGP Shrinivas
    Chandrasekar Koneru
    • Kadappa DGP
    Irakli Sabanadze
    Ritika Singh
    Ritika Singh
    • Roopa
    Rohini
    Rohini
    • Nazeema
    Birla Bose
    • Inspector
    Dushara Vijayan
    Dushara Vijayan
    • Saranya
    Vasanthi
    Vasanthi
    • Guna's Mother
    Asal Kolaar
    • Guna
    • Director
      • T.J. Gnanavel
    • Writer
      • T.J. Gnanavel
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    User reviews193

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    9maheshramit

    Rajni mass missing. But a good movie with good content

    Definitely a good movie with all the characters doing justice to their roles.

    Rajni and Fahad combo was fun to watch. Mass moments were there for Rajni but expected more.

    Anil **njans spreading negative reviews and finally true positive wom is attracting family audience and others increasing the screens globally.

    Definitely we can watch twice. Atleast one time must watch. There is no lag in the second half.

    Climax could have been better. Felt thalaivar dialogue delivery in the climax was not proper (pronounciation)

    The one liner is very catchy Kuri vecha era vizhanum..

    Back to back hits for thalaivar after annathe failure.. Waiting for his career best Coolie with Lokesh. Hoping Lokesh would cook his best for Thalaivar standalone.
    7JakDexxter

    Good but not great

    I had no expectations on this one, I badly wanted to like this movie, and the movie ended up as a satisfactory watch to me.

    The 1st half is relatively better, stuck to crime thriller genre, and set good stage for 2nd half.

    However, the 2nd half meandered between several subplots, had few flaws, and never took off to the next level.

    The film could use a stronger antagonist in terms of writing and character development. He seemed like any other corporate criminal.

    It is a challenge to blend realism & Rajni but the director is decently successful in doing it. The movie could have been a bit better but it is not bad either. Ani did justice to the film wherever he can, especially, for the intro scene.
    6harshveerpoonia

    Didn't have to be that long

    I enjoyed this movie overall. The story conveys a strong message, and the character balance is thoughtfully handled. Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan share excellent chemistry, and Fahadh Faasil truly proves himself as a chameleon, adapting seamlessly to his role.

    However, the film's length and certain screenplay choices weigh it down. Some scenes, like the death scene, are replayed excessively, and numerous lingering shots add to the runtime without contributing much to the story. The decision to introduce the villain so late also felt like a missed opportunity; it led to hurried exposition to catch the audience up, which disrupted the flow.

    While I don't mind a lengthy movie if it has enough to say, this one felt stretched. Tightening up the pacing would have made for a more engaging experience without sacrificing the depth or impact.
    8harishnj

    A Thalaivar-Powered Action Drama with a Flawed Second Half

    "Vettaiyan" is a thrilling action drama that delivers on its promise of Rajinikanth's signature style and mass appeal. The film's engaging story, coupled with Thalaivar's powerful screen presence and goosebump-inducing moments, makes for a captivating first half.

    Rajinikanth's performance as the titular character is a major highlight, showcasing his charisma and commanding presence. The action sequences are well-choreographed and visually impressive, providing ample moments of excitement for fans.

    However, the film falters in its second half, with a screenplay that loses momentum and becomes predictable. While the initial intrigue and suspense are maintained for a while, the narrative struggles to sustain its grip, leading to a somewhat underwhelming climax.

    Despite its flaws, "Vettaiyan" remains an entertaining watch for Rajinikanth fans and those seeking an action-packed drama. The film's strong performances, particularly from Rajinikanth, and its engaging first half make it worth watching. However, be prepared for a second half that doesn't quite live up to the initial promise.
    7skmenon1993

    Rajnisim in Social Element Story Telling

    *** Vettaiyan ( Hunter) Tamil Movie Review

    Directed by T. J. GNANVEL starring Rajnikant in the lead role.

    One Line Review : A social element conveyed with some Rajnisim.

    T. J. Gnanvel who is known for his Jai Bhim , here also talks about some of the important issues of the society but it was more interesting to see how he inserted the Super Star into his story world.

    If this was conveyed as T. J Gnanvel style it could have been experience of Jai Bhim but when it's when super star Rajnisim is required & we could see his whistle blowing moments thereby not loosening the commercial element.

    Performance wise, Super Star flauntessly carried his character & of course when there are no Rajini moments the film would have been dull but he ignited with his usual swag.

    Apart from Super Star, Fahadh Faasil performance stands. The chemistry with the Superstar worked out well. The other lead characters, Amitabh Bachchan , Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier , Dusshara Vijayan had done their parts well.

    The only miscast was Rana Daggubati . His villainism didn't spark well as the character had a wildness but the outcome was poor.

    Anirudh's music & proper BGM was whistle blowing.

    Overall Vettaiyan delivers entertainment with a social message reminder.

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      Initial trailer was released with Prakash Raj's voice for Bachchan. Later, the voice was enhanced with AI to match Bachchan's voice. Similarly, "Manasilayo" song has AI generated Late Malaysia Vasudevan's voice, which was generated from his son Yugendhiran's voice.
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      Written by Super Subu and Vishnu Edavan

      Performed by Anirudh Ravichander, Malaysia Vasudevan (Converted via AI), Yugendran (Before AI Conversion), and Deepthi Suresh

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Vettaiyan: The Hunter
    • Production company
      • Lyca Productions
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      • $2,397,623
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 43m(163 min)
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      • 2.35 : 1

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