Vettaikaran Tamil ((link)) Full Movie Vijay 2009

(Sayaji Shinde). Abandoning his formal aspirations, Ravi adopts the vigilante persona "Police Ravi" to dismantle Vedhanayagam's network from the outside. Box Office Mojo Key Cast & Crew Protagonist: Vijay as Ravi ("Police Ravi"). Female Lead: Anushka Shetty as Susheela. Antagonists: Salim Ghouse as Vedhanayagam and P. Ravi Shankar as Chella. Supporting Roles: Srihari as Devaraj IPS and Sayaji Shinde as Kattabomman. Music Director: Vijay Antony , whose soundtrack—featuring hits like "En Uchimandai" "Puli Urumudhu" —was a major factor in the film's success. Production Highlights Title Origin:

The background score by Vijay Antony was also effective, elevating the tension during action sequences and adding emotional weight to the dramatic scenes.

When Ravi seeks help from his idol, Devaraj, he discovers a tragic truth: Devaraj was blinded and dismissed from the police force by Vedhanayagam’s gang. Realizing that the legal system is deeply corrupted by Vedhanayagam’s influence, Ravi decides to take the law into his own hands. He shifts his goal from joining the police force to cleaning up the streets as a rogue vigilante, culminating in a fierce, high-stakes battle against Vedhanayagam's criminal empire. Star-Studded Cast and Powerhouse Performances Vettaikaran Tamil Full Movie Vijay 2009

The cinematography by Gopinath is sleek, and the action choreography by Kanal Kannan matches the high-octane requirements of a Vijay film. 5. Box Office and Reception

In retrospect, Vettaikaran is a fascinating case study in the evolution of Vijay’s career. It arrived during a string of films that solidified his status as a "people’s hero," yet it also signaled the need for the more grounded, story-driven shifts seen in his later work like Thuppakki or Kaththi. It remains a definitive example of the 2000s Tamil action-drama—loud, vibrant, and unapologetically focused on the triumph of the individual over a broken system. It is a film that captures the heartbeat of a specific era of fandom, where the cinema hall served as a temple for the worship of the invincible underdog. (Sayaji Shinde)

As the primary antagonist, Prakash Raj delivered yet another memorable performance, balancing menace with the theatrical villainy that defined late 2000s Tamil cinema.

Ravi’s life takes a dark turn when he intervenes to protect his friend, Uma, from , the predatory son of a powerful and ruthless gangster named Vedhanayagam (Salim Ghouse). This confrontation leads to a deadly feud with Vedhanayagam, who uses his political influence and corrupt police officers like Kattabomman (Sayaji Shinde) to frame Ravi and plot his encounter. Ravi is eventually forced to take the law into his own hands, adopting the identity of "Police Ravi" to dismantle Vedhanayagam's criminal empire and secure justice. Cast & Crew Female Lead: Anushka Shetty as Susheela

Composed by Vijay Antony , featuring chart-topping tracks like "Naan Adicha Thanga Maatta" and "Puli Urumudhu". Cinematography: S. Gopinath. Production and Release Director: B. Babusivan (his only directorial venture).

: A high-energy opening song that perfectly introduces Vijay's character.

While working as an auto-rickshaw driver to fund his education, Ravi intervenes when a gangster's son, Chella, harasses his friend.

Director Babu Sivan, who previously worked as a story writer for films like Ghilli , knew exactly what Vijay fans wanted. The action choreography by is raw and violent. Unlike the polished fights of Vijay’s later films ( Thuppakki , Kaththi ), the fights in Vettaikaran are bloody and grounded.