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Velaikkaran

2017Movie2 h 30 min

DramaThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A cathartic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, laughs or romance.

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Story

An enterprising youngster in a slum wants his people to lead a life of dignity, but has to take on an ambitious capitalist, who only wants to dominate his field.

Feels like

  • Social Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Corporate Thriller
  • Class Struggle
  • Uplifting
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Activist Protagonist
  • Empowerment Theme
  • Fast-Paced Narrative

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Mohan Raja
Written by
A.N. Balakrishnan, D Suresh, Mohan Raja
Produced by
R. D. Raja
Music by
Anirudh Ravichander

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Facts

December 22, 2017 · 2 h 30 min · Violence

Released
December 22, 2017
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Available in
39 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Velaikkaran?"

Questions about Velaikkaran

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Velaikkaran?

Prime

In the United States, Velaikkaran streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Velaikkaran worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching Velaikkaran?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Velaikkaran plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Velaikkaran in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.