Vettaiyan Story, Review, Trailer, Release Date, Songs, Cast 2024 -

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Vettaiyan Story :-

Often called ‘Vettaiyan’ (Hunter) by his colleagues, SP Athiyan (Rajinikanth) is renowned for delivering justice through encounter killings. However, his blood-soaked hands are burdened when he discovers he has accidentally taken the life of an innocent man during an encounter. Will Athiyan find a way to change his ways?

Vettaiyan Release Date, Trailor, Songs, Cast :-

Release Date	10 October 2024
Language	Tamil
Genre	Action, Drama
Duration	2h 43min
Cast	Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Kishore, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, GM Sundar, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Ramesh Thilak, Rakshan
Director	T.J. Gnanavel
Writer	T.J. Gnanavel
Cinematography	S.R. Kathir
Music	Anirudh Ravichander
Producer	G.K.M. Tamil Kumaran, A. Subaskaran
Production	Lyca Productions
Certificate	U/A

Vettaiyan Review :-

Commercial cop stories often come with a heavy dose of bravado. The hero can shoot without aiming, stepping out of the cop car with an unmistakable swagger. Naturally, Newton’s Law of Gravity seems to vanish. TJ Gnanavel’s latest film with Rajinikanth, Vettaiyan, hits all these familiar notes, but it also sparks important discussions about encounter killings—highlighting how these actions predominantly target the poor, while the wealthy often evade consequences. The film also critiques flaws in the education system. Gnanavel’s previous work, Jai Bheem, effectively tackled intense subjects, but in Vettaiyan, while there’s a compelling social drama at its core, it struggles under the weight of Rajinikanth’s immense stardom.

Like many commercial heroes, encounter specialist SP Athiyan (Rajinikanth) believes that “justice delayed is justice denied.” In contrast, Judge Satyadev (Amitabh Bachchan), a staunch advocate for human rights, contends that “justice hurried is justice buried.” Vettaiyan delves into the tension between these two viewpoints. In his haste to deliver justice for the rape and murder of government school teacher Sandhya (Dushara Vijayan), Athiyan, succumbing to media, political, and public pressure, mistakenly kills an innocent man. When Satyadev confronts him with the truth, Athiyan is devastated and sets out to uncover Sandhya’s real killer, leading him down a troubling path. Will he resort to his guns once more, or has he begun to consider a different approach?

The first 30 minutes of the film are dedicated to Rajinikanth and his fans, setting a celebratory tone. Soon, it transitions into a fast-paced investigative thriller, showcasing Rajinikanth’s signature style and flair. With an introductory fight, a dance number, and a predictable yet engaging storyline, the first half remains tight and concludes on a strong note. However, the second half falters as the film begins to feel preachy and overstays its welcome. The climactic showdown between Rajinikanth and Rana Daggubati comes across as clichéd. What is intended to explore Rajinikanth’s character’s moral dilemma instead devolves into another commercial venture with a familiar narrative of the haves versus the have-nots. While the fight scenes are crafted for audience applause, the action choreography feels average.

Despite these shortcomings, the film raises important questions about the morality of police encounters, illustrating how fake news, manipulated videos, and media trials can pressure law enforcement into making misguided decisions. It highlights how cops, who are supposed to remain impartial, often succumb to stereotypes when investigating individuals in white-collar versus blue-collar roles. Additionally, it addresses the exploitation of the education system by the wealthy, depicting how poor and middle-class children with dreams are often the primary victims.

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As usual, Rajinikanth carries the film with his charisma, but his superstardom makes the other characters feel like mere extended cameos. Nonetheless, Fahadh Faasil stands out as Patrick, affectionately nicknamed Battery—a savvy street thief brought on by Athiyan for his tech skills. Fahadh’s portrayal of a Horlicks-loving chatterbox brings humor and vitality to several scenes. Amitabh Bachchan has a commanding presence, but the interactions between him and Rajinikanth lack impact, with the dialogue between them feeling underwhelming.

Manju Warrier plays Rajinikanth’s wife, who runs a YouTube channel. While her role mainly serves as his support system, she delivers a standout performance in a powerful scene toward the film’s end. Rana Daggubati, cast as a cunning businessman seeking to exploit the education system, makes his appearance only later in the story. Anirudh’s background score helps maintain the film’s momentum, with two songs—”Manasilayo” and “Hunter Vantaar”—standing out, while the others fade into the background. However, the emotional scenes could have benefited from greater depth.

Final Thought

Director Gnanavel presents another social drama, this time packaged within a commercial framework. Although he had an intriguing story to work with, the demands of the star vehicle appear to have limited his exploration of more interesting narrative avenues. Ultimately, the film is a predictable blend of investigative thriller and social drama, filled with memorable ‘Rajini moments’ for fans to enjoy.