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Tamil CINEMA · 1991
Vanakkam Vathiyare
Overview
Rajappa (Kathick) is a young man who earns his livelihood by beating up people for a fee. But he realises his folly when his mother herself becomes a victim of his doings. Rajappa promises to his dying mother that he will never indulge in violence again. He moves to a village with the intention of leading a quiet life; but realises that the village is a furnace of terror. The villagers are terrorised and opressed by a gangster Malaichami (Radharavi). But honouring his promise to his mother, Rajappa remains silent. Duraisingam (Jai Shankar) who has been a victim of Malaichami's cruel deeds, requests Rajappa to deal with the gangster. But Rajappa refuses to commit himself. A helpless Duraisingam also gives up on him. But the attrocities of Malaichami grow wilder and uglier with every passing day. Rajappa is saddened by the plight of the villagers. He thinks of a way to deal with this terror without breaking his promise. Will he succeed?
A closer look
Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by Ameerjan. The cast includes Karthik, Saranya Ponvannan, Jaishankar, Vadhiyar Raman. Runtime: 133 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Vanakkam Vathiyare?
Vanakkam Vathiyare is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Vanakkam Vathiyare?
Our source metadata lists 1 February 1991. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Vanakkam Vathiyare?
The listed director is Ameerjan.
Who is in the cast of Vanakkam Vathiyare?
The available cast credits include Karthik, Saranya Ponvannan, Jaishankar, Vadhiyar Raman, Anuradha. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Vanakkam Vathiyare?
The recorded runtime is 133 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Vanakkam Vathiyare about?
Rajappa (Kathick) is a young man who earns his livelihood by beating up people for a fee. But he realises his folly when his mother herself becomes a victim of his doings. Rajappa promises to his dying mother that he will never indulge in violence again. He moves to a village with the intention of leading a quiet life; but realises that the village is a furnace of terror. The villagers are terrorised and opressed by a gangster Malaichami (Radharavi). But honouring his promise to his mother, Rajappa remains silent. Duraisingam (Jai Shankar) who has been a victim of Malaichami's cruel deeds, requests Rajappa to deal with the gangster. But Rajappa refuses to commit himself. A helpless Duraisingam also gives up on him. But the attrocities of Malaichami grow wilder and uglier with every passing day. Rajappa is saddened by the plight of the villagers. He thinks of a way to deal with this terror without breaking his promise. Will he succeed?
