Velan is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by debutant Kavin and produced by Skyman Films International.[1] The film stars Mugen Rao, Soori and Meenakshi Govindarajan with a supporting cast including Prabhu, Thambi Ramaiah and Hareesh Peradi.[2] The music is composed by Gopi Sundar.[3] The film was released in theatres on 31 December 2021.[4]
| Velan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kavin Raj |
| Written by | Kavin Raj |
| Produced by | Kalaimagan Mubarak |
| Starring | Mugen Rao Soori Meenakshi Govindarajan |
| Cinematography | Gopi Jagadeeswaran |
| Edited by | K. Sarathkumar |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | Skyman Films International |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Synopsis
editThe plot revolves around Velan (Mugen Rao), who gets into the bad books of his father Palanisamy (Prabhu), a big shot in his village, due to his privileged behavior. He falls in love with his college friend Ananya (Meenakshi Govindarajan), a Malayali. A mix-up causes her father to fix Velan's match with Vidusha (Maria Vincent), who is also a Malayali girl from her college. When Vidusha's lover Velan and Dineshan (Soori) clear up this confusion without hurting her father, especially when the girl's father Ananda Kuttan (Thambi Ramaiah) and Veluchamy (Hareesh Peradi), who resents the Velan family, plot to embarrass Palanisamy.
Cast
edit- Mugen Rao as Velan Gounder
- Soori as 'Mamookka' Dineshan
- Meenakshi Govindarajan as Ananya
- Prabhu as 'Thillaiyar' Palanisamy Gounder
- Sriranjani as Amrutham
- Hareesh Peradi as RKV Veluchamy Gounder
- Thambi Ramaiah as Ananda Kuttan
- T. M. Karthik as Madhivanan
- Joe Malloori as Thillaiyar
- Maria Vincent as Vidhusha
- Prankster Rahul as Sathish
- Brigida Saga as Pavithra
- Billy Murali as Kaliyamoorthy
- Swaminathan as Priest
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack and score is composed by Gopi Sundar, and the album featured four songs. The audio rights were acquired by Think Music. The song "Sathiyama Sollurandi" is based on Mugen Rao's single of the same name.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dandanakka Dandanakka Thavuladi" | Velmurugan, Kalaimagan Mubarak | Velmurugan | 04:46 |
| 2. | "Sathiyama Sollurandi" | Mugen Rao | Mugen Rao, Sivaangi Krishnakumar | 03:41 |
| 3. | "Ennai Aalum Pennilave" | Uma Devi | Pradeep Kumar, Priyanka NK | 03:50 |
| 4. | "Kaanal Neer Aanathe" | Lalithanand | Mugen Rao | 02:56 |
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was released in theatres on 31 December 2021 and opened to moderate reviews from critics.[4][6]
Home Media
editThe post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai.[7]
Reception
editSuganth of The Times of India rated the film with 2.5/5 stars, stating that "Velan exists somewhere in between these two experiences. It is not a film one can whole-heartedly recommend, but at the same time, it is not exactly bad. Is it glass-half-full or glass-half-empty for you?"[8] Sify gave a rating of 3 out on 5 and wrote, "Velan is not a groundbreaking attempt in Tamil cinema but it's not a film that is difficult to sit through. It's a typical rural entertainer with a predictable screenplay but the comedy and emotions work!"[9] Bhuvanesh Chandar of Cinema Express wrote, "In commercial family entertainers like Velan, at least one of the many elements cooked together should work to pull in the audience. Sadly, except for the interval block, none of the scenes works in its favour. To all poorly cooked commercial entertainers, Velan screams "Sema Killi!""[10]
References
edit- ^ "Mugen's next titled Velan". DT Next. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Velan to feature Mugen Rao in two looks; first look out". Cinema Express. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Mugen Rao's Velan cleared with a clean 'U' certificate". The Times of India. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Mugen Rao's Velan set for December release". The Times of India. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Velan Interview With Malaysian Actor Mugen Rao - Varnam MY". 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Velan (2021) Movie Wiki, Hit or Flop, Cast, Budget, Box Office, Heroine". www.newsintv.com. 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Skyman Films International- Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Velan Movie Review: Velan is a not-bad entertainer". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Velan review: A typical rural family action entertainer". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Velan Movie Review: A poorly cooked, forgettable entertainer". Cinema Express. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.