Vedha (2008 film)
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| Vedha | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | R. Nithyakumar |
| Written by | R. Nithyakumar (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Vasu Bhaskar |
| Story by | Vasu Bhaskar |
| Produced by | Vasu Bhaskar |
| Starring | Arun Vijay Sheela |
| Cinematography | Vijay Gopal |
| Edited by | V. Jaishankar |
| Music by | Srikanth Deva |
Production company | Connect Film Media Pvt. Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vedha (/ˈveɪðɑː/) is a 2008 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Nithyakumar, starring Arun Vijay and Sheela. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film was released on 28 March 2008.[1]
Plot
[edit]Vijay is crazy about his younger brother Vadhan. Then, in a college election, he impersonates the police officer on duty, batters a group of goondas, threatens other candidates, and forces them to withdraw, only so that brother gets elected. But by this act, Vijay earns the wrath of the local gangster Sathya.
In the meantime, Vijay meets Vedha and after a few meetings, both of them develop an affinity towards each other. Simultaneously, Vijay learns that Vadhan is in love. When Vadhan feels hesitant and unsure of success in his love, Vijay elects to help him, as usual. They visit a mall where, predictably, Vadhan introduces Vedha as the light of his life. Hiding his disappointment Vijay congratulates his brother and with his convincing dialogue, persuades Vedha to marry Vadhan. The fairy-tale wedding takes place, but a shocking truth revealed during the wedding night shatters the lives of Vijay, Vedha, and Vadhan.
Cast
[edit]- Arun Vijay as Vijay
- Sheela as Vedha
- Jaivardhan as Vadhan
- Karunas
- Seetha
- Satyaprakash as Sathya
- Bose Venkat as Police Inspector
- Mayilsamy
- Singamuthu
- A. C. Murali Mohan
- Madhan Bob
- Ambani Shankar
- Srikanth Deva in a special appearance
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Azhage Azhage" | KK, Chinmayi | Thanga. Senthilkumar |
| "Ayyo Azhage" | Udit Narayan, Pop Shalini | P. Vijay |
| "Chikku Bukku Rayilu" | Gana Bala | R. Nithyakumar |
| "Ninaitha Paavam" | Vijay Yesudas | Vasu Bhaskar |
| "Rasikkum Seemane" | Anuradha Sriram | Yugabharathi |
| "Vilakkinil" | Vijay Yesudas | V. T. Thanga Bhaskar |
| "Achamillai Achamillai" | Tippu, Archith | Vijay Sagar |
| "Vannarpetta" | Sabash, Thanga Bhaskar | Paarthi Bhaskar |
| "Ennai Naan" | Unni Menon | Vasu Gokila |
Critical reception
[edit]Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com wrote "It's neither time-pass nor meaningful cinema; Vedha stumbles somewhere in between."[3] The Hindu wrote, "Dialogue and direction are Nityakumar's; story and screenplay, Vasu Basker's. When the two latter departments fail to impress, the former can do little. 'Veda' is an example".[4] Sify wrote, "Veda is an old fashioned corny tale full of mush and melodrama one associates with a 60's film and is predictable and boring".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vedha (2008)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Vedha (2007)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (28 March 2008). "Vedha, neither here nor there". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "Time and again … -- Veda". The Hindu. 28 March 2008. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Veda". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 March 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Vedha at IMDb
- Vedha at Rotten Tomatoes
