Vel (2007) Surya, Asin , K Mani [First on net]

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Vel (2007)



Language: TAMIL
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: Hari
Producer: M. Chinthamani
Cast: Surya Sivakumar, Asin Thottumkal, Vadivelu, Aishwarya,
Kalabhavan Mani, Nassar, Charan Raj, Lakshmi, Saranya
Raj Kapoor, Charlie
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography: Priyan



Synopsis:
"Vel" releasing for Deepavali, offers a variety with Surya playing the lead character which is said to be different from the roles he has played earlier. The essence of the story is that violence deprives people of all happiness in life and it is the root cause of all grief.

The story is about two families and their shifting relationships. A lot of action but with little blood and gore. Surya plays a dual role for the second time after "Perazhagan" In one role he appears as an angry, rough and tough village youth with a macho look. He goes about setting things right around him in his own ways. He does not mind even resorting to violence if it would help the cause. The credo of the protagonist is that violence is not wrong if it does well.

The 'second' Surya is said to be the most important link in the story. Nothing is made known about this character. Is he a hero or a villain? Is he related to the other Surya? It is all suspense. All that the production unit would tell is that it is another piece in the whole puzzle that falls into place at an unexpected point, making the story more interesting.

It is Surya's second film with Asin after the success of "Ghajini" and interestingly, it is also director Hari's second film with the star after "Aaru". Asin plays the role of a television anchor named Miranda Meenakshi, wearing spectacles and in traditional attire; a fun-loving girl, she is very much her own self.

Yuvan Shankar Raja has provided the tunes which are trendy. "Kobakkara Kiliye" written by Na Muthukumar and filmed in Munnar is already a hit. The shooting has taken place in Karaikudi, Pollachi, Tenkasi, Tiruneveli and Kurtalam. It is an ensemble cast and director Hari has handled the megaphone with fineness. The film has all the elements of a blockbuster, says the production unit.
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