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Padai Veeran (2018): Cast & Plot

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Padai Veeran is a 2018 action drama directed by Dhana, starring Vijay Yesudas as Muneeswaran, Amritha Aiyer and Bharathiraja. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Padai Veeran (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Dhana
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Padai Veeran About?

The premise of Padai Veeran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A carefree young man pursues his dream of becoming a police officer, but is drawn back to his village when a riot erupts. He soon discovers that resolving the situation requires confronting individuals he knows personally, forcing him to make difficult choices and navigate complex relationships within his community.

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Cast & crew

Padai Veeran Cast & Characters

Vijay Yesudas leads the cast as Muneeswaran, with Amritha Aiyer as Malar and Bharathiraja. Directed by Dhana; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dhana

One more film directed by Dhana: Hitler.

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Plot

Padai Veeran Plot Summary

What happens in Padai Veeran from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Based on a true story, this drama unfolds in a modern rural village in Theni, in south India, where caste-driven communal riots flare up and threaten everyday life. At the center is Vijay Yesudas as Muneeshwaran, a young, jobless man who drifts through the village with a circle of like-minded friends, his days lacking purpose or direction.

Full summary

The whole story of Padai Veeran, scene by scene

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Videos

Padai Veeran Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Padai Veeran.

Padaiveeran - Official Trailer | Vijay Yesudas, Bharathiraja, Amritha | Karthik Raja | Dhana
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Padai Veeran?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the protagonist Muneeshwaran's ultimate profession by the end of the film?

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Padai Veeran Also Known As

Also known as “Padaiveeran”.

Also known as
  • Padaiveeran

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FAQ

Padai Veeran FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Padai Veeran, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Padai Veeran?

Padai Veeran runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Padai Veeran released?

Padai Veeran was released on February 2, 2018.

Who directed Padai Veeran?

Padai Veeran was directed by Dhana.

More films by Dhana

Who is in the cast of Padai Veeran?

Padai Veeran stars Vijay Yesudas as Muneeswaran, Amritha Aiyer as Malar and Bharathiraja, among 8 credited actors.

Does Padai Veeran have a post-credit scene?

No. Padai Veeran has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Padai Veeran in?

The original language of Padai Veeran is Tamil.

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