Vaanam (2011): Cast & Plot
Vaanam is a 2011 action drama directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, starring Silambarasan as Cable Raja, Jasmin Bhasin and Santhanam. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
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- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vaanam About?
The premise of Vaanam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Each grappling with personal crises—the slum cable‑operator, the runaway prostitute, the indebted woman, the aspiring musician, and a grief‑stricken Muslim man—find themselves trapped together in a hospital that is suddenly besieged by terrorists, forcing them to confront fear and unite for survival.
Vaanam Cast & Characters
Silambarasan leads the cast as Cable Raja, with Jasmin Bhasin as Priya and Santhanam as Seenu. Directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Silambarasan as Cable Raja
- Jasmin Bhasin as Priya
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Santhanam as Seenu - Vtv Ganesh as "Bajna" Ganesh
Also Starring in Vaanam
· 8 more- Bharath Srinivasan Chakravarthy
- Vega Tamotia Laasya
- Anushka Shetty Saroja
- Prakash Raj Rahim
- Sonia Agarwal Zara Rahim
- Saranya Ponvannan Lakshmi
- Brahmanandam Bhairavan
- Radha Ravi Police Officer
More from Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
More films directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, best-rated first: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Konda Polam, N.T.R: Mahanayakudu and N.T.R: Kathanayakudu.
Vaanam Plot Summary
What happens in Vaanam 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
Thillai “Cable” Raja Silambarasan is a cable operator born and raised in a Chennai slum. He bemoans his poverty and wants to become rich by marrying his girlfriend Priya. Raja cons her into believing he is well-off and adopts a refined persona for her. He is accompanied by his best friend Seenu and guided by bhajan singer Ganesh. When Priya asks him to buy expensive tickets to a New Year’s Eve gala, Raja is very short of money. After a failed attempt at chain snatching in which he crosses paths with the police, he heads to a hospital with theft on his mind.
Full summary
The whole story of Vaanam, scene by scene
Vaanam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vaanam.
How Well Do You Know Vaanam?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the nickname of the cable operator played by the protagonist?
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Vaanam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Vaanam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vaanam?
Vaanam runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Vaanam released?
Vaanam was released on April 29, 2011.
Who directed Vaanam?
Vaanam was directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi.
More films by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi Who is in the cast of Vaanam?
Vaanam stars Silambarasan as Cable Raja, Jasmin Bhasin as Priya and Santhanam as Seenu, among 12 credited actors.
Does Vaanam have a post-credit scene?
No. Vaanam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vaanam in?
The original language of Vaanam is Tamil.
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