Vedalam (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Vedalam is a 2015 action film directed by Siva, starring Ajith Kumar as Ganesh / Vedhalam, Lakshmi Menon and Kabir Duhan Singh. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- Siva
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Shri Sai Raam Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vedalam About?
The premise of Vedalam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ganesh, a cab driver and a doting brother to his sister Tamizh, is hunting down three notorious criminals in Kolkata. Who is he actually and what’s his motive?
Vedalam Cast & Characters
Ajith Kumar leads the cast as Ganesh / Vedhalam, with Lakshmi Menon as Tamizh and Kabir Duhan Singh as Abhinay, Rahul's Brother. Directed by Siva; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Siva
- Ajith Kumar as Ganesh / Vedhalam
- Lakshmi Menon as Tamizh
- Kabir Duhan Singh as Abhinay, Rahul's Brother
- Aniket Chouhan as Aniket
Also Starring in Vedalam
· 17 more- Rahul Dev Ratna Bhai
- Rajendran Kolkatta Kaali
- Shruti Haasan Swetha
- Ashwin Kakumanu Arjun, (Swetha's Brother)
- Yogi Babu Chatterjee
- Mayilsamy House Owner
- Thambi Ramaiah Tamizh's Father
- Soori Laxmi Das
- Swaminathan Swetha's Assistant
- Vidyullekha Raman Tamizh's Friend
- Balasaravanan Swetha's Assistant
- R. N. R. Manohar Corrupt Police Officer
- Rajkumar Arjun's Friend
- Appukutty Vedalam's Sidekick
- Monekha Siva
- Mippu Swamy
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More from Siva
More films directed by Siva: Annaatthe, Viswasam, Vivegam and Veeram.
Vedalam Plot Summary
What happens in Vedalam 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
The film opens with a police unit pursuing a ruthless trio of brothers—Aniket Aniket Chouhan, Abhinay Kabir Duhan Singh, and Rahul Rahul Dev—who run a French human trafficking ring. Their operation hits a snag when they intercept Rahul on a plane, turning on the officers by taking their families hostage. The officer in charge fights back, and, before dying, declares that Rahul will be killed by a good man for his deeds.
Full summary
The whole story of Vedalam, scene by scene
Vedalam Box Office
Vedalam grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- International
- $2.2M
Vedalam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vedalam.
How Well Do You Know Vedalam?
10 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 real name of the protagonist who pretends to be a mute eyewitness?
Vedalam Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Avesham” and “Vedhalam”.
- Also known as
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- Avesham
- Vedhalam
- 베달람
- 笑面杀手
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Vedalam FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Vedalam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vedalam?
Vedalam runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Vedalam released?
Vedalam was released on November 10, 2015.
Who directed Vedalam?
Vedalam was directed by Siva.
More films by Siva Who is in the cast of Vedalam?
Vedalam stars Ajith Kumar as Ganesh / Vedhalam, Lakshmi Menon as Tamizh and Kabir Duhan Singh as Abhinay, Rahul's Brother, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Vedalam make at the box office?
Vedalam grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Does Vedalam have a post-credit scene?
No. Vedalam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vedalam in?
The original language of Vedalam is Tamil.
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