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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a 2006 action thriller starring Kamal Haasan as Raghavan, Ahuti Prasad and Kamalinee Mukherjee. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $7,888 worldwide.

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu About?

The premise of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Detective Commissioner Raghavan begins investigating the murder of Rani, a police officer’s daughter, and soon discovers a series of related killings. His relentless pursuit of the serial killer takes him from India to New York, where he confronts the maniac responsible for the spree.

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • cameo
  • murder
  • new york city
  • opening action scene
  • gangster
  • one against many
  • confrontation
  • challenge
  • knife
  • detective
  • investigation
  • serial killer
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Cast & crew

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Cast & Characters

Kamal Haasan leads the cast as Raghavan, with Ahuti Prasad as Commissioner of Chennai and Kamalinee Mukherjee as Kayalvizhi Raghavan.

Also Starring in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

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Plot

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Plot Summary

What happens in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rani, the daughter of former Chennai police officer SP Arokiya Raj, tells her father from a telephone booth that she will return to Madurai soon. As she steps away, an acquaintance approaches and she does not come home. The next morning, Arokiya Raj finds Rani’s index finger left at his door. He contacts DCP Raghavan, Kamal Haasan, a former Chennai colleague, to help with the investigation.

Full summary

The whole story of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, scene by scene

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Box office

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Box Office

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu grossed $7,888 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9K

International
$7.9K
Videos

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.

Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu?

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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Which former Chennai police officer receives a phone call from his missing daughter Rani?

Details

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Raghavan” and “The Smart Hunt”.

Also known as
  • Raghavan
  • The Smart Hunt

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FAQ

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu?

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu released?

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu was released on August 25, 2006.

Who is in the cast of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu?

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu stars Kamal Haasan as Raghavan, Ahuti Prasad as Commissioner of Chennai and Kamalinee Mukherjee as Kayalvizhi Raghavan, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu make at the box office?

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu grossed $7,888 worldwide.

Does Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu have a post-credit scene?

No. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu in?

The original language of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is Tamil.

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