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Vettam (2004): Cast & Plot

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Vettam is a 2004 comedy directed by Priyadarshan, starring Bhavna Pani as Veena, Dileep and Mithun Ramesh. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.

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Vettam (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 41m (161 min)
Director
Priyadarshan
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Vettam About?

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

Petty thief Gopi steals a valuable chain and, while fleeing a police inspector, slips it into Veena’s bag to avoid capture. When he later tries to retrieve it, the chain has vanished. He then becomes entangled in Veena’s scheme to thwart her boyfriend’s marriage to the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, leading to a series of tangled misunderstandings.

Vettam Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Vettam Cast & Characters

Bhavna Pani leads the cast as Veena, with Dileep as Gopalakrishnan and Mithun Ramesh as Felix. Directed by Priyadarshan; 40 actors are credited in all.

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More from Priyadarshan

More films directed by Priyadarshan, best-rated first: Sometimes, Appatha, Corona Papers and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.

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Plot

Vettam Plot Summary

What happens in Vettam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gopalakrishnan, Dileep is an expert safecracker and thief who steals a precious chain from a museum, drawing the immediate attention of the police. On the run, he crosses paths with Veena, Bhavna Pani a determined woman who wants to stop her lover Felix, Mithun Ramesh, from marrying the daughter of a powerful tycoon. In a bold, reckless move, Gopi hides the stolen chain in Veena’s bag, but the chain vanishes in mysterious fashion, making him believe Veena still has it. That belief sends him chasing after Veena on a train journey, hoping to recover what’s missing and keep himself out of trouble.

Full summary

The whole story of Vettam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vettam?

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 Gopi's profession at the beginning of the film?

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Vettam Also Known As

Also known as “The Real De Dana Dan”.

Also known as
  • The Real De Dana Dan

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FAQ

Vettam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Vettam?

Vettam runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

When was Vettam released?

Vettam was released on August 20, 2004.

Who directed Vettam?

Vettam was directed by Priyadarshan.

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Who is in the cast of Vettam?

Vettam stars Bhavna Pani as Veena, Dileep as Gopalakrishnan and Mithun Ramesh as Felix, among 40 credited actors.

Does Vettam have a post-credit scene?

No. Vettam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vettam in?

The original language of Vettam is Malayalam.

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