''Vattaram'' is a 2006 Indian
Tamil
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* Tamil language, nativ ...
-language
action
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Film
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gangster film written, produced, and directed by
Saran. The film stars
Arya
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,
Napoleon
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, and
Kirat Bhattal
Kirat Bhattal (born 26 January 1985 in Monrovia, Liberia), professionally known as Kirat or Keerath, is an Indian actress. She debuted in modelling roles and then made a breakthrough in the Tamil film industry.
Career
After completing he ...
. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by
Bharathwaj
Ramani Bharathwaj known professionally as Bharadwaj is an Indian music director, composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer, predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music and is a ...
. The film released on 21 October 2006. This film declared an average grosser at the box office. The film was dubbed in Hindi as ''Are You Ready To Fight''.
Plot
Burma (
Arya
Aryan or Arya (, Indo-Iranian *''arya'') is a term originally used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times, in contrast to the nearby outsiders known as 'non-Aryan' (*''an-arya''). In Ancient India, the term ' ...
) is the son of Gurupadam's (
Napoleon
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) chauffeur (
Nassar). Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer is Burma’s role model, and his dream is to be like him. Soon, his father is framed by Ayravadham (
Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004), and is credited with the film's name as ...
), Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide. Burma grows up in the mean streets to be a gun dealer and waits for an opportunity to enter Gurupadam’s house and take revenge. Soon, he wins over Gurupadam and his daughter Sangeetha (
Kirat Bhattal
Kirat Bhattal (born 26 January 1985 in Monrovia, Liberia), professionally known as Kirat or Keerath, is an Indian actress. She debuted in modelling roles and then made a breakthrough in the Tamil film industry.
Career
After completing he ...
). But Ayra and Veeravel (
Ramji), Gurupadom’s elder son, are tooth and nail opposed to him and fear that he will take over their empire. However, Burma uses tact and cunningness to overcome their resentment and wins over Gurupadom’s trust. Slowly, he starts to understand the machinations of the power play in the underworld. He uses Gurupadam’s bitter foe Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy (
Avinash), who was once Gurupadam's close friend to his advantage and causes havoc, which leads to a gripping climax.
Cast
*
Arya
Aryan or Arya (, Indo-Iranian *''arya'') is a term originally used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times, in contrast to the nearby outsiders known as 'non-Aryan' (*''an-arya''). In Ancient India, the term ' ...
as Burma
*
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...
as Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer
*
Kirat Bhattal
Kirat Bhattal (born 26 January 1985 in Monrovia, Liberia), professionally known as Kirat or Keerath, is an Indian actress. She debuted in modelling roles and then made a breakthrough in the Tamil film industry.
Career
After completing he ...
as Sangeetha Gurupadam
*
Ramji as Veeravel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's elder son
*
Raaghav
Venkataraghavan Ranganathan, better known as Raaghav on screen, is an Indian actor and television personality in Tamil Nadu. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of ''Jodi Number One''.
Career
He first appeared in supportin ...
as Vetrivel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's younger son
*
Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004), and is credited with the film's name as ...
as Ayravadam (Ayra)
*
Avinash as Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy
*
Adithya Menon
Adithya Menon (born 6 April 1974) is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.
Early life
Adithya Menon was born in Mumbai into a Malayali family hailing from Palghat in Kerala. His family emigrated to ...
as Corrupt Inspector
*
Vasundhara
Vasundhara Kashyap is an Indian actress and model in Tamil language films.
Career
Vasundhara was born to a Tamil father and a Maharashtriann mother. She first appeared in the 2006 Tamil
Tamil may refer to:
* Tamils, an ethnic group nativ ...
as Veena
*
Nassar as Burma's father
*
Anoop Kumar
Kalyan Kumar Ganguly ( bn, কল্যাণ কুমার গাঙ্গুলী)
(born 9 January 1926 – 20 September 1997), better known by his stage name Anoop Kumar ( bn, অনুপ কুমার hi, अनूप कुमा ...
as Ramesh
*
Srinath as Veena's Brother
*
Ramesh Khanna as Dilli, Burma's Sidekick
*
Vaiyapuri
Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His ...
as Burma's Sidekick
*
Nellai Siva
Tirunelveli (, ta, திருநெல்வேலி, translit=Tirunelveli) also known as Nellai ( ta, நெல்லை, translit=Nellai) and historically (during British Raj, British rule) as Tinnevelly, is a major city in the Indian ...
*
Balu Anand
Balu Anand (1954 – 3 June 2016) was an Indian actor and director who worked in Tamil-language films (Kollywood). He appeared in over 100 films as an actor and directed several films, such as '' Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri'', ''Annanagar Mudhal ...
Production
The film was initially titled ''Veerasagasam'', with
Vijay entitled to play the lead role. Saran had initially cast
Vasundhara Kashyap
Vasundhara Kashyap is an Indian actress and model in Tamil language films.
Career
Vasundhara was born to a Tamil father and a Maharashtriann mother. She first appeared in the 2006 Tamil film, '' Vattaram'' and later starred in films includ ...
in the lead role and rechristened her with the stage name of Adhisaya, before his team convinced him to cast someone else.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by
Bharathwaj
Ramani Bharathwaj known professionally as Bharadwaj is an Indian music director, composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer, predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music and is a ...
with lyrics by
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first ...
.
Reception
''Sify'' wrote "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace. Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood - Gun running trade". The film's performance at the box office was impacted by the sudden release of delayed films including ''
Varalaru
''Varalaru: History Of Godfather'', or simply known as ''Varalaru'' (), is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy under the banner NIC Arts. The film stars ...
'' and ''
Vallavan
''Vallavan'' ( ''Expert'') is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Silambarasan, starring himself as the titular character along with Reema Sen and Nayanthara as lead heoines whilst Sandhya, Santhanam, Pr ...
''.
References
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2006 films
2000s Tamil-language films
Films directed by Saran
Films scored by Bharadwaj (composer)