Cast
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Rajinikanth
as Ragupathy
Amala Akkineni
as Kousalya
Sarath Babu
as Rajkumar
K R Vijaya
as Savithri
Nassar
as Pounraj
V. K. Ramasamy
as Valayapathy
Delhi Ganesh
as
Senthil
as
Pallavi
as
Shihan Hussaini
as
Achamillai Gopi
as Kousalya's Blind Brother
Srikanth
as
Veera Raghavan
as
Typist Gopu
as
Omakuchi Narasimhan
as
Crew
Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
Producer
- K. Balachander
- Rajam Balachandar
- Pushpa Kandaswamy
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Velaikkaran examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director S. P. Muthuraman brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1987, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Velaikkaran took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 140 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 166 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 43 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1987, when this film was released:
- The Cold War was entering its final phase.
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 7, 1987
- Runtime: 2h 20m
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