Maanja Velu
ACP Bose and his younger brother Velu face dangerous challenges while trying to get their hands on a bunch of criminals who are involved in a number of illegal activities.
Directed by A. Venkatesh · Action · 147 min · 2010
Director
A. Venkatesh
Writer
Prabakar (dialogues)
Studio
Feather Touch Entertainments
Release
21 May 2010
Runtime
147 min
Genres
Action
Full Plot
A young college student, Velu, falls in love with his classmate Anjali and must protect her from the villainous Umapathi, who is involved in a large-scale land deal. As Velu tries to keep Anjali safe, he also uncovers the truth behind Umapathi's crimes and takes matters into his own hands. Along the way, he faces off against Umapathi's henchman Dinesh and must use his bravery to save those he cares about.
Cast & Characters
Chandrasekhar
Anjali, Velu's love interest
Dhansika
Anuradha Hasan
Shankarvel “Velu”
Arun Vijay
Umapathi
Chandrashekar
Dinesh, Velu's friend later killed by Velu after he betrayed Bose
Hemanth
Did You Know?
A. Venkatesh has directed 13 films in our catalog, including Sandamarutham, Chocklet.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In early September 2009, the title was revealed to be Maanja Velu.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The film has seen an above average opening with total collections running up to Rs.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Maanja Velu holds 4.5/10 on IMDb (79 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 1, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (4.5/10 on IMDb (79 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maanja Velu's IMDb rating?+
Maanja Velu has a 4.5/10 rating on IMDb from 79 votes.
Is Maanja Velu good? What are critics saying?+
Maanja Velu holds 4.5/10 on IMDb (79 votes).
How long is Maanja Velu?+
Maanja Velu has a runtime of 147 min.
Who directed Maanja Velu?+
Maanja Velu was directed by A. Venkatesh.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its entertaining first half and talented senior actors, others found it predictable and lacking in originality. The film's climax was also criticized for being overly long and drawn out.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
