Valimai
A honest cop tries to track down the brain behind a series of robberies and murders, but things turn personal when his family become pawns in the criminal's game.
Directed by H. Vinoth · Action · Crime · Thriller · 179 min · 2022
Director
H. Vinoth
Writer
H. Vinoth
Studio
Zee Studios / Bayview Projects LLP
Release
2022-02-24
Runtime
179 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
In Chennai, a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang known as Satan's Slaves is wreaking havoc through violent crimes. ACP Arjun Kumar, a skilled but unorthodox investigator, teams up with his partner Sophia to track down the gang's leader and bring an end to their reign of terror. Their investigation leads them on a thrilling bike chase and confrontation that ultimately brings the perpetrators to justice.
Cast & Characters
Sophia
Huma Qureshi
Sara
Gurbani Judge
Lakshmi
Sumithra
Kothandam
Achyuth Kumar
young Arjun Kumar
Jack Robinson
Naren a.k.a. Wolfranga
Karthikeya
Sara
Bani J
young Lakshmi
Uma Shankari
Amith
Dhruvan
Arjun's younger sister
Sunaina Badam
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $19.2M, Valimai has grossed $20.9M worldwide — about 1.1x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
H. Vinoth has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Sathuranga Vettai, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ajith Kumar appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Mankatha, Nerkonda Paarvai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was directed by Muthukumar and produced by Gopuram Films.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the score, but he opted out due to creative differences, leading to Ghibran's involvement in re-recording and final mixing of the score.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Sachin Sudharakaran and Hariharan M. of Sync Cinema worked on the sound design.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The film was initially scheduled for release in November 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Valimai holds 5.5/10 on TMDb (34 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (34 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valimai's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Valimai holds a 40% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Valimai's IMDb rating?+
Valimai has a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb from 20,764 votes.
Is Valimai good? What are critics saying?+
Valimai holds 5.5/10 on TMDb (34 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Valimai?+
Valimai has a runtime of 179 min.
Who directed Valimai?+
Valimai was directed by H. Vinoth.
Where can I watch Valimai?+
Valimai is available to stream, rent, or buy on Zee5, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Valimai received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Ajith's performance and the film's stunts. However, others found the story predictable and the script lacking in depth. The overall consensus is that while fans of Ajith may enjoy the film, it falls short as a cinematic experience for others.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
