Vedalam
A doting brother who works as a cab driver tries to hunt down three notorious criminals in Kolkata who had harmed his sister.
Directed by Siva · Action · Drama · 148 min · 2015
Trailer
Director
Siva
Studio
Sri Sai Raam Creations
Release
13 Nov 2015
Runtime
148 min
Genres
Action, Drama
Full Plot
A police officer's unit is tasked with capturing three brothers who head a French human trafficking ring. The operation goes awry when the officer-in-charge is killed by one of the brothers, leading to a series of events that bring together an unlikely hero, Ganesh, and his sister Thamizh in Kolkata. As Ganesh navigates his new life, he becomes embroiled in a battle against crime syndicate members, ultimately taking down the ruthless leader of the human trafficking ring.
Cast & Characters
Thamizharasi a.k.a. Thamizh, Ganesh's adopted sister
Lakshmi Menon
Abhinay, Rahul's and Ankit's brother
Kabir Duhan Singh
Aniket, Rahul's and Abhinay's younger brother
Aniket Chouhan
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $9.3M, Vedalam has grossed $18.4M worldwide — about 2.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Siva has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Siruthai, Vivegam.
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
Did You Know that Siva was reported to direct Ajith Kumar again in July 2014, following their successful collaboration in Veeram (2014).
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film's script was worked on in Bangalore and A. M. Rathnam announced he would finance the project in October 2014.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Ajith Kumar took a two-month break to spend time with his wife Shalini, delaying production of the film in February 2015.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Anirudh Ravichander was announced as the composer on March 11, 2015, and Shruti Haasan joined the project on the same day.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Vedalam holds 6.3/10 on IMDb (8,572 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (8,572 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vedalam's IMDb rating?+
Vedalam has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb from 8,572 votes.
Is Vedalam good? What are critics saying?+
Vedalam holds 6.3/10 on IMDb (8,572 votes).
How long is Vedalam?+
Vedalam has a runtime of 148 min.
Who directed Vedalam?+
Vedalam was directed by Siva.
Where can I watch Vedalam?+
Vedalam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Vedalam" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its mass appeal and star power, while others found it formulaic and lacking in inventive storytelling. Some reviewers singled out the film's high-octane action sequences and Ajith's performances as highlights, but noted that the storyline was predictable and relied too heavily on logic. Overall, opinions were divided between fans of the lead actor and those seeking more substantial content.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
