Vettaiyan
Ruthless criminal activity is met with force from a maverick police officer with a disregard for the rules as he confronts an outbreak of lawlessness.
Directed by T.J. Gnanavel · Action · Crime · Drama · 163 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
T.J. Gnanavel
Studio
Lyca Productions
Release
10 Oct 2024
Runtime
163 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A Superintendent of Police in Kanyakumari district takes down criminals with his team, earning public approval but also scrutiny from human rights groups. However, when a teacher is brutally raped and murdered, the investigation leads to a wrongful conviction and subsequent killing of an innocent man. The police re-examine the case, uncovering corruption and a larger conspiracy that ultimately leads to the true perpetrator's death.
Cast & Characters
Justice Dr. Sathyadev Bramhadutt Pandey, National Human Rights Commission of India
Amitabh Bachchan
Cyber Patrick "Battery"
Fahadh Faasil
Natraj "Nat" Shanmugam
Rana Daggubati
Thara, Athiyan's wife
Manju Warrier
Guna
Asal Kolaar
Sathish, Guna's friend
Krish Hassan
Dharan, Athiyan's nephew
Rakshan
Inspector Lourdhu Samy
G. M. Sundar
Kumaresan
Sabumon Abdusamad
Hanu Reddy
Supreeth
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $35.5M, Vettaiyan has grossed $30.7M worldwide — about 0.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
T.J. Gnanavel has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Kootathil Oruthan, Jai Bhim.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that director T. J. Gnanavel was set to reunite with Suriya for his next directorial post after critically acclaimed Jai Bhim (2021)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film's lead actor, Rajinikanth, plays a police officer in this movie?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that Amitabh Bachchan joined the cast of Vettaiyan, making his debut in Tamil cinema and reuniting with Rajinikanth after Hum (1991)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film was theatrically released on 10 October 2024, coinciding with Vijayadashami, and became the first Tamil film to be released with closed captions and audio descriptions?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Vettaiyan holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (41,120 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (41,120 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vettaiyan's IMDb rating?+
Vettaiyan has a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from 41,120 votes.
Is Vettaiyan good? What are critics saying?+
Vettaiyan holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (41,120 votes).
How long is Vettaiyan?+
Vettaiyan has a runtime of 163 min.
Who directed Vettaiyan?+
Vettaiyan was directed by T.J. Gnanavel.
Where can I watch Vettaiyan?+
Vettaiyan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Vettaiyan received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances of its lead actors and technical aspects, as well as criticism for its storyline and pacing. Some critics found the film to be predictable and formulaic, while others appreciated its attempt to tackle important issues. The overall response suggests a divided opinion among viewers.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
