The story of Vettaikaran (The Hunter) centers on Ravi, a pulse-pounding tribute to the classic "hero’s journey" in Tamil commercial cinema.
Director: Babu Sivan (known for his work in Tamil television, this was his major film directorial debut).
Producer: A. M. Rathnam (Sri Surya Movies).
Release Date: December 18, 2009 (Deepavali weekend).
Budget: Approximately ₹26 crore.
Box Office: The film was declared a "Hit" and grossed over ₹65 crore worldwide, a substantial number for that era.
It was the last film where Vijay played a pure, unapologetic “rural mass” character before moving to urban roles.
It solidified his partnership with G.V. Prakash Kumar (who later gave hits in Naan Mahan Alla and Theri).
It proved that Vijay could still open a Diwali release successfully despite critical backlash.
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Vettaikaran is a quintessential Vijay entertainer. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it succeeds in providing a fast-paced, musical, and action-packed experience. If you enjoy classic Kollywood commercial cinema where the hero overcomes impossible odds with style, this movie is a must-watch. Vettaikaran Tamil Full Movie Vijay 2009
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The story follows (Vijay), a youth from Thoothukudi who moves to Chennai to pursue his lifelong goal of becoming a police officer. He is inspired by his childhood role model, Encounter Specialist DCP Devaraj IPS (Srihari). The story of Vettaikaran (The Hunter) centers on
"Chinna Thamarai" : A folk-based mass intro song that became an anthem for Vijay’s fans. The hook step—a simple, aggressive shoulder-pump—is still replicated in political rallies and wedding processions today.
"Naan Adicha" : A swaggering, arrogant beat-drop song that defined "mass dialogue" moments. Lines like "Naan adicha thabal illa… adhu saami adi" (When I hit, it’s not a slap… it’s God’s strike) became instant classics.
"Pappappa" and "Oru Chinna Thamarai" (melody): Showed the album’s range, from romantic duets to pathos-filled melodies.