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{{Short description|2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Veeramae Vaagai Soodum
| image = Veeramae Vaagai Soodum.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Thu Pa Saravanan
| writer = Thu Pa Saravanan
| producer = [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]<br />Dato Abdul Malik
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]|[[Dimple Hayathi]]}}
| cinematography = Kavin Raj
| editing = [[N. B. Srikanth]]
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| studio = [[Vishal Film Factory]]<br />Malik Streams Corporation
| distributor = SSI Productions ([[Tamil Nadu]])<br />AV Media Consultancy ([[Karnataka]])
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|02|04}}
| runtime = 166 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdayndu2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206062103/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdayndu2 |archive-date=6 February 2022 |access-date=6 February 2022 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Veeramae Vaagai Soodum''''' ({{Translation|Only bravery wins}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by Thu Pa Saravanan and produced by [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and Dato Abdul Malik under the banner of [[Vishal Film Factory]] and Malik Streams Corporation. It stars [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and [[Dimple Hayathi]], while [[Raveena Ravi]], [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]], and [[Yogi Babu]] play supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 August 2021 |title=Vishal announces his film Veerame Vaagai Soodum on his birthday. See first-look poster |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vishal-announces-his-film-veerame-vaagai-soodum-on-his-birthday-see-first-look-poster-1846681-2021-08-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829214820/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vishal-announces-his-film-veerame-vaagai-soodum-on-his-birthday-see-first-look-poster-1846681-2021-08-29 |archive-date=29 August 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 August 2021 |title=Title and first look of Vishal 31 unveiled on actor's birthday |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/title-and-first-look-vishal-31-unveiled-actor-s-birthday-154577 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830094236/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/title-and-first-look-vishal-31-unveiled-actor-s-birthday-154577 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> The soundtrack and background score were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Kavin Raj and [[N. B. Srikanth]]. The film marks the posthumous appearance of noted actor-director [[R. N. R. Manohar]], who died on 17 November 2021 from [[COVID-19]] complications.

''Veerame Vaagai Soodum'' was released in theatres on 4 February 2022, where it received mixed reviews from critics and became an average venture at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 January 2022 |title=Vishal's Veeramae Vaagai Soodum to release on February 4? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishals-veeramae-vaagai-soodum-to-release-on-february-4/articleshow/89111144.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125080336/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishals-veeramae-vaagai-soodum-to-release-on-february-4/articleshow/89111144.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022 |access-date=2022-01-25 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==
In [[Chennai]], Purusothaman "Porus", an aspiring police trainee, aims to become an [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] officer. He hails from a middle-class family consisting of his father [[Constable]] Ponnuswamy, mother Kanchana, and sister Dwaraka.

Meanwhile, Parishuddam, a social activist, organizes a protest against a factory in [[Karaikudi]] District owned by an influential [[business magnate]] named Nedunchezhiyan. The factory waste was responsible for destroying a prosperous village. Guna is the brother of a local don named Selvam, who [[eve teasing|eve-teases]] Dwaraka. Guna threatens Dwaraka again, and Porus takes him to Selvam's house. Selvam slaps Guna and reprimands him. Faizal, Dwaraka's friend, confesses his love for Dwaraka to Porus.

In a parallel story, Elanchezhiyan alias Ela, Nedunchezhiyan's younger brother and a classmate of Dwaraka, threatens a girl named Divya. Divya and Dwaraka both try to commit suicide at their respective houses. Selvam tries to compromise with Porus's family, while Nedunchezhiyan also talks to Parishuddam and attempts to bribe him. Ela's father also talks to Divya and her father. Simultaneously, Parishuddam insults Nedunchezhiyan, Dwaraka humiliates Guna, and Divya humiliates Ela. Ela plans to kidnap Divya, while Guna plans to abduct Dwaraka. Nedunchezhiyan plans to kidnap Parishuddam. Ela accidentally kidnaps Dwaraka while she is visiting the medical store, while Ravi and his gang kidnap Parishuddam and take him to Nedunchezhiyan's factory.

Meanwhile, Dwaraka escapes from Ela, where she witnesses Nedunchezhiyan and his gang [[decapitation|beheading]] Parishuddam. Nedunchezhiyan and his associates try to capture Dwaraka. While hiding, Dwaraka tries to call her father, but to no avail. She cleverly records and sends a voice message to Faizal, detailing Nedunchezhiyan's involvement in Parishuddam's death. Nedunchezhiyan captures and kills Dwaraka. After searching for Dwaraka with Porus, Faizal arrives home and listens to the voice message, but Nedunchezhiyan's men kill him.

Porus learns about his sister's death, which devastates him and his family. Guna surrenders in court, alleging that he killed her. Porus later discovers that Faizal's and Dwaraka's deaths are not chronological, so he investigates in his own way. Porus goes after each gang member involved in Nedunchezhiyan's [[organised crime|crime network]] to find the conspirators behind Dwaraka's and Faizal's deaths, but Nedunchezhiyan kills each gang member, including Ravi. Porus requests a [[hacker]] to check Faizal's phone, where he uncovers some brutal murders orchestrated by Nedunchezhiyan, including Guna's death.

After analyzing the day when Dwaraka got kidnapped, Porus finds out that Divya was to be abducted by Ela. Nedunchezhiyan and his men realize this through Ela's friends and kill Divya despite Porus's intervention. At the hospital, the hacker retrieves the recording from Faizal's phone, where Porus learns about facts leading to Dwaraka's death. Nedunchezhiyan hears the recording through his henchman Mike and kidnaps Ponnuswamy, telling Porus to hand over the recording in exchange for his father.

Porus brings the recording, but gets thrashed by the gang. However, he retaliates by thrashing Nedunchezhiyan's gang and killing Ela. Porus brings Selvam to Nedunchezhiyan and tells him to avenge Guna's death. Selvam kills Nedunchezhiyan and his men with a [[chainsaw]], while Porus leaves the factory with his father. With the help of Divya's devastated father Raghupathi, Porus stuffs a dead Nedunchezhiyan and Ela into a [[meat grinder]] and feeds their flesh to [[crocodile]]s in a zoo where Raghupathi works, thus leaving no evidence about their deaths. After this, Porus gets appointed as an IPS officer and secretly gives money to Parishuddam's son for hospital treatment.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] as Purusothaman "Porus"
* [[Dimple Hayathi]] as Mythili, Porus's love interest
* [[Raveena Ravi]] as Dwaraka, Porus's sister
* [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Nedunchezhiyan
* [[Yogi Babu]] as Thalapathy, Porus's friend
* [[G. Marimuthu]] as [[Constable]] Ponnuswamy, Porus and Dwaraka's father
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]] as Kanchana, Porus and Dwaraka's mother
* [[Elango Kumaravel]] as Parishuddam
* Raja Chembolu as Elanchezhiyan a.k.a. Ela, Nedunchezhiyan's younger brother
* [[R. N. R. Manohar]] as Inspector Kaatamuthu
* Deepthi as Divya
* [[George Maryan]] as Raghupathi, Divya’s father
* [[K. S. G. Venkatesh]] as Paneer, Mythili's father
* Porkodi as Mythili's mother
* [[V. I. S. Jayapalan]] as Nedunchezhiyan's father
* Vazhakku En Muthuraman as Pava, Parishuddam's relative
* Agilan Pushparaj as Faizal, Dwaraka's friend
* Gandhi as Selvam, a local don
* Prem as Guna, Selvam's brother
* Pudhupettai Suresh as Ravi
* Billy Murali as Mike, Nedunchezhiyan's henchman
* Kavitha Bharathi as Inspector Neethirajan
* Sabitha Roi as Parishuddam's wife
* Krishna Chaitanya as Parishuddam's son
* Navin Krubhakar as Nallan, Elachezhiyan's friend
* Kumanan Sethuraman as Nedunchezhiyan's driver
* [[Supergood Subramani]] as Headmaster
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was tentatively titled as Vishal 31. On 29 August 2021, the film's title was announced as ''Veeramae Vaagai Soodum'', which is a reference of a lyric of the title track of 1986 film ''[[Vikram (1986 Tamil film)|Vikram]]'', composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]'s father [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 August 2021 |title=Veerame Vaagai Soodum: Vishal shares the FIRST LOOK and title of Vishal 31 on his birthday |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/veerame-vaagai-soodum-vishal-shares-first-look-and-title-vishal-31-his-birthday-876581 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831121945/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/veerame-vaagai-soodum-vishal-shares-first-look-and-title-vishal-31-his-birthday-876581 |archive-date=31 August 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
Vishal was cast as an aspiring police officer named Porus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2022 |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum review: Vishal's film is a quintessential vigilante drama with decent action |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-review-vishal-s-film-is-a-quintessential-vigilante-drama-with-decent-action-101643979494960.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514062718/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-review-vishal-s-film-is-a-quintessential-vigilante-drama-with-decent-action-101643979494960.html |archive-date=14 May 2022 |access-date=14 May 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> [[Dimple Hayathi]] was cast in as the female lead opposite Vishal which was her second Tamil film after ''[[Devi 2]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 January 2022 |title='Veeramae Vaagai Soodum' actress Dimple Hayathi tests positive for Covid |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-actress-dimple-hayathi-tests-positive-for-covid/articleshow/88944865.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514062718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-actress-dimple-hayathi-tests-positive-for-covid/articleshow/88944865.cms |archive-date=14 May 2022 |access-date=14 May 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> while [[Malayalam]] actor [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] was cast in as the main antagonist.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 July 2021 |title=Malayalam actor Baburaj to play the villain Vishal 31 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malayalam-actor-baburaj-to-play-the-villain-vishal-31/articleshow/84087880.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204185411/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malayalam-actor-baburaj-to-play-the-villain-vishal-31/articleshow/84087880.cms |archive-date=4 December 2021 |access-date=28 August 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began on 6 May 2021<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2021 |title=Vishal's next project goes on floors with a puja |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishals-next-project-goes-on-floors-with-a-puja/articleshow/82428320.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531193806/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishals-next-project-goes-on-floors-with-a-puja/articleshow/82428320.cms |archive-date=31 May 2021 |access-date=28 August 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2021 |title=Vishal's next with director Thu Pa Saravanan goes on the floor |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vishal-s-next-director-thu-pa-saravanan-goes-floor-148456 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828151622/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vishal-s-next-director-thu-pa-saravanan-goes-floor-148456 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2021 |title=விஷாலின் புதிய படம்: பூஜையுடன் படப்பிடிப்பு தொடக்கம் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/667749-vishal-new-movie-started.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831130503/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/667749-vishal-new-movie-started.html |archive-date=31 August 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=Ta}}</ref> and [[wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] on 3 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 January 2022 |title=அடுத்தடுத்த அறிவிப்புகளை வெளியிட்ட விஷால் |url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2022/01/03114059/3347286/Tamil-cinema-Veerame-Vaagai-Soodum-movie-next-update.vpf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103062115/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2022/01/03114059/3347286/Tamil-cinema-Veerame-Vaagai-Soodum-movie-next-update.vpf |archive-date=3 January 2022 |access-date=3 January 2022 |work=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=Ta}}</ref>

== Music ==
[[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] composed the soundtrack and background score of the film while collaborating with Vishal for the 11th time after ''[[Sandakozhi]]'', ''[[Thimiru]]'', ''[[Thaamirabharani]]'', ''[[Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai]]'', ''[[Avan Ivan]]'', ''[[Samar (2013 film)|Samar]]'', ''[[Poojai]]'', ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]'', ''[[Sandakozhi 2]]'' and ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]''. The first single "Rise Of A Common Man" was released on 22 December 2021, while the second single was released on January 14, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Thithikkirathe Kangal' Mesmerising second single from #VeeramaeVaagaiSoodum sung by our maestro @thisisysr will be releasing on #Jan14. |url=https://mobile.twitter.com/VishalKOfficial/status/1480909918194524168 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120061244/https://mobile.twitter.com/VishalKOfficial/status/1480909918194524168 |archive-date=20 January 2022 |access-date=20 January 2022}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=February 2024}}

{{tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track-List
| total_length = 6:26
| title1 = Rise of A Common Man
| note1 = Theme Music 1
| lyrics1 = -
| extra1 = Nivedita
| length1 = 3:11
| title2 = Thithikkirathe Kangal
| lyrics2 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| extra2 = Yuvan Shankar Raja
| length2 = 3:15
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was dubbed in Hindi under the same title, in Telugu as ''Saamanyudu'', and in Kannada as ''Obba''. It was released on 4 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 January 2022 |title=Vishal's 'Veerame Vaagai Soodum' release postponed |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/01/26143054/1340571/Vishals-Veerame-Vaagai-Soodum-release-postponed.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128085047/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/01/26143054/1340571/Vishals-Veerame-Vaagai-Soodum-release-postponed.vpf |archive-date=28 January 2022 |access-date=28 January 2022 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Saamanyudu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/saamanyudu/movieshow/89324831.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326045227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/saamanyudu/movieshow/89324831.cms |archive-date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 February 2022 |title=Obba – Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/kannada/obba-official-trailer/videoshow/89325089.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326045608/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/kannada/obba-official-trailer/videoshow/89325089.cms |archive-date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The satellite and digital rights of the film were sold to [[ZEE5]] and [[Zee Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sushmetha |date=8 April 2022 |title=ZEE TAMIL ANNOUNCES THE TELEVISION PREMIERE OF VISHAL'S VEERAME VAAGAI SOODUM! |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vishal-veerame-vaagai-soodum-television-telecast-date.html?ref=www.google.ae |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720190623/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vishal-veerame-vaagai-soodum-television-telecast-date.html?ref=www.google.ae |archive-date=20 July 2022 |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2022 |title=ஓடிடியில் வெளியானது விஷாலின் 'வீரமே வாகை சூடும்' |url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/138013/Social-Activist-complaint-against-Kamal-Haasan-on-Pathala-Pathala-Song-of-Vikram-in-Chennai-Commissioner-Officer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514063330/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/138013/Social-Activist-complaint-against-Kamal-Haasan-on-Pathala-Pathala-Song-of-Vikram-in-Chennai-Commissioner-Officer |archive-date=14 May 2022 |access-date=14 May 2022 |website=[[Puthiya Thalaimurai]] |language=Ta}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Veerame Vaagai Soodum'' received mixed reviews from critics with praise towards the action sequences, cast performances (particularly Vishal), and background score but criticism for its predictability and characterization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2022 |title=Veeramae Vagai Soodum Review: Vishal Starrer 'Entertains in Bits and Pieces', Critics Not Very Impressed by the Film |url=https://www.zee5.com/articles/veeramae-vagai-soodum-review-vishal-starrer-entertains-in-bits-and-pieces-critics-not-very-impressed-by-the-film |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219133233/https://www.zee5.com/articles/veeramae-vagai-soodum-review-vishal-starrer-entertains-in-bits-and-pieces-critics-not-very-impressed-by-the-film |archive-date=19 December 2022 |access-date=19 December 2022 |website=[[ZEE5]] |quote=The film is receiving mixed reviews from critics for its predictability and characterization, but the action sequences, performances and score are being praised.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=20|count=5|average=5|ref=yes}}

=== Critical response ===
M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "VVS is definitely engaging as long as it sticks to this core plot. There is suspense and thrills and we are also emotionally invested because Saravanan has managed to set-up the family of Porus in convincing fashion. This is why we feel like we are watching a robust action drama."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M |date=4 February 2022 |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum Movie Review: A robust, if somewhat routine, action drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/veeramae-vaagai-soodum/movie-review/89344747.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615053726/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/veeramae-vaagai-soodum/movie-review/89344747.cms |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=1 May 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Pinkvilla Desk of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Vishal is known for playing such intense roles now. As usual, he got into the skin of his character and he has outdone his performance this time as well."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum Movie Review: Vishal's cop drama entertains in bits and pieces with a thrilling plot |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-vishals-cop-drama-entertains-bits-and-pieces-thrilling-plot-1014831 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204114826/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-vishals-cop-drama-entertains-bits-and-pieces-thrilling-plot-1014831 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref>

Thinkal Menon of ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film is a treat for those who love revenge thrillers with superbly choreographed action sequences and intriguing cat-and-mouse games. "<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum movie review: This Vishal-starrer has some whistle-worthy moments |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-this-vishal-starrer-has-some-whistle-worthy-moments/50d0f599ef870 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501073318/https://www.ottplay.com/review/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-this-vishal-starrer-has-some-whistle-worthy-moments/50d0f599ef870 |archive-date=1 May 2023 |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=OTTplay}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''Cinestaan'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Veeramae Vaagai Soodum makes for a decent watch. It does feel long-drawn at 2 hours 46 minutes, but the action will keep you pinned till the last minute."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum review: Vishal's film is quintessential vigilante drama with decent action |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-46394 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720192640/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-46394 |archive-date=20 July 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

''Movicrow'' gave 2.25 out of 5 stars and wrote "What might have been a simple and relatable actioner, turns into a lengthy boring fair as the movie takes itself so seriously by trying to touch and bring together too many needless topics."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veerame Vaagai Soodum Review – Vishal's yet another Misfire! |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/29932/veerame-vaagai-soodum-review----vishals-yet-another-misfire |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209141649/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/29932/veerame-vaagai-soodum-review----vishals-yet-another-misfire |archive-date=9 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-09 |website=moviecrow.com}}</ref> ''[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu]]'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film is a slow-paced action drama with a decent concept. Vishal’s power-packed performance, Yogibabu’s comedy, and the suspense in the second half are basic assets. If you bear a few over-the-top scenes and the slow narration, you can give this action drama a shot this weekend."<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2022 |title=Review : Saamanyudu – Slow-paced action drama |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/saamanyudu-telugu-movie-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501073318/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/saamanyudu-telugu-movie-review.html |archive-date=1 May 2023 |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=[[123Telugu]]}}</ref>

Ashameera Aiyappan of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film argues that bravery is enough to win. But it is not enough to be bold; one also needs to be smart. Unfortunately, the film fails on that front."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Veerame Vaagai Soodum movie review: Few thoughtful ideas buried under several platitudes |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/veerame-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-few-thoughtful-ideas-buried-under-several-platitudes-10349261.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204114829/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/veerame-vaagai-soodum-movie-review-few-thoughtful-ideas-buried-under-several-platitudes-10349261.html |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Thu Pa Saravanan’s film is so full of cliches and convenient coincidences that I wondered if the title ''Kaadhil Poo Soodavum'' would have been more suitable since that's what it demands from the audience."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Veeramae Vaagai Soodum review: You need veeram and masochism to endure Vishal's film |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-review-you-need-veeram-and-masochism-endure-vishals-film-160603 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204113447/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veeramae-vaagai-soodum-review-you-need-veeram-and-masochism-endure-vishals-film-160603 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
The film had an average opening weekend, grossing only {{INRConvert|18|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2022 |title=Vishal's Cop Thriller Veerame Vagai Soodum Struggles at Box Office. Check Collections |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vishals-cop-thriller-veerame-vagai-soodum-struggles-at-box-office-check-collections-4756406.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219204219/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vishals-cop-thriller-veerame-vagai-soodum-struggles-at-box-office-check-collections-4756406.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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Veeramae Vaagai Soodum - Revision history

Isaac22019 at 13:25, 21 March 2026