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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Vattaram
| image         = Vattaram DVD Cover.jpg
| image = Vattaram DVD Cover.jpg
| caption       = DVD cover
| caption = DVD Cover
| director       = [[Saran (director)|Saran]]
| director = [[Saran (director)|Saran]]
| writer         = Saran
| writer = Saran
| starring       = [[Arya (actor)|Arya]]<br>[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]<br />[[Kirat Bhattal]]
| starring = [[Arya (actor)|Arya]]<br />[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]<br />[[Kirat Bhattal]]
| producer       = Saran
| producer = Saran
| music         = [[Bharadwaj (composer)|Bharadwaj]]
| music = [[Bharathwaj]]
| cinematography = [[A. Venkatesh (cinematographer)|Venkatesh Anguraj]]
| cinematography = A. Venkatesh
| editing       = [[Suresh Urs]]
| editing = [[Suresh Urs]]
| studio         = [[Saran (director)|Gemini Productions]]
| studio = [[Saran (director)| Gemini Productions]]
| distributor   = Gemini Productions
| distributor = Gemini Productions
| released       = {{film date|df=y|2006|10|21}}
| released = {{film date|df=y|2006|10|21}}
| runtime       = 165 minutes
| runtime = 165 minutes
| country       = India
| country = India
| language       = Tamil
| language = Tamil
| budget         =  
| budget =  
| gross         =  
| gross =
}}
}}
'''''Vattaram''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film|action]] [[gangster film]] written, produced, and directed by [[Saran (director)|Saran]]. The film stars [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] and [[Kirat Bhattal]], while [[Ram G|Ramji]], [[Raaghav]], [[Kadhal Dhandapani]], and [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack are composed by [[Bharadwaj (composer)|Bharadwaj]]. The film was released on 21 October 2006 and was an average grosser.


'''''Vattaram''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[action film|action]] [[gangster film]] written, produced, and directed by [[Saran (director)|Saran]]. The film stars [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]], and [[Kirat Bhattal]] in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Bharathwaj]]. The film released on 21 October 2006. This film declared an average grosser at the box office. The film was dubbed in Hindi as ''Are You Ready To Fight''.
== Plot ==
Burma is the son of Gurupadam's chauffeur. Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer is Burma’s role model, and his dream is to be like him. Soon, Burma's father is framed by Ayravadham, Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide. Burma grows up in the mean streets to be a gun dealer and waits for an opportunity to enter Gurupadam’s house and take revenge. Soon, he wins over Gurupadam and his daughter Sangeetha. But Ayra and Veeravel, Gurupadom’s elder son, are tooth and nail opposed to him and fear that he will take over their empire. However, Burma uses tact and cunningness to overcome their resentment and wins over Gurupadom’s trust. Slowly, he starts to understand the machinations of the power play in the underworld. He uses Gurupadam’s bitter foe Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy, who was once Gurupadam's close friend, to his advantage and causes havoc, which leads to a gripping climax.


==Plot==
== Cast ==
 
<!-- As per the film's opening credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9bUMOAFvjo -->
Burma ([[Arya (actor)|Arya]]) is the son of Gurupadam's ([[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]) chauffeur ([[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]). Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer is Burma’s role model, and his dream is to be like him. Soon, his father is framed by Ayravadham ([[Dhandapani]]), Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide. Burma grows up in the mean streets to be a gun dealer and waits for an opportunity to enter Gurupadam’s house and take revenge. Soon, he wins over Gurupadam and his daughter Sangeetha ([[Kirat Bhattal]]). But Ayra and Veeravel ([[Ramji (actor)|Ramji]]), Gurupadom’s elder son, are tooth and nail opposed to him and fear that he will take over their empire. However, Burma uses tact and cunningness to overcome their resentment and wins over Gurupadom’s trust. Slowly, he starts to understand the machinations of the power play in the underworld. He uses Gurupadam’s bitter foe Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy ([[Avinash]]), who was once Gurupadam's close friend to his advantage and causes havoc, which leads to a gripping climax.
{{cast listing|
 
* [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] as Burma (Vattaram)
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] as Burma
* [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer
* [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer
* [[Kirat Bhattal]] as Sangeetha Gurupadam
* [[Kirat Bhattal]] as Sangeetha Gurupadam, Gurupadam's daughter
* [[Ramji (actor)|Ramji]] as Veeravel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's elder son
* [[Ram G|Ramji]] as Veeravel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's elder son
* [[Raaghav]] as Vetrivel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's younger son
* [[Raaghav]] as Vetrivel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's younger son
* [[Dhandapani]] as Ayravadam (Ayra)
* [[Kadhal Dhandapani]] as Ayravadam (Ayra)
* [[Avinash]] as Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy  
* [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Thayumanavan
* [[Adithya (actor)|Adithya Menon]] as Corrupt Inspector
* [[Adithya (actor)|Adithya Menon]] as Corrupt Inspector
* [[Vasundhara]] as Veena
* [[Vasundhara]] as Veena
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Burma's father
* [[Anoop Kumar (Tamil actor)|Anoop Kumar]] as Ramesh
* [[Anoop Kumar (Tamil actor)|Anoop Kumar]] as Ramesh
* [[Srinath (actor)|Srinath]] as Veena's Brother
* [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] as Veena's brother
* [[Ramesh Khanna]] as Dilli, Burma's Sidekick
* [[Ramesh Khanna]] as Dilli, Burma's sidekick
* [[Vaiyapuri]] as Burma's Sidekick
* [[Vaiyapuri]] as Burma's sidekick
* [[Nellai Siva]]  
* [[Nellai Siva]]
* [[Balu Anand]]
* [[Balu Anand]] as Inspector
{{colend}}
* Vijay Ganesh
}}


==Production==
== Production ==
The film was initially titled ''Veerasagasam'', with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] entitled to play the lead role.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/saran-is-on-the-move-telugu-news-20387.html</ref> Saran had initially cast [[Vasundhara Kashyap]] in the lead role and rechristened her with the stage name of Adhisaya, before his team convinced him to cast someone else.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jOOmUsDq0Q</ref>
Saran had initially cast [[Vasundhara Kashyap]] in the lead role and rechristened her with the stage name of Adhisaya, before his team convinced him to cast someone else.<ref name="auto">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jOOmUsDq0Q |title="Ajith and I went in disguise to watch Vijay films" &#124; Interview with Director Saran &#124; Fully Filmy |publisher=Fully Filmy |access-date=19 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511005723/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jOOmUsDq0Q |archive-date=11 May 2020 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{time needed|date=March 2025}}</ref> He also initially cast [[Kamna Jethmalani|Kamna]] who left the film due to date issues while also considered [[Anushka Shetty]],<ref name="co">{{Cite web |last=Rangaraj |first=R |date=6 July 2006 |title=Saran signs Arya for 'Vattaram' |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/2006/07vattaaram.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107154721/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/2006/07vattaaram.asp |archive-date=7 November 2006 |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> [[Priyanka Kothari|Amogha]], [[Reema Sen]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] but finally zeroed in debutant Kirat as the lead actress after seeing her in an advertisement.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=29 October 2006 |title=ஆர்யா இன்னொரு சூர்யா! |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2006-10-29/page/4/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231108052053/https://archive.org/details/kalki2006-10-29/page/4/mode/2up |archive-date=8 November 2023 |access-date=6 April 2024 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=4–5 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>


==Music==
== Music ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Bharadwaj (music director)|Bharadwaj]] with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>http://www.starmusiq.com/tamil_movie_songs_free_download.asp?MovieId=675</ref>
The soundtrack was composed by [[Bharadwaj (composer)|Bharadwaj]] with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].{{Cn|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox album
| name      = Vattaram
| type      = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist    = Bharadwaj
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 2006
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    =
| label      =
| producer  = Bharadwaj
| prev_title = [[Jambhavan]]
| prev_year  = 2006
| next_title = [[Muni (film)|Muni]]
| next_year  = 2007
}}
{| class="wikitable" width="50%"
{| class="wikitable" width="50%"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Title !! Artist
! Title !! Artist
|-
|-
| "Naana Idu Naana" || Kalyani
| "Naana Idhu Naana" || Kalyani
|-
|-
| "Mudhal Mudhala" || [[Rajesh Krishnan]] & Janani
| "Mudhal Mudhala" || [[Rajesh Krishnan]] & [[Janani Bharadwaj]]
|-
|-
| "Ovvoru Pillaiyum" || Mukesh
| "Ovvoru Pillaiyum" || [[Mukesh Mohamed|Mukesh]]
|-
|-
| "Idhu Kadhal Kadhal" || Rajesh Krishnan
| "Idhu Kadhal Kadhal" || Rajesh Krishnan
|-
|-
| "Unnai Partha" || Shalini & Chorus
| "Unnai Partha" || [[Pop Shalini]] & Chorus
|-
|-
| "Yaar Tharuvaar" || Bharadwaj (Theme Lyric by Saran)
| "Yaar Tharuvaar" || Bharadwaj
|-
|-
| "Star Hotel Vendam" || Kavitha, Mrinalini & Sathyan
| "Star Hotel Vendam" || Kavitha, Mrinalini & [[Sathyan (singer)|Sathyan]]
|}
|}


==Reception==
== Release and reception ==
''Sify'' wrote "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace. Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood - Gun running trade".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/vattaram-review-tamil-pclwfWjhibfaj.html</ref> The film's performance at the box office was impacted by the sudden release of delayed films including ''[[Varalaru]]'' and ''[[Vallavan]]''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jOOmUsDq0Q</ref>
''Vattaram'' was released on 21 October 2006 on [[Diwali]] festival alongside ''[[Varalaru]]'', ''[[Vallavan]]'', ''[[Thalaimagan]]'' and ''[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Malini Mannath |first=Malini |date=21 October 2006 |title=Diwali Release - 2006 |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/2006/10diwalirelease.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061115043248/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/2006/10diwalirelease.asp |archive-date=15 November 2006 |access-date=9 April 2024 |work=Chennai Online}}</ref> ''Sify'' wrote, "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace. Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood – Gun running trade".<ref>{{cite web |title=Vattaram |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vattaram-review-tamil-pclwfWjhibfaj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315194311/http://www.sify.com/movies/vattaram-review-tamil-pclwfWjhibfaj.html |archive-date=15 March 2016 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=5 March 2016 }}</ref> Lajjavathi of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' wrote for people who is used of seeing gangsters with sickles, Saran has shown a different world stylishly.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=லஜ்ஜாவதி |date=12 November 2006 |title=வட்டாரம் |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2006-11-12/page/n1/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240407145453/https://archive.org/details/kalki2006-11-12/page/n1/mode/2up |archive-date=7 April 2024 |access-date=7 April 2024 |magazine=Kalki |page=1 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> ''Cinesouth'' wrote, "Though a bit slow in the first half, the second half is all action and energy, making Saran's 'Vattaram' a good entertainer".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/new/vattaram.shtml|title=Vattaram|website=Cinesouth|access-date=10 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061115014947/http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/new/vattaram.shtml|archive-date=15 November 2006}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'' wrote, "The backdrop is unusual for a Tamil film. The script is focused, with no silly comedy track or distracting scenes. 'Vattaram' is one of Saran's best efforts to date both as a scenarist and director. There is a lot more maturity and consistency that he reveals here than he has done in his earlier films".<ref>{{cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=Nov 6, 2006 |title=Vattaram |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/11vattaram.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061201034208/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/11vattaram.asp |archive-date=1 December 2006 |access-date=10 August 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> The film's performance at the box office was impacted by the sudden release of delayed films including ''Varalaru'' and ''Vallavan''.<ref name="auto"/>


==References==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official website|http://www.vattaram.com|Vattaram}}
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}
 
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Vattaram
File:Vattaram DVD Cover.jpg
DVD cover
Directed bySaran
Produced bySaran
Written bySaran
StarringArya
Napoleon
Kirat Bhattal
Music byBharadwaj
CinematographyVenkatesh Anguraj
Edited bySuresh Urs
Production
company
Distributed byGemini Productions
Release date
  • 21 October 2006 (2006-10-21)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vattaram is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action gangster film written, produced, and directed by Saran. The film stars Arya, Napoleon and Kirat Bhattal, while Ramji, Raaghav, Kadhal Dhandapani, and Avinash play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj. The film was released on 21 October 2006 and was an average grosser.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Burma is the son of Gurupadam's chauffeur. Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer is Burma’s role model, and his dream is to be like him. Soon, Burma's father is framed by Ayravadham, Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide. Burma grows up in the mean streets to be a gun dealer and waits for an opportunity to enter Gurupadam’s house and take revenge. Soon, he wins over Gurupadam and his daughter Sangeetha. But Ayra and Veeravel, Gurupadom’s elder son, are tooth and nail opposed to him and fear that he will take over their empire. However, Burma uses tact and cunningness to overcome their resentment and wins over Gurupadom’s trust. Slowly, he starts to understand the machinations of the power play in the underworld. He uses Gurupadam’s bitter foe Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy, who was once Gurupadam's close friend, to his advantage and causes havoc, which leads to a gripping climax.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Saran had initially cast Vasundhara Kashyap in the lead role and rechristened her with the stage name of Adhisaya, before his team convinced him to cast someone else.[1] He also initially cast Kamna who left the film due to date issues while also considered Anushka Shetty,[2] Amogha, Reema Sen and Deepika Padukone but finally zeroed in debutant Kirat as the lead actress after seeing her in an advertisement.[3]

Music[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[citation needed]

Title Artist
"Naana Idhu Naana" Kalyani
"Mudhal Mudhala" Rajesh Krishnan & Janani Bharadwaj
"Ovvoru Pillaiyum" Mukesh
"Idhu Kadhal Kadhal" Rajesh Krishnan
"Unnai Partha" Pop Shalini & Chorus
"Yaar Tharuvaar" Bharadwaj
"Star Hotel Vendam" Kavitha, Mrinalini & Sathyan

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Vattaram was released on 21 October 2006 on Diwali festival alongside Varalaru, Vallavan, Thalaimagan and Dharmapuri.[4] Sify wrote, "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace. Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood – Gun running trade".[5] Lajjavathi of Kalki wrote for people who is used of seeing gangsters with sickles, Saran has shown a different world stylishly.[6] Cinesouth wrote, "Though a bit slow in the first half, the second half is all action and energy, making Saran's 'Vattaram' a good entertainer".[7] Chennai Online wrote, "The backdrop is unusual for a Tamil film. The script is focused, with no silly comedy track or distracting scenes. 'Vattaram' is one of Saran's best efforts to date both as a scenarist and director. There is a lot more maturity and consistency that he reveals here than he has done in his earlier films".[8] The film's performance at the box office was impacted by the sudden release of delayed films including Varalaru and Vallavan.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ajith and I went in disguise to watch Vijay films" | Interview with Director Saran | Fully Filmy. Fully Filmy. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2017 – via YouTube.[time needed]
  2. ↑ Rangaraj, R (6 July 2006). "Saran signs Arya for 'Vattaram'". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 November 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "ஆர்யா இன்னொரு சூர்யா!". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 29 October 2006. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 6 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Malini Mannath, Malini (21 October 2006). "Diwali Release - 2006". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 November 2006. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "Vattaram". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  6. ↑ லஜ்ஜாவதி (12 November 2006). "வட்டாரம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 1. Retrieved 7 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "Vattaram". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 15 November 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Mannath, Malini (6 November 2006). "Vattaram". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 1 December 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2024.

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