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| name = Vallarasu | | name = Vallarasu | ||
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| director = [[N. Maharajan]] | | director = [[N. Maharajan]] | ||
| producer = L. K. Sudhish | | producer = L. K. Sudhish | ||
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'''''Vallarasu''''' ({{ | '''''Vallarasu''''' ({{translation|[[Superpower]]}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[N. Maharajan]] in his film debut. The film stars [[Vijayakanth]] and [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]]. Film director [[P. Vasu]] made his debut as actor in a negative role and Kannada [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]] first debut in Tamil cinema. The music is by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. It was released on 14 April to positive reviews and became a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|Blockbuster]]. The movie was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Indian (2001 film)|Indian]]'' (2001), also directed by same director and which Mukesh Rishi reprising his role.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/director-gaurav-narayanan-working-on-his-third-movie-ippadai-vellum/article7378739.ece |title=Take three… |last=Saravanan |first=T |date=2 July 2015 |work=The Hindu |access-date=25 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Captain-Vijayakanth-turns-61/articleshow/22061907.cms |title=Captain Vijayakanth turns 61! |date=15 January 2017 |work=The Times of India |access-date=25 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/fading-strokes-of-a-bygone-era/article3274229.ece |title=Fading strokes of a bygone era |date=3 April 2012 |work=The Hindu |access-date=25 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/04/21/stories/09210223.htm |title=Film Review: ''Vallarasu'' |date=21 April 2000 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=25 January 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Vallarasu ([[Vijayakanth]]) is the honest Deputy Commissioner of Police who has arrested Wasim Khan ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), a terrorist from Pakistan. His wife is Anjali ([[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]]), and they both have two children. Vallarasu kills his senior police officer and father-in-law ([[Raghuvaran]]) because he knows that the latter is working with terrorists. Anjali leaves Vallarasu after she | Vallarasu ([[Vijayakanth]]) is the honest Deputy Commissioner of Police who has arrested Wasim Khan ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), a terrorist from Pakistan. His wife is Anjali ([[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]]), and they both have two children. Vallarasu kills his senior police officer and father-in-law ([[Raghuvaran]]) because he knows that the latter is working with terrorists. Anjali leaves Vallarasu after she learns that he killed her father. Vallarasu takes the help of youths (including [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]]) who are disillusioned by their inability to join the police force to fight violence. Vallarasu fights R. Kandasamy ([[P. Vasu]]), a rich man who is behind the attempts to destabilize the country. With the help of Seshadri ([[Karan (actor)|Karan]]), a software engineer, Vallarasu succeeds in killing Kandasamy's son. In retaliation, Kandaswamy attacks Raheem ([[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]) and Seshadri, who both die. In the climax, Anjali unites with Vallarasu after knowing the truth. Vallarasu also kills both Kandasamy and Wasim Khan. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] as CBI officer Chidambaram Pillai | * [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] as CBI officer Chidambaram Pillai | ||
* [[Karan (actor)|Karan]] as Seshadri | * [[Karan (actor)|Karan]] as Seshadri | ||
* [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]] as Pandian, Vallarasu's henchman | |||
* [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Raheem, Vallarasu's henchman | |||
* [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]] as Esakki Muthu Pandian | * [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]] as Esakki Muthu Pandian | ||
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as Wasim Khan | * [[Mukesh Rishi]] as Wasim Khan | ||
* [[P. Vasu]] as R. Kandasamy | * [[P. Vasu]] as R. Kandasamy | ||
* [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]] as | * [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]] as Raheem's brother | ||
* [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] as Vijayaraghavan | * [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] as Vijayaraghavan | ||
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Edward | * [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Edward | ||
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* Raviraj as Swamy Kannan | * Raviraj as Swamy Kannan | ||
* Laxmi Rattan as Director general of police | * Laxmi Rattan as Director general of police | ||
* [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as | * [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Seshadri's brother-in-law | ||
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Anjali's mother | * [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Anjali's mother | ||
* [[Dubbing Janaki]] as | * [[Dubbing Janaki]] as Seshadri's mother | ||
* [[Charulatha]] as | * [[Charulatha]] as Seshadri's fiancée | ||
* Master Naveen as Naveen, Vallarasu's son | * Master Naveen as Naveen, Vallarasu's son | ||
* Baby Nisha as Nisha, Vallarasu's daughter | * Baby Nisha as Nisha, Vallarasu's daughter | ||
* Richard Rajasekhar as Rajasekhar, R. Kandasamy's son | * Richard Rajasekhar as Rajasekhar, R. Kandasamy's son | ||
* Kovai Easwar as Easwar | * Kovai Easwar as Easwar | ||
* Chitti as Chitti | * Chitti as Chitti | ||
* [[Crane Manohar]] as Jewellery shop owner | * [[Crane Manohar]] as Jewellery shop owner | ||
* Auditor Sridhar as | * Auditor Sridhar as Seshadri's father | ||
* [[S. Rajasekar]] as Lawyer | * [[S. Rajasekar]] as Lawyer | ||
* Ravi Raj as Judge | * Ravi Raj as Judge | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
One scene was of Vijayakanth and Devayani at a jewellery shop in [[T. Nagar]] in [[Chennai]]. The song{{clarify|reason=Which song?|date=August 2020}} was filmed near [[Pollachi]] and 100 dancers joined the lead pair. Choreography was by dance master Haridas. A lavish set was erected at [[AVM Studios|A.V.M. Studios]] where a stunt scene was filmed between Vijayakanth and Richard. Some stunt scenes were filmed between Vijayakanth and Richard. Some stunt artists who portrayed Richard's henchmen also participated in the shot. Apart from Chennai, shooting locations were at New Delhi and Kulu Manali.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cinematoday.itgo.com/vallaras.htm |title=Vallarasu |website=Cinematoday.itgo.com |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> Bollywood villain [[Mukesh Rishi]] made his debut in Tamil cinema with this film. Director P. Vasu made his debut as an actor with this film and Darshan would later as one of biggest stars in Kannada cinema , made his debut in small role. | One scene was of Vijayakanth and Devayani at a jewellery shop in [[T. Nagar]] in [[Chennai]]. The song "Aruppukottai Akka ponnu "{{clarify|reason=Which song?|date=August 2020}} was filmed near [[Pollachi]] and 100 dancers joined the lead pair. Choreography was by dance master Haridas. A lavish set was erected at [[AVM Studios|A.V.M. Studios]] where a stunt scene was filmed between Vijayakanth and Richard. Some stunt scenes were filmed between Vijayakanth and Richard. Some stunt artists who portrayed Richard's henchmen also participated in the shot. Apart from Chennai, shooting locations were at New Delhi and Kulu Manali.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cinematoday.itgo.com/vallaras.htm |title=Vallarasu |website=Cinematoday.itgo.com |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> Bollywood villain [[Mukesh Rishi]] made his debut in Tamil cinema with this film. Director P. Vasu made his debut as an actor with this film and Darshan would later as one of biggest stars in Kannada cinema, made his debut in small role. | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||