Vellai Yaanai
2021 Indian film
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Vellai Yaanai (transl. White elephant) is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniam Siva and starring Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu and Athmeeya in the lead roles. Produced by Mini Studios, it was released on 11 July 2021 on Sun TV.[1][2]
Yogi Babu
Athmeeya
| Vellai Yaanai | |
|---|---|
Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Subramaniam Siva |
| Starring | Samuthirakani Yogi Babu Athmeeya |
| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Production | |
| Producer | S. Vinodh Kumar |
| Cinematography | Vishnu |
| Editor | A. L. Ramesh |
| Production company | Mini Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun TV |
| Release | 11 July 2021 |
Plot
An agrarian community with a thriving barter system becomes prey to a profit-driven bank. The once-prosperous village soon wilts as the bank systematically tears down the village.
Cast
- Samuthirakani as Vellai Kunju
- Yogi Babu as Kozhukattai aka KK
- Athmeeya as Vendaam Amirtham
- S. S. Stanley as Bank Officer
- E. Ramdoss as Insecticide seller
- A. Govindamoorthy as Villager
- MGR Ravichandran as District Collector
- Bava Chelladurai as Major
- Uday Mahesh as Almsgiver
- Saranya Ravichandran as Valli
- Benjamin as Villager
- Poraali Dileepan as Bank Officer
Production
Subramaniam Siva made a return as a director after a long sabbatical, and selected Samuthirakani to portray the lead role of a farmer. Athmiya Rajan was cast as the lead actress after the director was impressed by her performance in the Malayalam film, Joseph (2018) Post-production for the film began in June 2019, but the film's release was delayed by two years.[3][4][5][6]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Santhosh Narayanan.[7]
- Vennila – Vijaynarain, Sangeetha Karuppiah
- Aara Thedum – Santhosh Narayanan
- Vaazha Vechonae – Vijaynarain
- Thandhom Thana – Mukesh Mohamed
- Nellu Vaasam – Santhosh Narayanan