Vetrivel

Cast

Production

Newcomer director Vasantha Mani revealed that he was working on the script of a film featuring Jai, Sasikumar and Samuthirakani during December 2014. By May 2015, he revealed that Jai did not sign the project and they were looking for a new actor to portray the role written for him instead. In early September 2015, after finishing work on Bala's Tharai Thappattai (2016), Sasikumar confirmed he would work on the project titled Vetrivel and an official launch was held. The film began production during September 2015 at Tanjore and completed a monthlong schedule, which ended early as a result of the 2015 Nadigar Sangam elections. Miya George revealed that she was working on the film during December 2015, and noted that she would portray the character of Malayali girl in the film.

Release

The film opened to positive reviews in April 2016, with Sify.com stating it is "a decent commercial entertainer with a neat message from Sasikumar, which is watchable for the authentic performance of the actors". Likewise, Behindwoods.com noted that "Though the movie does well to package a drama with a well plotted screenplay, neatly polished with newness, probably the main enemy for Vetrivel is that the average theatre goer these days wants his day out at theatre to be a bash". Baradwaj Rangan from The Hindu noted its "been a while since a purely formulaic film was made with respect for the art as well as the audience", praising the production. The satellite rights of the movie were sold to Zee Tamizh.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.