Yennai Arindhaal
Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Release date | 5 February 2015 (India) |
| Running time | 2hr 49min |
| Certificate | U/A |
| Starring | Ajith Kumar Arun Vijay Anushka Shetty Trisha Krishnan Parvati Nair |
| Directed by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Written by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Additional Screenplay & Script Consultants by | Shridhar Raghavan Thiagarajan Kumararaja |
| Produced by | A. M. Rathnam A. Raghuram S. Aishwarya Jyothi Krishna |
| Cinematography by | Dan Macarthur S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
| Production Company | Shri Sai Raam Creations |
| Distributor | M K Enterprises |
Cast & Characters:
- Ajith Kumar as DCP Sathyadev IPS
- Arun Vijay as Victor Manoharan
- Trisha as Hemanika
- Anushka Shetty as Thenmozhi
- Anikha Surendran as Isha, Sathyadev and Hemanika’s daughter
- Parvathy Nair as Elizabeth “Lisa”
- Vivek as ACP “Revolver” Richard IPS
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Golden Raj
- Suman as Muruganandham
- Avinash as Hemanika’s father
- R. N. R. Manohar as Sathya’s uncle
- Sampath Raj as Kamalakannan
- Stunt Silva as Father Matthew
- R. V. Udayakumar as Rajapandi
- Amit Bhargav as Thenmozhi’s proposed groom
- Besant Ravi as Victor’s friend
- Ajay Rathnam as Sadasivam
- Bhawana Aneja as Thenmozhi’s sister
- Rajasimman as Kandha
- Mona Kakade as Heart Patient’s mother
- Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan as Saravanan
- Rekha Suresh as a brothel owner
- K. P. Sekar as police officer
- Cell Murugan as police officer
- Pondy Ravi as police constable
- Osthe J. Ram as a henchman
- Aathma Patrick as a henchman
- Daniel Balaji as a gangster (special appearance)
- Nassar as Sathya’s father (special appearance)
- Rajeevan as Danny (special appearance)
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as a police Officer (special appearance)
Storyline:
Sathyadev, a sincere police officer, tries to stop an organ trafficking racket. But he is unaware that the man performing the illegal trade is the same person who killed his beloved.
About Movie:
Yennai Arindhaal is a Tamil action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Anushka Shetty, Trisha Krishnan, and Arun Vijay in lead roles, with supporting performances from Anikha Surendran, Parvathy Nair, Vivek, Ashish Vidyarthi, Suman, and Avinash Yelandur. This film is the concluding part of Menon’s police trilogy, following Kaakha Kaakha and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.
Principal photography began on April 9, 2014, with filming taking place in various locations including Chennai, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Sikkim, and parts of Malaysia. Notable scenes were shot in different cities to capture the film’s diverse settings.
Yennai Arindhaal received positive reviews from critics upon its release. It was praised for its engaging storyline, direction, and performances—especially that of Ajith Kumar. The film was nominated for multiple awards at the 63rd Filmfare Awards South, including Best Actor for Ajith Kumar and Best Supporting Actor for Arun Vijay.
The film was commercially successful, grossing approximately ₹70 crore worldwide. It performed well during its theatrical run and was particularly popular in Tamil Nadu.
At the 63rd Filmfare Awards South, Yennai Arindhaal received nominations in five categories and won accolades at other award shows as well.
The film is recognized as a significant entry in Tamil cinema for its thrilling narrative and character development. It solidified Gautham Vasudev Menon’s reputation as a leading filmmaker in the action thriller genre.
Overall, Yennai Arindhaal stands out for its blend of action and emotional depth, making it a memorable addition to the Tamil
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | ₹50 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹70 crore |