Where to watch Vellai Pookal online in India
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Vellai Pookal story (no spoilers)
Vellai Pookal follows a retired cop who moves to the US to live with his son. There, he gets pulled into a kidnapping case and starts tracking down the kidnapper. As he digs deeper, the case becomes too personal. The Tamil drama-thriller mixes crime investigation with family stakes, running 130 minutes with a UA certificate.
Should you watch Vellai Pookal?
Watch it for
- Vivek plays DIG Rudhran Ganesan, a retired cop whose investigation turns personal, in a cast that also includes Charle and Pooja Devariya.
- Director Vivek Elangovan blends drama, thriller and crime genres in a 130-minute runtime.
- The story moves from a family visit in the US to a kidnapping case, giving the crime plot an unusual setting.
- Ramgopal Krishnaraju provides the music for this Tamil-language film.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced action over a slow-burn crime drama that focuses on personal stakes.
- You are looking for a light family film; the crime and kidnapping plot may not suit younger viewers.
- You avoid subtitles or films set outside India, as the story takes place in the US with Tamil dialogue.
Vellai Pookal cast
Vivekas DIG Rudhran Ganesan
Charleas Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Dev Ramnathas Ajay Rudhran
Pooja Devariyaas Ramya
Paige Hendersonas Alice
Gajarajas Commissioner K. Manimaran
Tyler Roy Robertsas Jeff
Peyton Justineas MaryVellai Pookal movie details
| Director | Vivek Elangovan |
|---|---|
| Writer | Vivek Elangovan, Shanmuga Bharathi |
| Music | Ramgopal Krishnaraju |
| Cinematography | Jerald Peter |
| Producer | Ajay Sampath, Dhigha Sekaran |
| Release date | 19 April 2019 |
| Runtime | 2h 10m (130 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | வெள்ளைப்பூக்கள் |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
Parental guide: is Vellai Pookal family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and crime-thriller genre; the film deals with a kidnapping case. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Vellai Pookal offers a grounded take on a kidnapping investigation led by a retired cop. Vivek's portrayal of DIG Rudhran Ganesan anchors the drama, and the US setting adds freshness. It's a decent pick for thriller fans who don't mind a slower pace.
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Where can I watch Vellai Pookal online in India?
Vellai Pookal is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India. It can also be rented on Amazon Video.
When was Vellai Pookal released?
Vellai Pookal was released on 19 April 2019 in India.
Who is in the cast of Vellai Pookal?
The cast includes Vivek as DIG Rudhran Ganesan, Charle as Bharatidasan, Dev Ramnath as Ajay Rudhran, Pooja Devariya as Ramya, Paige Henderson as Alice, Gajaraj as Commissioner K. Manimaran, Sudha Rajasekaran as Meena Bharatidasan, and Tyler Roy Roberts as Jeff.
Who directed Vellai Pookal?
Vellai Pookal was directed by Vivek Elangovan.
What is the runtime and certificate of Vellai Pookal?
Vellai Pookal runs for 130 minutes and has a UA certificate in India.
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