Velli Thirai
2008, Tamil. Directed by Viji.
Kannaiah, a struggling actor, steals a script written by Saravanan and gains fame. Saravanan decides to make another movie but faces a lot of challenges when he is forced to cast Kannaiah.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Velli Thirai is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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Cast & crew
- VijiDirector
- Prithviraj SukumaranSaravanan
- Prakash RajKannaiah / Dileep
- GopikaMythili
- Sarath BabuBalaji
- M. S. BhaskarRam Gopal Sharma
- Elango KumaravelHamid Mustafa
- SathyanMuthu
- CharleCameo Appearance
- Prathap PothanCameo Appearance
- Ravi MohanCameo Appearance
- Trisha KrishnanCameo Appearance
- Raai LaxmiCameo Appearance
Details
- Released
- 8 March 2008
- Original title
- வெள்ளித்திரை
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Viji
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What Velli Thirai is based on
Velli Thirai is based on Udayananu Tharam, a 2005 film.
Film · 2005
Udayananu Tharam
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Velli Thirai: quick answers
Is Velli Thirai worth watching?
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How long is Velli Thirai?
Velli Thirai runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Velli Thirai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Velli Thirai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Velli Thirai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Velli Thirai is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Velli Thirai on?
Velli Thirai is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Velli Thirai?
If you liked Velli Thirai, try Fast Girls, Padayappa, All Together Now.
Who directed Velli Thirai?
Velli Thirai (2008) was directed by Viji and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prakash Raj, Gopika.
What is Velli Thirai based on?
Velli Thirai is based on Udayananu Tharam, a 2005 film.