Veppam (Tamil: வெப்பம்; English: Heat) is a 2011 Indian Tamil action thriller written and directed by newcomer Anjana Ali Khan, starring Nani, Karthik Kumar, Bindu Madhavi and Nithya Menen.
The story narrates events from the slum areas of Chennai, showcasing
characters and their struggles. The film, jointly produced by Gautham Menon's Photon Kathaas and R. S. Infotainment, had been in production for over one year. The film released on 29 July 2011, while a dubbed Telugu version, titled Sega, released simultaneously in Andhra Pradesh. Veppam received mixed critical response upon release.
Jothi takes to illegal ways and makes money working for a drug peddler Ammaji (Jennifer). Knowing that Vishnu is in love with Viji (Bindu Madhavi), a call girl in the locality, Jothi decides to exploit him for his selfish gain. He gives him an assignment - to transport drugs to Pondicherry, promising to give him Viji if he completes the work. Vishnu takes the help of Karthik and leaves for Pondicherry. However sensing that something is fishy, Vishnu returns to Chennai. What follows next is the story of 'Veppam'.
Plot
The film is set in a slum in Chennai. Balaji (Muthukumar)'s mother dies and his father Jothi (Shimmore), a drunkard, leaves him on the streets. He works hard and ensures a decent living for his younger brother Karthik (Nani). Karthik, who studies in an engineering college, spends all his time with his friend Vishnu (Karthik Kumar), who is also brought up in the locality. There is Revathy (Nithya Menen) in the neighbourhood, who loves Karthik.Jothi takes to illegal ways and makes money working for a drug peddler Ammaji (Jennifer). Knowing that Vishnu is in love with Viji (Bindu Madhavi), a call girl in the locality, Jothi decides to exploit him for his selfish gain. He gives him an assignment - to transport drugs to Pondicherry, promising to give him Viji if he completes the work. Vishnu takes the help of Karthik and leaves for Pondicherry. However sensing that something is fishy, Vishnu returns to Chennai. What follows next is the story of 'Veppam'.
Cast
- Nani as Karthik
- Karthik Kumar as Vishnu
- Nithya Menen as Revathi
- Bindu Madhavi as Viji
- Shimmor as Jothi
- Jennifer as Ammaji
- Muthukumar as Balaji
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