Vettaiyan Movie Review : Blame it on Jai Bhim ! TJ Gnanavel set such a high benchmark with his powerful sophomore movie that the struggle to match it was evident with his third film, Vettaiyan . Despite starring Suriya, Jai Bhim didn't compromise its strong screenplay for starry ambitions. Vettaiyan , however, is a different challenge altogether.
It needs to be the perfect superstar vehicle for 'Thalaivar' Rajinikanth (Anirudh's score constantly reminds you of his superstardom, as if we could forget). At the same time, it must stay true to Gnanavel's reputation as a socially conscious filmmaker. So, does Vettaiyan balance both? It certainly tries, but while the film has its moments and aims to be a 'different' Rajinikanth movie, it falters due to a loose screenplay and weak editing.
‘Vettaiyan’ Review: Rajinikanth and TJ Gnanavel’s Investigative Thriller Earns Praise From Netizens, Anirudh Ravichander’s Score Shines . SP Athiyan (Rajinikanth) is a celebrated encounter specialist, respected within police circles for taking down hardened criminals through extra-judicial killings. As expected, he's always under scrutiny from the Human Rights Commission, particularly from an aptly named officer, DGP Satyadev (Amitabh Bachchan).
When conscientious teacher Saranya (Dushara Vijayan) is brutally raped and murdered, Athiyan is shaken, as she once helped him shut down a drug ring. Under pressure from the public and politicians, the investigation team identifies a suspect, but h.
