Vettaiyan (2024) Hindi Dubbed Movie

Vettaiyan (transl. Hunter) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action drama. It is directed by T. J. Gnanavel and produced by Lyca Productions. Rajinikanth plays Athiyan, a senior police officer. The story follows his accidental killing of an innocent man during an encounter. He is investigating the murder of a teacher.

The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan (his Tamil debut), Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, and Ramesh Thilak.

The film was announced in March 2023 as Thalaivar 170. Its title was revealed in December 2023. Filming began in October 2023 and ended in August 2024. Locations included Thiruvananthapuram, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Music is by Anirudh Ravichander. Cinematography is by S. R. Kathir, and editing is by Philomin Raj.

Vettaiyan released on 10 October 2024 during Vijayadashami. Critics praised Rajinikanth and the technical aspects. However, the storyline and pacing received criticism. The film underperformed at the box office.

Athiyan, an SP in Kanyakumari, is an encounter specialist. He is called "Vettaiyan" for taking down criminals. He works with "Battery" Patrick, a tech expert and former thief. Saranya, a teacher, reports marijuana use in schools. Athiyan arrests Kumaresan, a drug producer, and kills him in an encounter. The public supports him, but human rights activists criticize him.

Later, Saranya is transferred to Chennai. She is brutally raped and murdered at her school. Guna, a software engineer, is arrested as the suspect. Athiyan kills Guna in an encounter, but Justice Sathyadev proves Guna’s innocence. Athiyan, shocked by his mistake, reopens the case.

Investigations reveal Saranya was murdered by Hanu Reddy, a contract killer. Hanu was hired by Natraj Shanmugam, the head of Nat Academy. The academy lured families into scams using fake promises of online courses. Saranya and Guna had uncovered evidence against them.

Athiyan gathers proof with his wife Thara’s help. Natraj’s goons attack Athiyan’s team but fail. They recover Saranya’s hard drive, which contains proof of the scams. However, Patrick is killed during the investigation.

Athiyan exposes Natraj on social media with Saranya’s final video. The government bans Nat Academy. Natraj escapes custody but is caught by Athiyan. Six months later, Natraj receives a life sentence. Athiyan decides to abandon encounter killings, choosing to let justice prevail.

Director: T. J. Gnanavel

Writer: T. J. Gnanavel

Stars: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10