Villu (film)
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Villu (transl. The bow) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written by AC Mugil and directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay in a dual role as father and son while Nayanthara, Prakash Raj and Vadivelu play other prominent roles. Manoj K. Jayan, Devaraj, Anandaraj, Sriman plays the supporting roles whilst Prabhu Deva, Mumaith Khan, Zabyn Khan, and Khushbu appear in item numbers. The film is produced and distributed by Ayngaran International and composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Cinematography was done by Ravi Varman, while editing was handled by Kola Bhaskar. The film received negative reviews from critics and became an average at the box office.[1]
Villu | |
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Directed by | Prabhu Deva |
Written by | A. C. Mugil Rebel Ravi (dialogue) |
Screenplay by | Prabhu Deva |
Story by | A. C. Mugil Rebel Ravi |
Based on | Soldier (Hindi) |
Produced by | K. Karunamoorthy C. Arunpandian |
Starring | Vijay Nayanthara |
Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
Edited by | Kola Bhaskar |
Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Ayngaran International |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
The film was released on 12 January 2009.[2][3] The film acquired #221 spot in 2009 at the United Kingdom box office.[4] Villu settled to a overall domestic profit of ₹50 lakhs.[1] The film's title Villu (bow) indicates a man Pugazh, who avenges for his father (arrow) fired at his enemies to destroy them. The satellite rights of the film was owned by Kalaignar TV.[5] Rediff pointed out that, Vadivelu and Vijay were applauded for their style of slap-stick humor in the film.[6]
Media outlets reported that, the film Villu became an average domestic venture as Vijay and Vadivelu comic-timing was the only saving grace of the film, since the screenplay, dialogues and dubbing were extremely ordinary.[1] The movie was partially based on the 1998 Hindi movie Soldier.[7][8]