Gautham Menon reveals plans for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2, to approach Kamal Haasan soon

Filmmaker Gautham Menon has revealed his intentions to do a follow-up film to his 2006 blockbuster Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. While promoting his latest directorial outing Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha , Gautham announced his plan to approach Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan with a proposal to make Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2.

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a crime thriller cassic

Gautham, however, refrained from sharing more details about the project. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a milestone film in Gautham's career. It played a very important role in solidifying Gautham's position in the Tamil film, industry as one of the most influential filmmakers.

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a gripping crime thriller, starring Kamal Haasan as the dynamic super cop, Raghava. The film is celebrated for its genre-defining narrative. The film revolves around the efforts of a cop to stop a series of murders. The investigation that begins as an off-the-book help to a friend unravels the plot involving two psychopathic serial killers. The film mainly takes place in India and the USA, emerging as one of the memorable entries in Tamil cinema's tryst with the serial killer genre.

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu delves beyond a mere crime thriller, offering a psychological journey into its characters, exploring human emotions amidst a gripping criminal investigation. Besides Kamal, the film features Jyothika, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Prakash Raj, Daniel Balaji, and Salim Baig.

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is currently streaming on SunNXT, ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium .

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Gautham Menon's other projects

Gautham Menon's latest movie Joshua: Imai Pol Kaka hit the screens worldwide this week. The film has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many dubbing it as the "weakest work" in Gautham's filmography.

Joshua: Imai Pol Kaka stars Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha Varun in the lead role. The movie is an out-and-out action entertainer about a contract killer, who uses his uncanny skills to protect his girlfriend from other assailants.

Gautham is also making a continued effort to release his embattled movie Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam, starring Vikram, in theatres. He has also played a key supporting role in director Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai 2, which is due in cinemas this year.