Vellai Yaanai

Vellai Yaanai is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniam Siva and starring Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu and Athmeeya in the lead roles. Produced by Mini Studios, it was released on 11 July 2021 on Sun TV.

Plot

An agrarian community with a thriving barter system becomes prey to a profit-driven bank. The once-prosperous village soon wilts as the bank systematically tears down the village.

Production

Subramaniam Siva made a return as a director after a long sabbatical, and selected Samuthirakani to portray the lead role of a farmer. Athmiya Rajan was cast as the lead actress after the director was impressed by her performance in the Malayalam film, Joseph
Post-production for the film began in June 2019, but the film's release was delayed by two years.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Santhosh Narayanan.

Vennila – Vijaynarain, Sangeetha Karuppiah
Aara Thedum – Santhosh Narayanan
Vaazha Vechonae – Vijaynarain
Thandhom Thana – Mukesh Mohamed
Nellu Vaasam – Santhosh Narayanan

Release

The film was directly released on Sun TV on 11 July 2021. A critic from Cinema Express wrote "inconsistency mars this well-intentioned Samuthirakani tearjerker", adding "inconsistent writing ruins the well-performed rural drama." Entertainment portal Dinamalar gave the film mixed reviews.