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Wikipedia article
'Vattaram' is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action gangster film written, produced, and directed by Saran. The film stars Arya, Napoleon, and Kirat Bhattal in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj. The film released on 21 October 2006. This film declared an average grosser at the box office. The film was dubbed in Hindi as 'Are You Ready To Fight'.
Plot
Burma (Arya) is the son of Gurupadam's (Napoleon) chauffeur (Nassar). Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer is Burmas role model, and his dream is to be like him. Soon, his father is framed by Ayravadham (Dhandapani), Gurupadam's right-hand man, and unable to bear the humiliation, he commits suicide. Burma grows up in the mean streets to be a gun dealer and waits for an opportunity to enter Gurupadams house and take revenge. Soon, he wins over Gurupadam and his daughter Sangeetha (Kirat Bhattal). But Ayra and Veeravel (Ramji), Gurupadoms elder son, are tooth and nail opposed to him and fear that he will take over their empire. However, Burma uses tact and cunningness to overcome their resentment and wins over Gurupadoms trust. Slowly, he starts to understand the machinations of the power play in the underworld. He uses Gurupadams bitter foe Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy (Avinash), who was once Gurupadam's close friend to his advantage and causes havoc, which leads to a gripping climax.
Cast
* Arya as Burma
* Napoleon as Gurupadam, a rich businessman and arms dealer
* Kirat Bhattal as Sangeetha Gurupadam
* Ramji as Veeravel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's elder son
* Raaghav as Vetrivel Gurupadam, Gurupadam's younger son
* Dhandapani as Ayravadam (Ayra)
* Avinash as Karuppusamy aka A. K. Samy
* Adithya Menon as Corrupt Inspector
* Vasundhara as Veena
* Nassar as Burma's father
* Anoop Kumar as Ramesh
* Srinath as Veena's Brother
* Ramesh Khanna as Dilli, Burma's Sidekick
* Vaiyapuri as Burma's Sidekick
* Nellai Siva
* Balu Anand
Production
The film was initially titled 'Veerasagasam', with Vijay entitled to play the lead role. Saran had initially cast Vasundhara Kashyap in the lead role and rechristened her with the stage name of Adhisaya, before his team convinced him to cast someone else.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj with lyrics by Vairamuthu.
Reception
'Sify' wrote "Saran's Vattaram is an engaging action packed masaala entertainer which moves at rapid pace. Director Saran has spiffily shot and stylishly packaged the film with a milieu that is new to Kollywood - Gun running trade". The film's performance at the box office was impacted by the sudden release of delayed films including 'Varalaru' and 'Vallavan'.
References
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