Velli Thirai (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Velli Thirai is a drama film directed by Viji Thamby, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Kannaiyan, a struggling actor, steals a script written by Saravanan and gains fame. Saravanan decides to make another movie but faces a lot of challenges when he is forced to cast Kannaiyan.
Who’s in it. Velli Thirai stars Prakash Raj as Kannaiah / Dileep, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Saravanan, Gopika as Mythili and Sarath Babu as Balaji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Velli Thirai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Velli Thirai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Velli Thirai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Velli Thirai (2008)?
- In US, Velli Thirai is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Velli Thirai worth watching?
- Velli Thirai holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Velli Thirai?
- Velli Thirai stars Prakash Raj, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Gopika, Sarath Babu and M. S. Bhaskar.
- When was Velli Thirai released?
- Velli Thirai was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.