Vada Chennai | Re-Release | July 28, 2025
Get ready to relive one of Tamil cinema’s most gripping and powerful crime sagas as Vada Chennai, the cult classic directed by Vetrimaaran, returns to theatres in a special re-release on Monday, July 28, 2025. Starring Dhanush in one of his most acclaimed roles, Vada Chennai is a raw, gritty, and emotionally charged story set in the underbelly of North Chennai.
First released on October 17, 2018, this 2D Tamil-language film runs for 2 hours and 46 minutes, and continues to be celebrated for its storytelling, performances, and haunting realism.
Storyline:
Vada Chennai tells the story of Anbu (Dhanush), a young fisherman from North Chennai whose simple life takes a drastic turn when he becomes entangled in the violent world of local gang wars and political conspiracies. What begins as a stroke of bad luck soon unfolds into a larger game of power, betrayal, and survival in a world where loyalty is often a matter of life and death.
Anbu’s journey from a bystander to a man who must face forces beyond his control forms the backbone of this intense crime drama.
Cast:
- Dhanush as Anbu
- Aishwarya Rajesh as Padma
- Andrea Jeremiah as Chandra
- Ameer as Rajan
- Samuthirakani as Guna
- Daniel Balaji as Thambi
- Kishore as Senthil
- Pawan as Velu
Crew:
- Directed by: Vetrimaaran
- Written by: Vetrimaaran
- Produced by: Dhanush, Subaskaran Allirajah, Vetrimaaran
- Music by: Santhosh Narayanan
- Production Companies: Wunderbar Films, Lyca Productions, Grass Root Film Company
- Distributed by: Lyca Productions, Wunderbar Films
Music & Cinematic Appeal:
Santhosh Narayanan’s intense score and the gritty visuals of North Chennai elevate Vada Chennai into a cinematic experience that’s both authentic and haunting. The re-release brings this unforgettable film back to the big screen—restoring its raw power and narrative complexity where it belongs.
Why You Should Watch the Re-release:
- A landmark in Tamil cinema, back on the big screen
- One of Dhanush’s finest and most intense performances
- Masterfully directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran
- A complex, multi-layered story rooted in real Chennai politics and gangland history
- Perfect for both first-time viewers and returning fans
Re-Release Details:
- Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
- Language: Tamil
- Format: 2D
- Genre: Crime | Drama | Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 46 minutes
- Rating: A (Adults Only)
Book your tickets now and immerse yourself in the gritty, unforgettable world of Vada Chennai—a film that defined a generation of Tamil cinema.
