Vallavan (2006) – Romantic Action Drama
Vallavan is a Tamil romantic action film released on October 13, 2006, starring Silambarasan (STR) in the lead role. Packed with romance, drama, emotional conflict, and stylish presentation, the film became one of the memorable love stories of the 2000s. With music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and STR himself handling direction and writing, Vallavan carries a strong personal touch and youthful energy.
The movie runs for 3 hours and 1 minute, is presented in 2D, and holds a U certificate, making it suitable for general audiences.
Story Overview
At its heart, Vallavan is a love story that explores age differences, emotional insecurity, and complicated relationships.
Vallavan, a confident and fun-loving young man, falls deeply in love with Swapna, a woman who is three years older than him. Their love blossoms naturally at first, and Swapna returns his feelings. However, things don’t stay simple for long.
Swapna begins to feel uncomfortable about the age gap and societal perceptions. Meanwhile, Vallavan’s past connection with a former classmate adds further tension to their relationship. Misunderstandings, ego clashes, and emotional wounds start to pull them apart.
The film explores whether love is strong enough to overcome insecurity, jealousy, and emotional baggage, while also showing the transformation of Vallavan as he deals with heartbreak and inner turmoil.
Main Cast
- Silambarasan (STR) as Vallavan
- Nayanthara as Swapna
- Reema Sen as Geethakumari “Geetha”
- Sandhya as Suji
- Santhanam as Soori (comic relief)
- Sathyan as Subbu
- S. V. Shekhar as Suji and Soori’s father
- Janaki Sabesh as Suji and Soori’s mother
The film blends intense romance with light comedy, especially through Santhanam’s entertaining moments.
Crew
- Director: Silambarasan
- Writer: Silambarasan
- Dialogues: Balakumaran
- Producer: P. L. Thenappan
- Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Production Company: Sri Raj Lakshmi Films
STR’s involvement in both acting and directing gives the film a distinctive style and emotional depth.
Music – A Major Highlight
The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja is one of the film’s biggest strengths. The songs beautifully capture romance, longing, and heartbreak, and many tracks became chartbusters among youngsters. The background score also enhances the emotional weight of key scenes.
Why Vallavan Still Stands Out
Bold love story with an age-gap theme
Stylish direction and screen presence by STR
Strong emotional drama mixed with commercial elements
Memorable songs by Yuvan Shankar Raja
A mix of romance, comedy, and intense emotional conflict
Vallavan remains a film that resonates with audiences who enjoy passionate love stories filled with drama, music, and emotional twists. It’s not just about romance — it’s about ego, maturity, and the challenges love faces in the real world.
