Vetri (actor)

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Vetri
Born
Vetri Vellapandian

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesSudalaikan Vellapandian
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present

Vetri is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. He is best known for playing the lead role in his own family production films such as 8 Thottakkal (2017) and Jiivi (2019). [1] [2]

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Career

Vetri, made his debut in the 2017 movie 8 Thottakkal , playing the role of a sub-inspector. This film was produced by his family production Vetrivel Saravana cinemas [1] and he followed this up with the thriller Jiivi in 2019, which received positive responses from critics. A critic from Times of India noted that, "turning it into one of the memorable thrillers of the year.". [3]

In 2021, Vetri appeared in C/O Kaadhal , a remake of a Telugu film. His next film was Vanam , which released in the same year. [4]

In 2022, he acted in the film in Jothi [5] and the sequel Jiivi 2 which premiered on aha OTT platform. [6]

Later in 2023, he also had major releases with Memories and Bumper . A Times of India critic stated that, "Bumper has an interesting premise that helps hold the attention of the viewers" [7]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRole(s)Notes
2017 8 Thottakkal SathyaDebut film
2019 Jiivi Saravanan
2021 C/O Kaadhal Dhaadi
Vanam Magizh
2022 Jothi Shakthi
Jiivi 2 Saravanan
2023 Memories Venky
Bumper Puli Pandi
Red Sandal Wood Prabha
TBA Iravu †TBAPost-production [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "A promising entrant in K'town". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Vetri bags another intriguing thriller". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Jiivi Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Actor Vetri reveals why he has been choosing thriller films!". The Times of India. 15 March 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "Krisha Kurup: 'Jothi' will be an emotional ride - Exclusive!". The Times of India. 17 July 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "'Jiivi 2' makers shock fans as the much-awaited sequel opts for a direct OTT premiere". The Times of India. 3 August 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Bumper Movie Review : A well-intentioned film that talks about honesty". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "Teaser of Iravu to be out soon". Cinema Express . Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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