Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodi Kattu

Year: 2000

Runtime: 168 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Cheran

DramaFamily

Directed by Cheran, the Tamil drama features Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama and Malavika. It follows two friends who, after being duped by a con man promising a high‑paying job in Dubai, return home and strive to achieve success through hard work and perseverance in their own country.

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Timeline & Setting – Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

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Location

Tenkasi region (Tamil Nadu), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

The film unfolds from a drought-hit village near Tenkasi, highlighting rural hardships and the pressure to find work beyond the land. It then shifts to the larger Tamil Nadu cities around Coimbatore and Chennai, showing how urban centers offer new opportunities and temptations. The Dubai migration arc anchors the plot, illustrating the dream of better wages and the challenges of leaving family behind.

🌾 Rural life 🏙️ Urban contrast 🛫 Dubai migration

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Main Characters – Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

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Sekar (Murali)

A pragmatic village youth whose farming setbacks push him toward Dubai. He partners with Muthu to protect their families, using a careful ruse to shield loved ones from social stigma while seeking a better future.

🌾 Rural resilience 💪 Resourceful 👨‍👩‍👧 Family devotion

Muthuraman (R. Parthiban)

A graduate who works as an accountant for the village landlord and dreams of a better life. He teams up with Sekar, launches a dairy venture, and balances his responsibilities to Valli with his ambitions.

🐄 Dairy entrepreneurship 💼 Loyal 🎓 Educated hope

Valli (Meena)

Daughter of the landlord, strong-willed and loyal. She challenges her father, loves Muthu, and stands with the family through trials, ultimately sharing in their hopeful future.

💪 Strong-willed ❤️ Family-oriented

Amudha (Malavika)

Muthu's sister who falls for Sekar. Her presence adds emotional stakes and drives choices that affect the entire family.

💖 Love and loyalty 🌸 Youthful romance

Kasimanikkam (Anandaraj)

The fraudulent broker behind the bogus Dubai scheme. His actions trigger the central conflict and are eventually exposed and confronted.

💼 Fraud 🕵️ Mastermind

Police Commissioner (Rajeev)

An authority figure who chastises the protagonists for losing money, then supports their pursuit of justice and the recovery of funds.

⚖️ Justice 👮 Authority

Deivane (Manorama)

Sekar's mother, a steadfast matriarch whose concern for her family drives decisions and eventual reconciliation.

👩‍👧 Mother figure 🕊️ Wisdom

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Major Themes – Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

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🌍 Migration

Dreams of a better life abroad drive the core decisions of Sekar and Muthu. The lure of Dubai presents opportunity but also risk, testing loyalty to family and to one another. The narrative frames migration as both an escape from hardship and a situation with moral and social consequences.

🕵️ Deception

Kasimanikkam's fraudulent agency disrupts livelihoods and trust, stealing a precious corpus and leaving families in despair. The protagonists uncover the scam and confront the culprit, illustrating the costs of deceit. The arc emphasizes accountability and vigilance against fraud.

❤️ Family sacrifice

Sekar and Muthu pivot their identities to shield their families from shame and ruin, risking personal danger for loved ones. The sacrifices of Valli, Amudha, and the parents stabilize the family unit and set the stage for reconciliation. The ending celebrates endurance, forgiveness, and the value of home.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:30

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