Villu

Villu

Year: 2009

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Tamil

ComedyActionDrama

He sets out to avenge his father, a respected army officer unjustly framed and murdered by three corrupt commanders, and in the process becomes entangled in a perilous love with the daughter of one of the men responsible, forcing him to confront loyalty, revenge, and hidden loyalties.

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Timeline & Setting – Villu (2009)

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Time period

Present day

The events unfold in contemporary times with modern travel and technology. A backstory about Major Saravanan’s death and the family’s ostracism anchors the vengeance arc in the recent past.

Location

India, Munich (Germany), Bern (Switzerland)

The story begins in a rural Indian village during a wedding. It then moves to Europe, with key scenes in Munich and Bern as Pugazh pursues J. D. The final confrontation unfolds near an abandoned temple outside the village.

🏡 Indian village 🌍 Munich Germany 🇨🇭 Bern Switzerland 🕍 Temple setting

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Main Characters – Villu (2009)

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Pugazh (Vijay)

An IITian and Oxford alumnus with a master’s in chemical engineering who combines sharp intellect with physical prowess. He is driven by his father’s death and is willing to go to great lengths for revenge, while also falling in love with Janavi.

🎓 Highly educated ⚔️ Revenge-seeker 💘 Love interest 🧭 Determined

Janavi (Nayanthara)

A friend of the bride who falls for Pugazh. She is torn between love and caution, and she warns Pugazh’s mother when she learns of his plans to kill her father, testing her own loyalties.

💖 Love interest 🧭 Conflict 👪 Family ties

J. D. (Prakash Raj)

Wealthy businessman and covert arms smuggler who leads a dangerous gang. He is ruthless and strategic, orchestrating threats from behind a glamorous facade and standing as the principal antagonist.

💼 Powerful 🗡️ Ruthless 🌐 International operations

Raaka (Adithya Menon)

A key henchman in J. D.’s gang who remains dangerous and resourceful. He escapes battles and continues to menace Pugazh as the pursuit unfolds.

🗡️ Henchman 🧠 Cunning 🔥 Dangerous

Shaan (Devaraj)

A hotel pimp and member of J. D.’s gang. He is a calculating operator within the criminal network and a constant threat to Pugazh and his allies.

🕶️ Henchman 🧠 Brutal 🗺️ Organized crime

Max (Sriman)

One of J. D.’s henchmen, a part of the gang with a penchant for intimidation and manipulation, aligned with Shaan and Raaka.

👊 Enforcer 🧭 Gang member

Inspector Joseph (Manoj K Jayan)

Pugazh’s ally in the pursuit of Raaka and J. D.; he helps trap the criminals but is killed in the final confrontation.

👮 Police ally ⚔️ Protector

Pugazh’s Mother (Ranjitha)

She reveals that she is not Pugazh’s biological mother and explains the reasons behind his banishment. She supports her son and ultimately aids in his mission from exile.

👩 Mother 🕊️ Protector 🧭 Truth-teller

Major Saravanan (Vijay)

Pugazh’s father, a patriotic Indian Army officer whose death becomes the catalyst for the family’s ostracism and the ensuing quest for truth and justice.

🛡️ Soldier 🇮🇳 Patriot 🗡️ Tragic hero

Village Head (Raj Kapoor)

The village leader who presides over the public ostracism of Pugazh’s family and the lingering stigma attached to his father’s name.

🏘️ Village authority 🗣️ Ostracism

Jyothi’s Father (Pandu)

Father of Jyothi, whose position in the family circle is noted but not central to the main vengeance arc.

👨‍👧 Family patriarch 🧭 Minor role

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:30

Major Themes – Villu (2009)

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🗡️ Revenge

Pugazh’s quest is driven by the murder of his father and the need to expose J. D.’s crimes. The pursuit tests familial loyalties and personal restraint, as alliances shift under pressure. The film links vengeance to justice, showing both its catharsis and costs.

🕵️ Identity

The hero’s lineage and the stigma attached to his father’s supposed betrayal are revealed. Janavi’s awareness of Pugazh’s true history reframes who he is and what he’s fighting for. Truth-telling and reintegration by the army come into play, altering the community’s perception.

👪 Family Loyalty

Family bonds motivate actions beyond personal desire, including the mother’s protective secrecy and the father’s legacy. Pugazh confronts powerful enemies to restore his family’s name. The film culminates in reinstating honor to Major Saravanan and his family.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:30

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