Vetri (actor)
Vetri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vetri Vellapandian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Sudalaikan Vellapandian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–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]
Career[edit]
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[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 Thottakkal | Sathya | Debut 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 † | TBA | Post-production[8] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "A promising entrant in K'town". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Vetri bags another intriguing thriller". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Jiivi Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Actor Vetri reveals why he has been choosing thriller films!". The Times of India. 15 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Krisha Kurup: 'Jothi' will be an emotional ride - Exclusive!". The Times of India. 17 July 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Bumper Movie Review : A well-intentioned film that talks about honesty". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Teaser of Iravu to be out soon". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 May 2023.