# Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)

> An unemployed engineering graduate fights family disappointment and social dismissal while striving to prove that integrity and persistence can still build a future.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/151963

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Action
- Director: R. Velraj
- Cast: Dhanush, Saranya Ponvannan, Samuthirakani, Amala Paul, Hrishikesh, Vivek, Surbhi, Cell Murugan
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3822396/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: emotional, witty, uplifting, family movie night, mass cinema night

## Synopsis

An unemployed engineer struggles to find his place in the world while navigating love and familial expectations.

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