---
title: "Velaikkaran"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/velaikkaran-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 456289
imdb_id: "tt7019820"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Velaikkaran (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/velaikkaran-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Velaikkaran" (2017).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Velaikkaran (transl. Worker).
Year: 2017.
Release Date (IN): 12/22/2017.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action (Action, Drama, and Thriller).
Language: Indian Tamil-language.
Director/Writer: Mohan Raja (Director, Screenplay/Written and directed).
Producer: R. D. Raja.
Production Banner: 24AM Studios.
Runtime: 2h 30m.
Synopsis: An enterprising youngster in a slum wants his people to lead a life of dignity, but has to take on an ambitious capitalist, who only wants to dominate his field.
Rating: U.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Velaikkaran is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action, drama, and thriller film. It was written and directed by Mohan

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mohan Raja
- **Networks / Studios**: 24AM Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sivakarthikeyan** as *Arivu*
- **Fahadh Faasil** as *Aadhi*
- **Nayanthara** as *Mirunalini*
- **Sneha** as *Kasthuri*
- **Prakash Raj** as *Kasi*
- **Rohini** as *Ponni*
- **Thambi Ramaiah** as *Stella Bruce*
- **RJ Balaji** as *Sriram*
- **Sathish** as *Hari*
- **Vijay Vasanth** as *Bhakya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Velaikkaran online?
Velaikkaran is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Velaikkaran worth watching?
Velaikkaran holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Velaikkaran and when was it released?
Velaikkaran is a feature film with a runtime of 150 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Velaikkaran?
Velaikkaran was directed by Mohan Raja.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Velaikkaran — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/456289)
- [Velaikkaran (2017)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Velaikkaran (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7019820/fullcredits/)
- [Velaikkaran (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velaikkaran_(2017_film))

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