Vetri Maaran directorial blockbuster film, ‘Viduthalai – Part 1’ is streaming now on ZEE5 in Tamil with an addit ion of Director’s Cut
~ Headlined by award-winning director Vetri Maaran, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Soori, Gautham Vasudev Menon, among others and is streaming now in Tamil ~
National, 28th April 2023: ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform and multilingual storytell er, announced the world digital premiere of socio-political drama – ‘Viduthalai – Part 1’ today. Starring Vijay Seth upathi, Soori, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Chethan, and others, the film is available in Tamil along with an additional director’s cut and is streaming now on ZEE5.
The movie chronicles the story of a rookie cop Kumarasen, played by Soori, who is assigned as a jeep driver to es cort a notorious, enigmatic militant leader Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi). The latter is a fugitive and the leader of ‘t he People’s Army’- an armed anti-government outfit that consistently poses a threat to the stability and peace of the region. Kumarasen holds an idealistic view towards the world, and like any other fresh recruit he head-starts his career navigating through menial and mundane tasks. The plot explores how the black and white sense of ju stice of Kumarasen, and his emotional connect with a local indigenous girl Thamizharasi (Bhavani Sre) allows Perumal to evade captivity. 
Viduthalai questions the ethics behind police brutality in the most unc omfortable, unflinching fashion. Apart fr om throwing the spotlight on police brutality, the story also discusses the state of politics in Tamil Na du in the 1990s. Viduthalai Part 1 focusses on Kumarsan’s loss of innoc ence, from an obedient government servant to so meone who is being forced to question the system he was devoted to. He becomes a silent spectator – just like most of us – to all the atrocities that happen in the name of police investigation. He brings out the innocence as well as helplessness of his character effectively.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “At ZEE5, the focus has always been to democratise cont ent by making it accessible and eco nomical for the masses. Viduthalai Part 1 has been one of the biggest releas es of this year and we are excited to bring forth the World Digital Premiere of this blockbuster fil m exclusively on ZEE5. This movie falls in line with our plans to enhance in-home entertainment experiences as we will be sho wcasing an additional unseen Direc tor’s cut which is sure to excite and entertain the fans”.
Director Vetrimaaran said, “I am overwhelmed by the love received for Viduthalai. The response has been enc ouraging and gratifying. I am grateful to my cast and crew for supporting my vision and giving it their all. After a blockbuster performance at the box office, we are thrilled to bring the Director’s Cut of Viduthalai to your scree ns via the best homegrown OTT platform – ZEE5. Watch it now”.
Actor Soori said, “Vetrimaaran sir is an institute in himself, and every actor wants to work with him. So, when I go t the opportunity to work with him on Viduthalai, I knew it is going to be a lifechanging opportunity. Vidutha lai has been an enriching, gratifying and an immersive experience and I am grateful to have been a part of it. Also, I am thankful to the viewers for showering me with so much love. I hope that via Viduthalai’s world digital premie re on ZEE5, we manage to reach out to more people across the world”.
Stream ‘Viduthalai – Part 1’ exclusively on ZEE5 now only in Tamil
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