Vettam
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Vettam is a 2004 Malayalam romantic comedy film
directed by Priyadarshan
and starring Dileep
and Bhavna Pani
.
The film is an adaptation of the 1995 American film French Kiss.
) is on his trail as Gopi (Dileep
) who meets a girl Veena (Bhavna Pani
) in the flight. Veena is on her way to break the marriage of her lover to a tycoon's daughter and both are forced to travel together.
Gopi hides the chain in Veena's bag but discovers that it is missing. He follows her and after a love-hate relationship become good friends. Gopi plans to make a fortune out of the chain but all his plans goes awry as the story unfolds. It was a hit at the box office, and remains to be one of Dileep's classic movies.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
directed by Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
and starring Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
and Bhavna Pani
Bhavna Pani
Bhavna Pani is a Bollywood actress and model. Pani has been a dancer since age of six and Kathak and Odissi dancer since age of sixteen. She has also learned Contemporary Modern dance at the Terrence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company and trained in Jazz and Ballet also with Jaan Freeman and Yana...
.
The film is an adaptation of the 1995 American film French Kiss.
Plot
Vettam movie is wafer-thin about a petty thief who steals a precious chain and is on the run. A police officer (Radha RaviRadha Ravi
Radha Ravi is a Tamil film and television actor, who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of yesteryear actor, M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and halfbrother of Raadhika Sarathkumar. He is a chief member of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association...
) is on his trail as Gopi (Dileep
Dileep
Dileep may refer to:* Dilip or Dileep: King in Hindu mythology* Dilip Kumar, Bollywood Indian film actor* A. R. Rahman , Indian composer, musician, and record producer...
) who meets a girl Veena (Bhavna Pani
Bhavna Pani
Bhavna Pani is a Bollywood actress and model. Pani has been a dancer since age of six and Kathak and Odissi dancer since age of sixteen. She has also learned Contemporary Modern dance at the Terrence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company and trained in Jazz and Ballet also with Jaan Freeman and Yana...
) in the flight. Veena is on her way to break the marriage of her lover to a tycoon's daughter and both are forced to travel together.
Gopi hides the chain in Veena's bag but discovers that it is missing. He follows her and after a love-hate relationship become good friends. Gopi plans to make a fortune out of the chain but all his plans goes awry as the story unfolds. It was a hit at the box office, and remains to be one of Dileep's classic movies.
Cast
- DileepDileep (actor)Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
... Gopalakrishnan - Bhavna PaniBhavna PaniBhavna Pani is a Bollywood actress and model. Pani has been a dancer since age of six and Kathak and Odissi dancer since age of sixteen. She has also learned Contemporary Modern dance at the Terrence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company and trained in Jazz and Ballet also with Jaan Freeman and Yana...
... Veena - Kalabhavan ManiKalabhavan ManiKalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...
... Mani - Innocent ... K. T. Mathew
- JanardhananJanardhanan (actor)Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
... Fernandes - Nedumudi VenuNedumudi VenuNedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
... Retd D.I.G - Radha RaviRadha RaviRadha Ravi is a Tamil film and television actor, who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of yesteryear actor, M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and halfbrother of Raadhika Sarathkumar. He is a chief member of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association...
... Police Officer - Jagathy SreekumarJagathy SreekumarSreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
... Paasha - Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
- JagadishJagadishP. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler...
... Waiter - MamukkoyaMamukkoyaMamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career...
... Hamsa / Ramakartha - BaijuBaijuBaiju was a Mongol commander in Persia appointed by Ögedei Khan to succeed Chormagan, and expand Mongol power further in that area....
- Geetha VijayanGeetha VijayanGeetha Vijayan is an Indian actress. Geetha made her debut in the Malayalam comedy In Harihar Nagar which turned out to be a blockbuster. She has since acted in more than 75 Malayalam movies and in some Tamil films and Hindi films. She is also a television actress...
- Mithun Ramesh ... Felix
- Sona NairSona NairSona Nair is a film actress working mainly in Malayalam movies. She is also known for her roles in TV soaps.-Career:Thooval Kottaram was her first movie in Malayalam. In this movie, she played a character named Hema. After this, she appeared in films such as Kadhanayakan, Veendum Chila...
... Gopalakrishnans sister - Sphadikam George ... Police Officer
- Bindu PanickerBindu PanickerBindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best...
- Kalabhavan Navas (as Navas)
- SukumariSukumariSukumari is an Indian film actress who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be about two-thousand. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of...
- Kunchan
- Hakim ... Man at tea shop