Velaiilla Pattadhari, popularly referred to as VIP, is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action comedy drama film written and directed by Velraj, in his directorial debut, and produced by Dhanush, who also enacts in the lead role alongside Amala Paul, Vivek, Saranya Ponvannan, Samuthirakani and Surbhi. It is the prequel of Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017), which was directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth; replacing Velraj. The film follows Raghuvaran "Raghu", an unemployed graduate, who tries to overcome various obstacles before and after finding employment.
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Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Having starred in 46 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards, fourteen SIIMA Awards, seven Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Award. One of the highest paid actors in Indian cinema, he has been included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times.
Dhanush in 2017
Dhanush with Amitabh Bachchan at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards in 2012
Dhanush with actor Vijay in 2014
Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor at the launch of Raanjhanaa