Padaiveeran (Eng: Soldier) is a 2018 Indian Tamil drama film, written and directed by Dhana. Padaiveeran features Vijay Yesudas and Amritha Aiyer in the lead roles, with Bharathiraja and Akhil in supporting roles.
Featuring music composed by Karthik Raja, the film was released on 2 February 2018. The film is based on a true story.
Set in modern times in a rural village in Theni in south India, communal riots due to caste still happen almost all the time.
Directed by – Dhana
Produced by – Madhivanan
Written by – Dhana
Starring – Vijay Yesudas, Bharathiraja, Akhil, Amritha Aiyer
Music by – Karthik Raja
Cinematography – Rajavel Mohan
Edited by – Bhuvan Srinivasan
Production – Evoke
Release date – February 2, 2018
Country – India
Language – Tamil
