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{{Short description|2017 Indian film by M. Muthaiah}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kodiveeran
| image = Kodiveeran poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[M. Muthaiah]]
| producer = [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]]
| writer = M. Muthaiah
| starring = [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] [[Vidharth]] [[Pasupathy]] [[Mahima Nambiar]] [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] [[Sanusha]] [[Bala Saravanan]]
| music = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| cinematography = [[S. R. Kathir]]
| editing = Venkat Raajen
| studio = [[M. Sasikumar|Company Productions]]
| distributor = Company Productions
| released = {{Film date|2017|12|07|df=yes}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Kodiveeran''''' ({{Translation}} Flag Warrior) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[M. Muthaiah]]. [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] and [[Mahima Nambiar]] play the lead pair in the movie alongside [[Vidharth]], [[Pasupathy]], [[Shamna Kasim]], [[Sanusha]], and [[Bala Saravanan]] in supporting roles. This is Sasikumar and Muthaiah's second collaboration after ''[[Kutti Puli]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aishwarya Rajesh To Play A Pivotal Role In Sasikumar Starrer Kodi Veeran! |url=http://www.follo.in/bollywood-news/aishwarya-rajesh-to-play-a-pivotal-role-in-sasikumar-starrer-kodi-veeran/21000 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730202342/http://www.follo.in/bollywood-news/aishwarya-rajesh-to-play-a-pivotal-role-in-sasikumar-starrer-kodi-veeran/21000 |archive-date=30 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''Kodiveeran'' is produced by Sasikumar's Company Productions. The music was composed by [[N. R. Raghunanthan]], cinematography by [[S. R. Kathir]], and editing by Venkat Raajen. The film released on 7 December 2017.

==Plot==
Kodiveeran ([[M. Sasikumar]]), is a Hindu priest who protects his sister from bad guys. In his village in the [[Dindigul district]], corruption and injustice often happens mostly by Adhigaaram, a factory owner, whose men chase and kill anyone who protests against Adhigaaram. Kodiveeran knows of Adhigaaram's tricks and always beats up his goons if they cause any trouble to the village. In the present day, Villangam Vellaikkaran ([[Pasupathy]]) is released from jail and comes to his village where his sister, Velu ([[Shamna Kasim]]) is filled with joy to meet him. Kodiveeran and Villangam were enemies as Villangam is a big criminal who brutally kills anyone for money. He gets money from fellow politicians or factory owners who are very wealthy. Adhigaaram has also married Velu so that Villangam can help him with any problems. Kodiveeran hears about Villangam's release from jail and threatens him if he kills or hurts anyone, then he will die. The rest of the story deals with how Kodiveeran saves his family from Villangam and Adhigaaram's goons.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] as Kodiveeran, Malar's love interest and Parvati's brother.
* [[Vidharth]] as Subash Chandrabose (Government Officer), Malar's and Durai's elder brother & Kodiveeran's brother in law.
* [[Pasupathy]] as Villangam, Vellaikkaran's & Velu's brother.
* [[Mahima Nambiar]] as Malar, Kodiveeran's love interest
* [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] as Velu, Villangam's sister, Adhigaaram's wife
* [[Sanusha]] as Parvathy, Kodiveeran's sister
* [[Bala Saravanan]]
* [[Prem (actor)|Prem]] as Kathirvel (Lawyer) & Subash Chandra Bose's friend.
* [[G. Gnanasambandam]] as Marriage Broker
* [[Florent Pereira]] as Kandasamy Pandian, Judge and Kathirvel's father.
* [[Vikram Sugumaran]] as Durai, Malar's brother
* Inder Kumar as Adhigaaram, Velu's husband
* Deepa Shankar as Maheshwari
* [[Saravana Sakthi]] as Kodiveeran's uncle
* Thavasi Thevar as Kodiveeran's grandfather
* [[Sai Dheena]] as Police Inspector
}}

== Production ==
This is the director M. Muthaiah's fourth film after [[Kutti Puli]], [[Komban]] and [[Marudhu]]. This is also touted to be a village entertainer like his previous movies and this is based on brother-sister relationship. [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] is the lead actor and producer of this movie. [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] has also been signed to do an important role in this movie.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Poorna Is A New Addition To The Cast Of Kodi Veeran |url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/poorna-is-a-new-addition-to-the-cast-of-kodi-veeran/article53464.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603141435/http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/poorna-is-a-new-addition-to-the-cast-of-kodi-veeran/article53464.htm |archive-date=3 June 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=Desimartini |language=en}}</ref> Director wanted to sign Arjun for antagonist's role, but they decided to sign ''Madha Yaanai Koottam'' fame Vikram Sugumaran.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 March 2017 |title='Action King' Arjun to lock horns with Sasikumar in Kodi Veeran? |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/action-king-arjun-to-lock-horns-with-sasikumar-in-kodi-veeran/story-ts00c6OL5aOYzbKBPwvwnL.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511014657/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/action-king-arjun-to-lock-horns-with-sasikumar-in-kodi-veeran/story-ts00c6OL5aOYzbKBPwvwnL.html |archive-date=11 May 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=www.hindustantimes.com/ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Vikram Sukumaran plays the baddie in Sasikumar's Kodi Veeran |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-sukumaran-plays-the-baddie-in-sasikumar-s-kodi-veeran-news-tamil-rggk5jefjjfec.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107063416/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-sukumaran-plays-the-baddie-in-sasikumar-s-kodi-veeran-news-tamil-rggk5jefjjfec.html |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=Sify |language=en}}</ref> [[Vidharth]] is signed in to play brother-in-law role of Sasikumar.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vidharth Roped In To Play Crucial Role In Sasikumar's 'Kodi Veeran' |url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/vidharth-roped-in-to-play-crucial-role-in-sasikumars-kodi-veeran/article53997.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705125438/http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/vidharth-roped-in-to-play-crucial-role-in-sasikumars-kodi-veeran/article53997.htm |archive-date=5 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=Desimartini |language=en}}</ref> The first schedule for filming has begun at Madurai from March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sasi Kumar begins his next Kodi Veeran |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/sasi-kumar-begins-his-next-kodi-veeran/130604/story.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020026/http://www.nowrunning.com/sasi-kumar-begins-his-next-kodi-veeran/130604/story.htm |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=NOWRUNNING}}</ref> Its reported that Poorna is doing negative role in this movie and for that she is going bald.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 July 2017 |title=Poorna goes baldpate for Kodi Veeran? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060717/poorna-goes-baldpate-for-kodi-veeran.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705220552/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060717/poorna-goes-baldpate-for-kodi-veeran.html |archive-date=5 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Poorna plays a negative role in Kodi Veeran? |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/poorna-plays-a-negative-role-in-kodi-veeran/articleshow/59436157.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709195533/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/poorna-plays-a-negative-role-in-kodi-veeran/articleshow/59436157.cms |archive-date=9 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NYOOOZ |title=Poorna goes baldpate for Kodi Veeran? {{!}} Chennai NYOOOZ |url=https://www.nyoooz.com/news/Chennai/858348/poorna-goes-baldpate-for-kodi-veeran/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107010151/https://www.nyoooz.com/news/Chennai/858348/poorna-goes-baldpate-for-kodi-veeran/ |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |website=NYOOOZ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=IndiaGlitz – Poorna to play negative role and appear bald in Kodi veeran sasikumar vidharth mahima – Tamil Movie News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/poorna-to-play-negative-role-and-appear-bald-in-kodi-veeran-sasikumar-vidharth-mahima-tamil-news-189167.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707063942/http://www.indiaglitz.com/poorna-to-play-negative-role-and-appear-bald-in-kodi-veeran-sasikumar-vidharth-mahima-tamil-news-189167.html |archive-date=7 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Poorna tonsures head for Kodi Veeran |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/05/poorna-tonsures-head-for-kodi-veeran-1624298.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714064859/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/05/poorna-tonsures-head-for-kodi-veeran-1624298.html |archive-date=14 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=poorna to shave off her head? |url=http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/poorna-to-shave-off-her-head |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706124407/http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/poorna-to-shave-off-her-head |archive-date=6 July 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |work=www.tollywood.net |language=en}}</ref> [[S. R. Kathir]] handling camera and [[N. R. Raghunanthan]] composing music and [[Venkat Raajen]] is editing for this film. The film's release date was 30 November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Top10cinema |title=Kodi Veeran gets the official release date revealed {{!}} Chennai Top10cinema |url=https://top10cinema.com/article/44556/kodi-veeran-gets-the-official-release-date-revealed |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020419/https://top10cinema.com/article/44556/kodi-veeran-gets-the-official-release-date-revealed |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=31 October 2017 |website=Top10cinema}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
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<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-08 |title=Kodiveeran movie review: This Sasikumar starrer is filled with punch dialogues, formulaic plot points |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kodiveeran-movie-review-this-sasikumar-starrer-is-filled-with-punch-dialogues-formulaic-plot-points-4249125.html |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kodiveeran Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Kodiveeran by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kodiveeran/movie-review/61965503.cms |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Suryawanshi |first=Sudhir |date=2017-12-09 |title='Kodiveeran' review: Sister concern |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/Dec/09/kodiveeran-review-sister-concern-1722404.html |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=2017-12-08 |title='Kodiveeran' review: sister concern |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kodiveera-movie-review/article21333104.ece |access-date=2025-09-23 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=2017-12-09 |title=Kodiveeran movie review: Predictable plot with insensible twists |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/091217/kodiveeran-movie-review-predictable-plot-with-insensible-twists.html |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]. There are six tracks in the movie, which are as follows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soundtrack of Kodiveeran- MovieTeT |url=http://movietet.com/movie-review/m/Kodiveeran |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301235855/http://movietet.com/movie-review/m/Kodiveeran |archive-date=1 March 2018 |access-date=8 December 2017}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Kodiveeran
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| cover =
| border =
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 2017
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label =
| producer = N. R. Raghunanthan
| prev_title = [[Pichuva Kaththi]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Kalavani Mappillai]]
| next_year = 2018
}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No
!Song name
!Singer(s)
!Length
|-
|1
|"Ayyo Adi Aathe"
|[[Vandana Srinivasan|Vandhana Srinivasan]], [[Jagadeesh Kumar]]
|4:25
|-
|2
|"Kalavani"
|V. V. Prasanna, [[Soundarya Bala Nandakumar]]
|4:20
|-
|3
|"Raga Raga Ragalada"
|Ayyappan, Jagatheesh, Velu, Sinduri, Kamalaja, Latha Krishna
|2:02
|-
|4
|"Andam Kidukidunga"
|Guru, Mahitha
|6:29
|-
|5
|"Aththa Seeru"
|Guru
|1:02
|-
|6
|"Thangame Unna"
|[[Madhu Balakrishnan]]
|3:10
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt7536636}}

{{M. Muthaiah}}

[[Category:2017 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:2017 action drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Madurai]]
[[Category:Films directed by M. Muthaiya]]
[[Category:2017 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by N. R. Raghunanthan]]
[[Category:Films produced by M. Sasikumar]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Kodiveeran - Revision history

PasqualeCairnduf at 08:20, 26 March 2026