{{Short description|Indian Tamil actor}} {{about||Indian cinematographer| Vetri (cinematographer)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Vetri | image = | image_size = | birth_name = Vetri Vellapandian | birth_date = | birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | other_names = Sudalaikan Vellapandian,<br />Vetri Sudley | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2017{{En dash}}present }}
'''Vetri''' is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. He is best known for playing the lead role in his own family production films such as ''8 Thottakkal'' (2017) and ''Jiivi'' (2019).<ref name="New Actor" /><ref name="Vetri in Jiivi" />
==Career== Vetri, made his debut in the 2017 movie ''8 Thottakkal'', playing the role of a sub-inspector. This film was produced by his family production Vetrivel Saravana cinemas<ref name="New Actor" /> and he followed this up with the thriller ''Jiivi'' in 2019, which received positive responses from critics. A critic from ''Times of India'' noted that, "turning it into one of the memorable thrillers of the year.".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jiivi Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jiivi/movie-review/69965383.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
In 2021, Vetri appeared in ''C/O Kaadhal'', a remake of a Telugu film. His next film was ''Vanam'', which released in the same year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-15 |title=Actor Vetri reveals why he has been choosing thriller films! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actor-vetri-reveals-why-he-has-been-choosing-thriller-films/articleshow/98661985.cms?from=mdr&pcode=461 |access-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
In 2022, he acted in the film in ''Jothi''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-17 |title=Krisha Kurup: 'Jothi' will be an emotional ride - Exclusive! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/krisha-kurup-jothi-will-be-an-emotional-ride-exclusive/articleshow/92936991.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and the sequel ''Jiivi 2'' which premiered on aha OTT platform.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-03 |title='Jiivi 2' makers shock fans as the much-awaited sequel opts for a direct OTT premiere |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jiivi-2-makers-shock-fans-as-the-much-awaited-sequel-opts-for-a-direct-ott-premiere/articleshow/93315644.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Later in 2023, he also had major releases with ''Memories'' and ''Bumper''. A ''Times of India'' critic stated that, "Bumper has an interesting premise that helps hold the attention of the viewers"<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bumper Movie Review : A well-intentioned film that talks about honesty |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bumper/movie-review/101534453.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Notes |- |2017 ||''8 Thottakkal'' || SI Sathya || Debut film |- |2019 ||''Jiivi'' || Saravanan || |- |rowspan="2"|2021 ||''C/O Kaadhal'' || Dhaadi || |- ||''Vanam'' || Magizh || |- |rowspan="2"|2022 |''Jothi''|| Shakthi || |- |''Jiivi 2'' || Saravanan || |- |rowspan="3"|2023 |''Memories'' || Venky || |- |''Bumper''|| Puli Pandi || |- |''Red Sandal Wood''|| Prabha || |- |rowspan="3"|2024||''Pagalariyaan''|| Wolf || |- | ''Adharma Kadhaigal'' || Shiva ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/vetri-starring-adharma-kadhaigal-movie-sakshi-agarwal-ammu-abirami-dhivya-duraisamy-adharma-kadhaigal-teaser-video-112350173|title=வெற்றி நடிக்கும் அதர்ம கதைகள் படத்தின் மிரட்டல் டீஸர்!|date=7 August 2024|access-date=9 August 2024|language=ta|website=Times Now}}</ref> |- | ''Aalan'' || Thyagu || |- | rowspan="2" | 2025 || ''Rajaputhiran'' || Patta || |- | ''Muthal Pakkam'' |Prabha |<ref>{{Cite web |last=மலர் |first=மாலை |date=2025-07-27 |title=வெற்றி நடித்த முதல் பக்கம் படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியீடு {{!}} Trailer of Vetri's film 'Muthal Pakkam' released |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/trailer-of-vetris-film-muthal-pakkam-released-782029 |access-date=2025-07-29 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> |- | {{TBA}} || {{Pending film|Iravu}} || {{TBA}} || Post-production<ref>{{cite web |title=Teaser of Iravu to be out soon |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/08/first-look-poster-of-iravu-to-be-out-soon-43166.html |website=Cinema Express |access-date=10 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- |}
== References == {{reflist|1=30em|refs= <ref name="New Actor">{{Cite web |last= |date= |title=A promising entrant in K'town |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/030417/a-promising-entrant-in-ktown.html|archive-date= |access-date=3 April 2017 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> <ref name="Vetri in Jiivi">{{Cite web |last= |date= |title=Vetri bags another intriguing thriller |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/130618/vetri-bags-another-intriguing-thriller.html|archive-date= |access-date=13 June 2018 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> }}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|nm8904192|Vetri}}
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