Vettaikkaran (1964 film)

Vettaikkaran
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	M. A. Thirumugam
Story by	Aaroor Dass
Produced by	Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
Starring	M. G. Ramachandran Savitri Ganesh
Cinematography	N. S. Varma
Edited by	M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	Devar Films
Distributed by	Emgeeyar Pictures
Release date	14 January 1964 (1964-01-14)
Running time	157 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Vettaikkaran (transl. Hunter) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri Ganesh, with M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Ashokan, Thai Nagesh, M. V. Rajamma, Manorama and Baby Shakila in supporting roles. It revolves around an estate hunter whose penchant for hunting displeases his family, and a plunderer who lusts for his wealth.

Vettaikkaran was released on 14 January 1964, Pongal day. The film was a commercial success, running for 25 weeks in theatres.