Vaazhai

A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.

Cast

Ponvel

as Sivanaidhan

Rahul R.

as Sekar

Dhivya Dhuraisamy

as Vembu

Janaki Jayaraman

as Siva and Vembu's Mother

Kalaiyarasan

as Kani

Nikhila Vimal

as Poonkodi

Pathaman

as Muthuraj

JSK.Satish Kumar

as Trader

Nivedita Rajappan

as Teacher

Priyanka Nair

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