Vettai
2012 Indian film
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| 2020 | The Hindi remake of Vettai was released as Baaghi 3. |
| 2018 | The film was remade in Odia as Happy Lucky. |
| 2014 | The film was remade in Bangladesh under the title Hitman. |
| 2013 | The Telugu remake of Vettai, titled Tadakha, was released. |
| 2012 | Vettai, an Indian film directed by Lingusamy, was released and received positive reviews from critics for its entertainment value and commercial appeal. |
| January 14 2012 | Vettai was released, coinciding with the Pongal festival, and became a commercial success at the box office. |
| January 13 2012 | Original planned release date, which was postponed due to post-production delays. |
| 2011 | Additional action sequences filmed in Madanapalle, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. |
| December 16 2011 | The soundtrack album for Vettai was officially launched at the Anna Centenary Auditorium in Kotturpuram, Chennai, with several lead actors and directors from the Tamil film industry in attendance. |
| December 12 2011 | The song "Pappappa" was launched as a single track for the film Vettai. |
| October 2011 | Principal photography completed, with final scenes shot at Binny Mills in Chennai under stunt director Silva's supervision. |
| October 2011 | Principal photography completed and wrapped up. |
| June 2011 | Key action sequences were filmed in multiple locations: Madurai, Thoothukudi, Thanjavur, and Aruppukottai. |
| June 2011 | Film's introduction song was shot in Thanjavur. |
| April 24 2011 | A fight sequence involving Arya and Madhavan was filmed at Pondicherry University sports complex. |
| March 2011 | Cloud Nine Movies stepped out of the project, prompting director Linguswamy to produce Vettai under his own banner Thirupathi Brothers with his brother Subash Chandra Bose. |
| March 2011 | Filming for Vettai officially began in March after previous delays. |
| March 16 2011 | First song 'Dumma Dumma Dummaa' choreographed by Brindha was shot, involving nearly 2000 people and the four lead actors. |
| March 16 2011 | Film shooting officially started in Karaikudi, with lead actors Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy, and Amala Paul participating. |
| November 2010 | Amala Paul is cast as the lead female character, replacing Anushka Shetty who pulled out of the project, following her critically acclaimed performance in Mynaa. |
| October 2010 | Madhavan confirmed to play a police officer and Arya's brother in the film, after initial speculation and rejection. |
| September 2010 | Original planned commencement of film production, which was postponed. |
| September 2010 | The film was officially announced with the title Vettai, with Arya replacing Silambarasan as the lead actor. |
| September 2010 | Silambarasan controversially signed another film titled Vettai Mannan. |
| July 2010 | Reports emerged that Silambarasan was dropped from the project after signing up for Vaanam without informing the producers. |
| April 2010 | Cloud Nine Movies announced a collaboration with director N. Linguswamy for a romantic action film starring Silambarasan, with the production team heading to Macau for script development. |
| April 2010 | A photo shoot was completed with Silambarasan posing as an NCC cadet for the film. |
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