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Krishna, a talented basketball player, moves to a new college after a fatal accident on court. There, he clashes with the college team's egomaniacal cricket team captain, Vamsi, who will not have any other game sharing the limelight with his own sport.
The film centers on an earnest young man who joins the police force with dreams of making a difference. However, he soon finds himself entangled in the corrupt and violent world of street racing and inter-college rivalries. He must navigate these dangerous waters to uphold justice and protect his loved ones.
Vallinam received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, excessive action sequences, and predictability. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the attempt at a unique storyline, the overall consensus pointed to a film that failed to live up to its potential.
The film's action sequences were deemed over-the-top by many reviewers.
The plot was often criticized for being predictable and convoluted.
Performances by the lead cast were a highlight for some critics, but not enough to save the film.
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The film was initially slated for release in 2011 but faced several production delays before its eventual release in 2014.
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If it was horror in his debut (Eeram), Arivazhagan tackles the sports movie genre in his sophomore effort Vallinam, which wants to highlight the fact that we should stop being a one-sport (read cricket-crazy) nation and encourage every spor...