Vedaa is an action-thriller movie directed by Nikkhil Advani. It stars John who teams up again after their previous hit Batla House. The film features the actor in the lead role along with Sharvari Wagh. Vedaa tackles the serious issue of caste discrimination, showing the journey of an ex-army officer mentoring a young woman from an oppressed caste.
Vedaa has drawn attention for its intense storyline and strong performances. The film also features Tamannaah and Abhishek Banerjee in key roles. With a runtime of 151 minutes, the movie blends social issues with thrilling action. It is currently playing in cinemas and ZEE5 is rumoured to be the platform where it might stream.
| Name | Vedaa |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Director | Nikkhil Advani |
| Lead Actors | John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh |
| Supporting Cast | Tamannaah and Abhishek Banerjee |
| Story | Aseem Arrora |
| Release Date | August 15th |
| Runtime | 151 minutes |
| IMDb Ratings | 6.7 |
Vedaa has received mixed reviews. Some critics praise the film’s concept and performances, especially those of John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh, while others find the pacing slow. Popular sites like Bollywood Hungama and Filmibeat mention that the film’s strong themes are somewhat weakened by its slow narrative.
The action scenes and visuals, however, are well-received, particularly Sharvari Wagh’s impressive transformation into a fighter. Overall, the ratings vary, with most being average to slightly above average.
Actors
- John Abraham as Major Abhimanyu Kanwar
- Sharvari Wagh as Vedaa
- Tamannaah Bhatia
- Abhishek Banerjee (Antagonist)
- Ashish Vidyarthi (Supporting role)
- Mahadev Singh Lakhawat
- Rajendra Chawla (Supporter)
Storyline
Vedaa follows Major Abhimanyu Kanwar (John Abraham), an ex-army officer who was court-martialed for disobeying orders. He takes on a mission to fight against societal oppression and encounters Vedaa, a young woman from a marginalized caste who faces discrimination.
Abhimanyu trains Vedaa in combat, and together they challenge the injustice around them. The story builds up to a dramatic confrontation with a powerful antagonist, creating an intense narrative that mixes social issues with thrilling action.
Box Office Trade
Vedaa opened to moderate success but quickly lost momentum. The film earned ₹6.75 crore on its first day in India but saw a sharp 71% drop by the second day. Despite a slight recovery over the weekend, its first-week collection in India was just ₹17.2 crore. The film struggled against tough competition from Stree 2.
Overall, Vedaa managed to collect ₹23.08 crore worldwide, with ₹20.48 crore gross from India and ₹2.6 crore from overseas. The film's underperformance is a significant setback for Abraham, especially compared to his previous hits. Poor weekday earnings and fierce competition have made it unlikely for Vedaa to see much further success.
Vedaa is currently streaming in cinemas and it will be available on Prime Video's official platform. Also, you can check more such content on the Bollyflix homepage.