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Vettaiyan

What is vettaiyan?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Language Tamil[1]
Primary gloss hunter[2]
Dictionary gloss one who cremates corpses[1]
Dictionary gloss a village menial servant[1]
Dictionary gloss an insect that cuts off the leaves of crops[1]
Film title 2024 Indian Tamil-language action drama film[3]

Vettaiyan is a Tamil word that primarily means "hunter," but its exact meaning depends on the spelling and source. It is also the title of a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action drama film.

Context

Vettaiyan is a Tamil word that primarily means "hunter" in entertainment sources [2]. Dictionary sources also give meanings like "one who cremates corpses," "a village menial servant," and "an insect that cuts off crop leaves" [1]. It is also the title of a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action drama film [3].

Documented claims

  • Vettaiyan is a Tamil word that primarily means "hunter" in entertainment sources. [2]
  • Dictionary sources give additional meanings such as "one who cremates corpses," "a village menial servant," and "an insect that cuts off crop leaves." [1]

Questions and answers

Is Vettaiyan a hit or flop?

The sources do not provide box office results for the film Vettaiyan. [3]

Is Vettaiyan worth watching?

The sources do not offer a recommendation on whether the film is worth watching. [3]

How much did Rajinikanth get paid for Vettaiyan?

The sources do not mention Rajinikanth's salary for the film. [3]

Who is the heroine of Vettaiyan?

The sources do not specify the heroine of the film. [3]

Sources

  1. வெட்டியான் vettiyaan - Tamil Dictionary - Madurai IO — dt.madurai.io (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. வேட்டையன் - Tamil Boy Name | Meaning & Significance — tamilname.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Meaning of VETTIYAN - Verified.RealEstate — verified.realestate (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture