Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Part I: The Kindling is a Tamil-language gangster film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, written by B. Jeyamohan and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh and Ashwin Kumar under the production banner of Vels Film International. The film stars Silambarasan and Siddhi Idnani, with Raadhika Sarathkumar, Siddique, Neeraj Madhav and Aangelina Abraham in supporting roles. Vendhu Thanindathu Kadu (The Life of Muthu in Telugu) is receiving good response from the movie lovers. The film had a delayed release in Telugu and it was a special one for the fans since it is 4th film for the actor-director duo.
Mrunal Tahkur who is currently basking in the glory of her recently offering Sita Ramam costarring Dulquer Salmaan, is in awe of the movie Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Mrunal Mathur took to her Twitter and wrote: What a beautiful story Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu is Gautham Menon sir! A hard hitting story of a common man’s journey and the consequences of one’s circumstances. Great action sequences and beautiful simple songs! Congratulations to the entire team!
GVM directorial has music by award-winning composer AR Rahman. Simbu, Gautham Vasudev Menon and AR Rahman have previously worked together in movies such as Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.