# Vedigundu Pasangge

Vedigundu Pasangge is a 2018 Malaysian Tamil language crime comedy film. It was the final instalment of Pasangge trilogy film series after Vilayaatu Pasange (2011), and Vetti Pasanga (2014). Vimala Perumal directed the movie with an ensemble cast including Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, David Anthony, and Thangamani Velayuda. Music and background music were scored by composer duo Vivek–Mervin.
The film had a limited release on 26 July 2018, in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and United Kingdom. Vedigundu Pasangge became the first Malaysian Tamil language film to pass the RM million mark, and went on to surpass Maindhan (2014) to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil Malaysian film of all time.
The film premiered in Disney+ Hotstar on 1 June 2021.

## Synopsis

The film revolves around a village boy named Theva. He ends up in a twisted situation and realises that everything surrounding him is a mystery. Things take a sour turn for Theva, thanks to his unawareness of the true colours of Boss. Boss uses him as bait, which causes trouble for him. Theva learns one of life's lessons – once bitten, twice shy.

## Cast

* Denes Kumar as Theva
* Sangeeta Krishnasamy as Vithya
* Thangamani Velayudan as Asirvatham
* David Anthony as Mama (Uncle)
* Alvin Martin as Jing Cha
* Magendran Raman as Boss
* Kuben Mahadevan As Cocojelly
* Krishnan Bahador as Kesha
* Pashini Sivakumar as Nila
* Saran Kumar as Saran
* Seelan Manoharan as Inspector Ram
* Prakash Krishna as Corporal Rajan
* Revathy Mariappan as Corporal Sheila

## Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Vivek-Mervin.

## Box office

Vedigundu Pasangge created history by becoming the first and highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia after crossing RM 1.3 million. Producer Denes Kumar said the earnings were achieved two weeks after the movie opened at 55 cinemas nationwide, as well as five cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July. The film earned £222 on the first day in United Kingdom. It was the highest opening collection for a movie from Malaysia in the United Kingdom box office.

## Accolades

A special jury awarded in 30th Malaysia Film Festival for Vedigundu Pasangge for becoming the first Malaysian Tamil language film to collect more than RM1 million and gave Malaysian filmmakers a real reason to celebrate. The film has also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are Malaysia Book of Records for Collection of Highest Indian Movie Theaters in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards (Musical Comedy), Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (Best Female Film Director) and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival (Best Editor, Best Art Arrangement, Best Sound Arrangement), Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Best Screenplay).
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Vedigundu Pasangge | Won |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Film | Vedigundu Pasangge | Nominated |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Director | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Nominated |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Nominated |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Story | Dr. Vimala Perumal & Denes Kumar | Nominated |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Costume Design | Yogash Yogg | Nominated |
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best VFX | Ma Chiau Ran | Nominated |
| 2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award | Best Actress | Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Nominated |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019 | Best Tamil Film (Midnight Sun) | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Won |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019 | Best Actor Female Tamil – Diaspora | Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Box Office of the Year 2018 (Special Jury Award) | Veedu Production | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Movie | Veedu Production | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Actor | Denes Kumar | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Director | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best International Music Director | Vivek-Mervin | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best International Cinematography | Chidambaram | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best International Editor | Anand Geraldin | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Song | Vizhiye Kalangathey | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Music Video | #Love Mood | Won |
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 | Best Playback Singer Female | Datin Sri Shaila V. | Won |
| Barcelona Planet Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Won |
| Barcelona Planet Film Festival | Best Female Film Maker | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Nominated |