Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodi Kattu is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran.

The film stars Murali, Parthiban, Meena, and Malavika, with Vadivelu, Manorama, Anandaraj, Vijayakumar, and Charle playing supporting roles.

Released on 30 June 2000, the film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues, in addition to three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

The title is based on a song from Padayappa (1999).

Sekhar lives in a village near Tenkasi with his mother Deivanai and two sisters. A drought hits their village, prompting Sekhar to leave for Dubai, United Arab Emirates after selling a portion of his land.