Vietnam Veedu

Vietnam House) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Sundaram.

The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with Nagesh, K. A. Thangavelu, Srikanth, M. Bhanumathi and Rama Prabha in supporting roles.

[citation needed] "Prestige" Padmanabhan Iyer, the manager of a reputed company, lives with his wife Savithri, sons Sridhar and Murali, and a daughter.

Sridhar, who accepts bribes at his work place, is arrested by the police after a search of their home and subsequently loses his job.

Padmanabhan soon receives a letter from his previous employer offering him the post of director, for which he would be required to go abroad for training.

Vietnam Veedu was the first full-length play written by Sundaram, and intended for the United Amateur Artistes (UAA) troupe, co-founded by his mentor Y. G. Parthasarathy.

[6][7] According to Venkatesh Chakravarthy, Regional Director and HOD-Direction at the LV Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai, the plot is based on Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman.

[8] The closing text added to the screen was, "Idhu padam alla, paadam" (This is not a film, this is a lesson) rather than the usual "Vanakkam" (Welcome).