Elephant) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Hari and produced by Vedikkaranpatti S. Sakthivel under the banner of Drumsticks Productions.

The film stars Arun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Ramachandra Raju, Samuthirakani, Rajesh, Radhika Sarathkumar, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Ammu Abhirami, Yogi Babu and Pugazh.

[6] It was shot extensively across Tamil Nadu including Ramanathapuram, Rameshwaram, Thoothukudi, Palani and the final schedule was wrapped up in Karaikudi.

[7][8] P.R.Veerapandiyan alias PRV is an influential person in Ramanathapuram district who runs multiple business ventures spanning Rameswaram.

It is revealed that, 7 years ago Pandi actually killed Ravi's friend by throwing him off the Ramanathapuram-Rameswaram Pamban bridge.

Ravi soon stumbles upon his half-niece and Ramachandran's daughter Selvi alias Paappa's relationship with a Muslim boy named Raheem.

Ravi's caste-fanatic brothers blame him for his inaction despite knowing of Paappa's affair, where they oust him and Muthaaram from their house and PRV dies from the resulting distress.

On September 9, 2021, the film's official title was unveiled as Yaanai by 33 prominent Indian celebrities such as Anurag Kashyap, Vijay Sethupathi, Arya, Pa. Ranjith, Vignesh Shivan, Keerthy Suresh and many more others.

[9][10] Priya Bhavani Shankar was cast in as the female lead opposite Arun Vijay, marking their second collaboration after Mafia: Chapter 1.

[26][7][8] Navein Darshan of The New Indian Express gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "When mainstream cinema brings such wholesomeness and depth, they do warrant some forgiveness from us for its flaws.

"[27] M. Suganth of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "The hero protecting his family from the villain is a trope that Hari often resorts to and the director manages to present this with slight variations to make the story not become too predictable.

"[4] Karthik Keramalu of Firstpost gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Love alone doesn’t win at the end of the day in Yaanai.

"[28] Bhavana Sharma of Pinkvilla gave 3/5 stars and wrote "On the whole, Yaanai is a film that is definitely worth a watch this weekend.

Arun Vijay's performance, GV Prakash's music and Hari's family drama elements make the film a watchable commercial entertainer.

"[30] S.Subhakeerthana of OTT Play gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote "Yaanai, headlined by Arun Vijay, is an uninventive old-school melodrama that delivers customary goods.