Velaiilla Pattadhari (English: Unemployed Graduate), popularly referred to as VIP, is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language masala filmwritten, directed and filmed by Velraj, in his directorial debut. The film features Dhanush, Amala Paul in the lead roles, while Vivek, Saranya Ponvannan, Samuthirakani and Surabhi play supporting roles.
Raghuvaran (Dhanush) is a B.Tech graduate and is jobless for four years. His father (Samuthirakani) treats him as a loser, but Raghuvaran gets support from his mother. Meanwhile, Raghuvaran falls in love with his neighbour Shalini (Amala Paul), who initially hates him but later reciprocates his love. A tragic incident happens and changes Raghuvaran's life. He gets a job at a construction company, but faces challenges from a few big shots. How he fights against all odds forms the crux of the story.