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Yuva(2004)

6.8/10
Hindi161 mins

Yuva (2004) is a 161-minute Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Vijay Raaz, Ravi K. Chandran and Sonu Sood. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Yuva stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionalintenseinspiring
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 2 Jun 2005

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
2 June 2005
Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Three young men from different backgrounds are connected by a car accident on a bridge. This single event sets off a chain of events that changes their lives forever.

Three lives. One collision. A city changed forever.

Film Details

6.8Rating
161Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsHowrah Bridge · The Youth of the Land · Jovens · Yuva · อุบัติเหตุพลิกชะตา

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalintenseinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as 'Aaytha Ezhuthu' with a different cast, but the same director and core story.
  • Ajay Devgn's character was originally offered to Shah Rukh Khan, who turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
  • The iconic bridge accident scene was filmed on Kolkata's Howrah Bridge, requiring complex traffic and crowd control.
  • Mani Ratnam used three distinct color palettes and camera styles to visually separate the three storylines.
  • The film's title 'Yuva' means 'youth' in Hindi, highlighting its focus on young people driving political change.
  • Rani Mukerji's role was a rare non-glamorous part for her at the time, with simple cotton sarees and minimal makeup.
  • The soundtrack by A.R. Rahman included a song 'Kabhi Neem Neem' that was not in the final theatrical cut.

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