Uriyadi(2016)
Uriyadi is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film. It was written, directed, and produced by Vijay Kumar in his debut. The cast includes Vijay Kumar, Chandru, Mime Gopi, and Citizen Sivakumar. The story follows four engineering college friends in a small Tamil Nadu town. They get caught in a violent conflict between two caste-based political factions. The film is set in the late 1990s and shot in a raw, realistic style. It received critical praise for its honest portrayal of caste politics and its tight screenplay. The movie won two awards and was nominated for two more. It was released on May 27, 2016, and is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 27 May 2016
- Director
- Vijaya kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
Four engineering college friends just want a normal life. But a small fight pulls them into a brutal war between two caste groups. A corrupt politician uses them as pawns to gain power. When one friend is killed, the others must decide: stay silent or fight back. Their choice will change everything.
“When silence breaks, violence begins.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very small budget.
- Director Vijay Kumar also played the lead role of Lenin Vijay.
- The movie's climax was filmed in a single, continuous 11-minute shot.
- It was inspired by real-life political violence and caste clashes in Tamil Nadu.
- The film had no songs or background score to maintain a raw, realistic feel.
- It was initially rejected by several producers for its bold political theme.
- Despite low initial publicity, it became a cult hit through word-of-mouth praise.