Udhayan(2011)
Udhayan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Chaplin. The film stars Arulnithi in dual roles as twin brothers Vasanth and Udhayan, with Pranitha Subhash making her Tamil debut as Priya. Santhanam appears in a supporting comedic role. The story contrasts the peaceful city life of a bank employee with the violent sickle culture of a small village. The film explores themes of family loyalty, dual identity, and the cost of violence. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances but found the plot predictable. The film did not perform well at the box office. It was released on 29 June 2011.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2011
- Director
- Chaplin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A gentle bank employee named Vasanth must return to his violent village to protect his family from a ruthless gangster. To survive, he pretends to be his twin brother Udhayan, a feared rowdy. He must balance his peaceful nature with the brutal world of sickle fights and revenge.
“Two faces, one family”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Udhayan
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Manobala (21 films together), Manobala & Dhilip Subbarayan (5 films together), Santhanam & Dhilip Subbarayan (3 films together), Dhilip Subbarayan & Sugunthan (3 films together), Vidhya & Santhanam (2 films together), and Santhanam & Pranitha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Udhayan Stalin' but was shortened to 'Udhayan' before release.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the father, is known for his strong supporting roles in many Tamil films.
- The movie's music was composed by Vidyasagar, a popular composer for romantic films in the 2000s.
- It was released alongside several other Tamil films, facing tough competition at the box office.
- The film features Chennai locations commonly used in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Director S. P. Rajkumar is known for family-oriented stories with emotional conflicts.
- The movie's plot involves a bank setting, a common workplace backdrop in early 2010s Tamil cinema.