Drohi(2010)
Drohi is a 2010 Tamil drama film directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad. It stars Srikanth, Vishnu Vishal, Poorna, and Poonam Bajwa. The story follows two childhood friends from the Royapuram slums whose bond breaks apart due to tragic circumstances. One becomes a police officer, the other a gangster. The film was produced by Mano Akkineni and features music by V. Selvaganesh. Cinematography was handled by Alphonse Roy. Drohi received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. It was released in theaters in 2010 and later became available for streaming in 2019.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, ZEE5, Plex, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 September 2010
- Director
- Sudha K. Prasad
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Two childhood friends from the Royapuram slums grow up together. One becomes a police officer, the other a gangster. Their paths cross again, forcing them to confront their past and their choices. Old wounds reopen, and their bond is tested to the breaking point.
“Friendship can be the hardest choice”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Drohi
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Srikanth (8 films together), Manobala & Srikanth (3 films together), Manobala & Poonam Bajwa (3 films together), Vishnu Vishal & V. Selvaganesh (3 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Manobala (2 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Poorna (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film directed by Sudha Kongara, who later directed the acclaimed 'Soorarai Pottru'.
- The movie was shot extensively in the Royapuram area of Chennai to capture authentic slum settings.
- Actor Vijay Sethupathi made his Tamil film debut in a small role as a police officer in this movie.
- The film's original title was 'Drohi', but it was later released in Telugu as 'Yuddham' with some changes.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, known for his folk-inspired scores, provided the music for this gritty drama.
- The story explores themes of friendship and betrayal, inspired by real-life incidents in urban slums.
- Despite its intense action, the film did not perform well commercially but gained some appreciation later.