Uchathula Shiva(2016)
Tamil126 mins
Uchathula Shiva (2016) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by A. Y. Jeppy. Starring Karan. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Uchathula Shiva stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:A. Y. Jeppy
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2016
- Director
- A. Y. Jeppy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A cheerful taxi driver picks up a young woman fleeing for her life. This simple act pulls him into a dangerous chain of events, forcing him to confront a series of unexpected problems.
“A carefree cabbie's life takes a dangerous detour.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 September 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
survivallovefamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was initially titled 'Taxi Driver' but was changed to avoid confusion with the famous Hollywood movie.
- Director Jaypee also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a personal passion project.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single long take, which was a technical challenge for the crew.
- It features a cameo appearance by popular comedian 'Motta' Rajendran in a brief but memorable role.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish Selvam, marking his debut in Tamil cinema.
- Despite being an action-comedy, the film includes subtle social commentary on class differences in Chennai.
- The lead actor, Shiva, performed many of his own stunts, including a risky sequence on a moving taxi.