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Uru(2017)

6.4/10
Tamil111 mins

Uru is a Tamil psycho thriller film written and directed by Vicky Anand. The film stars Kalaiyarasan and Dhansika in the leading roles and features music composed by Johan.

Director:Vicky Anand
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
Theatrical Release
16 June 2017
Director
Vicky Anand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A writer, struggling to keep up with new trends, goes to a remote hill station with his wife to find peace and write a new book. Soon, a series of dangerous events starts happening around them. He slowly realizes that his presence there is putting more than just his own life at risk.

A writer's retreat becomes a deadly trap.

Film Details

6.4Rating
111Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 June 2017

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Uru

Cast reunions in this film: Dhansika & Kalaiyarasan (2 films together), and Kalaiyarasan & Mime Gopi (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in the scenic Megamalai region, also known as the High Wavy Mountains, in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Vicky Anand also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
  • The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life stories of writers facing creative blocks in remote locations.
  • Actor Mime Gopi, known for villain roles, played a key supporting character in the thriller.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who used minimal instruments to create suspense.
  • Despite being a crime thriller, the story heavily focuses on the psychological state of the main character.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through satellite and digital platforms.

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