Where to watch U Turn online?

U Turn is available for streaming on MX Player, Netflix, Prime Video, with the OTT release on May 20, 2016. You can watch it on MX Player, Netflix, Prime Video in India at your convenience.

What is U Turn OTT release date?

U Turn became available for digital streaming on MX Player, Netflix, Prime Video on May 20, 2016.

Is U Turn on Netflix?

Yes, U Turn is available on Netflix India from May 20, 2016.

Is U Turn on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes, U Turn is available on Amazon Prime Video from May 20, 2016.

U Turn was directed by Pawan Kumar and released in 2018. Pawan Kumar is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

U Turn stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu alongside Aadhi, Bhoomika Chawla, Rahul Ravindran, Narain, Aadukalam Naren. The film marks a collaboration between Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Pawan Kumar within Tamil cinema.

Is U Turn worth watching?

U Turn holds a rating of 7.2/10. The strong community reception makes it a recommended watch for Tamil cinema enthusiasts.

Who composed the music for U Turn?

The music for U Turn was composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Anirudh Ravichander is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

U Turn(2018)

7.2/10

Tamil•128 mins•Updated 2 May 2026

U Turn (2018) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Pawan Kumar. With a well-received audience rating of 7.2/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:Pawan Kumar

Mood:

darksuspensefuldisturbing

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Where to watch:

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: MX Player, Prime Video, Netflix
OTT Release Date: 20 May 2016
Theatrical Release: 13 September 2018
Director: Pawan Kumar
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 8m
Rating: 7.2/10

Storyline

A flyover in the city is the site of many accidents. A reporter investigates and gets caught in a dangerous web of murder and mystery.

“A bridge where accidents hide dark secrets.”

Film Details

7.2Rating

128Minutes

TamilLanguage

Release Date13 September 2018

Also Known AsU-Turn · யு-டர்ன் · యూ-టర్న్ · ยูเทิร์น

Parental Guide

Violence

High

Language

Moderate

Sex / Nudity

Moderate

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

High

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood

darksuspensefuldisturbing

Themes

corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexityrequires-attention

Audiencemultiplex

Best Withwith-partner

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Samantha Ruth PrabhuActor

Anirudh RavichanderMusic Composer

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Poornachandra Tejaswi Music Composer

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Pawan KumarDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for U Turn

Cast reunions in this film: Narain & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together), Samantha Akkineni & Ravi Prakash (3 films together), Samantha Akkineni & Anirudh Ravichander (3 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Ravi Prakash (2 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Anirudh Ravichander (2 films together), and Samantha Akkineni & Rahul Ravindran (2 films together).

Trivia

The film is a remake of the 2016 Kannada thriller of the same name, also directed by Pawan Kumar.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu performed her own stunts for the film, including a scene where she hangs from a moving truck.
The movie's plot was inspired by real-life illegal U-turns on Bengaluru's flyovers that caused accidents.
Director Pawan Kumar made a cameo appearance in the Tamil version as a police officer.
The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, with a slightly different cast for each version.
It was one of the first major Tamil films to prominently feature a 'black dog' as an ominous symbol throughout the story.
The climax scene involving the flyover was filmed on a specially constructed set to control lighting and effects.