
Yaanai(2022)
Tamil156 mins
Yaanai (2022) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by Hari Gopalakrishnan. Starring Arun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Samuthirakani. With an audience rating of 5.7/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office, Yaanai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Hari Gopalakrishnan
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 14 December 2022
- Director
- Hari Gopalakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A reckless young man fights to keep his rich family together. Their longtime enemy wants revenge, blaming them for his brother's death.
“A family's unity faces a vengeful enemy's wrath.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 December 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsEnugu · Yenugu · Yanai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
familyrevengejusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Arun VijayActor
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Priya Bhavani ShankarActress
→#3
SamuthirakaniSupporting Actor
→#4Thalaivasal VijaySupporting Actor
→#5
Ramachandra RajuActor
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
→#7
#8V
V. I. S. JayapalanActor
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Imman AnnachiActor
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RajeshActor
→#10
Yogi BabuSupporting Actor
→#11H
Hari GopalakrishnanDirector
→#12
HariDirector
→#13G
GopinathCrew
→#14
G. V. Prakash KumarMusic Director
→#15S
S. SakthivelCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Yaanai' means elephant in Tamil, symbolizing strength and family unity.
- Director Hari and actor Arun Vijay collaborated for the first time after previously planning other projects.
- The movie was shot extensively in Pollachi and nearby villages to capture rural Tamil Nadu landscapes.
- A major action sequence involving a truck and jeep chase was filmed using real vehicles without CGI.
- The film's climax fight was inspired by classic Tamil cinema showdowns between two large families.
- Music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar recorded the background score in a single continuous session.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend in Tamil Nadu rural centers.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Yaanai
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