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Viyabari(2007)

6.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Viyabari (2007) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. Starring Vadivelu, M. V. Panneerselvam and Nassar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Viyabari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 July 2007
Director
Sakthi Chidambaram
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A businessman is so focused on getting rich that he neglects his family and friends. He even marries a woman only because it will help his business. After his mother dies, he finally realizes how much he has lost.

Chasing wealth, he lost what money can't buy.

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 July 2007
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familycorruptionidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Viyabari' but was later released in some regions as 'Viyabari 2007' to avoid confusion with other projects.
  • Director Sakthi Chidambaram is better known for his comedy films, making this serious sci-fi family drama an unusual entry in his filmography.
  • The movie's science fiction elements are minimal, focusing more on family drama, which led to mixed responses from audiences expecting more sci-fi.
  • It featured a cameo by veteran actor Manorama, known as the 'Queen of Comedy,' in a brief but memorable role.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who used a mix of orchestral and synth sounds to complement its sci-fi theme.
  • Despite its 2007 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is now mostly remembered by dedicated Tamil cinema enthusiasts.
  • The plot's focus on business-driven marriage and familial regret mirrored some contemporary social critiques in Tamil cinema at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Viyabari

Dr. Stephen Raj-Kasi Viswanathan40 films
'Digil' Paandi-Music Composer36 films
'Digil' Paandi-Dr. Stephen Raj24 films
Personal Assistant-Dr. Stephen Raj18 films
Personal Assistant-Kasi Viswanathan18 films
Dr. Stephen Raj-Music Composer16 films
Kasi Viswanathan-Music Composer13 films
'Digil' Paandi-Kasi Viswanathan12 films
'Digil' Paandi-Actor8 films
Personal Assistant-'Digil' Paandi7 films
Actor-Personal Assistant6 films
'Digil' Paandi-Actor5 films
Dr. Stephen Raj-Suryaprakash's Mother5 films
Dr. Stephen Raj-Actor4 films
Dr. Stephen Raj-Director of Photography4 films

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