Viyabari(2007)
Viyabari is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars S. J. Suryah in a dual role as a wealthy businessman and his clone, with Tamannaah Bhatia, Prakash Raj, Namitha, Malavika, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Seetha, and Nassar in supporting roles. The story follows Suryaprakash, a businessman obsessed with becoming richer than Bill Gates, who orders a clone to manage his family life while he focuses on work. The clone's kindness forces Suryaprakash to confront his own coldness and neglect of loved ones. The film's music was composed by Deva, and S. J. Suryah made his singing debut with the track "July Maadham." Viyabari received mixed reviews from critics, who praised S. J. Suryah's performance but criticized the screenplay and tonal inconsistencies.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 11 July 2007
- Director
- Sakthi Chidambaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy businessman named Suryaprakash wants to be richer than Bill Gates. He loses touch with his family. He creates a clone to take his place at home. But the clone is kinder and more loving than him. Suryaprakash must decide what truly matters: money or the people who love him.
“Money can't buy a family”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Viyabari
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Santhanam & Nassar (18 films together), Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), and Nassar & Deva (16 films together).
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.