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Uyir(2006)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Uyir (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Samy. Starring Sangeetha, Samvrutha Sunil and Santhanam. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Uyir stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:Samy
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 July 2006
Director
Samy
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man lives with his brother's family, not knowing his sister-in-law has feelings for him. After his brother dies, he must take responsibility for her and the children.

A forbidden desire shatters a family's peace.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 July 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Uyir Unnidathil Enna' before being shortened to just 'Uyir'.
  • Director Samy also played a small supporting role in the film as a police officer.
  • The movie's music was composed by debutant Srikanth Deva, son of famous composer Deva.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films from that period to directly address the theme of forbidden lust within a family.
  • Actress Meena, who played Arundathi, was praised for stepping away from her usual glamorous roles for this intense character.
  • The film had a limited theatrical run and is now primarily remembered as a direct-to-TV movie.
  • Some scenes were shot in real village locations near Madurai to add authenticity to the rural setting.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Uyir

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