Yuga(2006)
Yuga is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language science fiction thriller film directed and written by Yaar Kannan. The cast includes Richard Rishi, Swarnamalya, Kadhal Sukumar, and Nassar. The story follows scientist Narrain who lives in the Kollimalai Hills researching a way to prevent moon rocks from destroying Earth. He faces opposition from a secret society and supernatural events. The film blends sci-fi, horror, and mystery elements. It received mixed reviews for its convoluted plot but gained a cult following for its ambition. The runtime is 120 minutes. It was released in India on July 14, 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Internet Archive
- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 2006
- Director
- Yaar' Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A scientist named Narrain discovers that giant rocks from the moon are heading toward Earth. He moves to the remote Kollimalai Hills to find a way to stop them. But strange events and a secret society stand in his way. He must fight both science and superstition to save the world.
“The end of an era begins.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yuga
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Dhina (2 films together), Nassar & Anal Arasu (2 films together), and Kaadhal Sugumar & Kadhal Sukumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Yuga' refers to the concept of cosmic ages in Hindu cosmology, tying into the comet disaster theme.
- Director Yaar Kannan was primarily known as a cinematographer; this was his directorial debut in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a sci-fi thriller in that era.
- It featured a cameo by popular comedian Vadivelu in a serious role, which was a departure from his usual style.
- The film's climax involved a comet impact, a rare visual effects attempt in mid-2000s Tamil cinema.
- Despite the sci-fi premise, the story was reportedly inspired by real-world asteroid impact concerns from the early 2000s.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and is now considered a obscure film in the lead actor Nasser's filmography.