Udhaya(2004)
Udhaya is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Azhagam Perumal. The film stars Vijay as Udhayakumaran, a physics prodigy, alongside Simran as Vasanthi. Vivek, Nassar, and Rajesh play supporting roles. The story follows Udhaya, who turns down a research position at Princeton University to become a college lecturer. He later builds a bomb for a man he trusts, only to be framed for a deadly train explosion. The film features music by A. R. Rahman, marking his first collaboration with Vijay. Udhaya received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure at the box office. The film was released on 26 March 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2004
- Director
- Azhagam Perumal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A brilliant physics student named Udhaya gives up a chance to study at Princeton University to stay near the woman he loves. After she is engaged to another man, he moves to a new city and gets drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. A false friend tricks him into building a bomb, and Udhaya is framed for a deadly explosion. He must clear his name and stop the real villain before more innocent people die.
“Love, betrayal, and a bomb that changed everything.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Udhaya
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Nassar & Thalaivasal Vijay (20 films together), Nassar & A. R. Rahman (16 films together), Vijay & Vivek (10 films together), Vijay & Nassar (9 films together), and Vivek & Simran (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director N. Azhagamperumal was a former associate of acclaimed director Mani Ratnam.
- Actor Vivek, known for comedy, played a serious supporting role as a lawyer in this film.
- The movie's plot was noted for its focus on social issues and wrongful imprisonment, a shift from typical romantic dramas of the time.
- It was one of the early 2000s Tamil films to prominently feature a female lead fighting the system for justice.
- The soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a hit romantic song 'Kangal Irandal', which remained popular.
- The film's release faced competition from several other major Tamil films during that period.
- Scenes set in the prison were filmed at real locations to add authenticity to the dramatic sequences.