Un Samayal Arayil(2014)
'Un Samayal Arayil' (2014) is a Tamil romantic comedy film directed by Prakash Raj, who also stars in the lead role. The film features Sneha, Urvashi, Tejus, and Samyukta Hornad in key roles. It is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper' and was simultaneously shot in Kannada as 'Oggarane' and Telugu as 'Ulavacharu Biryani'. The story follows Kalidas, a 45-year-old archaeologist and food lover, who accidentally connects with Gowri, a dubbing artist, over a wrong phone call. Their shared passion for cooking sparks a long-distance romance. The film explores themes of insecurity, second chances, and the healing power of food. The original score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The Kannada version received positive reviews and was a box office success, while the Tamil and Telugu versions received mixed reviews.
Un Samayal Arayil is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun NXT.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 6 June 2014
- Director
- Prakash Raj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A lonely archaeologist and a dubbing artist accidentally connect over a wrong phone call. They bond over their shared love for cooking. But when they decide to meet, fear of rejection makes them send younger substitutes. Confusion, lies, and heartbreak follow before they find the courage to be honest.
“Love is the secret ingredient.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Un Samayal Arayil
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Urvashi & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Prakash Raj & Sneha (8 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Prakash Raj (6 films together), Prakash Raj & Urvashi (5 films together), and Prakash Raj & Elango Kumaravel (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a Tamil remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper', which was also remade in Kannada.
- Prakash Raj, the director, also played a small but memorable role as a chef in the movie.
- The story revolves around food, and the lead characters bond over their love for a specific dish called 'kutty dosa'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Srikanth played a romantic lead role later in his career.
- The movie's title translates to 'In a Cooking Vessel', highlighting its central theme of food and relationships.
- It was shot primarily in Chennai, with key scenes set in homes and kitchens to keep the setting intimate.
- The film did not perform strongly at the box office but gained appreciation for its simple, heartwarming plot.