Kadaseela Biriyani(2021)
Tamil115 mins
A studious teen who wants a simple life is conned by his violent older brothers into joining their grandiose plan to avenge their murdered father.
Director:Nishanth Kalidindi
Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 19 November 2021
- Director
- Nishanth Kalidindi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A quiet teenager focused on school is tricked by his aggressive older brothers. They pull him into their elaborate scheme to get revenge for their father's killing.
“A quiet teen gets pulled into his brothers' dangerous revenge plot.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date19 November 2021
Also Known AsKadaisila Biriyani · Kadaiseela Biriyani
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
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Dinesh ManiIla Pandi
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#3H
Hakkim ShajahanJohan Azra
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Vijay RamChiku Pandi
→#4
#5V
Vasanth SelvamPeriya Pandi
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Vijay SethupathiLorry Driver
→#6
H
Hestin Jose JosephCrew
→#7
V
Vinoth ThanigasalamMusic
→#8
N
Nishanth KalidindiDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadaseela Biriyani
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Vijay Ram (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very small budget, mostly in and around Theni district.
- Director Nishanth Kalidindi also composed the film's background score, his first time doing so.
- Actor Vasanth Selvam, who plays the lead, was a newcomer discovered through a theatre group in Chennai.
- The title 'Kadaseela Biriyani' is a metaphor, representing a lavish reward promised but never delivered.
- Many of the quirky supporting characters were played by non-professional actors from the local area.
- The film's dark comedy style drew comparisons to early Coen Brothers films among critics.
- It was initially released directly on a streaming platform before gaining a cult following and a theatrical run.