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Sweet Biriyani(2021)

4.7/10
Tamil•24 mins•

Sweet Biriyani (2021) is a 24-minute Tamil film directed by Jeyachandra Hashmi. Starring Balaji Venugopal, Jeyachandra Hashmi and Praveen Balu. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Sweet Biriyani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Jeyachandra Hashmi
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 March 2021
Director
Jeyachandra Hashmi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
24m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A delivery boy spends his day bringing food to different people. Along the way, he has meaningful encounters and sees slices of their lives. These simple experiences touch him deeply.

“One day. Many lives. All connected.”

Film Details

4.7Rating
24Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 March 2021
Also Known AsSweet Biryani

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipsurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

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Balaji VenugopalActor
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Jeyachandra HashmiDirector
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Praveen BaluCrew
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AruldevMusic
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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 12 days, using a small crew to capture the story's single-day timeline.
  • Director Jeyachandra Hashmi also wrote the story, drawing from observations of urban delivery workers.
  • Lead actor Sathish was chosen for his ability to portray subtle emotions with minimal dialogue.
  • The movie's title refers to a specific biriyani order that becomes central to the plot's emotional climax.
  • It was filmed entirely in and around the neighborhoods of Chennai to maintain a realistic local feel.
  • The soundtrack uses sparse, ambient sounds and minimal music to highlight the protagonist's isolation.
  • Despite its small scale, the film was praised at a few regional festivals for its simple, heartfelt storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions