Uyir Thamizhukku(2023)
MGR Pandian, a charismatic individual with a penchant for MGR-style theatrics, contests the local body elections not really for political gain but to win the heart of Tamilselvi, the daughter of his rival. However, his plans are derailed when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 28 September 2023
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man runs for local office mainly to impress the woman he likes, who is his rival's daughter. His plan goes wrong when he is accused of a murder.
“A love-struck candidate. A murder suspect. Can he clear his name and win her heart?”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Uyir Thamizhukku
Cast reunions in this film: Anandaraj & Raj Kapoor (3 films together), G. Marimuthu & Ravi Venkatraman (2 films together), and Saravana Sakthi & Mahanadhi Shankar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Adam Bhava is also a popular YouTuber known for his comedic sketches.
- The movie's title is a direct reference to a famous patriotic song from the 1980s MGR film 'Ulagam Sutrum Valiban'.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is the real-life brother of noted director Vetrimaaran.
- The film was shot extensively in real locations around Madurai to capture the local political atmosphere.
- It features a cameo by director-actor Manikandan, known for 'Kaaka Muttai', in a brief but memorable scene.
- The plot's central theme of contesting elections for love mirrors elements of the classic MGR film 'Enga Veettu Pillai'.
- Despite being a 2023 release, the film uses many old-school cinematic techniques reminiscent of 1970s Tamil cinema.