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Biriyani(2013)

5.6/10
Tamil149 mins

Biriyani (2013) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu. Starring Jayaprakash, Hansika Motwani and Premji Amaran. With an audience rating of 5.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Biriyani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Director:Venkat Prabhu
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
ZEZee Tamilfrom 20 Mar 2014

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee Tamil
OTT Release Date
20 March 2014
Theatrical Release
20 December 2013
Director
Venkat Prabhu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Two friends get hungry for biryani after a night of drinking. Their search leads to them being wrongly accused of kidnapping. Now they must run from the law while trying to clear their names.

Hungry for biryani, hunted for a crime.

Film Details

5.6Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 December 2013
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsBriyanai · Dum Biryani

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
friendshipcorruptionsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title was inspired by a real-life incident where the director and his friends craved biryani after a party.
  • Venkat Prabhu cast his frequent collaborator Premgi Amaren as the hero's friend, continuing their successful partnership.
  • The song 'Vaadi Pulla Vaadi' was shot in a single long take, which was a technical challenge for the crew.
  • This was one of the first major Tamil films to extensively use the 'Goa' backdrop for a thriller plot.
  • Actor Karthi agreed to do the film because he wanted to work in a full-length comedy after serious roles.
  • The movie faced legal issues before release due to a title dispute with another producer.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it performed well commercially, especially with younger audiences.

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