Uriyadi

I wondered why there hasn't been a review yet for this brilliant movie. I was waiting to catch this flick and got a chance yesterday. I have to say it was worth the wait.

On seeing Quentin Tarantino's movies, I wondered why there aren't such a kickass story telling in making, in an industry like Thamizh Cinema, which produces most number of movies each year. The answer is Uriyadi.

Be it the casting, the BGM, the sub-plots, everything supported the script perfectly. The cinematography and editing made the screenplay even more intense and pacy.

The interval block and the climax were the most smartly shot scenes that I have witnessed in recent times.

Kudos to the whole cast and crew of the movie! Especially Vijay. This movie will gain cult status for sure.

My Rating - 10/10 purely for its brilliance.

This film has Strong content, Brilliant screenplay, Realistic film making, Mass moments and yet deals with very sensitive issue of India - Casteism. Amazed by the fact that the Director has put tremendous hard work and done the Background score, 1 version of editing, Writing, Producing and acting and excelled in all. Such passion and effort brings respect on South Indian film industry.

As a regular movie goer, I've come to look at Tamil movies as a source of entertainment and minimal intellectual resource. I was literally shocked to the core when I watched Uriyadi for the first time, after I noticed some glowing reviews on it. It literally rewrote my understanding of Tamil cinema.

I've seen many people compare Vijay Kumar's style to Tarantino's and I might quite agree. Add to it the authenticity and rootedness that seem to dominate and seep through the screen! Where was this master creator all along?

Violence? There's plenty of it. It's violence galore! Does it offend you? Don't let it! It's just a reflection of reality, which can be harsh when directly dealt with and portrayed on screen.

Alcoholism? Smoking? It's nothing that's not representative of the "liberated" student community of India, specifically Tamil Nadu. Vijay Kumar is not preaching. He is just showing the norm in colleges and what's the probable outcome meted out to such students.

What makes a man sell his property to indulge in his passion? What makes him gamble on the goodness of people by bringing to light the ugliness of caste based politics? Take a bow, Vijay Kumar!

A bold film that's not lacking in violence, politics or friendship. It's everything a youngster needs to watch and learn from! A masterpiece in 90 minutes!

A splendid Crime Thriller. Vijayakumar delivered his best with his debut movie. He handled all the departments with ease.. He was good in his acting, screenplay, execution and even casting.

Set in the late 90s, the story revolves around 3 set of characters where they come across. Results in a nail biting thriller which will keep you on the edge of the seats till the end of the movie. The first 10-15 minutes were cleverly used by the director to register the characters then takes you a roller coaster ride. Excellent Background Music by Masala Coffee Band (Sooraj Santhosh - you delivered the best.. Proud of you man)... added the spices in this delicious Thalappakkattu Biriyani. :P. Camera was top notch.. The color tone was too realistic.. I think that might be the main reason, that it gave a feel of the realistic incidents..

This is one of a gem.. Friends.. Go for it.. for its freshness, and raw feel..

9.4 on 10

Worth - Watching... so sad that i didn't get the chance to watch in cinemas coz.. the movie releases over here are limited...

Yes!!! from the first frame to last frame very gripping narration. Original story with natural acting. Lenin vijay (actor/director/producer) is set an inspiration to anyone who wants to make a independent film. He proved that to tell a good story one don't need star cast or fancy locations or item songs or branded music etc etc... awesome background score... I gave only seven points out of ten, coz climax is bit speedy for me, and missing feel in second half. CAUTION: Regular formula movie lovers please stay away from URIYADi, coz it definitely blow you and you may change your taste of watching movies.