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.

Its definitely not a film for faint hearts but recommended for film enthusiasts.

A brutally honest and realistic film which depicts caste based politics in a thriller genre.

A bold attempt by the film maker Vijay kumar who directed, produced, acted and scored background music in this film.

you will not feel its a film by debutante as the film grips you till the end.

the cast include freshers except mime gopi whose an upcoming character artist.

mime gopi played his role aptly has a cunning caste party leader

The screenplay which is extremely focused on the narration takes you into the film and keeps you guessing till the end.

The director has got the best out of everyone.

This film is a masterpiece which deserves a place in the history of Tamil cinema.

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.

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.

A group of college kids get tangled in a war between 2 factions belonging to different castes. The leader of one of the factions tries to leverage their involvement to instigate the public and use it as a platform to enter into politics, going to ugly lengths to meet the same. Blind to this fact of being taken advantage of and with their lives and future at stake, how the students deal with the problem forms the plot of Uriyadi.

Whats Good?

1. The movie is equally raw in it presentation of the story as it is professional, a balance that even the most experienced of directors struggled to bring. 2. Almost all the actors seem apt for the roles and have played their part aptly. 3. Sequences that show the daily life of college students is accurate and entertaining 4. The movie's ending which is a bit hard to believe, surprisingly does not make the viewer feel the same 5. The ending is well orchestrated and has Tarantino feel to it

Whats Bad?

1. The romantic sequence in the movie seems to have no head or toe as it serves no relevance to plot. 2. Ending is a bit had to believe, but one does get a consolation as the director has built the plot so well that any other ending would have left the viewer very unfulfilled 3. Could have been better if there were 2 strong leaders for the caste factions as that would have made it feel even more realistic

Vijay Kumar, has done an exceptional job for a first time director and actor. He has definitely made me look forward to his future projects eagerly. The movie has successfully managed to capture and present the murky world of caste politics that plagues the sub urban Indian society. With a plot that is both controversial and brutal, Vijay has created a cult movie.