Uyir (transl. Soul) is a 2006 Tamil-language erotic thriller film written and directed by Samy in his directorial debut. The film stars Srikanth, Sangeetha, and Samvrutha Sunil (in her Tamil debut).
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| Directed by | Samy |
| Written by | Samy |
| Produced by | R. Balaji R. Saravana |
| Starring | Srikanth Sangeetha Samvrutha Sunil |
| Cinematography | Fowzia Fathima |
| Edited by | G. Sasikumar |
| Music by | Joshua Sridhar |
Production company | Sri Balaji Cine Creations |
| Distributed by | Sri Balaji Cine Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film revolves around a woman who falls in love with her brother-in-law after the demise of her husband. The film's music was composed by Joshua Sridhar with cinematography by Fowzia Fathima and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film released on 30 June 2006.
Plot
editSundar (Srikanth) moves in with his brother's (Asim Sharma) family, consisting of his brother, sister-in-law Arundathi (Sangeetha), and their daughter Aishwarya (Baby Ramya). Sundar becomes very close to all three of them, but unbeknownst to him, Arundathi is interested in him. Sundar drops his niece off at school every day and meets his girlfriend Anandhi (Samvrutha Sunil) there. His brother is excited to learn about their relationship but soon afterward commits suicide. Arundathi claims that his suicide was caused by problems at work. Sundar becomes obligated to take care of his late brother's family, as Arundathi and Aishwarya have nowhere else to go. Arundathi tries her best to end Sundar's relationship with Anandhi while subtly hinting to Sundar about her love for him. Anandhi tries to warn Sundar about his conniving sister-in-law, but Arundathi succeeds in her plan. Did Sundar get together with Anandhi or not is rest of the plot.
Cast
edit- Srikanth as Sundar
- Sangeetha as Arundathi
- Samvrutha Sunil as Anandhi
- Baby Ramya as Aishwarya
- Asim Sharma as Sundar's brother
- Balaji
Production
editThe film marked the directorial debut of Saamy who earlier assisted S. A. Chandrasekhar and Cheran.[1]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Joshua Sridhar.[2]
- "Convent Sollitharum" - Tippu, Natash, Dhanni
- "Udhadum Udhadum" - Karthik, Chandni
- "Aarum Ponnum" - Joshua Sridhar, Mahathi, Shalini
- "Kann Simittum Nerame" - Haricharan, Shalini, Mahathi
- "Uyir Theme Music"
- "Kanne Kadhal Nilame" - Pradeep, Harini
Reception
editThe Hindu wrote "After a point the end is guessable, yet the treatment is a reiteration of Sami's astuteness. Story, screenplay, dialogue writer and director Sami, you hear, has worked with the likes of Parthiban and Cheran. The positive influence shows".[3] Rediff called it "a lifeless film".[4] Behindwoods wrote "These are some of the questions that the viewer is left with to find answers for. In that sense, Uyir has attained what good cinema is about – looking at an unconventional issue and allowing the viewer to think and come up with solutions".[5] Chennai Online wrote "What is worth appreciating about 'Uyir' is the director's sincere attempt to offer the viewer a fare different from the routine ones, not taking recourse to overt glamour or vulgarity though there was enough room for the script to be manipulated, and yet give a film that is fairly engaging".[6] Cinesouth wrote "Director Samy can be lauded for accelerating the speed of the film with a very few characters".[7]
Controversy
editThe film became controversial for its adultery theme, with organisations such as the Hindu Makkal Katchi and the All India Democratic Women's Association demanding it's banning.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Srikanth's Uyir". Cinesouth. 2 September 2005. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Uyir (2006)". Raaga.com. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Cleverness shows". The Hindu. 7 July 2006. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Give Uyir a miss". Rediff.com. 3 July 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Uyir: A difference hard to digest!!". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (10 July 2006). "Uyir". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 11 August 2006. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ "Uyir". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Ban sought for 'Uyir' on the grounds of cultural sabotage". Behindwoods. 8 July 2006. Archived from the original on 19 July 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
