Vidhi Madhi Ultaa

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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Vidhi Madhi Ultaa
| image = Vidhi Madhi Ultaa poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Vijai Balaji
| producer = Rameez Raja
| writer =
| starring = Rameez Raja<br>[[Janani Iyer]] <br>[[Daniel Balaji]]<br>[[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]]
| music = Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy
| cinematography = I. Martin Joe
| editing = [[Bhuvan Srinivasan]]
| studio = Rite Media Works
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|01|05}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Vidhi Madhi Ultaa''''' ({{Translation|Fate Turns Around}}) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language [[fantasy comedy]] film written and directed by Vijai Balaji. Featuring Rameez Raja and [[Janani Iyer]] in the lead roles, the film also has [[Daniel Balaji]] and [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] in pivotal roles. The film began production during January 2016 and was released on 5 January 2018 to mixed reviews from critics.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* Rameez Raja as Aditya
* [[Janani Iyer]] as Divya
* [[Daniel Balaji]] as Danie
* [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] as Rajamani
* [[Sendrayan]] as Ramesh
* [[G. Gnanasambandam]] as Aditya's father
* [[Chithra Lakshmanan]] as Divya's father
* Lingesh Logesh Twins as Comic Villains
* Naan Saravanan as Medical Shop Owner
{{colend}}
*Soori only voice

==Production==
In January 2016, Rameez Raja announced he would produce and star in a film to be directed by Vijay Balaji. Titled ''Ultaa'', the film was planned before the release of Rameez Raja's debut ''[[Darling 2]]'' (2016), and [[Janani Iyer]] was signed on to play the leading female role.<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/janani-iyer-rameez-raja-new-movie-ultaa-kannada-news-150246.html</ref> Touted to be a "dark comedy", production began in early 2016 in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rameez-Raja-Janani-Iyer-team-up-for-a-dark-comedy/articleshow/50452667.cms|title=Rameez Raja, Janani Iyer team up for a dark comedy - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/160416/rameez-raja-turns-independent-hero.html|title=Rameez Raja turns independent hero|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=16 April 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> The film was also shot across Puducherry and Kerala, and was completed in late 2016 but was delayed for a year before its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/sep/17/Vidhi-Madhi-Ultaa-A-fantasy-comedy-thriller-in-the-offing-1520504.html|title=Vidhi Madhi Ultaa: A fantasy comedy thriller in the offing|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The title was changed to ''Vidhi Madhi Ulta'' during mid-2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vidhi-madhi-ultaa-audio-launch-janani-iyer-turns-singer-for-this-rameez-raja-film4911226/|title=Vidhi Madhi Ultaa audio launch: Janani Iyer turns singer for this Rameez Raja film|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Vidhi Madhi Ultaa
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 October 2017
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length =
| language = Tamil
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Yaadhumagi Nindraai]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Sathuranga Vettai 2]]
| next_year = 2018
}}
The film's music was composed by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy, while the audio rights of the film was acquired by Sony Music India. The album released on 26 October 2017 and featured five songs.

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| lyrics_Credits = yes
| total_length =
| title1 = Un Nerukkam Vaazhum
| lyrics1 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra1 = [[Sid Sriram]], [[Chinmayi]]
| length1 = 4:35
| title2 = Thaaru Maara
| lyrics2 = Kabilan
| extra2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], Kausthub Ravi
| length2 = 3:15
| title3 = Boss Song
| lyrics3 = Kabilan
| extra3 = [[Gana Bala]], [[Anthony Daasan]]
| length3 = 3:16
| title4 = Thaaru Maara (Reprise)
| lyrics4 = Kabilan
| extra4 = Anthony Kevin
| length4 = 1:43
| title5 = Un Nerukkam (Shimmr Mix)
| lyrics5 = Kabilan
| extra5 = Kausthub Ravi, [[Janani Iyer]]
| length5 = 2:16
}}

==Release==
The film opened on 5 January 2018 to mixed reviews, with the critic from [[The Times of India]] giving the film a negative review and stating "the screenplay goes haywire after some time, making things quite predictable and clichéd. ". The critic further added that "though the film starts in a lackadaisical manner, there is a point when it makes viewers believe that the plot could have worked with some engaging moments".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vidhi-madhi-ultaa/movie-review/62390306.cms|title=Vidhi Madhi Ultaa Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Vidhi Madhi Ultaa by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> A critic from the New Indian Express claimed it had "half-baked humour that tries one’s patience".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/jan/06/vidhi-madhi-ultaa-review-half-baked-humour-that-tries-ones-patience-1745739.html|title=Vidhi Madhi Ultaa Review: Half-baked humour that tries one’s patience|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt7839574}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films set in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy thriller films]]
[[Category:2018 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2018 comedy films]]

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