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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Uyir poster.jpg | |||
| image = | | caption = Poster | ||
| caption = | |||
| director = [[Samy (director)|Samy]] | | director = [[Samy (director)|Samy]] | ||
| producer = R. Balaji | | producer = R. Balaji<br>R. Saravana | ||
| writer = Samy | | writer = Samy | ||
| starring = [[Srikanth ( | | starring = [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]<br />[[Samvrutha Sunil]]<br />[[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]] | ||
| music = [[Joshua Sridhar]] | | music = [[Joshua Sridhar]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Fowzia Fathima]] | | cinematography = [[Fowzia Fathima]] | ||
| editing = [[G. Sasikumar]] | | editing = [[G. Sasikumar]] | ||
| studio = Sri Balaji Cine Creations | | studio = Sri Balaji Cine Creations | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2006|06|30}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2006|06|30}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Tamil | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Uyir''''' ({{ | '''''Uyir''''' ({{translation|Soul}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[erotic thriller]] film written and directed by [[Samy (director)|Samy]] in his directorial debut. The film stars [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]], [[Samvrutha Sunil|Samruvtha]] (in her Tamil debut), and [[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]]. The film revolves around a woman who falls in love with her brother-in-law after the demise of her husband. The music was composed by [[Joshua Sridhar]] with cinematography by [[Fowzia Fathima]] and editing by [[G. Sasikumar]]. The film was released on 30 June 2006. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Sundar (Srikanth) moves in with his brother's family, consisting of his brother, sister-in-law Arundathi (Sangeetha) and their daughter Aishwarya | Sundar ([[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]) moves in with his brother's (Asim Sharma) family, consisting of his brother, sister-in-law Arundathi ([[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]]), and their daughter Aishwarya. 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 feels 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. Whether Sundar gets together with Anandhi or not constitutes the rest of the plot. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Srikanth ( | * [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] as Sundar | ||
* [[Samvrutha Sunil|Samruvtha]] as Anandhi | |||
* [[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]] as Arundathi | * [[Sangeetha Krish|Sangeetha]] as Arundathi | ||
The uncredited cast includes Asim Sharma as Sundar's brother and Balaji as Sundar's friend. | |||
==Production== | |||
The film marked the directorial debut of Samy who earlier assisted [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/02092005-2.shtml|title=Srikanth's Uyir|date=2 September 2005|website=Cinesouth|access-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018061056/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/02092005-2.shtml|archive-date=18 October 2006}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by [[Joshua Sridhar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Uyir (2006) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/uyir-songs-T0000796 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823155128/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/uyir-songs-T0000796 |archive-date=23 August 2024 |access-date=19 July 2024 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> | |||
# "Convent Sollitharum" | |||
# "Udhadum Udhadum" | # "Convent Sollitharum" - Tippu, Natash, Dhanni | ||
# "Aarum Ponnum" | # "Udhadum Udhadum" - Karthik, Chandni | ||
# "Kann Simittum Nerame" | # "Aarum Ponnum" - Joshua Sridhar, Mahathi, Shalini | ||
# "Kann Simittum Nerame" - Haricharan, Shalini, Mahathi | |||
# "Uyir Theme Music" | # "Uyir Theme Music" | ||
# "Kanne Kadhal Nilame" | # "Kanne Kadhal Nilame" - Pradeep, Harini | ||
== | ==Reception== | ||
The | ''The 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070700720200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014152157/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070700720200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-14|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Cleverness shows|date=2006-07-07|access-date=2015-08-15}}</ref> ''Rediff'' called it "a lifeless film".<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2006 |title=Give Uyir a miss |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/03uyir.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121022807/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/03uyir.htm |archive-date=21 November 2021 |access-date=21 November 2021 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''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".<ref>{{cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=10 July 2006 |title=Uyir |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/07uyir.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060811212014/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/07uyir.asp |archive-date=11 August 2006 |access-date=15 May 2022 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> ''Cinesouth'' wrote "Director Samy can be lauded for accelerating the speed of the film with a very few characters".<ref>{{cite web |title=Uyir |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/new/uyir.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018082305/http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/new/uyir.shtml |archive-date=18 October 2006 |access-date=11 August 2024 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
*{{IMDb title}} | |||
{{Samy (director)}} | |||
[[Category:2000s erotic thriller films]] | [[Category:2000s erotic thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:2006 directorial debut films]] | |||
[[Category:2006 films]] | |||
[[Category:2006 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2006 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Films about adultery in India]] | [[Category:Films about adultery in India]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Samy (director)]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films scored by Joshua Sridhar]] | ||
[[Category:Indian erotic thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian erotic thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
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| Uyir | |
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| File:Uyir poster.jpg Poster | |
| Directed by | Samy |
| Produced by | R. Balaji R. Saravana |
| Written by | Samy |
| Starring | Srikanth Samvrutha Sunil Sangeetha |
| Music by | Joshua Sridhar |
| Cinematography | Fowzia Fathima |
| Edited by | G. Sasikumar |
Production company | Sri Balaji Cine Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Uyir (transl. Soul) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language erotic thriller film written and directed by Samy in his directorial debut. The film stars Srikanth, Samruvtha (in her Tamil debut), and Sangeetha. The film revolves around a woman who falls in love with her brother-in-law after the demise of her husband. The music was composed by Joshua Sridhar with cinematography by Fowzia Fathima and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 30 June 2006.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sundar (Srikanth) moves in with his brother's (Asim Sharma) family, consisting of his brother, sister-in-law Arundathi (Sangeetha), and their daughter Aishwarya. 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 feels 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. Whether Sundar gets together with Anandhi or not constitutes the rest of the plot.
Cast[edit | edit source]
The uncredited cast includes Asim Sharma as Sundar's brother and Balaji as Sundar's friend.
Production[edit | edit source]
The film marked the directorial debut of Samy who earlier assisted S. A. Chandrasekhar and Cheran.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack 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[edit | edit source]
The 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] Malini Mannath of 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".[5] Cinesouth wrote "Director Samy can be lauded for accelerating the speed of the film with a very few characters".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Srikanth's Uyir". Cinesouth. 2 September 2005. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ↑ "Uyir (2006)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. 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.
- ↑ 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.