Viyabari
The Tamil science fiction comedy film Viyabari was directed and produced in 2007 by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars S. J. Suryah and Tamannaah, with support from Prakash Raj, Namitha, Malavika, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Seetha, and Nassar. The musical score was composed by Deva. Cinematography was by M. V. Panneerselvam. The editor was S. Suraj Kavee. The film was released on July 13, 2007. It opened to mixed reviews, but was declared a hit at the box office.
Viyabari | |
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Directed by | Shakti Chidambaram |
Produced by | Shakti Preetham, Shakti Threja |
Written by | Shakti Chidambaram |
Starring | S. J. Suryah Tamannaah Prakash Raj Namitha Malavika Vadivelu Santhanam Seetha Nassar |
Music by | Deva |
Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
Edited by | S. Suraj Kavee |
Production company | Cinema Paradise |
Release date |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
Suryaprakash (S. J. Suryah) is a businessman who wants to become richer than Bill Gates. In the process, he lose his family and social life. He tells scientist Stephen Raj (Nassar) to clone him so that he can keep concentrating on his business affairs whilst the clone replaces him at home. Savithri (Tamannaah), a college girl doing a research project on Suryaprakash, falls in love with him. Suryaprakash is not interested in Savithri, but marries her because she's a good cook. After partying with two models (Namitha and Malavika) and humiliating his brother-in-law "Digil" Paandi (Vadivelu), Suryaprakash finally comes to understand the value of family after his mother (Seetha) dies.
Cast
- S. J. Suryah as Suryaprakash, a money-minded businessman, and his clone Suryaprakash, a sentimental and family-loving person (dual role)
- Tamannaah as Savithri, a college student who researches Suryaprakash
- Prakash Raj as Kasi Viswanathan, Suryaprakash's inspiration, whom he considers as his guru
- Namitha as Namitha, a model
- Malavika as a model
- Vadivelu as "Digital" Paandi, Suryaprakash's brother-in-law
- Santhanam as Personal Assistant
- Seetha as Suryaprakash's mother
- Nassar as Dr Stephen Raj, a scientist
- Seetha Anil as "Digital" Paandi’s wife
- Sriman as Suryaprakash's PA
- Sathyan as Ad Film Model
- Shakeela as Minister Dairy Development
- Balaji
- Bava Lakshmanan
- Bonda Mani
Production
It was rumoured that Malavika complained to the Nadigar Sangam against SJ Suryah for alleged sexual harassment. Suryah subsequently apologized for his behaviour.[1] Later Malavika clarified that the incident had never occurred.[2]
Soundtrack
Vyabari | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | N/A 2007 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Hit Musics |
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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1 | "Aasai Patta" | Hariharan, Vaishali Unnikrishnan | Parinaman |
2 | "Feel of Kosu Kadi" | Anuradha Sriram, Mano | Vaali |
3 | "July Maadhathil" | Kalyani, S. J. Surya | |
4 | "Kadi Kadi" | Anuradha Sriram, Mano | |
5 | "Tha Tha Namitha" | Arijith, Reshmi | |
6 | "Vetriyai Kandavan" | Devan, Blaaze, Anitha | Na. Muthukumar |
Critical reception
Indiaglitz wrote: "Sakthi Chidambaram has used the concept of cloning well to suit the commercial needs of the movie. Sakthi has narrated the tale of motherly sentiment laced with all commercial elements."[3] Sify criticized the film and asked "what the actor and his director was trying to convey through this film — a bit of sleaze and fun or steamy mother sentiments?"[4][5]
References
- "Vyapari review. Vyapari Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- "Movie Review : Vyabari". web.archive.org. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- "Vyapari Review". filmibeat.com. 12 April 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2020.