As a regular movie goer, I've come to look at Tamil movies as a source of entertainment and minimal intellectual resource. I was literally shocked to the core when I watched Uriyadi for the first time, after I noticed some glowing reviews on it. It literally rewrote my understanding of Tamil cinema.
I've seen many people compare Vijay Kumar's style to Tarantino's and I might quite agree. Add to it the authenticity and rootedness that seem to dominate and seep through the screen! Where was this master creator all along?
Violence? There's plenty of it. It's violence galore! Does it offend you? Don't let it! It's just a reflection of reality, which can be harsh when directly dealt with and portrayed on screen.
Alcoholism? Smoking? It's nothing that's not representative of the "liberated" student community of India, specifically Tamil Nadu. Vijay Kumar is not preaching. He is just showing the norm in colleges and what's the probable outcome meted out to such students.
What makes a man sell his property to indulge in his passion? What makes him gamble on the goodness of people by bringing to light the ugliness of caste based politics? Take a bow, Vijay Kumar!
A bold film that's not lacking in violence, politics or friendship. It's everything a youngster needs to watch and learn from! A masterpiece in 90 minutes!
