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Biriyani

  • 2013
  • 2h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.9K
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Hansika Motwani, Karthi, and Premgi Amaren in Biriyani (2013)
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The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping and go on the run.The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping and go on the run.The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping and go on the run.

  • Director
    • Venkat Prabhu
  • Writers
    • D.S. Kannan
    • Venkat Prabhu
    • Rishabh Purohit
  • Stars
    • Karthi
    • Hansika Motwani
    • Premgi Amaren
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Venkat Prabhu
    • Writers
      • D.S. Kannan
      • Venkat Prabhu
      • Rishabh Purohit
    • Stars
      • Karthi
      • Hansika Motwani
      • Premgi Amaren
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Karthi
    Karthi
    • Sugan
    Hansika Motwani
    Hansika Motwani
    • Priyanka
    Premgi Amaren
    Premgi Amaren
    • Parasuram
    Ramki
    • Vijay Ramakrishnan
    Nitin Sathya
    • Hari
    Madhumitha
    • Sugan's Sister
    Mandy Takhar
    Mandy Takhar
    • Maya
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Varadharajan
    • (as Nasser)
    V. Jayaprakash
    V. Jayaprakash
    • AC Sampath
    Sampath Raj
    Sampath Raj
    • Riwaz Khan
    Shanmuga Sundharam
    • Kasi
    Subbu Panchu
    Subbu Panchu
    • Subbu
    • (as Panchu Subbu)
    Uma Riyaz Khan
    Uma Riyaz Khan
    • Police Inspector
    Prem Kumar
    Prem Kumar
    • Vikram
    • (as Prem)
    Badava Gopi
    • Gopi
    Tharika
    Sam Anderson
    • Sam
    Honey Rose
    Honey Rose
    • Shanthi
    • Director
      • Venkat Prabhu
    • Writers
      • D.S. Kannan
      • Venkat Prabhu
      • Rishabh Purohit
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    4fredberglyle

    BIRIYANI Haraam

    This Venkat Prabu diet got my stomach upset or I'd say my mind upset. Considering the directors' previous movies this one is pretty ordinary. Yuvan was surprisingly let down comparing with the past Venkat Prabhus' (couldn't believe). Can't understand the addition of too much western classical with the BGM like Wagner's Here comes the bride, Handel's Messiah, Beethovan's Ode to joy etc. Too much spoofs in the movie. The first half was nasty with all the supporting casts wasted, imo. The comedy were predominantly forced with too much Premji's presence. Comical Scenes from 21 Jump Street were also copied.

    The biriyani was still tasty in the second half esp. the amazing last 10 minutes that shows the actual Venkat Prabhu and saves this diet. The bottom line : A one time watch (few scenes not for kids due to sensuality/ drinking)for guys to enjoy some dark humor and a splendid climax.
    6yunusitboss

    Biriyani (Tamil) (U/A) -------------- my Rating : ★★★ ONE TIME EATABLE

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    Biriyani (Tamil) (U/A) -------------- my Rating : ★★★ ONE TIME EATABLE

    STRENGTHS :- * Second Half : gets racy .... * Casting and concept : was good ...... * Editing : was excellent ....

    WEAKNESSES :- * First half : was simple .... * Songs : were boring .....

    FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall.. movie is a one time watch .... u can taste this biriyani just once .....

    The film's story revolves around Karthi and his lust for biriyani. Karthi's obsession for biriyani leads to a fatal night which turns his life upside down. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the film stars Karthi and Hansika Motwani in the lead.
    10cheedellayaswanth

    Spicy Hyderabai Biriyani - Truly a Diet that only Venkat Prabhu can Serve

    It has everything that we need, being watching movies from the past 10 years i never enjoyed any film this much than watching Biriyani,it's like he is good at comedy,action,romance and the most important it has the twist that thrills us, if you happened to see his previous movies they are just 10 percent that what Director can create, and this Biriayni has his full potential shown,you believe it or not in the peaks of the climax as well, he never let down the comedy and in most of the films it felt like didn't worked, but not this case, that felt wow!,and if you see the Telugu Mississippi official trailer, that's just the trailer of the bonanza that we have in the film that's Venkat's style of Item song and i am sure you gonna love that for sure - Hats of to you Venkat.
    5Quirk47

    Fun filled entertainer

    Venkat Prabhu is master in making this kind of films deals with Screenplay writing. First half deals with humour with a twist at Interval. Though Second half filled with thrilling moments the fun factor never leaves. Its always there even at emotional sequences. Thats something new. Some find its cringe. Pre climax and climax at best. Songs are just avg. Locations and bgm are ok. Karthi is too good in his role. Hansika is ok. Premji makes us laugh asusual. Rest all are okay. It was neither slow nor Fast. Its moderate to watch. Recommended.
    7surenfut

    Two friends unknowingly involved into a crime scene lead to a mystery.

    Biriyani is definitely an entertaining movie. Karthi made his good comeback. Venkat Prabhu proved him once again as a Entertainer guarantee. Anyhow screenplay is bit similar to his previous Mankatha. VP also made some actors in unwanted cameo appearance for some sort of commercial appearance. New type of climax make you to feel Biriyani as a worthy movie. Cinematography Sakthi Saravanan made a good job and provide us a good color recipe. Editor Praveen & Srikanth made brilliant work which made a huge support to the movie. As his 100th movie Yuvan made some new type of songs & BGM which suits the story line perfectly. Cast including lead & supporting actors done their roll well.

    Biriyani is mysterious comedy thriller with some interesting twists.

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      Motion capture technology was used in this film to film a fight sequence shot at Puducherry.
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      Biriyani
      Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja

      Performed by Tanvi, Bhavatharani R. & Vilasini

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 2013 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Бирьяни
    • Production companies
      • Studio Green
      • Goldmines Telefilms
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 28m(148 min)
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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