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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
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    User reviews12

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    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.
    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.
    8glitzz97

    Fantastic, Different, Delightful, Delicious.

    To begin with, this film starts off with an absolutely different and fantastic opening with Karthi and Premgi trying to figure out their plight at the moment. As soon as the first song begins, you can already sense how different and fresh the film making is. As the story progresses, the audiences are revealed with the further details and characterization of the characters and story in an absolutely different manner. Then comes the intermission, which adds up the interest in the plot. In the end, director Venkat Prabhu hints an upcoming closure, which is then indirectly explained to the audiences. In a totally new style of film making, Venkat Prabhu has established himself as a trend setter and an absolutely creative director. Overall rating: 7.7/10 (68%)
    8raj040492

    Delightful Buffet

    A playboy and his best friend wake up from an all night hangover to find themselves in the middle of a murder-conspiracy. I don't have to say what the rest of the story is about.

    The cat and mouse play is sprinkled in good proportion with humor. The Hero's sister herself frames a dialogue, "How can you joke in the middle of such a serious situation?" Therein lies the movie's uniqueness, despite being a crime thriller the script and characters have taken humor until the last frame. Nasser-Premji voice swap is bound to make your stomach knot.

    Karthi, after a hat trick flop, has finally found the success formula which is: The hero needn't be a superman but any simple man pushed to extreme situations can turn into nothing short of a superman.

    Premji, an assured in every Venkatprabhu project, has more screen presence than any of his previous attempts. He has gone shoulder to shoulder with Karthi until the end. Hansika is yet to find a role that will break loose her acting skills, if any. Nasser and Ramki, the veterans, make a gentle yet memorable presence.

    Music is a letdown; too unfortunate this has to be Yuvan's 100.The director has, once again, proved his mettle with a fully nutritious diet.

    The script has gone to great extents to prevent it from being stereotyped as a Hangover spoof and has even added a reference to the Hollywood flick. It has succeeded too.
    7kesh464

    Full time pass

    very entertainment movie,full of jokes and action, After so long karti act as good very entertainment movie, nice songs ,very good fast screen play venkat prabu did the good work but not like mankatha.All other actors did well.Venkat Prabhu's movies portray a volley of characters and giving importance to every single of them is something that is special and close to his heart. Here Karthi and Premji steal the limelight with their timing comedy all over, however the rest of the villains, sidekicks and some cameo appearances by Jai, Arvind also makes you wonder how this guy is able to make amends meet. Through the first half the ingredients make up a commercial pot boiler and the build up to the story is slow and steady. Karthi the witty playboy always wins over the hearts of babe's and his best bud premji who tries and tries in vain.

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      Motion capture technology was used in this film to film a fight sequence shot at Puducherry.
    • Soundtracks
      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
      2 hours 28 minutes
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      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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