Cast
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S. J. Suryah
as Suryaprakash
Tamannaah Bhatia
as Savithri
Prakash Raj
as Kasi Viswanathan
Namitha
as Namitha
Malavika
as Model
Vadivelu
as 'Digil' Paandi
Seetha
as Suryaprakash's Mother
Santhanam
as Personal Assistant
Nassar
as Dr. Stephen Raj
Shakeela
as Minister Dairy Development
Sriman
as
Sathyan Sivakumar
as
Crew
Director
- Sakthi Chidambaram
Producer
- Shakti Preetham
- Shakti Threja
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Viyabari explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Sakthi Chidambaram brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2007, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Viyabari took approximately 18 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 145 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 172 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 74 unique compositions.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2007, when this film is released:
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 3, 2007
- Runtime: 2h 25m
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