Uru (film)
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Directed by | Vicky Anand |
Produced by | V.P.Viji |
Written by | Vicky Anand |
Starring |
Kalaiyarasan Dhansika |
Music by | Johan Shevanesh |
Cinematography | Prasanna S Kumar |
Edited by | San Lokesh |
Production company |
Vaiyam Mediyas |
Release date | June 16, 2017 |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Uru (lit. Fear) is a 2017 Tamil-language horror thriller film written and directed by Vicky Anand and Produced by V.P. Viji. The film stars Kalaiyarasan and Dhansika in the leading roles and features music composed by Johan Shevanesh. It is heavily inspired by the Hollywood films The Shining, Secret Window and Hush.[1][2]
Cast
- Kalaiyarasan as Jeevan
- Dhansika as Jeni/Nisha
- Mime Gopi as Thomas
Production
From a fashion designing background, new Director Vicky Anand stated that he was inspired by Quentin Tarantino to make films, and had previously assisted director Kalyaan during the making of Kaathadi, before announcing Uru as his debut in November 2016. He revealed that the film is a thriller set in a forest and Kalaiyarasan was signed to play a novel writer, while Dhansika would play the female lead role. The technical crew was revealed to feature Johan Shevanesh as the music director, Prasanna S Kumar as the cinematographer. V.P. Viji as the Producer. Furthermore, Drums Sivamani contributed to the film's title track.[3][4] The film began production in Kodaikanal during early December 2016.
Reception
Baradwaj Rangan called it "A pretty entertaining thriller that asks us to make up our own minds".[2]
References
- ↑ "Kalaiyarasan and Dhansika sign a thriller titled Uru". 16 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Uru Movie Review - Film Companion". 16 June 2017.
- ↑ "Vicky Anand on Uru starring Kalaiyarasan and Dhansika". 17 November 2016.
- ↑ "Kalaiarasan-Dhansika pair in yet another new film - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com".