Vidhi Madhi Ultaa (transl. Fate Turns Around) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by Vijai Balaji. Starring Rameez Raja and Janani Iyer, the film has Daniel Balaji and Karunakaran in pivotal roles. The film began production during January 2016 and was released on 5 January 2018 to mixed reviews from critics.
| Vidhi Madhi Ultaa | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vijai Balaji |
| Produced by | Rameez Raja |
| Starring | Rameez Raja Janani Iyer Daniel Balaji Karunakaran |
| Cinematography | I. Martin Joe |
| Edited by | Bhuvan Srinivasan |
| Music by | Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy |
Production company | Rite Media Works |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Rameez Raja as Aditya
- Janani Iyer as Divya
- Daniel Balaji as Danie
- Karunakaran as Rajamani
- Sendrayan as Ramesh
- G. Gnanasambandam as Aditya's father
- Chitra Lakshmanan as Divya's father
- Lingesh Logesh Twins as Comic Villains
- Naan Saravanan as Medical Shop Owner
- Soori only voice
Production
editIn January 2016, Rameez Raja announced he would produce and star in a film to be directed by Vijay Balaji. Titled Ultaa, the film was planned before the release of Rameez Raja's debut Darling 2 (2016), and Janani Iyer was signed on to play the leading female role.[1] Touted to be a "dark comedy", production began in early 2016 in Chennai.[2][3] The film was also shot across Puducherry and Kerala, and was completed in late 2016 but was delayed for a year before its release.[4] The title was changed to Vidhi Madhi Ulta during mid-2016.[5]
Soundtrack
edit| Vidhi Madhi Ultaa | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy | ||||
| Released | 26 October 2017 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 15:05 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy chronology | ||||
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The film's music was composed by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy, while the audio rights of the film was acquired by Sony Music India. The album released on 26 October 2017 and featured five songs.
All lyrics are written by Kabilan
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Un Nerukkam Vaazhum" | Sid Sriram, Chinmayi | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Thaaru Maara" | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Kausthub Ravi | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Boss Song" | Gana Bala, Anthony Daasan | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Thaaru Maara (Reprise)" | Anthony Kevin | 1:43 |
| 5. | "Un Nerukkam (Shimmr Mix)" | Kausthub Ravi, Janani Iyer | 2:16 |
Release
editThe film opened on 5 January 2018 to mixed reviews, with the critic from The Times of India giving the film a negative review and stating "the screenplay goes haywire after some time, making things quite predictable and clichéd. ". The critic further added that "though the film starts in a lackadaisical manner, there is a point when it makes viewers believe that the plot could have worked with some engaging moments".[6] A critic from the New Indian Express claimed it had "half-baked humour that tries one’s patience".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Janani Iyer goes 'Ultaa' - Kannada News". 9 January 2016. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ Karthik, Janani. "Rameez Raja, Janani Iyer team up for a dark comedy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 May 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (16 April 2016). "Rameez Raja turns independent hero". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Vidhi Madhi Ultaa: A fantasy comedy thriller in the offing". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Vidhi Madhi Ultaa audio launch: Janani Iyer turns singer for this Rameez Raja film". 29 October 2017. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Vidhi Madhi Ultaa Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Vidhi Madhi Ultaa by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vidhi Madhi Ultaa Review: Half-baked humour that tries one's patience". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2020.