My first job involved a bit of travelling. I was a regular visitor to Hyderabad then and hence it is no surprise that the word “Biryani” evokes in me the taste and aroma of the famous Hyderabadi Biryani, especially the one that is sold at “Paradise”! True to the name, whenever I had “Paradise Biryani”, I felt I was in a paradise!! It was with this feeling that I booked tickets for “Biryani”, the film.
The film has the Venkat Prabhu stamp all over it. The movie begins with a high octane chase and a flash back. It then slips into the usual Venkat Prabhu mould of booze parties, women and Premgi Amaren’s witty one-liners. You slowly get a feeling that the movie is losing its pace. But, credit to the director that he manages to keep your interest intact! A few scenes might mildly remind you of the Hollywood blockbuster “Hangover”. But, thanks to some unexpected twists and turns, you soon forget about it and suddenly realize that you are in the middle of a very interesting plot! The movie picks up pace post-interval and finishes with yet another Venkat Prabhu style ending!
Karthi is an apt choice of this role and has done his part well. He seems to have finally ended his “flop” spell! Nasser was unnecessary for this film. His role didn’t demand anything special and anyone could have done it! Uma Riyaz’s performance will be remembered for a long time. A slimmer Hansika doesn’t have much to do except to add glamour. If you expected something big or different from Yuvan’s 100th film, you will be disappointed! Except for a song that was rendered by four music directors, Iman, GV Prakash, Vijay Antony & Thaman, this film has nothing different or new to offer on the music front!
Just like “Paradise Biryani”, Venkat Prabhu has the spices and other ingredients in the right proportion. Though I knew how “Paradise Biryani” tasted like, I couldn’t resist myself from tasting it every time I visited Hyderabad. Same is the case with Venkat Prabhu’s Biryani. Though I knew his style of film making, I couldn’t resist myself from booking a ticket for this movie. But, unlike Goa, I don’t regret making a booking for this movie! Go and enjoy this murder mystery if you like Venkat Prabhu’s style of film making. Else, you can always watch it on TV after a few months!!
The film has the Venkat Prabhu stamp all over it. The movie begins with a high octane chase and a flash back. It then slips into the usual Venkat Prabhu mould of booze parties, women and Premgi Amaren’s witty one-liners. You slowly get a feeling that the movie is losing its pace. But, credit to the director that he manages to keep your interest intact! A few scenes might mildly remind you of the Hollywood blockbuster “Hangover”. But, thanks to some unexpected twists and turns, you soon forget about it and suddenly realize that you are in the middle of a very interesting plot! The movie picks up pace post-interval and finishes with yet another Venkat Prabhu style ending!
Karthi is an apt choice of this role and has done his part well. He seems to have finally ended his “flop” spell! Nasser was unnecessary for this film. His role didn’t demand anything special and anyone could have done it! Uma Riyaz’s performance will be remembered for a long time. A slimmer Hansika doesn’t have much to do except to add glamour. If you expected something big or different from Yuvan’s 100th film, you will be disappointed! Except for a song that was rendered by four music directors, Iman, GV Prakash, Vijay Antony & Thaman, this film has nothing different or new to offer on the music front!
Just like “Paradise Biryani”, Venkat Prabhu has the spices and other ingredients in the right proportion. Though I knew how “Paradise Biryani” tasted like, I couldn’t resist myself from tasting it every time I visited Hyderabad. Same is the case with Venkat Prabhu’s Biryani. Though I knew his style of film making, I couldn’t resist myself from booking a ticket for this movie. But, unlike Goa, I don’t regret making a booking for this movie! Go and enjoy this murder mystery if you like Venkat Prabhu’s style of film making. Else, you can always watch it on TV after a few months!!
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