Viyabari

2007 Indian science fiction comedy film

Shakti Preetham
Shakti Threja

StarringS. J. SuryahCinematographyM. V. PanneerselvamEdited byS. Suraj KaveeMusic byDeva

Production
company

Cinema Paradise

Release date

11 July 2007 (2007-07-11)

Running time

162 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageTamil

Viyabari (/vjɑːbɑːri/ transl. Businessman) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film directed and produced by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars S. J. Suryah in a dual role as a businessman and his clone, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Tamannaah Bhatia, Prakash Raj, Namitha, Malavika, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Seetha, and Nassar. The musical score was composed by Deva. Cinematography was handled by M. V. Panneerselvam, and editing was done by S. Suraj Kavee. The film was released on 11 July 2007.

Plot

Suryaprakash is a businessman who wants to become richer than Bill Gates. In the process, he lose his family and social life. He tells scientist Stephen Raj to clone him so that he can keep concentrating on his business affairs whilst the clone replaces him at home. Savithri, a college girl doing a research project on Suryaprakash, falls in love with him. Suryaprakash is not interested in Savithri, but marries her because she's a good cook. After partying with two models and humiliating his brother-in-law "Digil" Paandi, Suryaprakash finally comes to understand the value of family after his mother dies.

Cast

S. J. Suryah as Suryaprakash and his clone
Tamannaah Bhatia as Savithri
Prakash Raj as Kasi Viswanathan
Namitha as Namitha, a model
Malavika as a model
Vadivelu as "Dhigil" Paandi
Santhanam as Personal Assistant
Seetha as Suryaprakash's mother
Nassar as Dr Stephen Raj, a scientist
Seetha Anil as "Digital" Paandi's wife
Sriman as Suryaprakash's PA
Sathyan as Ad Film Model
Shakeela as Minister Dairy Development
Bava Lakshmanan
Bonda Mani
Meenal as Suryaprakash's sister

Music

The film's music was composed by Deva and features a total of five songs. S. J. Suryah made his singing debut in this film.^[1]^[2]

Tracks
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vetriyai Kandavan"	Na. Muthukumar	Devan Ekambaram, Anitha, Blaaze	5:15
2.	"July Maadham"	Vaali	S. J. Suryah, Kalyani	4:58
3.	"Kadi Kadi Kosu Kadi"	Vaali	Mano, Anuradha Sriram	4:52
4.	"Aasa Patta"	Parinaman	Hariharan, Vaishali	6:01
5.	"Dha Dha Namitha"	Vaali	Arijit Singh, Reshmi	5:33
Total length:				26:39

Reception

Indiaglitz wrote: "Sakthi Chidambaram has used the concept of cloning well to suit the commercial needs of the movie. Sakthi has narrated the tale of motherly sentiment laced with all commercial elements."^[3] Sify criticized the film and asked "what the actor and his director was trying to convey through this film — a bit of sleaze and fun or steamy mother sentiments?"^[4] Rediff.com wrote "At quite a few places, the movie seems like a rehash of Surya's earlier films. Its better if Mr.Surya realises that it will look better if someone else pays tribute to his work, rather doing it himself".^[5] Chennai Online wrote "Shakti Chidambaram produces, scripts and directs the film. His earlier films with Sathyaraj were fairly engaging entertainers. But 'Vyabari' is just a test of patience".^[6] The Hindu wrote "Director Shakthi Chidambaram is known for his works in comedy and watching `Vyabari' one feels he could have stuck to what he is best at".^[7] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the acting of Suryah and Tamannaah, Deva's music, and Panneerselvam's cinematography, and was thrilled by the innovative ideas of Tamil directors. However, she felt that Chidambaram should have provided a neater screenplay.^[8]

Controversy

Reports initially suggested that Malavika left the set of Viyabari and contacted the Nadigar Sangam after S. J. Suryah allegedly behaved inappropriately during a romantic scene, leading to his apology. However, Malavika has since denied these claims, stating in a press statement and an interview that no such incident occurred and affirming her positive relationship with Suryah. She also noted that the rumors aimed to damage her reputation and their friendship. Suryah supported her denial, expressing concern over the false rumors.^[9]^[10]

References

^ "Viyabari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Gaana.com. 1 November 2023. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
^ "SJ Suryah becomes singer!". Cinesouth. 1 February 2007. Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
^ "Vyapari Review". IndiaGlitz.com. 2 April 2007. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
^ "Vyabari". Sify. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
^ Iyer, Sriram (2 April 2007). "Poor detailing ruins Vyapari". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
^ Mannath, Malini (10 April 2007). "Vyabari". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (6 April 2007). "Narration goes haywire – Vyabari". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 June 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
^ லஜ்ஜாவதி (15 April 2007). "வியாபாரி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 80. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
^ "Malavika lodges a complaint on S.J.Surya at Nadigar Sangam". Behindwoods.com. 1 February 2007. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
^ "Malavika's U turn in the S.J. Surya subject". Behindwoods.com. 12 February 2007. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2021.