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Udhaya (2004): Cast & Plot

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Udhaya is a 2004 drama directed by N. Azhagamperumal, starring Vijay as Udhaya Kumar, Simran and Vivek. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Udhaya (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Udhaya About?

The premise of Udhaya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Udhayakumar and Vasanthi, college classmates, fall in love, but he discovers she is already engaged. He relocates to Chennai, takes a job as a magazine reporter, and seeks social reform. Unwittingly he befriends dubious individuals who betray him, framing him for a terrorist plot. Vasanthi battles the system to prove his innocence and free him.

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Cast & crew

Udhaya Cast & Characters

Vijay leads the cast as Udhaya Kumar, with Simran as Vasanthi and Vivek as Bashir. Directed by N. Azhagamperumal; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from N. Azhagamperumal

More films directed by N. Azhagamperumal: Joot and Dum Dum Dum.

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Plot

Udhaya Plot Summary

What happens in Udhaya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Udhayakumaran, Vijay, is a college student who conducts research in subatomic physics, and his work earns him a potential research position at Princeton University due to his ground-breaking papers. He ultimately declines the offer, choosing instead to stay as a lecturer at his college, where he meets Vasanthi, Simran, and a tender romance grows between them. Yet the joy is tempered when he learns that she is already engaged, prompting a difficult decision as she considers moving to another city.

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The whole story of Udhaya, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Udhaya?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the lead role of Udhayakumaran in Udhaya?

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Udhaya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Udhaya, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Udhaya?

Udhaya runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Udhaya released?

Udhaya was released on March 28, 2004.

Who directed Udhaya?

Udhaya was directed by N. Azhagamperumal.

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Who is in the cast of Udhaya?

Udhaya stars Vijay as Udhaya Kumar, Simran as Vasanthi and Vivek as Bashir, among 9 credited actors.

Does Udhaya have a post-credit scene?

No. Udhaya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Udhaya in?

The original language of Udhaya is Tamil.

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