Yaarukku Theriyum


Yaarukku Theriyum is a 2012 Indian film directed by Kamaraj, who previously directed Perusu, a film based on Ayodhyakuppam Veeramani. The film stars Nishan, Sanjana Singh, Achyuth Kumar, Harish Raj, Sanjana Singh, Kalabhavan Mani, Jayaprakash, and Riyaz Khan in the lead roles. This film was simultaneously shot in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, with the Kannada and Malyalam versions titled Challenge and 120 Minutes, respectively.

Plot

A group of youngsters get locked up in a factory. The next day, none of them remember anything.

Cast

, who starred in Reniguna was signed to play the love interest of Harish Raj. Kannada actor Harish Raj dubbed for himself in the Tamil version.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of two songs composed by Kannan.
;Kannada version
;Tamil version
The Tamil version released to polarized reviews while the Kannada version released to positive reviews.
; Tamil version
The Time of India gave the film three out of five stars stating that "Yaarukku Theriyum is a rare movie that has brought together smaller names from the south Indian film industry". The Times of India also praised the performances of Achyutha Kumar and Harish Raj saying that "Kannada actors Achyuth Kumar and Harish Raj, as humourous Baasha, come out on top with their performances".
On the contrary, News 18 stating that "Despite an engaging plot, the film struggles to keep you hooked and eventually graduates as one sans any thrills". News 18 also criticized the use of English dialogue in the film. The New Indian Express criticized the film stating that "But the characters are too many, and the numerous sub-plots linking them at times seem contrived".
; Kannada version
Sify stated that "The film takes a slow start but picks up later with the narrative becoming interesting and it continues to engage you till the climax".