Yuvathurki

Yuvathurki is a 1996 Malayalam action film directed by Bhadran, produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation in association with Seven Arts. Suresh Gopi, Vijayashanti and Rajan P.Dev appear in the leading roles. Dr. Rajendra Babu was the dialogue writer for the film who had earlier done Sphadikam, which was also directed by Bhadran, while Bhadran himself penned the screenplay. Most of the film was shot in and around Delhi barring a few scenes. The Tapovanam of Swami Somendra was shot at Udaipur. Yuvathurki was the first Malayalam film by Vijayashanti. The movie had huge star cast and budget for a movie in 90s , the film was a flop.But it become super hit with dubbed version in Telugu and Tamil. Later through television also film praised by viewers. Cast, Suresh Gopi Mani C. Kappan Vijayashanti Sukumari Ratheesh Rajan P. Dev Abu Salim Despite huge star cast and a huge budget, Yuvathurki failed to create expected results at theaters.It was above average in Kerala but turned out to be blockbuster in Telugu beating many Telugu movies that year and super hit in Tamil. Though made stylishly using high-end technology and cinematography, critics felt the movie had extreme violence and highly complex way of narration, which the ordinary film viewer failed to understand. However, the film, after being broadcast frequently on television, also found a huge number of fans among the new generation; ten years after theatrical release.It was also highest grosser in the opening week for a Malayalam movie due to heavy rush across South India. The movie also managed simultaneous release in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, a rare feat during those times. It was produced by Seven Arts & Amithab Bachchan Corporation.