Richie

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Nivin Pauly as Richard K. Sagayam (Richie), an area rowdy who works under Annachi in Manapad and is killed by Selvaa
• Natraj as Selvam (Selvaa), a motorboat mechanic from Madurai and Peter’s best friend who is killed by Murugesh
• Shraddha Srinath as Megha, a newspaper writer who wrote the mystery in Richie’s murder case
• Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Philomena, Peter’s sister and Selva’s love interest
• Prakash Raj as Father A. K. Sagayam, Richie’s father and a Church Father
• Elango Kumaravel as “Kaaka” Peter, a fisherman who got an idol in the sea and is held captive by Richie
• Raj Bharath as Raghu, Richie’s childhood friend who ran to Kolkata but is later killed
• Aadukalam Murugadoss as Murugesh, Richie’s juvenile home friend and sidekick and member of Annachi’s gang
• Tulasi as Radha, Raghu’s widowed mother
• G. K. Reddy as Isaac Annachi, an underworld don in Manapad who controls the fishermen community
• Bhargav Ramakrishnan as Das
• Winner Ramachandran as Village Chief
• Sivaraju as Sudhi

Storyline:

The film follows Richie, a brash young man who returns to his hometown during the Janmashtami festival. As he reconnects with his past and the people in his life, he becomes embroiled in a web of crime and violence. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, revealing the complexities of Richie’s character and the circumstances surrounding a murder that impacts everyone involved. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one’s actions within a crime-ridden backdrop.

About Movie:

Richie is a Tamil neo-noir action crime film directed by Gautham Ramachandran and written by Rakshit Shetty. It is a remake of the 2014 Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandante (As Seen by the Rest) and stars Nivin Pauly in the title role, along with Natraj, Shraddha Srinath, and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli. Supporting roles are played by Prakash Raj, Elango Kumaravel, Raj Bharath, and Aadukalam Murugadoss.

Richie was released on December 8, 2017, and received generally positive reviews from critics. The performances, particularly that of Nivin Pauly, were praised for their depth and authenticity. The film was noted for its engaging storytelling and stylish presentation, although some critics mentioned that it did not fully capture the essence of the original Kannada film.

The film’s connection to Ulidavaru Kandante highlights the trend of remaking successful regional films in different languages. Nivin Pauly’s performance marked his debut in Tamil cinema, expanding his reach to a broader audience.

Overall, Richie stands out for its neo-noir elements and character-driven narrative, making it a notable entry in contemporary Tamil cinema.