Multi-OTT platform releases have become a norm these days as the reach of film’s audience has increased outside of India. Besides OTT giants, the availability of Indian OTT platforms is limited to geography, due to which filmmakers are pushed to sign deals with newer OTT platforms for international audiences to enjoy their work. Joining the series of films this week is the Tamil film Yugi which hit the theatres earlier in 2022.
Yugi: Cast and Crew
Written by Packiaraj Ramalingam, Yugi is directed by Zac Harriss and stars names like Kathir, Ananthi, Aarti Desai, and others. Music for the film has been given by Dawn Vincent and Ranjith Raj, and the former has also given the score for the film. The cinematography was done by Pushparaj Santosh, while the editing was done by Jomin Ashish Joesph.
Yugi: OTT Release Date – Where to Watch
The OTT rights for digital streaming outside India have been acquired for the film. Fans outside India can watch Yugi on Simply South from December 17, 2022. Sharing the announcement, Simply South took to Twitter and posted, “An investigation thriller that will unfold many unexpected secrets. #Yugi, streaming on Simply South from December 17 worldwide, excluding India.”
An investigation thriller that will unfold many unexpected secrets. 🧐#Yugi, streaming on Simply South from December 17 worldwide, excluding India. pic.twitter.com/gvlcCD1GPb
— Simply South (@SimplySouthApp) December 9, 2022
Yugi: Trailer and Story
The story of Yugi revolves around a police officer, Purushothaman, who is settled in a foreign nation and is working on a case to find a missing girl. He seeks help from a private detective, Nanda Kumar, to find the girl. On the other hand, Rajkumar, his trusted aide, also joined the case despite being out of service on suspension. The trip investigates the matter to identify the whereabouts of the girl. Meanwhile, Sethu and his gang are also working on the same case. However, the intention here is different. What follows is a series of events where two gangs run parallel investigations which eventually lead to many revelations and twists.
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Yugi: Review
Yugi received mixed reviews from the critics and the audience. The film’s premise majorly sheds light on the plight of a young couple who suffer consequences due to power and economic exploitation. Reviewers stated that the film, despite being presented as an investigative suspense thriller, fails to keep the audience hooked to the screens as the writer keeps introducing layers to the film, eventually reducing the suspense. While there is potential for the Yugi to be an interesting watch, the narration of the film is weak, as only a few parts of the film get one to the edge of their seats.
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10