Biriyani (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Biriyani is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Venkat Prabhu, running about 149 minutes. “A Venkat Prabhu Diet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping and go on the run.
Who’s in it. Biriyani stars Karthi as Sugan, Premji Amaran as Parasuram alias Parasu, Hansika Motwani as Priyanka Sharma, Sugan's girlfriend and Nassar as Varadharajan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Biriyani has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Biriyani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biriyani tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biriyani (2013)?
- In US, Biriyani is available to stream on Sun Nxt, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Biriyani worth watching?
- Biriyani holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Biriyani?
- Biriyani stars Karthi, Premji Amaran, Hansika Motwani, Nassar and Ramki.
- When was Biriyani released?
- Biriyani was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.