{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox film | image = Adiyae poster.jpeg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Vignesh Karthick | screenplay = {{Ubl| Vignesh Karthick| Kishore Sankar}} | producer = Prabha Premkumar | starring = {{plainlist| * G. V. Prakash Kumar * Gouri G. Kishan }} | cinematography = Gokul Benoy | editing = Muthayan U | music = Justin Prabhakaran | studio = Maali & Manvi Movie Makers | released = {{film date|2023|8|25|df=yes}} | runtime = 156 minutes | country = India | language = Tamil }} '''''Adiyae''''' ({{Translation|Hey, girl!}}) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language science fiction romantic comedy film written and directed by Vignesh Karthick.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2023 |title=GV Prakash's Adiyae is a sci-fi rom-com |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/27/gv-prakashs-adiyae-is-a-sci-fi-rom-com-42747.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508055444/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/27/gv-prakashs-adiyae-is-a-sci-fi-rom-com-42747.html |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=8 May 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Gouri G. Kishan with Venkat Prabhu, Mirchi Vijay, Madumkesh and others in supporting roles. The music was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, with cinematography done by Gokul Benoy. The title of the film is taken from the song "Adiye" from the G. V. Prakash Kumar-starrer ''Bachelor''.
The film was released theatrically on 25 August 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and audiences, and became a hit at the box office.
== Plot == {{More plot|date=October 2024}} Jeeva has been in love with Senthaazhini since school days. Years later, Senthaazhini is a renowned singer, while Jeeva is an ordinary man who is still in love with Senthaazhini but has not disclosed it yet. One day he gets transported to a parallel universe, where he is an accomplished musician and Senthaazhini is his wife. His trip to the parallel universe reverts after a predetermined period. Jeeva goes back to the parallel universe to be with Senthaazhini but eventually comes back to his home universe. How Jeeva resolves his love story in reality forms the rest of the story.
== Cast == * G. V. Prakash Kumar as Jeeva ** Prakash Kumar also portrays Arjun Prabhakaran, a parallel universe variant * Gouri G. Kishan as Senthaazhini * Venkat Prabhu in a dual role as ** Scientist GK ** Gautham Vasudev Menon (parallel universe) * Mirchi Vijay as Wasim Akram ** as Waqar Younis (parallel universe) * Madumkesh as Michael * Swetha Venugopal as Sandhya * Vignesh Karthick in a cameo appearance as Vijay in Gautham Vasudev Menon's ''Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru'' (parallel universe)
== Production == The film was directed by Vignesh Karthick, who earlier directed the films ''Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala'' and ''Thittam Irandu''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2022 |title=GV Prakash's next, Adiye; to be helmed by Thittam Irandu director |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/17/gv-prakashs-next-adiye-to-be-helmed-by-thittam-irandu-director-35717.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426154723/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/17/gv-prakashs-next-adiye-to-be-helmed-by-thittam-irandu-director-35717.html |archive-date=26 April 2023 |access-date=26 April 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film was produced by Prabha Premkumar under the banner of Maali & Manvi Movie Makers. The cinematography was by cinematographer Gokul Benoy. The film's editing was handled by Muthayan U.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2023 |title=GV Prakash's 'Adiyae' is a sci-fi rom-com |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/apr/27/gv-prakashs-adiyae-is-a-sci-fi-rom-com-2569702.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508055445/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/apr/27/gv-prakashs-adiyae-is-a-sci-fi-rom-com-2569702.html |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=8 May 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The motion poster for the film was released on 26 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2023 |title='Adiyae' motion poster: GV Prakash Kumar's film teases Vijay, Ajith, Seeman, Vishal, and other Kollywood stars |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/adiyae-motion-poster-gv-prakash-kumars-film-teases-vijay-ajith-seeman-vishal-and-other-kollywood-stars/articleshow/99807055.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518065433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/adiyae-motion-poster-gv-prakash-kumars-film-teases-vijay-ajith-seeman-vishal-and-other-kollywood-stars/articleshow/99807055.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=18 May 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The trailer was released on 8 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title='அடியே' வழக்கமான படமல்ல: ஜி.வி.பிரகாஷ் தகவல் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1089220-adiye-audio-and-trailer-launch.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811012043/https://www.hindutamil.in/amp/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1089220-adiye-audio-and-trailer-launch.html |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title='Adiye' trailer: GV Prakash Kumar and Gouri Kishan team up for a multiversal love story |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adiye-trailer-gv-prakash-kumar-and-gouri-kishan-team-up-for-a-multiversal-love-story/article67171938.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810150337/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adiye-trailer-gv-prakash-kumar-and-gouri-kishan-team-up-for-a-multiversal-love-story/article67171938.ece/amp/ |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == The music was composed by Justin Prabhakaran.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Second single from Adiyae to release on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/07/second-single-from-adiyae-to-release-on-this-date-45367.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708185147/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/07/second-single-from-adiyae-to-release-on-this-date-45367.html |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
{{Infobox album | name = Adiyae | type = Soundtrack | artist = Justin Prabhakaran | cover = | alt = | released = 2023 | recorded = 2023 | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 21:44 | language = Tamil | label = Think Music | producer = Justin Prabhakaran | prev_title = Farhana | prev_year = 2023 | next_title = Irugapatru | next_year = 2023 | misc = {{external media | audio1 = {{YouTube|sxxPswpiEes|Adiyae – Jukebox}}}} }} {{Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | headline = Track listing | title1 = Vaa Senthaazhini | extra1 = Sid Sriram | lyrics1 = Bhagavathy P. K. | length1 = 4:12 | title2 = Mudhal Kaadhal | extra2 = Yuvan Shankar Raja | lyrics2 = Bhagavathy P. K. | length2 = 3:50 | title3 = Mutta Cutie | extra3 = Anthony Daasan | lyrics3 = Maathevan | length3 = 4:29 | title4 = Ullukulla Theekaadu | length4 = 3:31 | lyrics4 = Maathevan | extra4 = Romy, Padmaja Srinivasan | title5 = Multiverse of Adiyae | length5 = 1:24 | lyrics5 = MC Vickey | extra5 = Justin Prabhakaran, MC Vickey | title6 = Kaadhale | length6 = 4:18 | lyrics6 = Bagavathy P. K. | extra6 = M. S. Krsna, Kapil Kapilan | total_length = 21:44 }}
== Critical reception ==
''Adiyae'' received positive reviews from critics, praising the lead cast's performance (especially Prakash, Gouri and Venkat's), narration, screenplay and Justin's music.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 August 2023 |title='Adiyae' Twitter Review: Netizens hail the GV Prakash starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/adiyae-twitter-review-netizens-hail-the-gv-prakash-starrer/articleshow/103058555.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901193023/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/adiyae-twitter-review-netizens-hail-the-gv-prakash-starrer/articleshow/103058555.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Logesh Balachandran of ''The Times of India'' gave the film 3 out of 5 and wrote "While Adiyae may share some traits with time travel films of the past, the film's engaging narrative, strong performances, and skillful incorporation of alternate reality elements make it a worthwhile watch."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=25 August 2023 |title=Adiyae Movie Review : GV Prakash and Gouri G Kishan shine in an inventive sci-fi romance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/adiyae/movie-review/103064054.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830061131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/adiyae/movie-review/103064054.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=30 August 2023 |access-date=30 August 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''Virakesari'' gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that it is commendable that the director has cleverly described the alternate reality through the character of Venkat Prabhu at a time when the audience is confused about the story of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2023 |title=திரை விமர்சனம் - அடியே |url=https://www.virakesari.lk/article/163182 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825121402/https://www.virakesari.lk/article/163182 |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=Virakesari |language=ta}}</ref> Pachi Avudayappan of ''ABP Nadu'' gave the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that even if a little is not understood, the whole picture will be confused. Similarly, the alternating scenes make the audience question.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ஆவுடையப்பன் |first=பேச்சி |date=25 August 2023 |title=Adiyae Movie Review: 'என்னங்க படம் இது' .. டைம் டிராவலில் சிக்கிய ஜி.வி.பிரகாஷ்.. 'அடியே' பட விமர்சனம் இதோ..! |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-movie-review-adiyae-review-in-tamil-starring-gv-prakash-kumar-gouri-kishan-adiyae-review-rating-how-is-movie-136925 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825052043/https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-movie-review-adiyae-review-in-tamil-starring-gv-prakash-kumar-gouri-kishan-adiyae-review-rating-how-is-movie-136925 |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=ABP Nadu |language=ta}}</ref> ''Ananda Vikatan'' gave the film a mixed review.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2023 |title=அடியே விமர்சனம்: மல்டிவெர்ஸ், ஆல்டர்நேட் ரியாலிட்டியில் காதல் கதை! 'அடியே' அடி வாங்காமல் தப்பித்ததா? |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/adiyae-movie-review-how-is-the-multiverse-and-alternate-attempt-of-tamil-cinema |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825122246/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/adiyae-movie-review-how-is-the-multiverse-and-alternate-attempt-of-tamil-cinema |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}}</ref>
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