The 2017 Tamil film , a remake of the Kannada cult classic Ulidavaru Kandanthe , received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its technical style, it was often criticized for lacking the soul and depth of the original.

The story takes place in the coastal town of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The central plot revolves around a missing statue of Father Anthony, a revered figure in the local church. The statue is worth a fortune, and its disappearance sets off a chain of violent events.

Richie is tasked with finding the stolen statue and dealing with the thieves. He soon discovers that his friend Megha is involved. Unlike his usual ruthless self, Richie tries to protect Megha, straining his loyalty to his own boss.

As of 2025, the Tamil dubbed version of Richie is available on and occasionally on Sun NXT . You can also find the original Malayalam version ( Ea.Ma.Yau. ) on some OTT platforms with subtitles, though the Tamil dub is surprisingly well-synced for those who prefer listening to Tamil.

The film is directed by Gautham Ramachandran (a former assistant to Mani Ratnam). You can see the Mani Ratnam influence in the framing—the wide shots of the backwaters, the tight close-ups of sweat and tears. It is visually poetic.