DeivaThirumagal - Go for it for its Innocence and worship of Relationships!!!

Latest film of Vikram directed by Vijay, is a movie which has its moments mainly between the lead vikram and his daughter Nila (played by Sara). Though unofficially it is a remake of Hollywood movie I am Sam, director has taken just the plot and woven the characters of his own. Vikram & Sara steals the show in the first half, while Anushka and Nasser in the second half. Though the movie churn out many logical questions, I would suggest to ignore those questions and watch the movie for its novelty and the fact that films like this come as a rarity in Indian film industry which is known for its larger than life characters, colorful costumes, some songs and action. There are many poetic moments, not only between Vikram and Sara, but also with Anushka and Vikram, Anushka and her father played by versatile YG Mahendra, Amala & Sara, Amala & Vikram. Cinematography is best with locations like Ooty captured well in the first half. Music is good with all the songs and Re-Recording is extraordinary. Songs 'Kadha solla' & 'Vizhigalil oru' have been picturized well. Not even a single moment you feel bored that the film keeps you engaged throughout with all the emotions right from laughter, sadness to everything. On the whole, a roller coaster of emotions you can say!! Go for it!!!!!!!!!!

Thillalangadi - Review

Finally hit combo Jayam Raja [Remake king] and Ravi is back. Seen "Thillalangadi" at Satyam Cinemas. This is my third movie in Satyam after "Siva Manasula Sakthi" & "Arundhathi[Thamizh]". Cast includes Jayam Ravi, Tamannah, Shaam, Prabhu, Suhasini, Vadivelu, Santhanam among others. Hope u all know that this is remake of Telugu hit "Kick" with RaviTeja and Ileana in the lead. Movie was good for comic scenes. Actually, it is Vadivelu who pulls off the first half and some of the second half. Jayam Ravi doesn't fit the bill. Wonder why Jayam Raja had casted his brother for this character. I had not seen the Telugu version but I know RaviTeja's comic timing. Tamannah has nothing to do except to wear glamorous clothes & very less scenes she has to act. Shaam could have done a better job. We cant blame him, but director should take credit for the same. Prabhu and Suhasini does justice to their roles. Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Manobala and even Radha Ravi does comic relief. Jayam Ravi tries his hand at comedy but really didnt succeed. Songs "Idhayam Karaikirathe", "Sol Pechu" & "Ding Ding" were good. Especially Sol pechu was picturised nice. I heard that Jayam Ravi had done good job in Peranmai, eventhough I didnt see the movie yet. Even in Deepavali he had spoken good Chennai Thamizh but he didnt do that here. I am not against REMAKING films but there should a correct casting. Even Yaaradi Nee Mohini I feel doesnt have a correct protoganist. Even making a small film does involve lot of efforts, but we cant just praise all the films which are released. Criticism is a must for good movies to come.

Raavanan parvayil Ramayanam / Raavanan is the HERO - Raman?

Watched Raavanan in my hometown last week with my parent. It was after 'Kandaen Kadhalai', I am watching a movie in my hometown. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Story was on the lines of Epic Ramayana, but there were minor differences. Will talk that at the end of the post. Story - Brief: To avenge the death of his sister [Priyamani as Soorpanaga], Veera [Raavanan] kidnaps Ragini [Sita - Wife of Dev (Raman)]. Veera is shown as the lord among tribals, but anti social in front of the Govt. During the course, Veera develops love towards Ragini because of her beauty and courage she shows before him. Ragini develops sympathy after hearing his story. After few clashes, between police and Veera, Veera lets Ragini go. Dev enroute to their hometown, accuses Ragini of infidelity and it is Veera who told so. Ragini goes to Veera and asks Veera why he told that there is a relationship between her and him, Veera tells he never told. Dev follows Ragini and finds Veera. Veera comes to know it is the trick played by Dev. Veera dies as the police force shoots him. Cinematography by Santhosh Sivan and Manigandan was extra ordinary. Camera captures the liveliness of the forest. Music and background score were awesome. Lyrics used were sophisticated yet simple. Dialogues by Suhasini were sharp at places and not upto the mark at places. Songs 'Usure poghudhey' and 'Kodu potta' were picturised good. Acting - Vikram and Aishwarya Rai [Dubbing by herself and Rohini at few places] scores, while Prithviraj tries to put his full effort, but characterisation makes his efforts weaker. Reason: Prithviraj playing Dev [Raman] is shown with shades of grey, that he follows Ragini [Sita] to find whereabouts of Veera [Raavanan]. Supporting cast like Karthik, Prabhu, Priyamani and Munna try to give justice to their roles. Film is technically sound, but lacks screenplay. Ofcourse, it doesn't remind you of a Maniratnam film at places. Climax could have been better if Ragini leaves Dev as he accuses her infidelity. Also, Raman's character wasn't good as he try to find Raavanan through his wife. The climax was there as Director wants to show Raavan as the hero rather than Ram. Differences: 1) Epic: Raavanan falls for Sita and kidnaps. Movie: Veera [Raavanan] kidnaps and falls for Ragini[Sita]. 2) Epic: Rama with the help of squirrel and Hanuman finds Raavanan and defeats him. Movie: Dev [Rama] finds Veera through Ragini. 3) Epic: Sita hates Raavanan and never develops sympathy. Movie: Ragini develops sympathy on Veera after hearing story of his sister and why he kidnapped him.

Singam - Want to see one more time

Here I come with "Singam" Review. I watched the movie @ Bangalore in a local theatre. Though the film was commercial masala flick, I enjoyed it. Its been long since I had seen a Tamil movie [for that case a movie in theater]. Now, coming to Singam, cast includes Surya, Anushka, Prakashraj, Vivek, Radha Ravi, Sumithra, Nasser, Vijayakumar, Manorama, Bose Venkat & others. Except for Surya & Prakashraj, no other roles are well crafted eventhough other supporting cast just supports the story. Even Surya and PrakashRaj's roles are having only shades of normal Tamil Hero and Villain, but it is that both of them pull off their roles very well. I dont want to go much into Story. Its a normal hero and villain story and finally good wins over the bad. But the screenplay makes it watchable. Director Hari is known for his commercial flicks like Sami, Aaru, Vel, Kovil, etc. where the story wont be much new but screenplay does the trick. Ofcourse, there are logical loopholes in Singam but you cant see logics in a masala movie. There is a ensemble cast as I already mentioned and their screen presence does help the film and screen presence is complete. Vivek does a comic relief and few scenes of him come out really well. Music is by Devi Sri Prasad and most of the songs are fine. Especially the melodious 'En Idhayam', rocking 'Stole my heart' and 'Kadhal Vandhale' [which starts with Everybody listen samba pamba rumba thumba]. Action sequences were more heroic [nothing can be expected because its a commercial movie] I dont have much knowledge on other departments of the film like Cinematography, editing, etc. As always, heroines doesnt have a role in these kind of movies. What surprised me was "Bose Venkat" who is well known for his acting, does nothing or not having substantial role here. Singam was released by BIG Pictures and Sun Pictures. Having said all this, I am eager to watch the movie once again.