AYM - An Intruiging tale of two halves

Accham Enbadhu Madamayadaa - directed by GVM starring STR and Manjima in the lead roles is definitely one of those kind of films where the plot revolves around a romantic line and then completely turns on it's head,losing a bit of credibility towards the end.

Coming to the casting side,GVM has hit the bull's eye with his choice of pick in STR,as he just nonchalantly goes about his role,and scores heavily in most scenes.May be he could have concentrated more on his physique a bit more.He is a natural actor and if he chooses scripts that weighs down on his ability,he will certainly reach heights than where he is at present!!

Mamjima mohan is a welcome addition to the tamil industry,as she performs well in crunch scenes and also admirably supports the role portrayed by STR in an authentic manner.She has the talent and is up for the directors to utilise her potential!!

AYM is one those movies which has to be strong in every technical aspect,Cinematography by Dan Mcarthur,which is just exhilarating and mindblowing to say the least.His camera angles,lighting effects have given the movie another dimension,as his camera captures the scenic beauty of KanyaKumari,Goa and the picturization of "Raasali","Thalli Pogathey" is a delight to the viewers's eyes!!!

Music by A.R.Rahman is the strongest positive of AYM,as each song captures the imagination of the audience,and every song belongs to a different genre,powered by brilliant lyrics from Thamarai,Madhan Karky,Vignesh Shivn.Special mention to GVM,who incorporated the lyrics of "Paavendar Bharathidaasan" in Avalum Naanum song!!

But,AYM slids a bit in the pre-climax and climax stages,as GVM tries to be a bit cheeky,and appeal more to the masses.But it is a complete letdown!!!

Overall,AYM could have been better if not for that Howler of a Climax!!!!

MS Dhoni - The Untold Story

The best positive one can gain from this movie is that whatever may be your passion,achieving success depends purley on determination and hardwork, as well as staying grounded likewise during happier and turbulent times. And who better than "Mahi" to be a perfect ambassador for this cause!!!
Sushant Singh rajput has to be lauded for the energy and time he has invested in this project,which surely has paid rich dividends!!
The entire runtime flows along with high emotions and they reach a crescendo at the climax,which is sure to leave every Indian teary eyed..Plenty of nostalgic moments to be revisited again and cherished!!
Director Neeraj Pandey has managed to recreate the life of a celebrated man,in the most authentic manner possible
To all those haters,not MSD in general, it takes a hell lot of efforts to become what all successful people are where today. So think twice before speaking!!
MSD - Yes,u can play till the 2019 World Cup
P.S : Not a MSD fan,but respect for this man has increased manifold..and all Yuvi fans are in for a treat..but try to watch in Hindi as far as possible!!

Kabali - Magizhchi!!

KABALI

Over the past 2 decades or so,the normal,cliched,enthusiastic,happy-go-lucky Rajini fan,who huffs and puffs his way to catch a glimpse of his "Demi-God" on screen,usually expects an extravangant setup where his hero would be portrayed as a larger than life character,thereby,soaking in the raucuos applauses of his so called "devotees"

But,Kabali,has definitely breathed a fresh lease of life into the commoner,who,as usual,blatantly went to watch out for a typical "RAJINIESQUE" film.But he is surely in for a shock as the movie just doesnt go by the script(by any stretch of imagination),and is beautifully woven and scripted according to the demands of the story,which is the major plus of the film.

Pa.Ranjith,though being accused of not projecting "THALAIVAR" as expected,certainly stands out in stressing the fact that,the story and scripting has to take centrestage,than the characters themselves.
‪#‎UlamaarndaMagizhchi‬ :)

Albeit all these facts,Thalaivar Thalaivar dhan..He just carries the entire burden of the movie on his shoulders effortlessly without any fuss,and the "ACTOR" in him,who is just a class apart,comes to the fore on more than one occasion.It is just not easy to perform such high-octane stunts at the age of 66.
‪#‎Pulagangidham‬

The other cast including Rathika Apte,who emotes as brilliantly and consistently as kohli scores a century,and Dhanshika,who underwent a tomboyish makeover,have just exceeded expectations as they have portrayed such intense characters,in the most pleasant manner possible..Best stunt woman == Dhanshika _/\_.

All other support cast,be it Dinesh,Kalaiyarasan,John Vijay,Nasser,Kishore and Winston chan,all have performed admirably.Ranjith's confidence in his tried and tested support actors,is clearly visible,as he has extracted the best from everyone of them,showing his comfort levels with them.

The Technical detailing deserves a special mention as DOP Murali and Editor Praveen stand out in their departments.Anbariv's stunt sequences make the fans go delirious.
‪#‎PerfectChoices‬

In my opinion,the biggest gainer from this movie would be‪#‎SantoshNarayanan‬.His BGMs are thunderous and help the audiences bring down the roof.‪#‎MayaNadhi‬ was the icing on the cake.
‪#‎KeepGoingPlaces‬

Overall,
KABALI - One of the rare movies where one notices the Movie,where Rajini is a part,and not Rajini,on whom the movie is a part

Uriyadi - An Honest Endeavour

Uriyadi,written,directed and produced by Vijay Kumar,is an earnest attempt that dissects the long burning issue of caste system prevalent in Tamil Nadu.

The film,woven crisply around a running time of 1.30 hours,hits the bull's eye right from the start,as each character portrays the common man and his search in venting out his anger on the society.Particularly,the depiction of the hostel mates and the nearby dhaba,truly brings out the raw emotions of the characters,in a very bold manner.Kudos to the director,for such realistic cast selection!!!

Another notable feature is that,though the film is devoid of any commercial attractions or brand values,it hooks the audience throughout,as the gripping screenplay,coupled with a racy,adrenaline pumping BGM,just enhances the scene to a different plane.

The director treads on a very delicate path,dealing with a sensitive issue,in a subtle,yet very convincing manner,such that the story never deviates from it's core plot.The overdose of violence,at places,is gory.but,it is the storyline that demands such sequences,and the entire team has to be appreciated,for their whole hearted efforts.

Finally,Nalan kumarasy,who brought the distribution rights for this movie.has certainly provided the Tamil audience,with a definite winner.albeit the fact that,the initial openings were not as anticipated.But through encouraging reviews and positive word of mouth,the movie got re-released in many theatres across the state,enjoying widespread success!!

Uriyadi - A heartwarming change that Tamil Cinema Needed!!!!!

Theri - Commercialism at it's very Best

THERI - The Perfect Comeback Vehicle that #Vijay would have hoped for after the untimley debacle in Puli...and man he has produced an admirable performance,satisfying both his diehard fans and also the neutral fans with aplomb,as his charismatic screen presence lifts the spirits of the audience #GoodJob

Though one could sense the tried and tested,cliched sequences time nd again in the movie,it's the way in which #Atlee handles the screenplay and effectively uses each and every character in the movie,that needs appreciation..#Promising...Be it #Samantha,who makes us fall in love with her cuteness and matured acting or #BabyNainika,who effortlesly shares the same screen presence with such big names and captures the imagination of one and all,it's once again #Atlee who shines big time through his intuitive presence of mind..Another Heartwarming feature is that is his ability to stress upon current issues such as #HumanTrafficking,#RapeVictims in a commercial venture,in a subtle manner..#Touching..He sticks to the simple formula of Adrenaline pumping Action,sprinkled with sumptuous usage of Sentiments,with an underlying sense of humour,which has worked out big time for him..The surprise package would be the legendary #MahendranSir ,who underplays expertly in his role of the baddie,as he doesnt make a lot of fuss,but evokes hatred unanimously..#greatcharachterselection..Another unsung hero of the movie would DOP #GeorgeCWilliams as his colour grading and lightings provide a colourful ambience to the movie,enhancing the performances of the seasoned artists..#BrilliantCinematography..Also credits to #EditorRuben whose cuts provide the racy,breakneck thrills to the audience..Although,the normal fan would feel that the runtime of the movie could have been a little less and #AmyJackson could have been given a meatier role..

As a Whole,

THERI - An Extravagant Bonanza for Vijay fans :) and an Enjoyable ride for all the neutral fans..

Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum - Breezy

After the Humongous success of Soodhu Kavvum,which marked a remarkable shift in the way Tamil films get perceived and executed,Director Nalan Kumarasamy,once again,fulfills the expectations of the audiences,through Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum(KaKaPo).

Kakapo,which is based on the South Korean Classic,My Dear Desperado,to say,is a Rom-Com in a sense,as Nalan,who proved it big time in Soodhu Kavvum,once again brings his mind-boggling narrative skills to the fore.It takes extraordinary thinking and minute attention-to-detail to keep the normal fan's eyes transfixed to the screen,without any interruptions,which Nalan achieves with Utmost elan.The story is simple and straightforward,but the treatment is so refreshing,that you don't feel bad even if Vijay sethupathy gets beaten up in the bar in a particular scene, and on the contrary,he is greeted with  raucous cheers as he picks up his coolers and gets out.Magic!!!

Vijay Sethupathy,time and again,proves his mettle as a matured actor,as he underplays the role of "Kathir",as if he's walking on water!Though one might get the feeling that such stereotypical roles get thrusted upon him more often than not,this man treats as if it is a cakewalk!He has that peculiar charisma and fantastic screen presence,which only few growing artists manage to pull off.Added to this his mastery over the language,leaves the viewers in splits,as he effortlessly tickles the funny bones!

Madonna Sebastian - The "Premam" girl,definitely deserves credit,as she has performed to the fullest of her potential.Be it the smile,which sure has the men go crazy about,or in emotional sequences,she scores admirably well.Nalan has to be lauded,for providing her with a meaty role,as she performs at par with Vijay,who is a more seasoned actor.Also her lip-sync is almost perfect,making it much easy for the dubbing artistes.

The support Cast,lead by Samuthirakani,who is becoming the "Godfather" of supporting roles in Tamil cinema in recent times,once again does his part,providing the thrilling moments,in between the romantic interludes.Also the characters who played Madonna's father and Vijay's boss,have to be patted in the back,for their natural and intruiging performances.There is not much scope for technical aspects in this movie,though Editing and Cinematography departments,have given whatt is required.


All said and done,Nalan Kumarasamy,who left a great void,after the unprecedented success f his debut venture,comes back with all guns blazing.Most importantly,at times,when many tamil stories,are being loosely ar heavily copied from Foreign films,his intention of bagging the official remake rights from the original film,that too at a price of 40 lakhs,speaks volumes about the man's determination and hunger to make movies,which stand the test of time,Be it the initial sequences,where the leads,who seem to be opposite poles,slightly take a liking to each other,or the scene where Vijay explains about his background to Madonna's parents,everywhere there are pieces of Nalan's masterpieces.His immaculate screenplay and association with Santosh Narayanan is sure to be Folklore someday!His humor sense is exemplary,as hilarious scenes,through the movie make you go berserk!Sanosh Narayanan,once again unites with new age directors,providing the touches wherever necessary,elevating the movie's likening factor by the viewers.How would Tamil Cinema be,had this man not emerge on to the forefront,as he competes with Legends,in terms of Background Score.Legend(s) in the Making !!

KaKaPo - Nalan displays his prowess big time,and best wishes to him,for fulfilling his desire of working with his favourite actor - Vaigai Puyal Vadivelu,in a full fledged comedy movie!

Can't wait,Nalan!!!!!

Room - Battle Of Survival!!

We do not realize the importance of freedom,until it is snatched away from us under extraordinary circumstances,leading to aghast change in lifestyle and the way in which we perceive people around us.

"Room" is exactly the kind of movie which certainly would have a grinding efect on the mind of the viewers-both physically and mentally,as the director Lenny Abrahamson,based on the novel of the same name, by Emma Donoughe,has woven a neat script running along a  fine line of emotions.The initial sequences portray the secluded life that both JoyNewsome(Brie Larson) and JackNewsome (JacobTremblay)follow,as they are held captive by Old Nick(Sea Bridgers),who kidnapped Joy while she was 17,and since been repeatedly abusing her sexually.The efforts took upon by Joy to get them out of that room,and the following mental trauma that takes place,forms the core crux of the story.

"Brie Larson",who recieived the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role ,in addition to BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for 2015 ,certainly has provided a breakthrough performance,as she emotes beautifully and provides life to the character of Joy.Be it the Agony of being held up captive and being tortured to hell,or the happiness in seeing her child learning about the nuances of life,this talismanic actress,just makes the Audience go awestruck with her captivating performance,

Though being a victim of brutal physical punishment,she brings the mother in her to the  forefront,as she thinks for the betterment of her child's future,as she patiently answers all the questions of Jack,who is completely deprived of the outside world,and is allowed to believe that only the things inside the "room" are for real,and all others are just immaterial,Through her continued efforts,she finally makes it to her home,but as she finds,Life just got tougher,her Mental Trauma just increases,as her family is not in such supporting state.She scores heavily in these sequences,and shows exemplary and top notch acting skills.Achieving such greatness at the age of 26,is no mean feat!Hats off!!!

"Jacob Tremblay",as Jack,certainly makes you feel for him,as he exudes innocence and pity,as he is grabbed of his childhood,and his world is just confined within the four walls of the room.Though he remains optimistic,and helps in the rescue of his mom.Though befuddled and smitten by the new environment and "REAL" things,other than what he saw inisde the room,he adjusts to his new environment,admirably,Though his mom is going through an awful lot,he stays with her,and eggs her on,through his  childish demeanor.As his mom tries for suicide,he asks his  grandma to cut his hair,and send it to his mom in the hospital.Later,Joy reveals that,that incident spurred her to live on,which provides the emotional connect with the audience.He has won many awards as Best young and upcoming actor in various guild communities.

All other support actors like Joen Allen(Grandma) and William H.Macy(Grandpa) are to be lauded for their realistic acting skills,Such a intriguing plot,requires skillful camera work,and Danny Cohen,has
certainly captured every frame of the" room",in the perfect manner,

Finally,as both Joy and Jack revisit the room,Jack feels it's not the same,and he yearns to be again there,This would be etched in the memory of audiences for a long time.

The Room - Perfect for Indian Audience!!!!!!!!

Kanithan - An Encouraging Sign!!

Have any one of us ever wondered about the value of the personal documents which serve as our identity in the society,and what illegal and malicious off-the stage activities could be performed with your own so called "IDENTITIES"?

This is what "KANITHAN" is all about,as the debut director T.N.Santosh has packed a powerful message within the commercial theme,and he delivers a neat and slick action-thriller movie,given the controversial nature of the subject.Such scripts should pave the way for the dawn of new age films in Tamil Cinema.

Atharvaa Murali,once again stamps his authority and class,as he perfectly portrays the character of Gautham Ramalingam,an aspiring reporter who wants to work for BBC.Throughout the first 30 minutes,his camaraderie along with humour quotient,gives the movie,a feel-good factor.His cute interludes with Cateherine Tresa,bring a smile or two to the audience,albeit one must admit the fact that this talented actress has been wasted in the name of commercialism,as she could offer a lot more to the scripts.

The main theme being Fake Documents and the catastrophic consequences it evokes on all students,the director has certainly provide  an eye-opener for the people,as the hardwork and efforts of the deserved are being trampled upon,and used by some others.who are the least deserved.The handling of such a fragile subject is done with utmost  care.

Atharvaa has certainly transformed into an Action Hero,as he commands terrific screen space,which is enhanced,leaps and bounds,by his toned physique.Post success of Eeti,his choosing of scripts has become clear,and he sure must  be encouraged in working for such different genres.The neatly woven action sequences are excellent and crisp editing,by  Bhuvan Srinivasan,provides a complete entertainer for the audience.

All said and Done,such a script could have been made into blockbuster,had the director tightened the noose on the screenplay after the interval block,as the message he tries to convey is miscommunicated ,through ill-placed songs and monologues,which prove to be futile and Drums Sivamani-who is the Music Director,has flattered to deceive,as neither the songs nor the background score,make much impression on the viewer.The influence of variety of films like Thani Oruvan,Thuppaki etc clearly visible in some scenes,which could have been avoided.These coupled with a fair bit of logical loopholes,reduce the movie's standard,though it is a Brave attempt.The dialogues,too dont inspire much confidence.The support cast including Director K.Bhagyaraj,Aadukalam Naren have done their roles commendably and the director's attention-to-detail has to be applauded.

Kanithan - A good attept,could have been better!

Sethupathi - The Brisk Cop !!

Sethupathi-This flick directed by S.U.Arunkumar of "Pannayarum Padminiyum" fame,,once again pairing up with the most happening hero ofTamil cinema of recemt times-Vijay Sethupathi,has received fairly positive reviews all around.

Coming to the storyline,the director just keeps it simple and to the point,as he unwinds ceratin twists and turns in the plot at right times,thereby keeping the audience engrossed.

Vijay Sethupathi's majestic screen presence and his command over the role certainly boosts the movie big time,and his lovely and cute plays with his children and wife(Ramya Nambeesan)has the audience vouching for a feel-good factor.This certainly has to be credited  to the music director,Nivas K.Prasanna,as his soothing and delightful BGMs offer a melodious insight into the personal life of a cop,in the most romantic way possible."Mazhai Thooralam" glorifies the hardships and difficulties faced by a policeman,albeit not losing his inclination towards his family and job,in a perfect manner.
"Hawa Hawa" and "Konji pesida venaam" are also perfect melodies,as Prasanna has hit the right notes with his music.

The screenplay becomes racier at the start of the second half,as untoward incidents happen in the life of Sethupathi.The Villain plays with the mind of the cop,and the placement of "Hey Mama"song is commendable.Also a cop story without much fanfare and logic defying action sequences,is a relief,although certain cliches could have been avoided.The character selection of the Villain role could also have been bit planned out as "Vaathiyar" does not evoke hatred,as needed.

On the whole,Sethuapthi has more family drama entangled within a mercurial subplot,and sure would be worth your time and money!

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Miruthan - War of Zombies!!

Miruthan,directed by Shakthi soundar Rajan,who achieved reasonable success through his debut movie  Naanayam,following it up with the sleeper hit Naaigal Jaakrathai,has come up with a relatively unheard kinda "genre" for Tamil Cinema-"ZOMBIES"

Though such zombie movies prove to be a commonplace in Hollywood,for the normal tamil viewer,this film certainly offers a plethora of opportunities in terms of viewing experience and thrills associated with such movies.Kudos to the Director for going ahead with such a premise,and  he also succeeds partly in producing a decent movie with a limited budget

Once again Jayam Ravi showcases his mettle as a seasoned campaigner,as he effortlessly fits into the role of a Traffic Inspector and delivers what is needed of him.His Fan Base seems to be growing leaps and bounds in recent times,and this talented actor certainly deserves it big time.Another notable mention should be "Kaali" Venkat,as his comic one liners throughout the entire run time of the movie,tickles the funny bones of audiences.Lakshmi Menon too,seamlessly transcends in her role of a Doctor,and yet again proves she has enormous potential to be unearthed. Look out for this talented girl directors!

As the genre demands,lot of bloodshed occurs,which prove to be an eyesore beyond certain limits.One must definitely appreciate the Production Unit,as assembling and organizing such humongous number of junior artistes for the "Zombie" roles is not an easy task.Also CG works are praiseworthy,given the shoestring budget at their disposal.Music by D.Imman certainly proves to be a pillar of strength,as he impresses big time through his  BGM and soulful RR,especially in the climax stages,as 'Mirutha Mirutha' and 'Munnal Kadhali' prove to be definite hit numbers.

Given all these facts,it appears that some thought-process should have gone into the second half of the movie,as the film meanders aimlessly towards the end,and the climax portions certainly needed a changeover,as Ravi,destroys the entire army of zombies single handedly,which does not go well with audiences.

For audiences not familiar with zombie movies,this movie definitely strikes a chord,though the overdose of violence could have been trimmed a bit.The Director definitely needs a pat on the back for going ahead with a different movie.

MIRUTHAN- Shakes you up a bit,but not entirely!

Jil Jung Juk - Praiseworthy!!

 Jil Jung Juk (JJJ)  directed by Deeraj Vaidy ,has certainly warmed upto to it's pre-release expectations,as it doesn't take the long taken route followed in Tamil Cinema,breaking all the stereotypes and producing a movie that will satisfy the creamy layer audience audience,yearning for a "Tarantino" or may be a "David Fincher or Guy Ritchie" kinda movie in Tamil.

          

          **No spoilers ahead!!

          

            Hats off to Actor cum Producer Siddarth for going ahead with such a different script and encouraging youngsters to aspire in making such films.Certainly his efforts will pay rich dividends in the near future!

           The movie,being partly a Road movie,has its fair share of minuses,be it the Screenplay which lags in the second half,or the over-utilization of the character artists,but,the Director has to be patted on his back for coming out with a such breezy and fresh characterizations,as each character in the movie,be it the the main leads Jil(Siddarth),Jung(Avinash Raghudevan) and Juck(Sananth Reddy),score admirably in every scene.Also his attention to detail is visually pleasing as the scene showing the Petrol Silo blast and the following events are a treat to watch.Though most scenes seem to be heavily inspired from the 'Tarantino's' and 'Guy Ritchie's',It's an altogether different viewing experience for the normal Tamil Audience.

          Special mention to Mohan Ramakrishnan,who has written the dialogues along with the director Deeraj.Most part of JJJ falls under Adult or Slapstick comedy,which mostly work out,particularly the the voice modulation of character "PAI",showing the Director's connect to the everyday happenings.Though,it has to be admitted that,this brand is not entirely suited for Tamil Audience,not as of now,.

       "Vishal Chandrasekar"-This name could become a household name in a few years time,as this talented musician has taken the bold attempt in experimenting with such innovative and out-of the box thinking,particulary the Carnatic Dubstep,which few others might have been able to pull off.His BGM too elevates the cast's screen presence big time,reiterating the fact that Tamil Industry is in good hands like VC,Santosh Narayanan etc.Take a Bow,Sir!You certainly killed it!

     In a praiseworthy attempt,The crew has decided to trim the film's running time,based on audience feedback,which is a welcoming sign.Such activities lead to a mutual bonding between the makers and the common audience,resulting in harmony.

   Instead of just brooding on how better the movie could have been made,People have to come out of their shells and start supporting such kind of movies,for the eventual betterment in quality,which has been on the downside,ever since the turn of the Millenium in Tamil Cinema.

     

   Or else,JJJ could be another "Anbe Sivam" in the making!!!!

Visaaranai - To Be Lauded

Talking Points Of Visaaranai...

The movie which affected the minds of endless people,this epic has just transformed the way people perceive the power which regulates us.The very fact that every single person would have his heart in his mouth when a policeman approaches him,is the biggest victory fr director Vetrimaaran,who has taken Tamil Cinema to another level..

Visaaranai, written and directed by Vetrimaaran, partially based on M.Chandrakumar's novel Lock-Up, certainly had heads turning about as it premiered in the 72nd Venice International Film Festival and won the Amnesty International Italia Award. Upon theatrical release, the film has garnered Critical Acclaim and positive reviews from the whole Cine Fraternity Unanimously, as it is being celebrated from accomplished directors like Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap to Living legends like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Some of the talking points of the movie can be listed as follows:

1. The Powerful people in the "SYSTEM" keep on exploiting the hapless, poor, and bewildered and 'allegedly' accused in the movie, raising serious questions about the violation of human rights and malpractices being meted out to innocent civilians by the Police Department.

2.At a point of time, it feels like a battle between Goliath and David, as the accused in the movie, namely "Attakathi" Dinesh, Murugadoss, Silambarasan and Pradesh are mercilessly tortured and beaten up  to the core, sending a chill down the spine of the viewers. Realistic Filmmaking at it's very best!

3. As the credits rolls out, it is mentioned that more than 30% of cases in our country are closed in the manner depicted in the movie. Is the Indian Judicial System really efficient or is just acting as a cover for such inhuman and barbaric activities behind the screen is the question that arises in the mind of everyone that comes out of the theatre after watching the movie.

4. Also, not only the poor and marginalized sections are being vandalized, the well-off sections are also targeted as K.K, played by Kishore, is an example.

5. Special Mention to the role Essayed by Director Samuthirakani, as his characterization is like a pendulum swinging between two extremes. He is caught between Good and Bad people of the force, and finally ends up on the wrong side of the spectrum. 

Kudos to Director Vetri Maaran as his attempt on undertaking such a debated subject has paid off really well. His detailing and pre-production works is certainly visible on the screen, thanks to captivating performances from all the artists. He once again emphasizes the fact that a solid story coupled with a gripping screenplay, laced with powerful dialogues with underlying humour, can certainly make the audiences happy. Congrats on making such a Realistic movie!

Celebrate this movie folks....

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Irudhi Suttru - Boxing it's way to glory!!

Review on Irudhi Suttru
A Sports Drama entwined with Emotions and feelings make the audience sit up and enjoy this movie throughout d whole running time..

Ever since Lagaan released in 2001, Indian Audiences have always welcomed sports-drama films and Chak D e India, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag have followed suit, to name a few.

Irudhi Suttru (aka) Saala Khadoos has certainly captured the imagination of audiences through its hard-hitting, true to the genre story coupled with brilliant, incisive screenplay and technical aspects.

Coming to the lead cast, R.Madhavan, who makes a comeback to Kollywood after 4 long years, has truly delivered what's expected of him, and has underplayed his role of a coach (Prabhu), who struggles to keep his emotions in check and displays a badass attitude, whomsoever may be.His ability to choose classy scripts and providing his best in such movies has been a regular feature and he has set a high benchmark for himself. Keep doing such great  movies Sir!

Ritika Singh, who makes her debut, is the natural, playful, bubbly yet 

strong-willed boxer who makes a perfect combo for Maddy and solely carries the movies on her shoulders.Ritika,who is professional mixed martial arts expert,has fitted into the role of 'Madhi' with aplomb and delivers admirably,be it emotional or gut-wrenching fight scenes,overshadowing Maddy in some scenes.Truly a Great Find and watch out for her!

Special mention to all the support cast particularly Nasser sir, Radha Ravi sir, Kaali Venkat and Zakir Hussain who have delivered fantastic performances, without any hiccups along the way

Finally, a Big Salute the Director,Sudha Kongara Ma'm,who has come out of the cliches that women directors are soft-spoken and make only feel-good movies.Her hard work and efforts over a period of 6 years are clearly evident in the way she has sculpted the movie through a riveting screenplay coupled with top-notch dialogues by  Arun Matheshwaran,who has written bold dialogues which strike a chord with the viewer instantly and additional screenplay has been done by Rakjumar Hirani and R.Madhavan himself.A Sports-Drama movie certainly needs efficient background score and Santhosh Narayanan has certainly provided one of the best movies of his career and his BGM takes the viwers to an altogether different level,especially in the climax sequence,which is of international standard.A big hats-off to the sound effect and mixing teams,who have put their heart and souls into d movie!Also the fight choreos have been done efficiently in a proffesional manner.

Irudhi Suttru - A movie to be welcomed with warm hands and a big wake-up call to restructuring the sports system in India, once again.

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