ரியாத் வந்த பின்பு, குறிப்பிட்டுச் சொல்லும்படியான இரண்டு வரவேற்கத்தகுந்த விஷயங்கள் - அடிக்கடி மலையாளத்தில் சம்சாரிக்க வாய்ப்பது மற்றும் சகட்டுமேனிக்கு சினிமா பார்க்க நேர்வது (தமிழ், மலையாளம், ஆங்கிலம்). அங்கனம் சமீபத்தில் பார்த்த படங்கள் ...

THAMBI

Madhavan has come a long way since Alaypayuthey. We have scene the actor in Anbe Sivam proving that he is no more a second fiddle to Kamal and in fact, Maddy scored some points more than the latter in many a scene and in Manirathnam’s Ayutha Yezhuththu, Maddy did a baddie risking his hero image.

Over the years his performance has remarkably increased though this has not reflected in his popular appeal. Unlike Run, where he combined soft and robust modes effectively, here in Thambi he has got to do a hardliner devoid of any romance, leave alone the histrionics in dream scenes.

The story is all about a common man who accidentally gets caught in a tight spot while trying to help a victim butchered by city’s goondas, and then volunteering to stand as witness in court against the killer - all leading to the destruction of his family. The only difference in the story line is the hero, instead of taking the line of vengeance, turns into a crusader against violence. Yet, a lot of stunts were enacted for the gung ho Maddy (but how come with his single stroke, the villains and goondas are falling to ground) with a justification that even to say `silence’ one needs to make a loud cry!

After Majaa, Biju Menon once again confirms he is not suited for villainy. The usual vendetta, hero-crazy heroine (Pooja), monotonous Vadivelu all leaves Maddy to plough a lonely furrow to make the film watchable. The only other guy worth enough to be credited is Ilavarasu, as one of the henchmen of Biju Menon, makes passing remarks that are natural and quite enjoyable. However, Vidhyasaagar springs beautiful melodies in a couple of duets, Sudum Nilavu…(Unnikrishnan and Harini) and Summan kidantha…...(Karthik and Kalyani) while the another number with a realistic lyric, Yennamma Devi Jakkamma…...(Karthik, Manicka Vinayagam and Chorus) tops all.

Aanantha Vikatan has rightly given 43 marks while kumudan's review is also just.


KALVANIN KAADHALI

Lesser said about the movie is better. The introductory scene of SJSurya is a clear depiction of vulgarity, not only challenging the courts, but also all civilized norms (is this boorish trend in Tamil cinema come into stay?). I deliberately avoid mentioning the name of the director to deprive him of any publicity.

Vivek’s comedy fails to click. Nayanthara makes an impact in the song and dance sequences, thanks to Yuvan Shankar Raja’s splendid composition for Tajmahal Oviyakkaadha….. (Vijay Yesudass and Mahdumitha) and Yeno Kannga….. (Yuvan Shankarraja himself with the present day nightingale Saadhana Sargam).