Neethane En Ponvasantham online Tamil Movie Review

Produced by Photon Kathaas and RS Infotainment, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, Neethane En Ponvasantham is a love story (or as the director cleverly puts it across – moments from Varun-Nithya’s love story). With excellent acting, fantastic music, pleasing-on-the-eye cinematography, Neethane En Ponvasantham is a great case study of sum being lesser than the parts. The film starts off when Varun joins college and he meets Nithya in the college culturals. They share a history of love-hate relationship. First, they meet when they were kids and then when they were in school. Sparks fly when they meet duing college and they are together for the next four years. The film tries to capture some interesting moments in their lives. Unfortunately, only some of the moments are engaging.

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Diwali Release Movies 2012 List In Theatres Tamil and Hindi

The Diwali 2012 festival is to be celebrated on 13th November 2012, Tuesday in India and as a part of enjoyment there will be lot of movies to be released for Diwali festival at all cinema theatres in major cities of Tamil and Hindi language.
List Of Tamil Movies Diwali 2012:



Thuppakki
On 9th November 2012 itself the Thuppakki Tamil movie is planned to be released for Diwali festival and the movie was directed by A. R. Murugadoss with Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal leads the role.



Podaa Podi
On 13th November 2012 the Podaa Podi Tamil Film will be released for the Diwali 2012 festival of the movie directed by Vignesh Shivan with Silambarasan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar leads the role.


Kumki

On 13th November 2012 the latest Tamil movie Kumki is planned to be released at the cinema theatres of the movie directed by Prabu Solomon with the leading roles played by Vikram Prabhu and Lakshmi Menon.

Ammavin Kaipesi
It is also expected that the Tamil Film Ammavin Kaipesi directed by Thangar Bachchan to be released for the Diwali 2012 festival with the leading roles played by Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Iniya in the film Ammavin Kaipesi.





List of Hindi Movies Diwali 2012:


Son of Sardaar
On 13th November 2012 the film Son of Sardaar directed by Ashwni Dhir is to be released for the 2012 Diwali festival of the movie with the leading roles played by Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha.




Jab Tak Hai Jaan
The most expected movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan which is directed by Yash Chopra is also planned to be released on 13th November 2012 for the Diwali festival of the movie with the leading roles played by Shahrukh Khan and Katrina Kaif.




Khiladi 786
On account of the Diwali festival celebration the Bollywood movie Khiladi 786 will be released on 7th November 2012 of the film which was directed by Ashish R Mohan with the leading roles played by Akshay Kumar and Asin.

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Suriya’s Maattrraan opens to a grand response from fans

For any actor, the ‘opening’ of his film matters a lot. In filmy parlance, ‘opening’ refers to the box-office collection via ticket sales at counters in theatres during the first 7-10 days where the star’s film is released. It’s is this ‘opening’ which decides as to whether or not a film turns out to be a hit venture. Superstar Rajinikanth leads the pack followed by Ajith, Suriya and Vijay in commanding a grand opening.

Suriya’s Maattrraan hit the screens all over the world yesterday. In Chennai and in other parts of the State, huge crowds were spotted outside all the cinema halls where Maatraan has been screened. As the first day has passed, feedback about the film and Suriya’s performance in it has started trickling in from the fans who have watched the film on the first day itself.

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Maattrraan (Mattran) Tamil movie full review

Rating:

3.0/5

'Sometimes the ending will be the beginning,' says the caption of Maattrraan but it has an ending in the beginning! KV Anand's film has rare characters of conjoined twins but has a predictable story and appears like a second part of Surya's last movie7aum Arivu directed by AR Murugadoss.

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Billa 2 movie review - First on net

Directed by	Chakri Toleti
Produced by	Sunir Kheterpal Suresh Balaje
Written by	Era Murukan Jaffer Mohammed
Screenplay by	Chakri Toleti Sarath Mandava Jaffer Mohammed
Story by	Chakri Toleti Eric Felberg
Starring	Ajith Kumar Parvathy Omanakuttan
Music by	Yuvan Shankar Raja
Studio	Wide Angle Creations IN Entertainment
Distributed by	Aascar Films (India) GK Media (USA)
Release date(s)	13 July 2012
Running time	129 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	45 cores

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Billa 2 Movie review from overseas - Gullf, Sri Lanka, France

Billa 2 is the first Indian film to release in 13 French cities. It is also the first Tamil film to release in Belgium. Even war-torn Jaffna in Silence will see Billa 2 in 4 theaters.

Billa 2 is a full out and out hollywood style flick with action so please dont expect comedy and other funny tamil formula ingredients…

Padam Marana Mass:-)

Thala intro sceneee semaaa masss !!! Billa2 Premiere show is Housefull in France … Never seen before crowd! #Billa2 #Paris

Gangster song with bloopers at the end just like Mankatha!!!  Thala tharu maru doi….

For producers and distributors its gonna be Money….Money…Money….Overall Billa Steals the show – Srilankan Premiere Show Result !!!! Now Billa 2 has started in France and in Dubai its going to Start 

Sri Lanka Fans: Just finished watching movie. There’re lots of punch dialogues from Thala. Chance-less effort in the climax, U1 comes in the end.  4/5 rate!!! Worth for money. wahh..excited !!

Dubai fans : thala tooooop & toooop…….BILLA DON SUUUUUPEB…news i give you from DUBAI  ENJOOOOY BUDDY….yaHOOOOOOOOO

Billa 2 vip show going on gulf….. very very massive respect and positive review… Thala mass… 2012 also we r unstoppable 

Fans Review from Sri Lanka

As expected the story about on How the Refugee turning out as a Don. The first few minutes of the movie touching the srilkan refugee issue which is really gonna create a impact among tamilians and gonna create a new market for Ajit in NRI Area

Its really gonna be a electrifying for fans whenever Ajith appearing in a screen. As usual Ajith carried himself superbly throughout the film. Especially the stunt sequences are rocking.

This film really gonna take Ajith to next level in his career. Once again this movie expected to break all the collections of Kollywood.

Like Mangatha for VP, For Chakri this gonna create a good place in Tamil Cinema

Technically the film is outstanding.

Finally this film is not only a treat for Ajith fans but also for Tamil Cinema Lovers. For the persons whoever booked the tickets in advance,it wont disappoint you for sure.

For producers and distributors its gonna be Money….Money…Money….Overall Billa Steals the show…

Billa 2 reviews from abroad !

POSITIVES :

→Ajith Kumar’s style

→Good story

→good characterisation

→songs

→action sequences

Negatives :

→So far we haven’t recieved any

Verdict 7.5/10

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Saguni movie review

Film: Saguni

Starring: Karthi,Pranitha,Mumtaj, Santhanam, Roja,Prakash raj,Radhika

Director: Shankar Dayal

Producer: Antony Xavier

Banner: Dream Warrior Pictures

Music: G V Prakash Kumar

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Vazhakku enn 18/9 review Online film review

Movie: Vazhakku Enn 18/9
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mithun Murali, Sri, Urmila Mahanta, Manisha Yadav, Muthu Raman
Music: Prasanna
Director: Balaji Sakthivel
Producer: N. Subhash Chandra Bose
Running Time: 1:55
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Rating: 

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Vazhakku enn 18/9 online movie review

Here is a small film with a large heart. The lines between art house and commercial cinema are blurring.

Working from his own story, director Balaji Sakthivel creates a memorable, film with textured characters and poignant moments. It keeps you glued to the screen and the story unfolds in such a manner that it keeps you guessing till the very end. The story, screenplay and dialogues deserve distinction marks.

The set of fresh faces like Sri, Urmila Mahanta, Midhun Murali, Manisha Yadav, Muthu Raman are strikingly realistic and pitch in superlative performances. Full credit goes to Balaji Sakthivel for this and presenting two parallel love stories that culminates in a chilling climax.

The film opens in a hospital where a girl is fighting for life and a boy Velu (Sri) is brought to the police station for enquiry. Inspector Kumaravel (Muthu Raman) listens attentively to Velu’s story of how he reaches Chennai and joins as a helper to a guy who runs a roadside eatery joint. He is smitten by Jyothi (Urmila) who is a domestic help in nearby upmarket apartment. His one-side love develops but Jyothi is unaware of it.

Dinesh (Midhun) is a spoilt brat, son a rich and affluent lady who is after Arthi (Manisha), who lives in the same apartment complex. He slowly work his way through, gets close to her and build up her confidence in him. He takes her to a beach resort and captures a video on his phone. But Aarthi finds his true colour and intentions and erases the video which irks Dinesh. He wants to take revenge on her but Jyothi becomes the scapegoat and Velu is framed!

Vazhakku 18/9 has qualities that you don't find in movies too often these days. Music and background score by Prasanna is truly arresting and also in sync with the narrative. The screenplay and editing are tight and the performances are mind blowing. Chennai and its suburbs are captured in a realistic manner, thanks to amazing cinematography by Vijay Milton.

Hats off to Balaji Sakthivel, producers Lingusamy and Subash Chandrabose for choosing a bold and relevant subject and taking the road less travelled. And that makes all the difference. In an era of mindless action, larger-than-life heroes and below the belt humour, Vazhakku Enn 18/9 is refreshing, captivating and engrossing. A winner in all respects, a must see film.

Verdict: Excellent

Source: http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14997788&ctid=5&cid=2429

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Ooh la la la Review

Ooh la la la- The makers couldn’t have come up with a more appropriate title, as this song from Dirty Picture has caught the attention nationwide.

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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi movie review

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Studio Red Giant Movies

Directed : M. Rajesh

Produced : Udhayanidhi Stalin

Star Cast:Udhayanidhi Stalin,Hansika Motwani,Santhanam,Saranya Ponvannan And Others

Music :Harris Jayaraj

Editing :Vivek Harshan

Come to theatres, grab your snacks, sip your drink and enjoy unlimited laughter-riot for next 3 hours. Hats off to director Rajesh! The filmmaker just sets you high on enjoyment and obviously, it’s a stress-buster of all seasons. While Siva Manasula Sakthi and Boss Engira Baskaran had the protagonists sharing their mirthful encounters with Santhanam, the comedy actor carries the entire film on his shoulders this time.

From minute-to-minute, you’ll experience the irresistible fun and the duo combo Udhayanidhi-Santhanam lark about with these attributes.

The film has a wafer-thin storyline as it carries the hackneyed concept of Rajesh’s previous movies Siva Manasula Sakthi and Boss Engira Baskaran based on love encounters, egoistic clashes between boy-n-gal and precisely about ‘Friendship’.

When Saravanan (Udhayanidhi Stalin) receives a registered post, little he does expect that it would turn his life topsy-turvy. It’s a wedding invitation from Meera (Hansika Motwani), his ex-girlfriend in Pondicherry and Saravanan seeks the help of his close buddy Paartha (Santhanam) to stop the marriage. The journey begins and it’s a flashback in Boss Engira Baskaran mode as the voiceover of Rajesh narrates the story of Saravanan, Meera and Paartha.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has exerted best of his potentials to deliver the scenes appropriately with an ease. His body language and dialogue delivery stand out as his additional attraction while he could have focussed more into enhancing his dancing skills. Hansika Motwani as a cheeky bubbly girl steals your hearts. However, she doesn’t get more scope to emote. Santhanam – the showstopper keeps you hooked from beginning till end. His hilarious strokes are done with his own panache. Say for instance, his witty one-liners, timing sense become the major attractions. Especially, the climax portion where he and Udhay narrate a story in ‘Christian Prayer Meeting style bilingually’ is extraordinary. Santhanam enquiring about Kingfisher Beverage to an airhostess leaves you in splits.

Director Rajesh has once again crafted an out-and-most comedy drama that will have more repeat audiences to the theatres.

The musical score by Harris Jayaraj might not be as splendid as Yuvan’s combo with Rajesh in his previous movies, but the song ‘Venaam Machchan’ is a special treat for the frontbenchers.

The cinematography by Balasubramaniam is cool and appealing and getting on with the performance of other actors, it’s Saranya Ponvannan winning away the praises.

Except the fact that the film is little lengthy in duration (approximately 3 hours), the film is entertaining to the core and is worth watching the second time as well.

Verdict: Best treat for Summer Vacation. Don’t miss it

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Oru kal oru kannadi film review In tamil

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நடிப்பு: உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின், சந்தானம், ஹன்ஸிகா, சரண்யா

இசை: ஹாரிஸ் ஜெயராஜ்

எழுத்து - இயக்கம்: ராஜேஷ் எம்

தயாரிப்பு - ரெட் ஜெயன்ட்

உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலினின் ரெட்ஜெயன்ட் எடுத்திருக்கிற முதல் வெற்றிப் படம் என்ற பெருமையை இந்த ஒரு கல் ஒரு கண்ணாடிக்குத் தரலாம்.

அழகான பெண்ணைக் கண்டதும் காதல், அதற்கு நண்பனின் உதவி, காதலில் பிரிவு, இறுதியில் ஒரு புதிய ஹீரோ உதவியுடன் கூடல் என்ற ராஜேஷ் பாணி சிம்பிள் கதை. ஆனால் ஒரு இடத்தில் கூட, அடுத்த சீன் என்ன என்று 'பாஸ்ட் பார்வர்டு' கேட்காத அளவுக்கு, ஒவ்வொரு காட்சியையும் அனுபவித்து ரசிக்க வைத்துள்ளார் இயக்குநர் ராஜேஷ்!

இரண்டரை மணி நேரம் எப்படிப் போனதென்றே தெரியாத வேகமும் சுவாரஸ்யமும் கொண்ட திரைக்கதையும், கலகலப்பான வசனங்களும்தான் இந்தப் படத்தின் முதுகெலும்பு.

குறிப்பாக சந்தானம். மனிதர் திரையில் அசத்தலாக அறிமுகமாகும்போது ஆரம்பிக்கும் சிரிப்பலை, கடைசி வரை நிற்காமல் தொடர்கிறது. அவரைப் பொறுத்தவரை இன்னும் இரண்டு டஜன் படங்களுக்குத் தாங்கும் இந்த ஓகே ஓகே.

ஹீரோ என்ற வகையில், இன்றைய அலட்டல் பார்ட்டிகளுக்கு உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின் 200 மடங்கு பெட்டர்!

மிக சாதாரணமாக அறிமுகமாகி, காமெடியனால் வாறப்படும் அளவுக்கு இயல்பான நாயகனாக உதயநிதி மனதைக் கவர்கிறார். முதல் படத்துக்கே உரிய சின்னச் சின்ன தயக்கங்கள் அவரிடம் இருந்தாலும், அதுவே அவரை எதார்த்த நாயகனாகக் காட்ட உதவுகிறது. தனக்கு அந்நியமான நடனத்தைக் கூட முடிந்தவரை கெடுக்காமல் ஆடியிருக்கிறார். ஹன்ஸிகாவுடனான காதல் காட்சிகளிலும் இயல்பான நெருக்கத்தைக் காட்டி, தன்னை ஒரு வெற்றிகரமான தமிழ் நாயகனாக பதிவு செய்திருக்கிறார் உதயநிதி. வெல்கம்!

முந்தைய மூன்று படங்களை விட, இதில் ஹன்ஸிகா எவ்வளவோ பரவாயில்லை. பெரிதாக நடிக்கத் தேவையில்லாத பாத்திரம் என்றாலும், தன் தோற்றம் மற்றும் உடல்மொழியால் மனதைக் கவர்கிறார். இந்த ஆண்டு டாப் இடத்தைப் பிடிக்க இந்தப் படம் ஹன்ஸிகாவுக்கு உதவும்.

உதயநிதியின் அம்மாவாக வரும் சரண்யா கலக்கியிருக்கிறார். வழக்கமாக கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் அவர், இந்த பார்வையாளர்கள் கண்ணில் நீர்வரும் அளவு கலகலக்க வைக்கிறார். நல்ல மாறுதல். அவர் கணவராக வரும் அழகம் பெருமாளும் ஓகே.

ஷாயாஜி ஷிண்டேவை காமெடி போலீசாக்கிவிட்டார்கள்.

ராஜேஷ் படத்துக்கே உரிய கவுரவ நடிகர்களாக ஆர்யா, சினேகா மற்றும் ஆன்ட்ரியா. மூவரின் வருகையுமே படத்தை இன்னும் கலகலப்பாக்குகிறது.

குறையென்று சொல்ல பெரிதாக ஒன்றுமில்லை. இதுபோன்ற படங்களில் குறைதேடிக் கொண்டிருந்தால், படத்தை ரசிக்க முடியாது.

ஹாரிஸ் ஜெயராஜ் இந்த முறையும் தனது முந்தைய மெட்டுகளை உல்டா பண்ணியிருக்கிறார். ஆனாலும் கேட்கும்படி உள்ளன பாடல்கள். குறிப்பாக அழகே அழகே, வேணாம் மச்சான்...

பாலசுப்பிரமணியம் ஒளிப்பதிவு, எடிட்டிங் அனைத்தும் படத்துக்கு தேவையான அளவு கச்சிதமாக உள்ளன.

வித்தியாசம், பரீட்சார்த்தம் என்ற பெயரில் எங்கும் முகம் சுளிக்காமல், சுவாரஸ்யம் குறையாமல் பார்க்கும்படியாக ஒரு படத்தைக் கொடுத்த இயக்குநர் ராஜேஷ் ஹாட்ரிக் அடித்திருக்கிறார்.

ஒருமுறை என்ன... ஒன்ஸ்மோர் பார்க்கலாம்!

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Aravaan Movie Review

Vasantha Balan Recreates a Magic once again

Story

Aravaan, set in the mid 18th century, is the story of an ordinary man with extraordinary skills.Aravaan is based on one of the many stories that were part of the Novel 'Kaavalkottam'.

The film revolves around two villages that were in conflict with each other almost 300 years back.Dhansika plays the female lead opposite Aadhi. Her character, Vanapechi, is a girl who is very calm but at the same time wild.

She is a person who possesses the potential to complete any task that she sets her mind on.

Analysis

Aadhi has done a tremendous job and has moved on to his next level of acting. While Pasupathyscores big time after his performance in Veyil. Dhansika with her killer looks and matured acting has proved that she has a long way to go, no wonder that she waited for Aravaan release by put pause to all other offers.

Anjali and Bharath's special appearances are need of the situation. Swetha Menon with her cunning and crafty ways have proved her villianous qualities. Cinematography by Siddharth is the back bone to Aravaan, he captures the locations to justify as a periodic film.

Music and Background score by Karthik is a major plus, Vasathabalan has narrated a novel in a simple manner which will attract all centres.

Verdict 

Aravaan is sure to remain as a milestone in the making of a periodic film.

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Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal review

Production: RS Infotainment

Direction: Eldred Kumar

Star-casts: Atharva, Amala Paul, Santhanam and others

Music: G.V Prakash Kumar

The review needs some finest introduction as it boasts of whole lot of specialties. The film arrives from the most acclaimed producers of big hits Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and Ko. Today, it’s a special occasion as the production house has couple of releases in Tamil and Hindi each. While Gautham Menon’s Ek Deewana Tha is receiving mixed reports there, Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal is sure to great welcome in all centres.

Well, the title should have given a clear view that it’s gonna be a beautiful love story. But again, glimpse through the title again and you’ll get a different view after watching the film. Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal – I dream about you is a roller-coaster thriller in parts with equal proportions of romance, glamour and comedy. Fine! The film carries minute traces of Ilayathalapathy Vijay’sKannaukkul Nizhavu, where the protagonist is taken by some misconceptions on his imagination.

The film marks the debut of producer Eldred Kumar as a director and his writing is really brilliant that it keeps the audiences focussed on the screens throughout the show. To be precise, you won’t get distracted even for a scene. It is worth mentioning that Eldred Kumar has been a part of script team in almost all the movies he has produced and his work is appreciable here.

The first half moves with some suspense that it has all entertainment quotients in right blend. The film revolves around Ramachandran aka Ram (Atharva), who holds a prominent position in an IT company. Though Latha (Amala Paul) hails from a rich family in USA and daughter of Kingpin in IT Empire, she comes to India for establishing her potentials on own strength.

During a special project competition, the two come as a team to work on a project to create software to prevent the radiation generated from Radioactive machines and instruments to prevent the human race from hazardous diseases. Everything goes fine and they start sharing special likeliness for each other. But story takes a different turn when she goes missing and Ram chases a bunch of baddies as Charu had some problems with her.

Breaking more will become a spoiler and it’s a roller-coaster ride from now with intense romance and action.

It’s all about performances of actors and directorial skills of Eldred Kumar. Atharva might be just 2-films old, but his performance is completely unmatchable to his debut film Baana Kaathadi. He has improvised a lot and lot. Doubtlessly, he is sure to make big time and with Bala’s project ready to strike, this guy has a promising career here now. This should have been his debut movie.

His body language, emotions conveyed through eyes, suiting apt to the role of sophisticated IT chap is extraordinary. Ditto to Amala Paul, who has worked a lot and put up more efforts to get her role well sketched. Atharva’s dancing skills gets us awestruck. To be precise, this film is more likeShankar’s Jeans for Prashanth. Santhanam’s comedy tracks are so enjoyable and his take on IT professionals is a real fun. Watch out for his lines – INAIKKU PAENJA MALAILA MULACHA KAALANTHAANA NEENGA.

Cinematography is top-notching and it’s far beyond excellence with the visuals of Las Vegas. Eldred Kumar deserves all praises for spending good amount of money for best effects. G.V Prakash Kumar rocks with songs and especially the background score. Mazhai Poliyum is loosely replicated from a song in Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer Anjana Anjani.

Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal will Atharva a position in the nominations for Best Actor 2011. This is a perfect film that will keep the audiences engaged from beginning till end.

What works: Brilliant performances of actors, Visuals, screenplay, Music, Cinematography

What doesn’t work: Nothing specific to mention except few confusing moments in first half.

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Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi Movie Review

Film: Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi

Starring: Siddharth, Amala Paul, Suresh , Ravi Ragavendra

Director: Balaji Mohan

Producer: Sashikanth Shivaji, Siddharth, Nirav Shah

Banner: Y NOT Studios,Etaki Entertainment

Music: Thaman S

Story

The story takes off with Arun (Siddharth), who is an engineering student describes about his failure relationship with his girlfriend Parvathi (Amala Paul). He narrates how he has seen Paravathi, fell for her and the following consequences like ego clashes that led them to go for break up. Arun later sees similar incidents in his close pal’s life and in this regard he realizes his true love for Parvathi and the way he is missing her. How does Arun realize what does he do to get back his love is all about Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yeppadi.

Performances

Siddharth looked young and energetic and he has sleepwalked through the urbane lover boy role in the movie. He is admiring and maintained the seriousness and confused attitude throughout.

Amala Paul looked perfect as Parvathi. She looked cute and has delivered her best when it comes to the performance. Her chemistry with Siddharth has worked well.

Suresh and Surekha Vani are apt for the roles while the rest of the cast did their bit as required.

Technical Analysis

Cinematography by Nirav Shah is an asset for the film. The songs have been neatly pictured and Thaman’s melodious tunes are good and hummable. The background score is elevating. Dialogues are apt and at times hilarious. Balaji Mohan direction is good. Kadhalil sodhapuvadu yeppadi story is unique but the screenplay could have been better in the second half.

Analysis

Director Balaji Mohan has come up with a unique and fresh storyline that youngsters get connected. The director has looked into the way the present youth are thinking about love and how they are ending up relationships with the silly issues and ego clashes. Balaji Mohan has stuck to the script and did not add any illogical content to embellish it as commercial entertainer.

The presentation is appealing, script is novel but the screenplay and narration could have been better in the second half as it seem to be dragging. The protagonist speaking directly to the camera is a novel idea to Telugu cinema and Siddharth does it effectively. The first half of the film goes on a lighter mode with romance and comedy as engaging moments while the second half moves on a slow pace with a couple of twists and sentiments.

Final Verdict

Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yeppadi is urbane romantic entertainer that connects well with the youth!!!

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Dhoni Movie Review

 Dhoni, written and directed by Prakash Raj is a well-intended and sincere film with a good message. The film illustrates the conflict of interests of a father and his son; as their aspirations clash.

This film also deals about the problems with the current education system and a middle class father’s fight for his son’s better future.

STORY:

Subramaniam (Prakash Raj) is a lower middle class widower with two kids. He always runs for money doing all sorts of works right from dawn to dusk to bring up his daughter Kaveri (Sriteja) and Karthik (Akash). He wishes to give them good education. He wants to see his son to be an MBA graduate.

Karthik is a 14-year old son of Subramaniam. Karthik wants to become a good cricketer. His inspiration is Dhoni and like him, he wants to be an attacking wicket keeper- batsman.

While Subramaniam joins him in a good school, Akash fails in most of the subjects. However, his cricket coach (Nazar) is in all praise, as Karthik played the major role in winning a cricket tournament.

Kaveri often spends time with Nalini (Radhika Apte). Accidentally, Subramaniam gets to know that Nalini earns her living through prostitution and strictly orders his daughter to stay away from her. As Karthik was poor in studies, the principal tells Subramaniam to take his son out.

Immediately Subramaniam takes Karthik away from cricket coaching and made him to go a series of tuition classes. Karthik fails to cope up with studies even after leaving cricket, which makes Subramaniam to lose his patience and beats him up and injures his head for which he gets arrested. What happens next should be seen on-screen.

PERFORMANCE:

Prakash Raj has given one-man show with an electrifying performance. He has excelled in every scene. He carries this film completely on his shoulders.

Puri Jagannath’s son Akash is the hero in the film and he is extraordinary. He is fine within his limitations.
Radhika Apte, who is seen as his neighbour, is good.

Murali Sharma’s role is interesting as a teacher.

Nazar have done equally important roles to Prakash Raj in this movie as a cricket coach.

Mugdha Godse has played her part well.

Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Melkote, Talaivasal Vijay have done justice to their roles.

Prabhu Deva is seen in a special song.

Dhoni has made a guest appearance.

Prakash Raj adds to his credit that he balances his role as the protagonist and director. He should be praised for not only doing his best, but also for taking excellent job out of his technical team.

The film benefits from Ilayaraja’s inspiring background score which lifts the film. The special song with Prabhu Deva is cute and it goes with the narrative.


Technicalities:

Concept of the film is good. Screenplay in the second half is pretty bad. Dialogues are natural. Cinematography is fine. Editing could have been better.

Ilayaraja’s background score is an asset. Songs are in sync with the mood of the film. Production values are up to the mark. Prakash Raj’s direction is good in parts. He should have handled the second half in a better way. Talk show scene is crucial from the subject point of view, but Prakash Raj failed as a director in that scene. Even the climax scenes highlight his shortcomings as a director.

COMMENTS:

There are no commercial trappings like fancy camera angles, unwanted songs or clichéd sentiments. Undoubtedly, the film will entertain the audiences and they will get a feel that the money spent on the tickets is worth.

The beauty of the narration is that the message applies to everyone and it might change your life.

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