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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Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yepadi (KSY) - Movie First Look

Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yepadi is a movie by the "Naalaya Iyakunar" Fame Balajee Mohan. His Short Film with same title went on to become a great hit in youtube crossing more than 30,000 views. After this now the Director has come up with a feature film with same title starring Siddharth and Amaula Paul in the lead roles.

The First look of the film seems too glossy and attractive. The songs of the Film is also released.

Track List

• Ananda Jaladosam
• Azhaipaya Azhaipaya
• Parvathi Parvathi
• Thavarugal Unargirom

Movie Credentials :

Actors : Siddharth, Amala Paul

Director: Balaji Mohan

Music: S.S Thaman

Production: UTV motion Pictures

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Vettai - Tamil Movie Review

Cast : Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy, and Amala Paul

Music Director : Yuvan Shankar Raja

Cinematography : Nirav Shah

Editing: Antony

Written and Directed by : N. Linguswamy

Producer : UTV Motion Pictures and Thirupathi Brothers

Lingusamy who has rocked the audience with his racy way of storytelling has once again won the race through Vettai starring Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy, Amala Paul in the lead roles. His last release is Paiyaa with Karthi and Tamanna in the lead roles. The film went on to become a big hit, that recently the Hindi remake rights are bought by a leading producer.

Check out the Tamil Movie Review - 'Vettai'

Story

The film is about two brothers Thirumurthi(Madhavan) and Gurumurthi(Arya) who share a great bond right from childhood with a police family background in Thoothukudi. While Thiru is a innocent boy who grows up in the same way whereas Guru is the exact opposite, He is bold and ready to clash with anyone that comes in his brother's way. They grow up in the same manner till the later days too.

On the other side it is Vasanthi(Sameera Reddy) and Jayanthi(Amala Paul) who are born as sisters who remains naughty at all times. At one point these two brothers and sisters clash each other at funny circumstances and love blossoms between them.

There enters the Villian Ashutosh Rana and his gang who threatens the people of thoothukudi in every manner. At this point Thiru was given the responsibility to become the next Police officer on the lines of his father and grandfather. When the whole police department which includes Naseerand Thambi Ramaiah in special roles who are expecting Thiru to be a strict and bold person, they soon find out that he is fearful and calm natured.

Thirumurthi ties knot with Vasanthi at one point but troubles follow them so, Arya comes with a plan to switch sides without anyone's notice. Soon the Villian group finds out this and smashesGuru at one stage. Now it is upto Thiru whether to become strong or stay weak which forms the rest of the climax.

Performance

Lingusamy has yet once again proved that he is a director who can give a high action oriented film with full of Commercial values like his earlier ventures, especially adding a Mass scene ofAjith's Mankatha at the right place. Madhavan as the innocent brother and police officer steals the show with his screen presence with Sameera Reddy, whereas Arya as the angry young man gives an high action entertainment to the audience. Amala Paul with her cute looks and romance turns up your body heat.

Also Naseer and Thambi Ramaiah has did their roles with perfection. Ashutosh Rana andMuthukumar the one who was seen as the elder brother of Nani in Veppam remains as the same gangsters of action films. Raja Sundaram appears in a cameo role and does his part well.

Technicalities

Nirav Shah has scored big time with his Cinematography with rich visuals remains as the backbone of the film's narration. Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja has been a highlight with rocking Bgms all over. While Editing by Antony gives a racy and crisp feel to the viewers.

Even though the film carries 5 songs, the film maintains the tempo till the end.

Analysis

Madhavan's comeback will be Vettai for sure. The charming actor who was missing in Tamil cinema's for a long period of time is back with a bang.  Arya as the brother of Madhavan suits the character without any flaws and shares equal importance. Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul fill glamour to this high end action film.

Plus

Madhavan, Arya's brotherhood

Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul's hotness

Naseer and co's funny moments

Yuvan's Bgm

Crisp Editing

Nirav Shah's Brilliant Cinematography

Minus

To much of action

Simple storyline

Mark : 3/5

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