Inba Movie Review

Inba - Routine love – action drama

Be warned that you cannot expect anything new from the movie. It is just yet another film showing a rich and arrogant girl falling for a poor guy. The teaming up of Shaam and Sneha after a long gap doesn’t make any magic, as the love between them lacks genuine emotions. The premise has potential to be an engaging film. It shows a guy, who has a bitter experience with love during his teen age. The experience makes him cynical about girls and love. But the movie doesn’t move ahead based on this aversion. Instead it relies on a clichéd track of love and action. 'Inba', directed by S.T Vendan, revolves around the love between Inba (Shaam) and Priya (Sneha), which is vehemently opposed by Priya’s ‘dada’ brother Mala Ganesan (Arun Pandian). Priya’s collage mate Rupan (Aravind) and his brother SP (Aadithya) add another dimension to the tale. 'Inba' has just come out from a juvenile jail for accidentally killing his classmate Jyothi (Purnitha), a girl in school who cruelly cheats him. He gets a ‘Job’ as a body guard to a rich girl Priya, who is harassed by her collage mate Rupan. Initially Priya hates the arrangement and tries to get rid of Inba in crude ways. But she instantly starts loving him, after he saves her life from a ploy by Rupen. Though Inba discourages her love initially, because of his disturbed past, he slowly falls in love. But Priya’s dada brother, the local don Mala Ganesan, is ready to even kill Inba to separate them. But Rupan, who is mad about Priya, interrupts through his brother, the SP of the area. He tries to eliminate Inba and Ganesan to get Priya for his brother. The climax settles everything with a happy end after a lot of stunts and blood shed. Dullness is the word that strikes your mind when you think of the script filled with predictable proceedings. The love between Shaam and Sneha fails to attract our attention. The characterisation of the main players is but clichéd. The only thing the director has done well is the execution of the flash back scenes involving the juvenile home and the high school. Shaam is competent in a role that doesn’t provide any challenge. He has portrayed the guy with a disturbed part well. But he looks monotonous, as his expressions cease to change through out the film. Sneha looks good and smiles beautiful. There is no much to write about her character and her portrayal. Arun Pandiyan, Sulakshana, Rekha, Adithya, Arvind and Poornitha have done their respective parts well. Ganja Karuppu comes out with a routine comedy track that fails to pass muster. P.B Balaji’s music leaves much to be desired. The background score is too loud to be enjoyable. Inba suffers by a predictable script and a dull treatment. The film would have been better had the director developed the story based on the past of the protagonist. Instead he uses it as just a backdrop to tell you a routine love – action drama.

Santhosh Subramaniyam Movie Review

Santhosh Subramaniyam - Spreading santhosam all through

Hats off director Raja and Jeyam Ravi for hitting the bull's eye for the fourth time in a row. The duo continues from where they left in Unakum Enakum to provide a feel-good light-hearted family entertainer sure to be enjoyed with the family. It is a whiff of fresh air amidst the nauseating action-packed flicks where men run around wielding guns aimlessly and the hero mouthing punch dialogues. The movie probes deep in to the psyche of parents and their grown up children to analyse where and how conflict between them starts. It also presents a solution. Prakashraj plays a dotting father while Jayam Ravi his callous son. Both have handled their roles with ease and elegance. Both are natural and render justice to their characters. Ravi is bubbling with energy and is enthusiastic on screen. He is charming and elegant. Genelia is the perfect foil for the female lead. In the role of a innocent and fun-loving girl, she has managed to deliver one of her best performance so far. She is spontaneous as an happy-go-lucky-girl and expressions come out quite comfortably from her. Hitherto she was looked as a glamour doll in Kollywood. Thanks to director Raja, she has managed to prove everyone that she too can sparkle in performance-oriented roles. Santhanam in the company of Premji Gangai Amaran evokes laughter. His slapstick comedy evokes laughter at several places in the theatre. The movie has a huge star cast which includes Kousalya, Geetha, Shayaji Shinde, Sathyan and former Indian cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh. All have a contribution to make in the movie. Devi Sri Prasad's pulsating musical score is a major highlight of the movie. The racy numbers linger in our hearts, while his background score sets up the momentum. Santosh (Jayam Ravi) has everything in life, but in excess amounts. His father, Subramaniam (Prakash Raj), decides on what is good for Santosh and gives him more than what he asks for. But never he gives a chance to his son to express his opinion. He selects the girl of his choice to Santosh. That is when Santosh meet a bubbly beauty Hasini (Genelia), whom he has waited all his life for. Now he has a complex situation. First he need to propose and win her over. Then convince his over-obsessive father. Then make his ladylove's father accept him. Then break the engagement. How he successfully comes across all these is Santosh Subramaniam. Raja now joins the big league of directors delivering a movie that will satisfy all sections of the audience. Producer kalpathi Agoram should be equally complemented for churning out the venture. Santosh Subramaniam is no doubt a film that is sure to spread santhosam (happiness) to one and all. Cast: Jeyam Ravi, Genelia, Prakash Raj, Santhanam, Shayaji Shinde, Geetha, Premji Music: Devi Sri Prasad Direction: Raja

Nepali Movie Review

Nepali - Enjoyable in parts

Much was expected from director V Z Durai in ‘Nepali’. Featuring Bharath in triple role, hype and hoopla surrounding the movie was high. However the movie fails to live up to all expectations as it provides a deja vu. Though the theme and storyline may sound new, the execution is very familiar. A vigilante movie which Tamil audience got accustomed watching for the past several decades. Durai has tried to weave three different stories together. Though it begins on a positive note, it stutters as it proceeds eventually reaching the climax after much gasping and panting. The movie has enough doses of romance, action and bloodshed. Unfortunately Durai has missed out on blending them properly. Bharath lends credibility to the role. A matured performance indeed. After a mass commercial hero in ‘Pazhani’, he has gone miles ahead to prove that he can play serious hero in the lines of one played by Suriya in ‘Ghajini’. Though Meera Jasmine looks a bit matured for the role, she gracefully performs the task. However the real scene stealer is ‘Kannamma’ fame Prem. As a tough cop Goutham he plays to the gallery and looks typically suited for the role. The movie revolves around Karthik ( Bharath), a software engineer. He comes across Priya (Meera Jasmine) in a hill station. After formal acquaintance, love blossoms between them. As usual, the girl family protests their affair. Eventually the couple walk out of the house and get married. They face trouble in the form of a greedy and sexual maniac police officer. He lusts on Priya. When he tries to molest her, she gets killed. The blame falls on Karthik. He kills the police officer and goes to jail, where he meets a Nepali social worker (Govind Namdeo), who voices for women harassed in workplace. Inspired by the Nepali, Karthik comes out of the prison to punish those who misbehave with women at workplace. He bumps off a computer engineer, a professor and a doctor dressed as a Nepali youth. DCP Gautham (Prem) takes up the task of cracking the serial murders. Does he manage to pin down Karthik forms the crux? The movie is filled with bloodshed, violence and gore in the second half. The Nepali make-up sits well on Bharath though at places looks a mismatch. Cinematographer Madhi has captured the mood really well. The lightings and background shades used by him are eye-catching and set the mood for each scene. However the movie at many places reminds one of films like ‘Sigappu Rojakkal’, ‘Manmadhan’ and ‘Ghajini’. Had Durai concentrated more on the slick narration in the second half, the ‘Nepali’ could have come out strong, healthy and trim.

Arai En 305il Kadavul Movie Review

Arai En 305il Kadavul - Almighty, appealing & astounding

IndiaGlitz [Saturday, April 19, 2008]

Director Simbhudevan has pulled it off. Expectations would be normally high on directors on their next when they render a blockbuster in their first. Many had faltered before. Only a handful has made it. Simbhudevan has managed to render a movie that is convincing and appealing. ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’, produced by Shankar's S Pictures, is totally a different one from Simbhudevan's maiden venture (Imsai Arasan). While Imsai...was loaded with comedy and one-liner, Arai En is sentimental, emotional and conveys a strong message. Simbhudevan has taken a complex theme and tried his best to make it crisper and easily understood by the common man. He has partially managed to win the battle. The movie revolves around two Rasu (Santhanam) and Mokka (Ganja Karuppu), both unemployed and living in a mansion. Irked by their rent arrears, mansion manager (M S Bhaskar) throws them out. When they blame the God for their fate, the Almighty (Prakash Raj) himself appears to their surprise and assures that he would help them. He stays with them for a week however with a condition that Rasu and Mokka should not reveal his identity. The good-for-nothing friends come to know that it is all due to a 'Galaxy box' the God is able to control the whole world. They steal it and make him an ordinary human being. However, as days go on, the Almighty teaches them a lesson or two. Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu, both graduates from playing comical roles to the hero. Having understood the complexity of their character, they deliver the output well. They both manage to leave their screen presence well. Simbhudevan deserves pat for etching out their characters well. Prakash Raj as God is terrific. He is the scene stealer in the movie whose performance deserves an appreciation in every scene. Jyothirmayi and Madhumitha are adequate. Love thy fellow beings preach the God. In today's strife-torn world, the much needy message is thoroughly conveyed by the director. Vidyasagar's music and re-recording add strength to there film. Three cheers to Shankar for taking courage to produce a film with a complex film. Treading a difficult path, Simbhudevan has walked with courage and comes out in flying colours.

Kuruvi Movie Review

Kuruvi - Certainly not ‘Gilli’

Much was expected on Vijay starrer ‘Kuruvi’ since it brings back the successful ‘Gilli’ team. The Vijay, Trisha, Dharani and Vidyasagar quartet oozed abundance energy and ‘Gilli’ turned out to be a racy entertainer, going on to become a blockbuster. When they teamed together again, obviously expectations soared to greater heights. Unfortunately, ‘Kuruvi’ has failed to live up to expectations and the pep and energy in ‘Gilli’ was sorely missed in ‘Kuruvi’. Dharani, known for rendering right commercial elements in his movie, has handled a wafer-thin storyline. He has tried his best to sustain the momentum, which works out in parts. All credit to Vijay, who manages to leave his screen presence in his usual self. He fights, romances and tries his hand at comedy. The actor with a mass fan-following has tried to play to the gallery. The on-screen chemistry between Trisha and Vijay deserve a special mention. The bubbly Trisha fits the bill well. Though she has limited scope to perform, unlike ‘Gilli’, she is right there delivering one of her best. Suman continues from where he left in ‘Sivaji’. As a baddie, he performs what one expects of him. The scene stealer is Vivek, who with his usual punch lines walks away with applause. Music composer Vidyasagar's groovy music is good specially the number Darna..., which will rock the front-benchers. In a nutshell, the movie is about Vetrivel (Vijay), a racer in Chennai, who sets out to free his father Singamuthu (Manivannan) and his peers who are bonded laborers in a mine run by Kocha (Suman) and Konda Reddy (Ashish). In the meantime, he also finds time to romance Kocha's sister Devi (Trisha), who falls in love when he comes to her brother's place in Malaysia as part of his mission. Special pat to producer Udayanidhi Stalin for spending his might to bring grandeur on screen. Dharani, known for his commercially masalas, disappoints those expecting the same from him. It can be enjoyed only in parts. ‘Kuruvi’, a racy thriller loaded with romance and action, is a sure treat for Vijay fans.

Silanthi Movie Review

Silanthi - A web with a difference

In today's booming IT culture, for every woman, character is more important than her career. Journalist-turned-director Aathirajan has taken this serious theme and churned out ‘Silandhi’. Monica, hitherto playing conservative girl in movies like ‘Azhagi’, has taken to glamour with ‘Silandhi’. She plays a newly-married girl, who runs for her life. Munna is cast as her lovable husband, who helps her overcome her troubles. Though the first half lags as it simply revolves around two characters ( Munna and Monica), Aathirajan has made the second half more crispy and racy. The background score is yop-notch and it sets up the momentum. The dialogues in the latter part of the film deserve appreciation. Fowzia's cinematography and Sathish Kurasowa's editing lends solidity to the film. Fowzia's lens captures the runs and chases well and is equally complimented by the music composer's thrilling background music. Watch out for debutant Chandru, who plays a youth on revenge mode. He has carried himself well on the screen. Munna and Monica visit a resort soon after their marriage. Monica encounters strange things and finds out a man is on her trail. A flashback reveals that three of her friends, who work for high salary in an IT firm, take to posh life style. They drink and booze and go for dates. They rag a LIC policy agent (Chandru). In the melee, he suffers head injuries and dies. Monica, who stays away from the incidents, helps them clear the body. One after another the girls get killed. Did Monica escape form the climax. Monica has acted well. But at many places, she oozes glamour aimed at enthralling youngsters. Munna has performed with calm and ease. Though the movie could be enjoyed only in parts, congrats Aathirajan for dealing with an issue which is relevant to the society.

Sathurangam Preview

Sathurangam - Battle of wits

Following the huge success in Parthiban Kanavu, director Karu Palaniappan chose to team up with Srikanth again for Sathurangam. Seemingly a racy entertainer, Sathurangam went to floors almost a couple of years ago. Unfortunately the movie has been plagued by financial problems and is still waiting to grace the theatres. The movie features Srikanth in the role of a scribe and Sonia Agarwal plays his ladylove. After a family drama in his maiden venture Parthiban Kanavu, Karu Palaniappan has tried to focus on action and adventure in this flick. As the name suggests, Sathurangam is battle of wits and wisdom --- between the good and evil. Says Srikanth, the movie is certainly a good entertainer. Lot of hard work has gone behind in shooting the film. I am confident that the delay will not affect its prospects at the box office. The songs set to tunes by Vidyasagar is already popular with the masses. Karu Palaniappan says the movie has enough thrills, romance and sentiments. All the cast and crew gave their best to ensure a smooth completion. It is one of the films that would leave a strong message to the masses, he adds. The movie's content is relevant even today, though the release has been delayed by over a year, adds Karu Palaniappan.

Pulan Visaranai Part II Preview

Pulan Visaranai Part II - A new turn to a old hit

Back after a long gap is director R K Selvamani. Considered a safe bet in Kollywood for racy commercial entertainers few years ago, Selvamani now joins hands with Prashanth after the Chembaruthi success. It may be recalled that the movie is a sequel to Selvamani's blockbuster Pulan Viasaranai which featured Vijayakanth in the lead role. Since 'Captain' is busy with his political commitments, Prashanth has taken up the mantle. 'I was on the prowl of finding the right script and once I had it I did not delay any further. The action starts in Delhi and ending there.' Prashanth is happy to be associated with Selvamani. 'We share a mutual affection. He knows what to expect from me and am aware of his requirement.' Selvamani has introduced three heroines Karthika, Ashwini and Adeem Khan. Also making a comeback after a long gap is producer A S Ibrahim Rowther. He produced Pulan Visarani and now its sequel. The movie is about a honest assistant commissioner of police played by Prashanth who is on the prowl of dreaded gangsters. It has enough twists and turns, says Selvamani. Prashanth is happy to don the khaki. 'I have undergone rigorous physical exercises to suit he role. It was indeed a pleasant experience shooting for this action-packed entertainer'. A newcomer from Mumbai is being introduced to play the baddie. Selvamani is hopeful of recreating the magic as he did when he churned out Pulan Visaranai.

Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval

Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval - Combination of comedy and thrill

‘Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval’, directed by Thakkali C. Srinivasan, is said to be a chilling psychological thriller, laced with generous doses of humor. It tries to provide you with a comic thriller after a long time in Tamil cinema. The team guarantees you an ‘edge of your seat’ kind of thriller all the way. The noted stunt master Kanal Kannan makes his debut as a hero, while ‘Ammuvagiya Naan’ fame Bharathi plays the female lead role. Other members of the cast comprises of Sriman, Kausalya, Sethu, Karunaas, and Crane Manohar. The movie has the music of debutant Bala. The storyline goes like this: Kanal Kannan plays an escapee from a lunatic asylum who barges into a lonely-house that Bharathi is alone in. His weird antics lead her to believe that he intends to kill her. Frightened and helpless, she finds herself trapped in the maniac's clutches. Sethu, another strange character in police garb, comes out from nowhere, marches into the house and claims to be Bharathi's savior. Suspicious of Sethu's credentials and motives, Kannan desperately tries to convince Bharathi to turn the impostor out of the house. Sethu on the other hand is intent on containing Kannan and dragging him to jail. Bharathi does not know whom to believe... Caught between the devil and the deep sea, she can see no way out. Who is Bharathi? Why is she alone in a palatial house? Will her folks return in time to save her from the mortal peril posed by a lunatic and a stranger claiming to be a cop? Why is Kannan harassing Bharathi, whom he has never seen before? Why has he picked this particular house to barge into? Who is Sethu? Is he a cop? Can he save Bharathi from Kannan? Why has he come into this house? Find the answers in ‘Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval’, Kanal Kannan is all set to become South India's Jackie Chan. Following in the footsteps of his illustrious Asian predecessor, who rose from stuntman to become one of cinema's most loved heroes, Kannan essays a quirky, eccentric role with assurance and aplomb. A highly respected and leading stunt director, he has worked with almost all the stars of South Indian cinema, including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Vijay, Vikram, Ajith & Suriya, amongst others. Sethu is a well known comic with excellent mimicry skills. He is the star of the highly popular ‘Kalakapovadu Yaar?’ on Star Vijay. Sriman, known for his dancing and fighting skills, delivers a powerhouse performance in a near little cameo. Kausalya makes a strong comeback to the Tamil screen with a pivotal role in the film. Karunaas plays a detective in search of the escaped lunatic. Egged on by his bumbling assistant, Crane Manohar, the duo hatches a series of madcap schemes to find the missing asylum inmate. 'Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval', produced by Air Media, is slated for February release. The crew: Cinematographer: R. SelvaaEditor: Thanikachalam Stunts: Kanal Kannan Art Director: Vengal Ravi Lyrics: Tara, Balakumaran & Revathy: Choreographers Krithya, Yuga Bharathy & Bala: Production Executive: Madurai Raja Stills: Gopi PRO: Nikil

Arai En 305il Kadavul Preview

Arai En 305il Kadavul - Simbudeven’s laugh riot yet again!

Director Simbudeven is back again with one more film! The title ‘Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul’of the film it self has created much anticipation. After the success of the blockbuster comedy ‘Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi’ this film has also created a lot of expectations among the Tamil audience. The film was shot for around two months around the city, Bangalore and Tenkasi. ‘Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul’ is produced by Director Shankhar’s ‘S’ Pictures which also produced ‘Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi’. S. Soundarajan wields the camera for this flick, while G. Sasikumar has taken charge of editing. The music director of ‘Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul’ is Vidyasagar. He has given five different varieties of songs which includes rap, western, a folk song with the smell of the Tamil soil, melody and also a remix. Our sources believe that the songs of this film will sell like hot cakes! The lyrics have been penned by Muthulingam, Na. Muthukumar, Pa. Vijay, Yugabharathy, and Kabilan. The two lead roles of ‘Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul’, Santhanam & Kanja Karuppu were made to sit on the parapet of the tallest building. The guys who enacted the roles seemed to heave a sigh of relief once the take was ok! It is also believed that the makers of the film ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’ have made authentic costumes and brought special wigs & make-up materials from Mumbai for the character of ‘Maha Vishnu’ played by Prakash Raj. The art Director Selvakumar has successfully re-created a moon at AVM studios that was required for the film ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’, where a song was shot with Santhanam & Kanja Karuppu dancing on the surface of the moon! ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’ too has historical sequences like in ‘Imsai Arasan..’ Santhanam and Kanja Karuppu, who are the heroes of ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’ have decided not to act in any other film before this flick gets over. ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’ has a huge star cast which includes Prakash Raj, Santhanam, Kanja Karuppu, Madhumitha, & Jyothirmayi in principal characters and also includes Rajesh, Ilavarasu, M.S. Bhaskhar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Madan Bob, Kuyili, Chams, ‘Paruthiveeran’ Sambath, V.M.C. Hanifa, V.S. Raghavan, Delhi Ganesh, Periyar Dasan, ‘Kadhal’ Sukumar & Muthukalai among others. ‘Great Selva’ is being introduced as the stunt master through this film ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’. He is a former assistant of Peter Hain. It was Selva who acted as the dupe artiste for Vikram in the film ‘Anniyan’ (for ‘Anniyan’ character) in the stunt sequences. ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul’ will be released by the end of February.

Yaradi Nee Mohini Preview

Yaradi Nee Mohini

'Yaradi Nee Mohini' is the remake of a Telugu film titled 'Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule' starring Venkatesh and Trisha in the lead. The original version, which was a blockbuster, was directed by ace director Selvaraghavan. 'Yaradi Nee Mohini' has Dhanush and Nayantara in the lead roles. Mithran R. Jawahar, Selvaraghavan’s assistant director, directs the movie, while Selvaraghavan himself pens the script. The film deals with a love story set in the backdrop of a young man’s complex over his shortcomings. It tells you the success of true and strong love. Dhanush is a middle-class boy who repeatedly faces failure in his pursuit to get a job. Though he is qualified, he is lacking in communication skills and that costs him dear. Dhanush, who is afraid of failures, is facing a tough time. To make things worse, his relationship with his father (played by Raghuvaran) is becoming bitter day by day. Dhanush is frustrated. He needs a change, a big change indeed. Enters Nayantara, the young and smart professional girl. Dhanush meets her and instantly falls for her. Soon, he luckily gets a job in a software company, in which he has to work beside his lover. Nayantara however, refuses to accept his love and tells him that she is already engaged. Dhanush finds himself in a state of distress and loss. What happened to his love? Could he ever win the girl’s heart and redeem his life? What role his father has to play in his life? 'Yaradi Nee Mohini' has a gripping script with lot of twists and turns. The story is told in an entertaining and youthful manner. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music will be a real treat to the music lovers. It is an important movie for both Dhanush and Nayantara, as they are very much keen in maintaining their success with their previous ventures ('Polladhavan' and 'Billa'). Mithran R. Jawahar is working hard to make his debutant movie a memorable one. 'Yaradi Nee Mohini' is expected to hit the halls in the month of March.

Dasavatharam Music Review

Dasavatharam - Himesh at his best

The much-awaited audio of ‘Dasavatharam’ is out. The Bollywood music king Himesh Reshammiya forays down south with the movie which has raised all expectations for the simple fact that Kamal Haasan is part of it and doing 10 different roles. Known for rendering back-to-back hits in Bollywood, Himesh makes his entry in a grand manner rendering engrossing musical stuff which is foot-tapping as well as soul soothing. He deserves credit for getting the Tamil audience's pulse right and coming up with music that is sure to satisfy them. Vairamuthu and Vaali add right pep to the album with their powerful lyrics. With the likes of Kamal Haasan, Himesh himself besides Sadhana Sargam and Hariharan rendering vocals, ‘Dasavatharam’ is no doubt going to be a chartbuster. Ulaga Nayagan (Vinith) What better words can Vairamuthu write to describe Kamal Haasan. A perfect number to shake the legs, the songs has a good tune. The catchy orchestration and the lyrics of Vairamuthu describing Kamal Haasan's rare feats and the honor that awaits him in future would go down well with Kamal Haasan fans. Kallai Mattum Kandal (Hariharan) The pick of the album. It is a spiritualistic number penned well by Vaali. Begins with Om namo Narayana chanting and the sound of temple bells, it is a high energy song which sets the mood for the movie. With Hariharan at his usual best, Himesh has produced good music that takes us back to the 13 th century. The instrumentation and the synchronization for the song are catchy and attractive. OH Ho..Sanam ( Kamal Haasan & Mahalakshmi Iyer) Kamal Haasan is not just an actor par excellence but a singer with great talent. He goes on to prove it again with this song that he is an 'astavadhani'. A perfect dance number, the song has heavy music with good rhythms and easy to follow tune. Vairamuthu's lyrics are simple but sweet. Mukundha Mukundha (Sadhana Sargam & Kamal Haasan) This song is a mix of traditional and contemporary tunes. This number takes off on a traditional note and folk beats, it is more like a bhajan coated with melody. Sadhana Sargam provides life and energy to the song. Kamal Haasan chips in with his best. Kaa... Karuppanukkum (Shalini Singh) An item number, supposedly shot on Mallika Sherawat, the song is trendy and chick. Fast beats, providing a retro feel, it is sure to find a place in all the dance floors. Vairamuthu has penned the lyrics in his usual vigor touching on 11 September attack on US. OH ...Ho....Sanam (Remix) ( Himesh Reshmiyaa & Mahalaksmi Iyer ) Himesh, a bundle of energy, is at it. He sings with his usual energy and vigor to set the right tempo. The original composition of this song has been rendered already by Kamal Haasan in the album. Peppy beats and drums form the background. All said, ‘Dasavatharam’ music is here to rock. Go and grab a copy of the album, if you still don't own one!

Arasangam Movie Review

Arasangam - An engrossing thriller

Congrats Captain Vijayakanth for coming up with a good show in his milestone movie. ‘Arasangam’, the 150th film of Vijayakanth, directed by Madhesh is a whiff of fresh air in Tamil cinema which is full of with commercial pot-boilers. Vijayakanth in the company of Madesh has come out with a thriller which is sure to delight not only his fans but also audience of all sections. Quite unlike other Vijayakanth movies, ‘Arasangam’ has no punch line dialogues from Vijayakanth, no big song heaping laurels on the hero or clichéd comedy sequences. Madesh has struck to the basics of making an engrossing thriller and succeeds in his attempt. Though Vijayakanth has donned Khakhi in several films before, in ‘Arasangam’ he plays an instructor in a police training college where in he is brawny as well as brainy. He lends solidity to his role and underplays. He deserves a pat for not tempting to overdo his role. He unfolds the mystery behind the missing of his colleague cum brother-in-law Manoj (Biju Menon). The screen presence of Vijayakanth as a police officer is set to leave you spellbound. Navneet Kaur, who plays the wife of Vijayakanth, has no big role to perform, while Sheryl Brindo lends a helping hand to the film. However, the real show- stealer is Biju Menon, who springs a surprise in two different roles. In a nutshell, the movie is about Arivarasu (Vijayakanth), who leaves for Canada to solve the mystery and he is shocked to find a master plan by an international terrorist gang to kill all the intellectuals in India as part of their plot to check the country's growth. How he saves the country with the help of Canadian police officer Lara (Sheryl Brindo) forms the crux of the film. A pet theme of Vijayakanth and hence he enjoys every part of the film. He is at his ease all through the scene. Especially in the stunt sequences, Captain walks away with applause. Srikanth Deva's brisk background score adds pep to the film. All credit to Madesh, who has shown care in every frame to ensure that ‘Arasangam’ is different from the routinue Vijayakanth films. The suspense and drama elements in ‘Arasangam’ are sure to keep the audience at the edge of their seats. For those who enjoy suspense thrillers, ‘Arasangam’ is the right destination. ThanX IndiaGlitz

Magesh, Saranya, Matrum Palar Preview

Magesh, Saranya, Matrum Palar - Youthful extravaganza

After making a splashing debut in ‘Thottal Poo Malarum’, Sakthi, son of veteran director P Vasu, is gearing up with his next. The movie is titled uniquely as ‘Mahesh, Saranya Mattrum Palar’. As the title suggests, he plays a happy-go-lucky youngster Mahesh and Sandhya plays Saranya, his ladylove. Produced by Kool Productions, the movie is directed by V Ravi, a former associate of director Lingusamy. Sakthi is happy to be part of the movie. He says, “After ‘Thottal Poo Malarum’, I had several scripts coming my way. However I was very choosy and wanted my next to be more youthful and enterprising. When Ravi narrated the story, I was so impressed that I readily agreed to do it”. Ravi has written the story, screenplay and dialogues too for the film. According to Ravi, 'It is a youthful entertainer. Both Sakthi and Sandhya are young and vibrant. I feel they are apt to play the lead roles. It is a routine romantic story but narrated with a difference'. The highlight of the movie is its music by Vidyasagar. Says Ravi, “I am a great fan of Vidyasagar. When I decided to do a movie, I immediately decided to approach him. In spite of his busy schedule, he was kind enough to accept my offer. He happily accepted to compose music for the movie ‘Mahesh, Saranya, Mattrum Palar’.” Gunasekharan, who worked as associate to cinematographer R D Rajasekhar is cranking the camera. ‘Mahesh, Saranya Mattrum Palar’ is fast shaping up for an early release. Than X IndiaGlitz

Pandi Movie Review

Pandi - A commercial cocktail

A commercial entertainer targetting front-bencher is ‘Pandi’. It has comedy, action and romance to lure the B and C audience. With Larencce oozing the right energy and Sneha and Namitha filling up the glamour quotient, ‘Pandi’ turns out to be an entertainer that is worth a watch. However the story line is wafer thin. It is a cliched and oft-repeated in Tamil cinema. A youth, who is ridiculed by his family for being callous and not caring, eventually turns out to be a responsible son taking care of the entire family. Director Rasu Madhuravan (who directed ‘Poomagal Oorvalam’ before) deserves a pat for not making a serious film though he has tried to showcase on mother-son sentiment towards the second half. Pandi (Larencce) does menial jobs in Dubai and saves every penny he earns and sends it to his family in Usilampatti. A flashback reveals that he was a carefree youth, who is often chided by his father (Nasser). His elder brother (Sreeman) is the blue-eyed boy of his father. However Pandi's mother (Saranya) showers all her love and affection on him. Pandi comes across Sneha, a cop’s daughter in the village and after a sequence of events romance blossoms between them. Meanwhile his family receives a shock as just a couple of days before Pandi's sister's wedding, Sriman runs away from the house with the money kept for the wedding. A dejected father is consoled by Pandi, who borrows money from a private money-lender and completes the wedding. Meanwhile, Sneha walks out of the house to enter wedlock with Pandi. Determined to payback the loan and help his family overcomes their financial constraint, Pandi decides to go abroad and work as conservancy staff. He manages to stabilize his family with his earnings. However on his return he is shocked to find his mother dead. Coming to know that it was no natural death, he decides to avenge the killers. Did he succeed in his mission forms the climax. Interestingly Tamil cinema has seen such storyline in the early 1980s itself. Madhuravan has taken one such and treated it with a swift screenplay. Larencce carries the entire burden in his shoulders and deliver his best. He dances, romances and does comedy with style. Sneha surprises everyone oozing glamour. Known for playing homely roles, she has decided to go for a skin show. It's a typical Namitha in ‘Pandi’ who appears in skimpy costumes for a couple of songs and disappears. Nasser and Saranya impress in their roles. Ganja Karuppu, Sriman and Illavarasu are adequate. Srikanth Deva's songs are loud and the remix Masimasam Alanna....is picturised in a glamorous way on Sneha and Larencce. All said, ‘Pandi’ is a masala entertainer that keeps the audience engaged. Than X IndiaGlitz

Dasavatharam Preview

Dasavatharam - A Prelude to what is in store

After much waiting the prelude to the mega film 'Dasavadharam' happened with much celebrations during the audio launch of the film that was held in Chennai. The cast and crew prided in bringing a glimpse of what is to come to the eagerly waiting film fanatics. What follows is a curtain raiser to the film that is sure to challenge all the movies released so far in terms of technical as well as aesthetic aspects. Just when we thought we had seen it all, every possible avatar an actor can take; Kamal Haasan spellbinds his audience and critics once again with his upcoming project 'Dasavathaaram'. Portraying ten different uniquely etched characters, he brings each of them to life with his unmatched versatility. He has also penned the racy screenplay himself. K.S. Ravi Kumar, a director who has the pulse of the audience in his hand, has directed this film. He has quoted that "the audience expects a lot from this movie and it has come out well enough to live up to that." 'Dasavadharam' interestingly has two music directors. Himesh Reshamiya has scored the music for songs which have come out very well. They are a rage among the fans at the moment. The background music for the film has been scored by Devi Sri Prasad. This is what Kamal Haasan had to say to audience about watching 'Dasavadharam'. "I think, basically I am a cinema fan. And I have given you what I would like to see as a sensible cinema fan. So, I think your intelligence will not be insulted, your time will not be wasted, and you will really enjoy this film." Asin and Mallika Sherawat have acted opposite Kamal in this film with a special appearance from the beautiful Jaya Pradha. The art direction has been taken care of by the award winning Thotta Tharani. When things start going wrong in a synthetic bio-weapons laboratory in Washington DC, various international organizations become players in a global cloak-and-dagger game. The Whitehouse and CIA in the USA, P.M.'s office in India, environmentalists, terrorist organizations and various others converge and become part of a global hunt – some inadvertently and some intentionally. Starting in the 12th Century AD at the Chidambaram temple complex in South India, the film will take the viewers on a heady roller-coaster ride across time and continents. The master storyteller, in an intriguing screenplay, weaves the chaos theory and the multiple chain of events that follow into one cohesive, thrilling narrative. Spinning the story of 'Dasavathaaram' is as difficult and arduous a task as explaining the 10 different characters played by Dr. Kamal Haasan; yet another one-of-a kind-attempt in world cinema by the thespian. Told with panache and humor, 'Dasavathaaram' does not take the IQ and the aesthetics of the Indian film going public lightly. It is one of the very few movies which will deliver what it promises, and a little more! A film that is bound to set a new benchmark in cinematic excellence and in box-office. Thanks IndiaGlitz