Movie Review : Mookuthi Amman (15th Nov 2020)

First of all, HATA OFF 👏 to RJ Balaji for the thought and brave making of this film which is the "Need of the hour" especially in INDIA, precisely Tamilnadu.  The film is simply "Sliding-Needle-Into-Banana".  The whole casting was perfect, remarkably Nayantara & Ajay Gosh.  

Instead of just watching this movie as an entertainment, every INDIAN should get the message from this film and apply it in real life.  I personally respect every religion and their belief.  Like wise as the movie emphasis, have faith/believe in your own god but don't believe/support the human who claims himself/herself as GOD. 

In short, this movie is a MUST WATCH and IMO it can be coined as "1001th Periyaar" 😉

PS: Being referred Periyaar name, don't categorize me as Dravidian Supporter. 😃

Movie Review : Soorarai Pottru (12th Nov 2020)

From the point of Biopic, Director Sudha Kongara made the movie quite good with perfect casting.  We all knew about Surya's talent and indeed undoubtedly he did his best.  Aparna Balamurali Heroin lived the character than acting.  Apart from the main story heroic activities are little indigestible, am sure Cap Gopinath real character may not have encountered that in reality. 

One logic still (I AM) not able to understand how Rs.1 ticket approach gives benefit airline profitability, at least break-even.  The other logic like less fuel, small size, less/no food service etc reduce operating cost is making sense.

One time watchable for sure as the inspiring story was REAL.

PS: Post this movie on 12th Nov 2020 around 10:00am IST, tried to see how easy to book Flight tickets in Air Deccan or Deccan Charters and I am surprised to see none of the booking portal had these airlines as an option.  Webpage listed only Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, Haan Air.  I tried  http://www.deccanair.com/  & http://www.deccanair.com/ which lead to PowerFly.in ended up in erorr msg as : "Server Error in '/' Application."   ... Unga mind voice kekkudhu.. Padam Paathomaa.. Popcorn Thinnoma.. nnu pogaaama why this aaraichi? nnu ! Hmmmm...

Movie Review : Darbar (9th Jan 2020)

Before starting the review one (g)olden say comes into mind: 
Can't hurt our eyes ourselves, just because it's a golden needle ! 
(Thanga oosi ndradhukkaaga, eduthu namma kannai naamey kuthikka mudiyadhu ... that moment) 

ARM should have done a better job and he missed the golden opportunity I must say.  Star's previous film set already a huge expectations for Darbar, which was not fulfilled.  Thalaivar is always will rock in his style 200%, when it comes to on-screen.  So what else ARM contributes to the movie, that matters.  Few elements like "Kannula Thimiru" song making and placement, Technique in solving proxy prisoner etc was good and interesting to watch. 

Yogi Babu counters brings laughter. I think Nayantara will delete/block ARM contact from her mobile 😄, for the 2nd time experience of making less importance in her role.

Despite all facts, if you wants to stick with 80s/90s movie making formula as.. "boss going to movie just for fun and joy of watching thalaivar swag", then YES you will be satisfied with the film.

In short PETTAH was MASS than DARBAR !!!  (Even for Anirudh)

Movie Review : Kaidhi (26th Oct 2019)

It's not a movie; it s a thrilling journey.  What an amazing making !... hats off to the Dir Lokesh Kanagaraj.  There is not even a single character which was under utilized.  Amazing background scores by Music Dir Sam C S, inspiring work like he did in Vikram Vedha.

No heroine, no songs, subtle comedy within story... a well packed movie.

A must watch film for movie lovers, esp for Action Thriller lovers.  Among the Diwali 2019 releases, this is film is a WINNER.!!!

A lead for the 2nd part without the usual build up, is quite awesome !!!

MUST Watch .. in theater !

Movie Review : Bigil (25th Oct 2019)

Women empowerment is the key message and the director has delivered on that part with emotion which is appreciable. but overall the plot resembles the recent movie KANAA, indeed it was women's cricket and this is Football.  Too many cast involved but ineffectively used even though its a lengthy movie.

No creativity in Vijay Build Up scenes and those scenes are easily taking us to visualize the below..

Nayagan - Dad and Son Dialogues (prior to Bigileeeeui..)
Padayappa - Last fight Abbas Rajini scene (stay in car)
Petta - Nunchaku fight and few other scenes
Kaala - Dad vijay costume

like many things we can explore about the -ves which overkill the +ves of movie.

One time watchable (if you can excuse the length)

Movie Review : Kabali (21st Jul 2016)

Super Star...as usual rocks in his own way.  Mystery starts from title itself as the complete title portion was in malay with NO native language voice-over. Dir Pa Ranjith could have done this better.  Screen play could have been racier. Santhosh Narayan scores well in music on the whole, esp the "Maaya Nadhi" song was a brilliant fit to the story. The same with "Neruppuda" song, perfect fit.  Too many casts with equal weight-age that itself personally I felt as messy.  Among the castings highlight is Attakathi Dinesh as Super star's amicable characterization given space for Dinesh's comedy performance. One good thing is Rajinism on action sequence is not at all there in the movie. Need for villain Tony (Winston Chao) is not justified, this could have been done well as well.

Given the hype movie did not scored well.  So go with no high expectation. Just enjoy the super star ingredients.

Movie Review: Thaarai Thappattai (16th Jan 2016)

Good narration of reality of traditional Indian music bt Dir Bala.  Isaingnani is at his best as usual, we have no eligibility to comment on it.  One best thing of Dir Bala is evident that be it Varalakshmi or Gayathri, NO difference can anyone spot when they perform traditional dance.. Just awesome!  As usual Dir Bala's given us a new inspiring villain RK Suresh.. excellent performance.


Another Epic Film !