Eid – the widely
and most enthusiastically celebrated festival saw an additional feather being added
to its cap all along the globe except for Tamil Nadu. India celebrates any
festival with wide range of new movies releasing all along the topology and South
India is never an exception. Very prominent among many films that got released
for this year’s Eid was SRK’s Chennai Express and Vijay’s THALAIVAA, latter
being the hero of the write up.
The
audio tracks for the movie came out well in advance and it gathered a ravishing
response from the public. The album had near about six songs with each and every
song touching everybody’s hearts. The songs were a blockbuster and the first
look of the movie looked stunning as usual. Teaser for this movie was released
along-side audio and it went on to become a big hit on You-Tube and became the
talk of the town in less than few minutes it got released. The teaser was
admired and loved by everybody invariably and it created humongous expectations
on the movie. The public was ready to receive the movie anytime this movie is
going to be out. The following days saw fresh and different posters for the
movie releasing leaving the people behind with innate craze for the movie.
This
movie got released all over the world except for its home ground Tamil Nadu
which is very saddening. It has got released all over India and very many
overseas countries. Many new countries which have not experienced a Tamil movie
had got a chance to catch a glimpse of the movie.
STORY LINE:
I
would start by confessing the fact that the story line was not very new to the
Indian Cinema, but the way it has been presented was really good. The curtain
for the story unfolds by portraying Nassar and Sathyaraj amongst a chaos
happening between the Mumbai Tamils and Maharashtrians who wanted the Tamils to
get out of the state. People wanted Sathyaraj to stay back and lead them so as
to fight for their place in the alien state which Sathyaraj politely accepts. Meanwhile,
Sathyaraj loses his wife and his son is sent with Nassar wanting him not to see
all that is happening. Years to come see Sathyaraj as an efficient and commanding
leader by name “Anna”.
15
minutes after all these get over; the story takes you to Australia to learn
Vijay is managing a mineral water plant and that he owns/leads a dance troop by
name “TAMIL PASANGA”. Vijay along-side his boys in the troop go on to win many
awards in very many competitions being held. Amala Paul enters the story mid-way
to make Vijay fall in love with her for her elegant beauty. She joins the dance
group and falls in love with Vijay who later decides to marry him. Marriage
talks bring Amala Paul, Vijay and Suresh(Amala paul’s dad) to Mumbai who later
learns the life style of Sathyaraj. The three gets terrified and Vijay refuses
to go back to Australia leaving behind his dad in such a plight.
The
climax sees an unexpected twist in the story and the story makes you sit on the
edge of the seat wanting you to know what is next to come. After all these, how
Vijay becomes “Anna”(Leader) is being dealt in the second half of the story.
CAST & CREW:
This
story has got a handful of interesting cast. Firstly, Vijay being the hero of
the subject, I feel no other actor would have played this subtle and elegant
since the movie has got a lot of dance oriented sequences and mass sequences
the latter half of the movie. Vijay has performed an awesome act and has
carried the movie solely on his shoulders. His mannerisms, body language, accent,
dialogue delivery were absolutely wow. Vijay has lived the character I feel. The
dance sequences at various places in the movie were amazingly brilliant. Vijay’s
choice of costumes was really pleasant and delightful. If it was one big factor
that can drag you to this movie, Vijay would be the one such.
Sathyaraj,
the “Anna” in the movie had lived up to the expectation. He has moulded his
character with sheer cautiousness and vision as to impress people of the real “Anna”.
He was an apt choice for the role. Nextly, Amala Paul the female lead looks fresh
and beautiful in the movie. She revolves around the story with oozing charm and
has done justice to the role prejudiced. She adds colour to the screen and she
is one important factor that kept the first half moving with ease.
Santhanam, the key for the movie has got lots of goodies for you in the
movie. His one-liners in the first half will emancipate big time laughter. His
looks, body language and his dialogue delivery stands a milestone for a
complete comedy. His sequences with Vijay were really good and enjoyable. As
usually usual, Santhanam scores in the movie and earns himself a good name. Following
the note-worthy characters were Ponvannan, Manobala, Ragini Nandwani, etc were
really apt and fitted themselves absolutely perfect. Kudos, to the director for
such good casting.
MUSIC:
The
audio of the movie released way back even the movie got released. They already
took people by storm and added feather to such a hat. The songs were
exceptionally good and they make you dance to the tunes. G.V Prakash has done a
remarkable job as for as music is concerned. The background score by G.V
Prakash really fitted in well. The music took the movie to a new level with appropriate
waxing and waning. The audience would be able to feel the movie musically well.
CINEMATOGRAPHY & LOCATION:
These
are definitely a big plus for the movie. Nirav Shah has done magic with the
camera. He has captured each and every frame with absolute ease and perfection.
He makes you travel along the movie that it takes you to. The stunt sequences
were given appropriate shade; the love scenes were given appropriate colour; the
sentimental moods were given appropriate lightings and they were such a
pleasant to watch. The exotic Australian locations were explored and they set
us a visual treat with expert assistance. ‘Yaar Indha Saalai Oram’ needs a
special mention as it mesmerizes the audience with its Visuals.
CHOREOGRAPHY:
You
cannot just ignore this section in any Vijay’s movie. Dance plays a key factor
in the former half of the movie and that is why I cannot think anybody other
than Vijay who could have possibly performed the role. ‘Tamil Pasanga’ song
opens up the screen for us in Australia and Vijay has done an unimaginably
great job in the song. He has dance like an absolute professional flawlessly. Vijay
needs a special appreciation pat on the back for having danced all the way. The
movements were fantabulous, elegant and mind-blasting. ‘Vaanganna Vanakamanna’
has very subtle moves and Vijay does it with absolute ease. Choreography is a
big advantage which has been handled really well.
THE VIJAY FACTOR:
No
movie is complete without the Vijay factor. Vijay has done the role with
absolute ease and sheer subtleness. Vijay has under-played the role and leaves
us with a mark of an excellent execution. The body language, dialogue delivery,
dance and the overall performance leaves us with a wow feeling. Vijay looks
ravishingly cute and his costumes were a real turn timer. His dance needs a
standing ovation. Take a bow, its Vijay’s movie. If one factor can drag you to
the movie that could possibly be Vijay, only Vijay.
ANALYSIS:
The positives and
negatives of the movie could easily be made out.
POSITIVES:
1) Vijay
2) Choreography & Location
3) Climax
4) First Half
5) Amala Paul
6) Cast
7) Second Half
NEGATIVE:
1) Dragging screen play
2) Length
VERDICT:
A Leader is born to take
the movie to a greater height and that is VIJAY. Absolute MASS!! Visual Treat
and a Cracker!!
MARKS:
Just another number
which I don’t want the movie to be restricted to. Vijay’s action will speak
louder than my marks and words. Do check this flick out.
