Thalaivaa - Review

                                                           

                                                                        

                                                            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.

A True Vijay Fan Unlocked

                                               

                                               “CINEMA” – The six letter word that almost has become a primary reason that keeps the world spinning, if not other’s, mine at least.  It is recreation, that humans need after being satisfied with all their basic necessity, which flawlessly cinema does becoming almost mankind’s fourth basic necessity in life. Carrying forth this bigger responsibility and pamper, movies reflect different kinds of thoughts in different ways. There are numerous movies that come in different genres around the whole world and India is no exception. The word ‘Cinema’ and ‘India’ has almost become inseparable so does South India. ‘Kollywood’ is the term we used to refer the Tamil Cine industry as that commutes the audience through Tamil as primary language. This post is going to talk about one inevitable person in the Kollywood without him would Kollywood lack lustre. 

                                                The Tamil Cinema industry has produced some extraordinary artists who complement the industry with authentic ease. Tamil Cine industry has been witnessing enormous growth over the generations together producing some exemplary stories. The artists have made history, made history speak and made the whole of the state go crazy. We are going to talk about one such humungous star in the Tamil industry whose name will speak for who he is. The five letter word that will make his five million fans go frenzy. ‘V’ for Victory, ‘V’ for Valor and lastly ‘V’ for the Victorious Young and Energetic Super Star ‘Vijay’.

EVERY MAN HAS A PAST, BUT SUCCESSFUL MAN A HISTORY, NOW ON TO THE HISTORY:

                                                Joseph Vijay, fondly called “Illayathalapathy Vijay” was born to Mrs. Shoba Chandrashekar and  Mr. S.A.Chandrashekar in Chennai on 22 June 1974. SAC was a big time director of the late 80’s and early 90’s who obviously would have been an immense source of inspiration for Vijay that made him pursue his career path in Cinema. Vijay did his Visual Communications with Loyola College, Chennai. I have learnt from many of his interviews that he never had been to college on a regular note and that he would be wandering around the campus but for inside the class. Right from his college days, Vijay had a firm notion of entering the cine field, after his watching all the movies that came his way. One major incident that emerged the turning point of his life was when he was searched all over the city by his dad who later found him in Udhayam theatre watching one of his favourite movies. Same day, Vijay was brought home and enquired by SAC of his cine interests when Vijay enacted a very famous scene from Rajnikanth’movie “Annamalai” and that made all the difference to the perspective Vijay’s dad had on him. Vijay’s performance got him the consent from his dad to enter the cine field and that is where all it started. 

VIJAY DOWN AND UNDER :

                                                Vijay started his scintillating career with his debut flick ‘Naalaya Theerpu’ directed by S.A.Chandrashekar with Manimegalai doing the music for the film. Though the movie was not a hot sold cake, Vijay got a green signal from very many audiences that marked his entry into the field. The second flick ‘Senthoorapaandi’ emerging a blockbuster, Vijay marked his presence in the hearts of hundreds and thousands of people. His subsequent flicks did a sinusoidal wave at the box office, in spite of which Vijay managed to give some exceptional ones like: Poove Unakkaaga, Vishnu, Kushi, Kanukku Nilavu, Thullatha Manamum Thullum, etc.

                                                Early 2000 showcased us a different Vijay altogether dimensioning him in very many modern roles. It all started with ‘Kushi’ and Vijay was accepted by all classes of Audiences. Vijay went on further to do killer roles in ‘Friends’, ‘Badhri’, ‘ShahJahan’, ‘Tamizhan’, etc. 

                                                Putting a full stop to the stereotypic flick, Vijay did a fiery and romantic role in ‘Madhurey’ that paved way for more energetic, enthusiastic and stylish Vijay. Following ‘Madhurey’, ‘Ghilli’ made a swash buckling business at the Box office. This is still being considered one of Vijay’s all-time best that left almost everybody dumb-struck of Vijay’s performance. Vijay became a favourite for a majority of population down south. Following this humungous hit Vijay managed to do profitable business at the box office delivering ‘Thiruppachi’ ‘Sivagaasi’, ‘Aadhi’. The then came ‘Pokiri’ was yet another milestone in Vijay’s career. It fetched him a lot of fan followings for his very down to earth and casual acting skills that he did with absolute ease. 

                                                Vijay was accused of having done a stereotypic flick the last four or five times that portrayed Vijay as one typical action hero. In order to break this criticism Vijay did ‘Kaavalan’ that gave audience a new perspective towards Vijay. Vijay was appreciated widely for his flawless performance that fetched him a lot of respect. Following ‘Kaavalan’, ‘Velayutham’, ‘Nanban’ and ‘Thuppakki’ left the box office storm struck.  Vijay became one of the biggest revenue turning out to be one of Kollywood’s inevitable actors. Vijay became a brand. Vijay became an idol. Vijay became a role-model. Vijay became a style and lastly Vijay became a star, A SUPER STAR.

WHAT MAKES VIJAY A STAR:

                                                            Right from his debut, Vijay always had a steady progression graph. The way he has matured over the times is just amazing. The way he looks, the way he talks, the way he walks, the way he delivers the dialogues on the screen, the way he dances, the way he acts are simply mind-blowing. Right from his initial phases of his career, he kept himself low for others with no attitude and head-weight. He is such a down to earth person who believes in doing rather talking unlike many other heroes in the industry. 

1)    TALK LESS WORK MORE:

He is one of very few actors who talk less and work more. There are few actors in the industry who start blowing their own trumpet even on their second or third film of their career with Vijay being a legendary exception to all these acts. He is such a soft-spoken human with great sense of humour who never opens his mouth unless and until the situation demands. He is such a good listener. He keenly listens to anybody who talks to him. He talks to others with at most respect and care. He is one kind of a person who believes in doing rather talking. So, WATCH HIM IN ACTION.

2)    VIJAY – THE DANCER:

The word ‘Vijay’ and ‘Dancer’ are inseparable. The very first thought that would pop in everybody’s mind up as soon as they hear the word Vijay is his dance. Stylish, elegant, peppy, energetic, heart-stealing, tough, enthusiastic and authentic are the words used to describe his dancing abilities. Each and every of his movie would contain a significant move that even the professional dancers would struggle to make. He shakes his legs for songs of almost all genres and everything is a hit. Almost every Dance master loves working with him and the best part is he does not rehearse or practice a lot. He is nearing perfection and it is a delight watching him dance on the screens. Everybody envies him for the kind of ability he possesses.

3)    VIJAY-THE FUN FILLED:

Vijay is a very down to earth and fun filled personality. He puts aside all his celebrity status and mingles with anybody and everybody so easily like nobody else does. Vijay his known for his comical sense and he keeps his surrounding happy and joyous. Even in movies, the kind of one-liners and comedy acts he does would be very enjoyable. He is one of very few heroes who can do comedy in parallel to the main stream. His body language, his dialogue delivery, his thought process and performance would be highly enjoyable.

4)    VIJAY-THE PERFORMER:

Vijay is a complete actor. Be it dialogue delivery, be it dancing, be it romance, be it comedy Vijay does it with absolute ease. He won’t strain a lot doing any kind of a role. He gives his best for any kind of a role that he plays that naturally comes out daringly well. Vijay has attracted a wide range of audience through the entire course of his career and now he has fan followings from all the age groups. Right from five till fifties he has large fan base that are so crazy for him and about him. He is known for his electrifying performances and often called the “Producer’s hero” as they never encounter a loss producing Vijay. Some of his significant performance include roles in : Pokiri, Thuppaki, Vaseegara, Nanban, Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Kaadhalukku Mariyaathai, etc.,. He has been awarded with Tamil Nadu State Film Awards twice and was nominated twice for Filmfare awards which would be scaled very soon by the actor. He has been awarded many a times by Vijay TV for his excellent all-round performances and a proud recipient of very many awards. He is gossiped to be the “NEXT SUPER STAR” of the Tamil Cinema Industry.

5)    VIJAY-THE PHILANTHROPIST:

Vijay does not stop his Philanthropist act only with cinemas but in real life he does a lot of them. Vijay runs a trust called “Vidhya Charitable Trust”, in the memory of his late sister that helps the needy with very many aspects. They help the poor get food, get educated, get married and get employed even. Vijay dissolved all his fan clubs to form “Vijay Makkal Iyyakam” that could/could not possibly be a political move doing a lot of social activities.

He is known for these kinds of activities and every year his birthday does not end without doing a vibrant social activity. Not many actors do generally come forward and does these acts. He was conferred honorary doctorate by MGR University for his extensive philanthropic works adding a feather in Vijay’s hat.

6)    VIJAY-THE ALL ROUNDER:

This write up would be incomplete without this section as this section is going to talk about that unique trait Vijay carries what others lack. Vijay is an extraordinary dancer, a prolific actor, an awesome comedian and lastly an exuberant singer. Vijay has sung many a song right from his older movies. He has a subtle, silky voice and awesome music sense that many heroes lack in the industry. His latest flick ‘Google Google’ from ‘Thuppakki’ went on to produce many records all around the world and ‘Vaangana Vanakamanna’ from ‘Thalaivaa’ is already a humungous hit. So Vijay is a complete hero and an authentic all-rounder undoubtedly. Acting, Dancing, Singing, Dialogue delivery with perfection and ease, I don’t think anybody else would do making most of his movie a super duper hit. So, yes he is an all-rounder. 

FEW WORDS FROM VIJAY’S MOUTH:

“I really havent achieved anything like Rajanikanth or Kamal Haasan and was embarrassed by the superstar status.”

” I would just start off the charity drive and push off. It was when I read an item about a school topper struggling to raise money, that I traced her and told her that I would sponsor her studies further. The joy in her and her mother was what set me thinking about doing charity.”

” Artistes like me are in the limelight due to the support from public. What we earn is what they pay for the film tickets. Well, I help some of them in times of their need.”

“You see, it is always difficult to perform as a hero with a humorous garb. It is really difficult to make the audience laugh heartily”.

” I’m acting only with the hope that all my films should become great hits! A film’s success or failure isn’t in our hand!”.

WORDS FROM MY MOUTH:

“I am a theist for Vijay is my God and Vijay-ism is my Religion”

“Love you Thalaivaa, it’s time to Lead”

“For we behind you, nothing will happen to you”

“THE NEXT SUPER STAR, Long Live Thalaiavaaa”

            With Goosebumps all over and Happy Tears rolling…..