Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal - Tamil Movie Review

Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal - Movie Review

Crew

Directed by     S. R. Prabhakaran
Produced by     Udhayanidhi Stalin
Screenplay by     S. R. Prabhakaran
Story by     S. R. Prabhakaran
Music by     Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography     Balasubramaniem
Studio     Red Giant Movies
Release dates     February 14, 2014

Running time     156 mins
Country     India
Language     Tamil

Cast

    Udhayanidhi Stalin as Kathirvelan
    Nayantara as Pavithra
    Santhanam as Mayilvaganam
    Chaya Singh
    Saranya Ponvannan
    Sunder Ramu as Gautham
    Vanitha Krishnachandran
    Aadukalam Naren
    Mayilsamy

 Kathirvelan is a big devotee of Lord Hanuman and want's to be an eternal bachelor, that's until he meets Pavithra. It was love at first sight and his mission in life changed to marrying Pavithra. But Pavithra has feelings for Gautham, who sees her as a use and throw. Even though Kathir reveals Gautham's true nature to Pavithra she doesn't think of his childhood friend in that way. So what will happen to the love story, how the families get tangled up in all these forms the rest of the story.

 IKK is the 2nd venture for both director S. R. Prabhakaran and Male lead Udhay Stalin. Its some what in the lines of 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi', but different from Sundarapandian. Promoted as Romantic Comedy the film has a more drama in it than romance or comedy. Santhanam once again comes to the rescue and prevents the movie from falling to a disappointing affair. Infact Udhay had better chemistry with Santhanam than the heroines in the 2 films that he did so far.

The initial half is quite watchable with enough fun and frolics and small dosage of romance. But the plots and sub plots and unnecessary deviations make it tiresome in the later half, eventhough the supporting actors appearing in those sequences gave the film's notable performances.

Udhay has improved a lot compared to his mediocre debut in OKOK, but still has a long way to go if he takes acting career seriously. Nayanthara, as always was looking great, but the role was a cake walk for her. Santhanam playing for the umpteenth time as hero's side kick [who actually ends up making the movie watchable, entertaining & a box office success] was good as always.

Prabhakaran had an average outing this time with IKK. Music by Harris Jayaraj was average, could have done with lesser song count. Background score was good though. The film drags at places and feels lengthy, editing could have been better. Cinematography was good, especially in songs, thanks to the locales. 

So in all IKK is another time pass rom-com that is woth watching thanks to, one again, Santhanam.

Rating 2.5./5

Verdict: Average

Last Word: Watch it if you have nothing else to do this Valentines day weekend

Ohm Shanthi Oshaana - Malayalam Movie Review

 Ohm Shanthi Oshaana - Malayalam Movie Review

Crew

Directed by     Jude Anthany Joseph
Produced by     Alvin Antony
Screenplay by     Midhun Manuel Thomas, Jude Antony Joseph
Story by     Midhun Manuel Thomas
Music by     Shaan Rahman
Cinematography     Vinod Illampally
Editing by     Lijo Paul
Studio     Ananya Films
Release dates    February 7, 2014
Distributor E4 Entertainment (Kerala), Fox Star India (ROI)
Country     India
Language     Malayalam

Cast
    Nivin Pauly as Giri Madhavan
    Nazriya Nazim as Pooja Mathew
    Vineeth Srinivasan as Dr. Prasad Varkey
    Aju Varghese as David Kanjani
    Renji Panicker as Mathew
    Akshaya Premnath as Neethu
    Oshein Mertil as Dona
    Vinaya Prasad as Rachel
    Harikrishnan
    Lal Jose

 Looks like its the season of 'Romance' themed films in Mollywood -7 Sundara Rathrikal, Indian Pranayakadha, Salala Mobiles, London Bridge, 1983, and the latest offering is 'Om Shaanthi Oshaana'.

OSO narrates the incidents happening in the life of our main character Pooja through a certain time frame. Pooja is smitten in (one side) love with Giri. How Pooja herself and her love develops through times from school days, from a girl to a woman, forms the rest of the story.

If Thattathin Marayathu told the love story from boy's poin of view, here its just the opposite. The narration is similar to '1983' where cricket formed a background, here cinema and politics takes that place. Even though not comparble to either of these films OSO is still good at what it claimed to be. A breezy rOm-Com. The first half Good - funny and entertaining, 2nd half where too many things comes into picture & gets dragging, was above average.

Nazriya Nazim got a role similar to the one she played in 'Raja Rani' and she did it quite convincingly. Those who have seen the trailers and songs before could very much come into terms with the character easily, for others it might take some time to get used to this character, as its not something we are used to. Kudos to Nivin Pauly for agreeing to play the, eventhough hero, kinda side lined character. Renji Panicker as heroine's dad was a refreshing change and he was good in that too. Vineeth was impressive in a cameo. Rest of the cast were Okay.

Jude Antony Joseph has done a good job of presenting a decent entertainer with what ever resources available. Eventhough the premise might be cliched the way he shot and presented is appreciable. Script, which the director co-wrote with Midhun Manuel Thomas was entertaining but could have been better in the 2nd half where it sort of looses grip. Mentioning the nostalgia's of 90s-200s like 'Spadikam', Niram, Doordarshan, VCR-VCD etc was a clever approach. Shaan Rahman has given some good songs for the film, even better was his BG score. Cinematography was Very Good. Editing was efficient with the film running just over 2 hours.

In all OSO is a typical Rom-Com that stands out due to its narration. Its a film for all those smitten by love out there, especially in this season of love.

Rating 3/5

Verdict Good

Last Word: Breezy, Time pass, Romantic Comedy.