Month: January 2011

Siruthai is a hardcore mass masala fan. Siruthai is the remake of the four-year old Telugu hit Vikramarkudu. Rocket Raja (Karthi) is a pickpocket whose ally is Kaatupoochi (Santhanam). Together they perform con tricks on seemingly innocent people and when they stumble upon Swetha (Tamannah). Karthi is being mysteriously chased by blood thirsty, burly goons after the child’s arrival. Tamannah breaks up with him after the child’s entry thinking he lied to her about the child.

The actor pulling off two diverse roles with consummate ease is the saving grace of the movie. Karthi and Santhanam complement each other as well. Tamannah is just another pretty face in the movie and has absolutely nothing to do other than look pretty and dance gracefully.

Aadukalam is its strength in characterization. Aadukalam travels on an unexpected path with twists and turns highlighting on the way the multiple layers of human emotions with sense playing truant. Vetrimaaran proves that he is after all an adept raconteur with an eye for details. Every scene substantiates his efforts.

Dhanush steals the show as the actor has lived the role of Karuppu. It is a visual treat to watch this talented lad perform be it the love that he feels towards Tapasee or the rambunctious jive he breaks into when she declares her love for him or the pain he feels when Jayabalan treats him badly or his regret when he loses his mom or the anguish on discovering betrayal.

Tapasee Pannu as the Anglo Indian girl Irene is adequate and portrays her role in a respect worthy fashion. Kishore as Durai with Samudirakkani’s voice is valuable.

G V Prakash’s music elevates Aadukalam and intensifies the effect over the audience. Songs are rightly placed and none of them are contrived. While Otha sollaale makes the audience boogie, Ayyayo and Yathe Yathe’s melody enthrals them.

The action sequence especially in the climax is realistic and credible.