Abhiyum Naanum Tamil Movie Review

Abhiyum Naanum Movie Review from bharatstudent,Indiaglitz,Idlebrain

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Bharatstudent - 3/5
behindwoods - 2/5
Indiaglitz -
Galatta -

Source:Bharatstudent

Movie Review:Abhiyum Naanum Rating :3/5 Banner :Duet Movies Cast :Trisha, Aishwarya, Prakash Raj, Thalaivasal Vijay, Ganesh Venkatraman, Prithviraj and others Music: Vidhyasagar Cinematography: Preetha Producer: Prakash Raj Director: Radhamohan Released Date: December 19, 2008

Story: A gripping story, the tale begins in the backdrop of beautiful Ooty with Raghuraman (Prakashraj) who opens his heart to a young man (Prithviraj) he meets. The story is about the time when Raghu's wife Anu (Aishwarya) gives birth to a baby girl Abhi (Trisha). Raghu dotes on his daughter intensely and is there for her at any point of time. He teaches her the good and bad of life and has a magical influence on her. Soon, Abhi grows up and there comes a time when she wants to do her PG in Delhi. Much against Raghu's wishes, she convinces him finally and goes there. However, things get complicated when Abhi returns with Joginder Singh (Ganesh), a sardar who is a journalist and also a noted economist. Raghu is unable to take it but then instead of reacting, he begins to distance himself from Abhi. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come out with a rather emotional subject but the good thing about the film is that it has been provided with some meaningful narrative and also a classy presentation. The dialogues were simple and straight, script was neat, screenplay was alright. The music was not very special but it had its moments while camerawork did a remarkable job. Editing could have been better at few ends to keep the film tight. Prakash Raj came up with yet another powerhouse performance and has proved that there is no one better than him for the role of a girl's father. Aishwarya was a surprise too with her elegant role and she has portrayed her character very well. The real showstealer was Trisha who came out with a top notch performance and showed her acting potential. Ganesh looked perfect as the sardar while Prithvi was there for a brief role but good. Thalaivasal Vijay carried out his role with maturity. The others were good to their bits. Conclusion: Amongst the horde of father-son relation movies, this one came out to be a rather interesting tale between a father and his daughter. The emotional quotient was up to the brim and it had a neat message for those who do not value relations in life. However, the pace of the film was not upto the mark and it could have been better if the second half avoided a typical soap setting. The film is definitely for the family audience and those who wish to have few nostalgic moments so quality is there in it. Mass audience may not relish this though. Bharatstudent Verdict: An emotional tale between father and daughter, recommended.

Source:Behindwoods

Starring: Trisha, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Direction: Radha Mohan Music: Vidyasagar Production: Duet Movies

At a time when female infanticide is widely rampant in our country, director Radha Mohan should certainly be lauded for crafting a film which speaks high about showering love and affection on a girl child.

Abhiyum Naanum, the much awaited film from the stables of Duet Films, has finally hit the screens amidst huge expectations created by the director's last venture Mozhi. Unfortunately, Radha Mohan struggles to weave the same magic this time. Prakash Raj who marries Aishwarya leads a happy life with his daughter Abhi in Ooty. He is extremely fond of his family especially his daughter and cannot bear even the barest separation from her. He creates a huge fuss on the first day when Abhi starts her school. In a similar vein, director's attempts to showcase Prakash's emotions when Abhi gets married fall flat and appear to be ill contrived. When Abhi comes of age to proceed with her collegiate studies, she wants to go to Delhi and heeding to her wish, Prakash permits her. But she returns with a sardarji and much to Prakash's angst, insists that that she wants to get married to him. Whether Prakash Raj allows this marriage or whether he becomes the villain for his daughter forms the rest of the story.

There are a few scenes which deserve mention like the one when Trisha says to her dad that she is ready to leave her lover if Prakash Raj does not approve of him to which he immediately declines the idea. Similarly, when Aishwarya wonders to her husband about how he is going to withstand his daughter's absence in his life after her marriage is a beautiful one and sits heavily on our hearts.

At the same time, the sequences when Prakash Raj speaks to the Prime Minister in the phone and in places when he cries when Abhi starts her school are just short of buffoonery. Director could have avoided scenes where Prakash Raj is shown to be cramming lessons for pre K.G admissions. It is difficult to appreciate his acting in many situations as it appears over dramatic.

Towards the end, Abhiyum Naanum becomes almost close to an ordeal and is a test of patience. Director could have worked towards a tauter script.

Debutant Ganesh Ram looks fine but does not have much scope for performance. Manobala's character hangs in air.

Vidysagar's music is very ordinary. Camera work by Preetha is noteworthy. Film is likely to suffer commercially.

Verdict – Abhiyum Naanum – sparkles in bits and pieces

Source:Indiaglitz

Banner: Duet Movies Cast: Trisha, Aishwarya, Prakash Raj Direction: Radhamohan Production: Prakash Raj Music: Vidhyasagar
Abhiyum Naanum Movie Review

Abhiyum Naanum - Big daddy and his beautiful daughter

IndiaGlitz [Friday, December 19, 2008]

What when a director, who knows the art of narrating human emotions in a gripping manner, a skilled actor, who can do any role with ease and a talented actress, who combines performance and great looks, come together? A quality entertainer. Director Radha Mohan, actor Prakashraj and actress Trisha have teamed up to come out with Abhiyum Nanum, which is sure to move every heart as it narrates the tale of a caring father and his beloved daughter. Radha Mohan chronicles the journey of a father, who showers boundless love on his daughter. The bondage between a father and his daughter, always considered very special, has been captured well by Radha Mohan. All credit to the director for providing a movie which is a whiff of air amidst clichéd run-of-the-mill stuff, specially at a time when a female child is still considered a burden in many families in rural parts of our country. Movies on family values have become a rarity and such themes have been left for the mega-serial directors to handle. But Radha Mohan seems to have taken it a challenge and delivers a movie, which is entertaining, engrossing and makes us sit up and watch in the theatre. The emotions and the joy a man undergoes when he gets a daughter has been brought out well by the director through Raghu Raman played by Prakash Raj. Unlike films that speak on father-son bondage in the recent times, the USP of Abhiyum Nanum is the manner in which it is narrated. Radha Mohan and his team, quite like Mozhi, has dealt a serious topic in a hilarious way, thereby reaching out immediately to the viewer. He has consciously avoided the drama elements and the artistes underplay their roles to deliver their best. Due credit should be given to Duet Movies. Their passion for rendering quality entertainers is evident in Abhiyum Naanum. From Azhagiya Theeyae till Abhiyum Naanum, the production house has rendered nothing but movies with quality content. Raghuraman (Prakashraj) comes across a youth (Prithviraj) at a park in Ooty and gets acquainted immediately. He soon starts narrating his past – the pages from his life especially when his wife Anu (Aishwarya) gave birth to a baby girl. With boundless love and affection, his life is filled with fresh joy; his day starts and ends with his young daughter Abhi. He takes care of everything and ensures Abhi leads a happy life devoid of any worries. As days go by, the girl grows up. Now Abhi (Trisha) decides to pursue higher studies in Delhi. Fear of leaving his daughter for a couple of years, forces the doting father to oppose her plans. Eventually, she persuades him to accept her plans. She emerges out of her father's shadows and slowly starts to think on her own. Abhi returns from New Delhi only to give her father a great shock. She informs her affair with Joginder Singh alias Jogi (Ganesh Venkataram), an independent journalist and a renowned economist. There begins a series of unfortunate events. The daughter again persuades her father to accept for her wedding. Adding more confusion is when Jogi along with his family members arrive for the wedding. The dad starts to distance himself from his daughter, while she starts a fresh life with Jogi. Radha Mohan's climax carries a riveting message for every man, who sees relationships in life as a burden and feels life is so miserable to lead in this world. Hats off to Prakashraj for he has lived as a dad all through the movie. His face speaks thousand words – be it joy on seeing his new –born, the zeal to be prepared for his daughter's admission in pre-kg, the joy at her passing out in flying colors or the confusions over her wedding. As a loving father and a caring husband, Prakashraj is right there delivering one of his best. Aishwarya's contribution is commendable. She reflects mothers who are seen in every middle-class families. She showers all her love over her daughter. Her spontaneous emotions and dialogue delivery renders grace to the character. Debutant Ganesh Venkataram has lived the role of a Punjabi economist in the movie. With colorful turban and beard, he looks a typical Punjabi. The comical sequence involving Jogi and his family members reminds movies like 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun'. Especially, the two young Punjabi kids playing tricks on Prakashraj evokes laughter. Prithviraj plays a cameo while Thalaivasal Vijay does a neat job. But the real scene-stealer is Abhi (Trisha). Rarely does an actress get a meaty role to do in a Tamil movie, which has tuned them into mere glam-dolls. The ravishing Trisha has proved that she is equally good in acting too. Her expressions stand out tall. Sharing screen space with Prakashraj, she has equally matched up his performance. Vidyasagar's music is good. A couple of numbers influenced by Punjabi music is foot-tapping. Though the story unfolds in a slow pace towards the climax and there are few scenes which reminds one of watching a soap show, Abhiyum Nanum stands out for it is a quality entertainer which can be watched by the whole family.

Source:Galatta

Cast	Prakashraj, Trisha, Aishwarya, thalaivasal Vijay, Ganesh Venkatraman, Prithviraj
Banner	Duet Movies
Producer	Prakashraj
Story, screenplay, direction	Radha Mohan
Dialogues	C.P.Narayann, R.Subramanian
Music	Vidyasagar
Choreography	Brindha, Pony Verma
Art	K.Kadhir
Camera	Preetha
Stunts	Action Prakash
Editing	Mu.Kasi Viswanathan
Review
Mozhi made in the combination of producer Prakashraj and director Radha Mohan earned appreciation for its creditable storyline and realistic characters. Now Abhiyum Naanum too invokes the same feeling. In this age of commercial plots, the producer-director duo has taken up a sensible theme and has presented it well on the big screen. Abhiyum Naanum deals with the relationship between a daughter and a father. Abhi(Trisha) is Raghuram(Prakashraj) and Anu's(Aishwarya) affectionate daughter. From the very moment she is born, Prakashraj develops a remarkable bonding with his baby girl (Such a rare tendency these days when a majority lament about individual independence and emotional freedom!). When she is few months old, he touches those pink, soft toes, drinks in her fragrant baby-scent and keeps her perpetually warm and secured in his embrace. The magical and passionate touch communicates the father's closeness to the daughter. When the girl begins going to school, the fond father gives her ample guidelines, tips her on how to save herself from bullies and stays close to her through the initial school-going phase. On the first day when Abhi goes to school on her brand-new cycle, Raghu follows her closely on the trail. So Raghu's each and every thought revolves around Abhi. However, though extremely affectionate and protective, Raghu is not possessive towards Abhi. There is a consistent yet delicate balance in the relationship. So when Abhi chooses to do her post-graduation in Delhi, he happily agrees to her decision. But when she comes back with a journalist boy-friend belonging to a different religion, problems arise. After his initial suspicions, when Raghu witnesses evidences that prove Joghi Singh's(Ganesh Venkatraman) position and power in prominent circles, Raghu is unable to convince himself and is distraught and against the wedding. Why? What bothers the loving father? Does Raghu have narrow-minded objections against the inter-caste marriage? Does the love hurt the sensitive father's instincts? How does Abhi reason out her affair to her dear father? Does she take time to do it or does the love distance the father and the daughter? Abhiyum Naanum explores the reasons and outcomes! Prakashraj and Trisha are Abhiyum Naanum's strengths. While Prakashraj's performance stands out as a film connoisseur’s delight, Trisha's soft yet emotionally strong countenance is so natural. The favourable point that has bogged down all the artifice in their characters is the fact that they are in a way enacting their real life roles. Both of them express a natural ease and comfort in their respective roles. The scene where Prakashraj helps Trisha with her school-work is one fitting example for the dynamic relationship. Aishwarya too has executed her part with élan. Apart from the lead characters, two more people who touch our hearts are Thalaivasal Vijay who dons the role of Prakashraj's dear buddy, Kumaravel who appears as the crazy orphan adopted and christened by Trisha as Ravi Shastry. Preetha's camera presents the hill-station with its natural abundance in terms of colour and consistency. Yet we can also recognize her probing eye for detail in all the sequences. Vidyasagar's music is filled with soft and melodic riffs. Radha Mohan has written the story and screenplay besides directing the film. His penchant for realistic characters and genuine relationships places him a notch above the majority in the field. The film has taken its natural course, progressing as a string of incidents yet building the story on a measured and comprehensible pace. C.P.Narayann and R.Subramanian's dialogues too match the realistic plot. Abhiyum Naanum is a ground-breaking experiment, a willing offering from producer Prakashraj and director Radha Mohan. The film has once again proved the power and impact of a truly worthy production.