Thiruvannamalai Tamil Movie Review

Thiruvannamalai Movie Review from bharatstudent,Indiaglitz,Idlebrain

Ratings at a glance
Bharatstudent - 2/5
behindwoods - 1.5/5
Indiaglitz -
Galatta -

Source:Bharatstudent

Movie Review:Thiruvannamalai Rating :2/5 Banner :Kavithalaya Productions Cast :Arjun, Pooja Gandhi, Karunaas, Sai Kumar, Sudha and many others Music: Srikanth Deva Cinematography: Padmesh Producer: K. Balachandar & Pushpa Kandasamy Director: Perarasu Released Date: December 21, 2008

Story: A typical mass formula, the story is set on the backdrop of a small town where a local cable operator Eswaran (Arjun) believes in standing up for the truth and does not hesitate to use his muscles to bring justice. In this process, he finds enmity with the local MLA (Saikumar) and the trouble becomes so intense that Eswaran decides to take up the challenge directly by contesting in the elections. Miffed with all this, Eswaran's mother decides to put an end to all this and takes him to Thiruvannamalai. There they meet a Sadhu (Arjun again) who believes in peace and tranquil approach for the solution of each problem. Eswaran is not too much into so they get into a pact. Both of them change places and what happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The story of the film has been quite clichéd and the message it was conveying may also not be a healthy one if taken seriously. The subject has been woven with commercial elements and though the presentation was quite jarry, the narrative looked better at few instances. The dialogues were average, the script was written with few loose ends, the screenplay was executed without much ado. Music was a failure and the camerawork could have been better. Editing did its bit but then it could not avoid few things. Arjun carried out his dual role in a matured way, he fits the role of a saint very well, Pooja Gandhi was pretty and gorgeous and fitted the glamour part very well. Sai Kumar looked authentic as the bad MLA and Karunas offered some comedy that was not very hearty. The others did their bit and contributed a little to the film. Conclusion: The film tried to show an interesting move with the change of roles between the rough and saintly guy but then it failed to hold on to the concept. The characters were not etched out strongly and the entire length of the film goes about in hard core action and violence with a typical commercial approach. The message they were trying to convey was a bit ambiguous as even the saint ends up fighting the baddies. This is not for the family and the fun loving audience but the front benchers might find this a feast. Bharatstudent verdict: Typical commercial masala, only for mass audience.

Source:Behindwoods

Starring: Arjun, Pooja Gandhi Direction: Perarasu Music: Srikanth Deva Production: Kavithalaya Productions

Perarasu’s sixth film, and he still continues with his fascination for naming his movies after places. He also continues following the set pattern and formula he is known for. Thiruvannamalai marks the first time Perarasu has got together with Action King Arjun. Considering the style of Perarasu and the kinds of films that Arjun does, one is surprised that it took this long for this combination to happen. Thiruvannamalai deals with the injustice and atrocities in society and how tough life has become in the midst of such complete chaos. In fact, the movie is at times, a debate over the better way to counter or face such bad elements of society; the violent way or the more Gandhian way, though there is no direct reference to Gandhian methods.

Arjun is a young man who can’t stand crime and injustice. He makes it a habit of getting involved in every small issue around town and gets into fights and arguments on a regular basis. His mother is not able to digest this violent streak of her son and also fears for his safety, but Arjun is of the view that to live in such a society, one has to adopt such violent ways failing which the bad men will run over you. From then on the debate begins and the culmination is the vindication of one of these methods. It is not a debate in the real sense, but the story moves in a way that finally one of them is proved right. You do get a surprise in Thiruvannamalai when you realize that Arjun is actually doing a double role in the movie. This is something that has been a closely guarded secret, not giving away even a clue in the promos and trailers; naturally, when the second Arjun makes an appearance at interval point you are surprised. Then there is an interesting role reversal of the two Arjuns which is the fulcrum of the movie.

Perarasu has made a pretty good effort this time round, taking care not to allow boredom to set in at many places. As usual he has handled all the key departments of the movie. But the fact is that neither the director nor anyone else involved in the movie seems to have been ambitious and that’s why the end product looks pretty much average. If there is nothing you can trash about movie, there is also not much that you can appreciate. The fights are in keeping with the standards of any Arjun movie. The music by Srikanth Deva is passable at best, save one melody - 'solla sugame' which is good to hear; it doesn’t lend any strength to the movie. There is nothing else that can be mentioned as highs or lows. But one thing that can be changed about Perarasu’s films are his insistence to throw in a cameo for himself with punch lines, sometimes it looks really unnecessary. Also, with so many lyricists around who can do a better job, why does he want to take on the responsibility himself?

Arjun has come up with an energetic performance, looking more chirpy on screen, especially in the first half – his fans will love him. Saikumar as the lead villain does the usual bad man stuff. Pooja Gandhi is shown as the heroine but is there just to make up the numbers, not much of a role. Karunas gets bits and pieces here and there to provide comic relief, but is really too little to make anyone laugh.

Overall, Thiruvannamalai is a full length Arjun action show in true Perarasu style. The movie has remained true to its tagline of Action Jyothi. Arjun fans and Perarasu loyalists certainly won’t be disappointed. But the average viewer might not take too much interest. The movie has got all the elements in a pretty good mix to attract the B and C center audiences, but nothing can be said for certain.

Verdict – Thiruvannamalai – Perarasu ‘Win’?


Source:Indiaglitz

Banner: Kavithalaya Productions Cast: Arjun, Pooja Gandhi Direction: Perarasu Production: Pushpa Kanthasamy Music: Srikanth Deva
Thiruvannamalai Movie Review

Thiruvannamalai - A typical 'Perarasu' dhamaka

IndiaGlitz [Monday, December 22, 2008]

Arjun is known for his 'mass hero' themes and Robinhood kind of films. So are the movies churned out by director Perarasu. What when the two come together? A racy entertainer loaded with punch dialogue and stunts. So is ‘Thiruvannamalai’. However the movie seems to be a rehash of several films of the past including few movies of Perarasu. A youth fighting against injustice in the society is what all films of Perarasu talk about. No different is his ‘Thiruvannamalai’, where the peppy songs, numerous stunt sequences and cameo by Perarasu, all find a place. Arjun plays a good samaritan, who runs a cable channel in Kumbakonam. He is the centre around which the whole plot revolves. He dances, tries his hand at comedy and flexes his muscles. Donning a dual role, he is right there in almost every frame. Pooja Gandhi, who acted opposite Karan in ‘Kokki’, is back to play a typical Tamil heroine. Running mad behind the hero in romance and shake her leg in skimpy costume for a couple of songs. The villain Sai Kumar as corrupt politician is too loud. There are scores of other artistes including Karunaas, Periyar Dasan among others. Easwaran (Arjun) is upright and honest youth, who runs a local cable channel in Kumbakonam. He is known to fight for the cause of the society and the common man. He enters into fisticuff with local MLA (Sai Kumar) after he exposes his corrupt and greedy ways through his cable TV channel. Fearing trouble, his mom takes him to a saint in Thiruvannamalai. The Swami resembles Arjun. Sequence of events forces them to swap places. The soft-spoken Swami tries to sort all issues through non-violent means (Gandhian philosophy). Did he succeed in his endeavors or was he forced top use his arms forms the climax. Though the screenplay and script are quick-paced, several sequences sans logic fails to attract attention. But for loyalists of Perarasu, the film will be a celebration. There are punch dialogue and racy numbers courtesy Srikanth Deva. Produced by Kavithalaya, the movie would be lapped up by front-benchers.

Source:Galatta

Cast	Arjun, Pooja Gandhi, Karunas, Saikumar
Banner	Kavithalaya
Producer	Pushpa Kandaswamy
Story, screenplay, dialogue, lyrics and direction	Perarasu
Music	Srikanth Deva
Camera	Padmesh
Editing	Jaishankar
Art	GK
Stunts	Anal Arasu
Review
Now is the season for dual roles in Tamil films. Thiruvannamalai, directed by commercial director Perarasu, has 'action king' Arjun in dual roles. Easwar (Arjun) is a cable TV operator in a small town. Uncomplicated and uneventful, his life revolves around his affectionate family comprising his mother and sister. But the actions, inactions and attitude of a sinister MLA Poongundran (Saikumar) infuriate Easwar. Several times, Easwar requests the MLA about the need to bring about developments for the town. But as expected, Poongundran does not respond to his reasonable requests. Instead, he continues to pilfer public funds to meet his personal ends. Easwar and school teacher Malathy (Pooja Gandhi) meet and fall in love. But even the sweet romance does distract Easwar from his aim to improve the town's facilities and infrastructure. Planning to replace the crooked MLA, Easwar makes his friend Durai (Karunas) contest against Poongundran in the election. But using his power and influence, Poongundran wins the election by ballot-rigging and booth-capturing. Finally, Easwar's patience too wears out and he gets increasingly upset by Poongundran's attitude. When he meets and questions the wicked MLA, the arguments often end in serious fist fights. Worried by her son's behaviour and unable to discipline him, Easwar's mother decides to tone down his anger and frustration in her own way. She takes him to visit the Thiruvannamalai temple. Meeting a Godman in the temple proves to be a turning point in Easwar's life. What is so special about the saint? What transpires between them? What does Easwar achieve with the help of the Godman? Does he use the Godman to win Poongundran over? Are his looks special? How does the Godman resemble Easwar? Thiruvannamalai treads on the usual formula route; however, Perarasu's treatment brings about the difference in the film. Don't miss it! Thiruvannamalai gives Action King Arjun a lot of opportunities to showcase his action skills. After the intermission, the film becomes a full-fledged action thriller. As usual, Arjun's stunts are amazing. Pooja Gandhi's role is typical; a predictable affair with the hero that begins with a clash and ends in romance. Still, her good performance adds to the appeal of the film. Karunas has played an emotional role plus his usual comedy in Thiruvannamalai. Srikanth Deva's music has many Kuthu songs. Padmesh's camera follows the pace of the film. Director Perarasu has made Thiruvannamalai applying his tested style of an action masala. Had the script been more logical, the film could have become a big hit like the director's successful productions such as Sivakasi, Thirupachi, etc.