Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email I realized Vishal has a new title: Puratchi Thalapathi. Not that he needs it. This movie is a continuation of his “dishum dishum” antics from previous movies. The director Boopathi Pandiyan had a good premise, but as is the case with many other movies, spoilt it.Vishal (Anbu) is released on bail and asked to sign at the police station in Thiruchi daily, after getting involved in a fight with village gangsters led by Kadhal Dandapani. So, his family packs him off to Thiruchi to stay with his uncle Adish Vidhyarthi (Kandaswamy), who is a policeman at that police station. Oorvasi (Kamala) acts as a constable. On his way, he sees Priyamani (Malar) feeding the crows and falls in love with her.
On another track, we see villain Devaraj (Palani) and his brother, Ajay (Guna), who terrorise Malaikottai. Due to a murder investigation, Devaraj is forced to leave town, and passes control to his brother.
While trying to evade Vishal’s advances, Priyamani fibs that she is in love and points to the Ajay as her lover. Vishal, being the gentleman, approaches the villain and congratulates him. The villain becomes infatuated with Priyamani and chases after her. When she realized who the bad guy is, she is horrified. Vishal learns that those two are not in love and bashes Ajay to comatose level.
The Devaraj comes back and vows revenge for his brother’s condition. How Vishal bashes everyone else makes up the remaining of the movie.
Vishal’s acting is becoming predictable. Same stance, same stare, similar dialogues. Boring..boring. Chellamae, Sandaikhozhi, Thimiru, Sivapathigaram, and now Malaikkotai are making him an Action King. To hide that, he tried to install an element of comedy in this movie, which unfortunately reminds me of Vijay acting.
Adish Vidhyarthi has arguably the best roles. Known mostly for his villain roles, it was refreshing to see him as strict policeman with an unrequited love past. His comedy scenes, especially in the flashback scenes are not to be missed.
Oorvasi, as usual, provided comedy together with Adish Vidhyarthi. This was a stroll in the park for her.
Priyamani – sigh! I had high expectations of her after Paruthiveeran. In this movie, she played the role of a demure college going girl. She turns glamour doll in the songs, but ends up overdoing it. Other than that, she had to spill some tears and that’s about it.
The director seemed unsure of himself. Comedy scenes pop up at the wrong places, disrupting the flow. The lack of main comedian seemed to cause the director to insert comedy at every other scene. Good thing is that we get to see the likes of Adish Vidhyarthi, Kadhal Dandapani, and Ponnambalam being comedic. There are some illogical scenes in the movie, but the casual moviegoer won’t mind it much.
The director could have toned down the fighting scenes and made this movie a family affair. The kids would have loved the situations involving “Nai” (Dog) Perumal. It would have been a good movie.
The ending was also a bit different, showing what happens to all the characters in the end. “Nai†Perumal ends up as volunteer in Blue Cross, Adish becoming encounter specialist, etc. Comedy till the end.
The songs were OK. Two songs stand out the remix of Aatha Aathoromma Vaariya and Thevamirtham. Kantha Kathamba is a catchy introduction song for the hero.
Being an action movie, the fighting scenes were well taken. As usual the hero bashes 20 people easily, in Matrix-like movements. The fight scenes at the college and also in the rain were explosive and action-packed.
Conclusion: Same old story, interspersed with doses of comedy.
Cast: Vishal, Priyamani, Adish Vidyarthi, Oorvasi, Mayilsamy, “Kadhal” Dandapani, Devaraj, Manobala
Genre: Action, Comedy (not suitable for children)
Acting : 6/10
Story : 6/10
Special Effects: 7/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Overall Oomphness: 6/10
