#CelluloidCritic

VEDALAM   (2015)   - (SINGAPORE, PG 13 - CUT VERSION) Director: Siva Casts: Ajith Kumar, Lakshmi Menon, Shruthi Hassan, Soori, Kabir Singh, Rahul Dev, Ashwin Music: Anirudh Language: Tamil Genre: Action Thriller Siva-Ajith combination worked wonders during the massive Pongal 2014 release, ‘Veeram’ that registered Ajith’s name into family audiences after a long time. Expectations were sky high when this combo returned this Deepavali, promising the audience a ‘Masala’ feast for the festive season. Entering with a record-breaking teaser, Vedalam is undoubtedly the most anticipated film of the year among all film buffs. So did Vedalam managed to deliver a satisfying product? Synopsis Ganesh (Ajith), and his sister, Tamizh (Lakshmi Menon) migrates from Chennai to Kolkatta for their employment and studies respectively. Ganesh gets employed as a Taxi driver and leads a happy life with his sister. Ganesh’s loyal nature leads him to cross path with a terrorists...

THOONGAVANAM   (2015) Director: Rajesh M.Selva Casts: Kamal Hassan, Trisha, Prakash Raj, Kishore, Yugi Sethu Music: Ghibran Language: Tamil Genre: Action Thriller After delivering two critically acclaimed films, Kamal is in full form this year with ‘Thoongavanam’ making it third on the strong list. Despite being adapted from a French film, ‘Sleepless Night”, Kamal has obviously added his maiden touch to it with his usual wit and technical innovation. Did Kamal manage to in over the audience this Deepavali? Synopsis Diwaker, a senior officer in Narcotics Control Bureau, executes an exhilarating drug heist, stealing 10kg of cocaine. However their joy is short lived when Vittal Rao (Prakash Raj) kidnaps Diwaker’s son. The rest of the story is all about how Diwaker overcomes the numerous hurdles to save his son in one night. Story – Screenplay Kamal’s racy screenplay is the biggest strength of the film that flows with intense moments sparked by twists at ev...

10 ENDRATHUKULLA   (2015) Director: Vijay Milton Casts: Vikram, Samantha, Pasupathy Music: D. Imman, Anoop Seelin (BGM) Language: Tamil Genre: Action Kollywood is experiencing a healthy transit to new age film making with young directors blooming with innovative ideas to entertain the audiences, there are also film makers who strive to keep the commercial cinema alive. ‘Chiyaan’ Vikram who is known for choosing performance-oriented scripts occasionally does go for commercial entertainers and 10 Endrathukulla will be one in his list. But will it be a winning one? Synopsis ‘James Bond’ (Vikram), ‘Virat Kohli’, ‘Kamal Hassan’ or ‘Mani Ratnam’? As random as it sounds, the Vikram plays a driving instructor who is crazy for speed. Using that strength he also does odd smuggling jobs to save money for his comatose sister’s treatment. In midst of an assignment he kidnaps his driving student, Shakeela (Samantha) unknowingly in his car to hand over to Poornan Singh ...

PULI   (2015) Director: Chimbu Devan Casts: Vijay, Sridevi, Sudeep, Hansika, Shruthi Hassan, Prabhu, Thambi Ramiah, Robo Shankar, Sathyan Music: Devi Sri Prasad Language: Tamil Genre: Action Fantasy After numerous roadblocks for the film, ‘Puli’ has overcome them all to hit the screens on time. With the interesting combo of Vijya-Chimbu Devan, the film has garnered a lot of interest, thanks to the exciting promos as well. With humongous expectations to fulfil, will this ‘Puli’ soar high? Synopsis Maru Dheeran (Vijay) is a young man who stands up for the people against the ‘Vedhalam’ warriors (inclined with super powers) with his pure wit. One day, his ladylove, Pavazhamani (Shruthi Hassan), is abducted by the Vedhalam warriors for a ritual. Maru Dheeran decides to go the fortress to rescue her by drinking a potion that will give him super powers for every eight minutes. He disguises as a ‘Vedhalam’ and enters the fortress as a medic. However, he faces much m...