"Pattalam " is a trend-setter of sorts in India since it is the first time a successful television serial is adapted on the Big screen which is common in Hollywood ."Kana Kanum Kanangal" is a rage among school going kids in Tamil Nadu & Rohan Krshna it's maker has now tried to reprise it on the celluloid .
The movie is faithful to the serial with two gangs of 4 students at loggerheads in the school , an orphan girl amidst them , their fights , happiness , love , misunderstanding , vengeance , retribution ....et al with some unexpected twist in the climax. But the big question is whether the makers have successfully recreated the magic of KKK . You can find out the answer for this in the course of this review.
I have read in websites that Nadiya has been turning down many offers that came her way ,all the while looking for some worthwhile scripts. On seeing her character in this movie it puzzles me what made her choose this movie. In the first half only thing she does is stand in the corner of the frame & clap her hands & wink in approval while the school kids break into song & dance in the school grounds , rain & Kodaikanal in fanciest of dresses ! In the second half look out for her expression in the sports day scenes .Wow ! She is still living in the 80's. One more thing that confuses us is whether she is a Psychiatrist or a School Correspondent . What ever she may be , her characterisation is bound to irritate & anger both those group of people.
Among the 9 lead actors , some over act , some stay woody & some are really confused what to do . The special round of applause to the one who plays Sophia who is very much taken in by the ambience of the mental asylum in which she lives , she gives those who play mentally ill patients run for their money. Even when her boy friend abuses her with uncharitable of accusations & scathing comments , she just giggles at him with childish fluttering of eyelids !
The producers must have chosen a professional painter to do make up in this movie. He has given a wonderful white wash to the faces of all the actors in the movie in the name of make-up !
Both music by Jassie Gift & BGM by Sabesh-Murali are run of the mill stuff.
Technically movie is ok. Krishnasami has tried to give a trendy look to the movie with his cinematography while G.Sasikumar has tried some innovative cuts in the beginning but later sticking on to the routine.
Mona Planisamy's dialogues sparkle at a couple of instances but overall they are mundane.
Rohan Krshna who has scripted & directed the movie shows his potential in couple of scenes but he has failed to give a cohesive , interesting & an engaging tale . The first half is insipid & tiring with nothing happening except some inane , kiddish gags in the form of comedy . Movie gets a momentum in the second half especially the scenes involving Irfan's flashback & his relationship with Sophia & the anger it spews on the mind of Sakkarai but too many cliches & uninspiring acting brings it down badly.
On the whole the movie is no where close to KKK which had solid story , decent acting & sparkling comedy all which is missing here .
Those who have never heard of KKK give this a miss but those who are die-hard fans of KKK never even go anywhere close to the theatres showcasing this movie because you will end up getting infuriated & tearing your hair in anger.
Bottomline : Wait for 8 Pm Monday to Thursday , Vijay TV.
2/5
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