"Nadodigal " , Samuthirakani's third attempt at the helm & Sasikumar's second movie as an actor opens with a lots of expectations & lives up to it in the first half which is not only racy & entertaining but also realistic & simple in it's approach. But sadly movie peters out into an exaggerated cinema devoid of any natural flair in the second half with an insipid ending .The razor sharp dialogues of Samuthirakani being the saving grace in the climax scenes though they don't gel with the modern times .
Sasikumar has done a decent job as the lead hero for the first time & has tried hard to dance a bit also . But there seems to be "Subramanyapuram " hangover here & there .
Bharani is the real show stealer of the movie . He proves not only in the comical scenes but surprisingly has done exceedingly well in the emotional ones to. Needless to say he walks away with all the applause from the audience.
Vijay don't have much to do while Ananya & Abinaya , debutantes prove their mettle in the limited scope provided for them.
The one who comes as the mother of one of the lovers (M.P) over acts a lot & her acting as well as her characterisation are utterly cinematic .
Kanja Karupu once again proves that given the right person to guide him , he has a lot to offer .
The one who comes as "Chinnamani" steals the show whenever he is on screen with his ultra casual acting & mannerisms.
Sunder .C.Babu's songs travel along the story though the item number sticks out like sore thumb.
Kathir's cinematography aids the director's vision ably .
Samuthirakani has written & directed the movie. Kudos for him to think of a script like this in which there is no one as hero or a heroine , none completely good or totally bad , a racy movie with very little violence or blood shed . Also he keeps a lighter vein going throughout. If only he has taken a better care in the second half & thought of something novel for the climax , movie would have gone places.
On the whole , movie starts with a bang but ends with a whimper.
Bottomline : 1st half racy , 2nd half messy .
3/5
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