Maan Karate by Thirukumaran (Review)

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Story:A story with half utopia and half masala. How fantasy was related to sports event, all well narrated in this movie. A.R.Murugadoss has creative mind when it comes to story. Filled with Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy and Adrenaline Rush. The movie had a solid script with good dialogues as well. But the director could not deliver what exactly in the story.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan as Royapuram or Maan Karate Peter. He improved a lot as an actor. Good sense of humour and he really improved in dance. But I personally feel he could have worked harder to prepare himself as an instant boxer and make some homework on it. He was unbeatable when it comes to comedy but the boxing setting was not compatible with him. Hansika as Yaazhini, Peter's love. She was just another girl next door and didn't do much anyway but bringing the song . I don't know when tamil cinema going to skip doing that, putting song in every heroine scene. There was 5 core character in this movie which was driving the story. One among the 5 was Satish as Sandy. He is a better comedian compared to many. Vamsi Krishna played Peter the killer. He really has that badass look. He did his  role very well with his boxer body language. Soori did a guest appearance as Tiger Tyson. And a few supporting characters played by Sayaji Shinde and many new artist.

Screenplay: The movie started well with some supernatural features. And it was brought up good up to first half then it started to get draggy. Surprisingly, Siva was given an Intro song like big stars and it was quite well choreographed. But when it comes to song transitions it was a bit not aligned. The songs simply comes when Hansika and Siva is together. And the boxing setting could have done with more momentum. It was an entertaining movie until the boxing ignited. Could have shown a lot more on boxing rather than Siva and Hansika's love. And Siva's boxing match was poorly choreographed, it was more like Tom and Jerry jokes between Siva and Soori. And Siva's transformation could have been done like Ethir Neechal. Lot more visuals on training could have been added. Final fight scene was ok but less logic, because a non boxer fighting a professional boxer and he was sustaining the hit like a boxer. Title fits good with the movie but could have shown more of Siva's agility. But good thing about the  movie it will definitely make you laugh with Siva and Satish instant comedies. And scenes involving Hansika's supportive nature was touching anyway.

Music: The songs by Anirudh are already chartbuster and it was well choreographed especially un vizhigalil song.

Plus Point: Story, Cast and Comedy.


Minus Point: Second half, Boxing Setup,Song transitions and Lengthy


Verdict: A very creative story done in average manner. Could have pumped in more adrenalin rush. Can be watched in Cinema

Biriyani by Venkatprabhu Review

Story:Venkatprabhu is back with his great masala work mixture of good comedy, romance, thriller, action, sentiments and fun. A full package. The movie is just another product of chaos theory. How one small thing can lead to bigger events. Well narrated, awesome turning point and epic climax. Just Like every venkatprabhu movie there is always surprise antagonist. Keep yourself tuned. If you are a venkatprabhu trend follower you will eventually make a right guess. A very enjoyable movie.

Cast: Karthi played the hero sugan. A more of a naughty boy character. I must admit, it was good makeover for him. He had the casanova look in this film. After constant flops i think this movie is a great comeback for him. He did his role very well be it as a playboy,a loving brother, a vigilant youngster and a friend with benefit of course. Quite impressed with his dance moves in the first song but other songs he was just jumping i guess. Hansika played priyanka, sugan's girlfriend. She had a significant role but she really has to improve on lipsync and emotions. I mean she did average work for a supportive and jealous girlfriend. Overall acceptable performance. As usual VP's favourite cast premji amaren played parasu, sugan's buddy or security for his problems. Pityful character, always gets tricked by sugan but with his usual comical role sure to make you laugh. But nothing new about his role, just the usual clown of venkatprabhu's movie. But in one scene he'll do mission impossible stunt. Please watch it and laugh. Nasser played Varadarajan, top ten rich guy with a lot of influence. Nasser is always an epic performer. Besides he was the turning point of the movie. Ramki made a comeback in this movie as Vijay Krishna, Varadarajan's son in law. He was a misleading character with a very important scope for the movie. Sampath played CBI officer Riyaz, he is really a versatile actor. He fits the role very well. He had that stylish look and body language. There is one epic role played by Uma Riaz Khan. Lady assasin which we hardly see in tamil cinema. It was one well played character and added value for the movie. There were a lot of supporting characters played by Jayaprakaash, Subbu Panchu, Madhumitha, mandy thakkar, sam anderson and many others.

Screenplay: One good thing about venkatprabhu is his screenplay. He'll never make you think that scenes are unnecessary in the movie. But it's just that this movie song transitions were in short gap for first half of the movie. But it was not that obvious. The way he starts up the movie brings it as narration for first half and then continue as current situation for second half quite impressive. Seriously you won't feel bored of the movie at all unless you are watching it for the third time onwards. The scenes were well organized. Even the action sequence was quite decent. Not overly done like alex pandian. The BGM made the movie to have adrenalin pump. Good thing about the movie eventhough it was an action comedy film, there were a lot scenes emphasizing on love, family and friendship value. And he made sure all the characters got purpose in the story. Everyone had a crucial role to play even the cameos. The best was the climax, he ended the movie and gave some space for sequel. He can come up with biriyaani 2. 

Music: Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Their combo always a success. And this time they did it again.

Plus Point: Screenplay, Cast, BGM, Story 

Minus Point: Minor venkatprabhu stereotype

Verdict: Another awesome product of venkatprabhu. Definitely a good watch

Poiyum Poiyum Intha Kaathalukkulle lyrics

• Singers: Chinmayi, Sricharan
• Composer: S.Thaman
• Lyrics: Madhan Karky

Poyum Poyum Intha Kaathalukkullae
Neeyum Neeyum Ennai Thalli Vittaayae!
Maayam Ondril
Ennai suzhala Vaithaay
En Ithayam Sirikka Vaithaay

Pennae! Nee Vanthathaal
En Naalai Ondru
Indrae Indrae Vanthathae!
Pennae! Nee Sendrathum
En Thendral Kooda
Andrae Andrae Nindrathae!

Poyum Poyum Intha Kaathalukkullae
Neeyum Neeyum Ennai Thalli Vittaay!

En Ithayam Sirikka Vaithaay

Kaathalil Meemigai
Yaavumae Mooligai!
Yengidum Kaarigai Naanae!

Naazhigai Yaavilum
Punnagai Saerkka Vaa!

En Kaayam Ellaam
Nee Aara Seythaay.
Naan Unnaalae Vaeroru
Pennaay Maarinaen!

Pennae! Nee Sendrathum
En Thendral Kooda
Andrae Andrae Nindrathae!

Poyum Poyum Intha Kaathalukkullae
Neeyum Neeyum Ennai Thalli Vittaayae!
Maayam Ondril
Ennai suzhala Vaithaay
En Ithayam Sirikka Vaithaay