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EDITOR'S PICK
`Aadu Puli` - run-of-the-mill masala movie (IANS Movie
Review)
Rating: **
This latest offering from producer Michael Rayappan is actor
Aadhi`s maiden attempt at commercial cinema. As the title implies, there is a
game involved in the script and it`s between the villain and the hero`s family
(what else!).
That debutant Vijay Prakash opted to make a commercial film is not a sin, but he
could have selected something new in terms of story and screenplay. We have seen
a hero single handedly eliminating powerful villain in thousands of films. We
have seen the likes of Rajinikanth and Vijay doing it umpteenth time. One wishes
Vijay Prakash could have tried to present a mass movie with some new elements.
Coming to the story, Idayakanni (Aadhi) falls in love with Anjali (Poorna),
daughter of a teacher. Several songs and dances later, our hero discovers that
Anjali`s father is minister Thillanayagam (Suresh) whose has ambition is become
a chief minister. And for this he plays mind games to win over his adversaries
in politics.
He also plans to use his daughter by getting her married to a powerful
politician`s son to come closer to the chief minister`s post. But her
relationship with Idayakanni spoils the game.
Now Thillanayagam is bent upon playing a game to change his daughter`s mind
without making her suspicious. He doesn`t want to get into controversy. But our
hero is game for it and he gives him fitting reply at each and every step. The
predictable climax shows how our hero triumphs.
Vijay Prakash has tried hard to make it an interesting film. But the fact that
he has blatantly restored to the cliches mars his efforts. The opening scene,
the romance, the depiction of families, and the songs timings are too
predictable to excite viewers.
However, the second half, where the mind games strategy is in full swing, is
interesting.
Sundar C Babu`s music has nothing special except one melodious duet. But his
background score is effective.
Poorna looks good and carries her role without any problem. Aadhi has proved
that he is fit to step into the shoes of a mass hero. His dancing and fighting
are laudable.
Suresh as villain is the surprise package as the veteran actor has done a very
good job. Other seasoned actors including Ravichandran, K.R. Vijaya, and Prabhu
(as Aadhi`s family members) do their part well and complete the happy family
picture.
In short, masala movie sans novelty.