Aaranya Kaandam - Tamil Movie Review

I wanted to watch an off-beat movie and finally chose to watch this “Aaranya Kandam” in one of the popular lengthy multiplex. The initial ten minutes made me to feel well I had taken a bad decision. Well, after the 11th minute, the film takes off to a higher level and there is no question of descending after that.

This is one day story based on criminal gangs that operate in North Chennai. Unless you think so worse, you cannot bring out such good characters in this movie. For a change, each of the rowdies in this film act so effectively and make this movie worth a watch. I would say, we have a Ram Gopal Varma in Tamil Cinema and that is Kumara Raja, the Director of this movie.

The movie is full of violence, yes. But the reasons are justifiable. Most of the characters speak bad words, yes. But rowdies don’t speak grammatical tamil.

After a long time, we can see a different kind of villain in Jackie Shroff. Hats off Jackie for wonderfully portraying different kind of villainism in this movie. I liked the way you show your teeth. Loitering half naked is definitely a half baked scene which is unwarranted in this movie. Jackie showcases all his talents and body with his natural ease. Jackie should seriously think of shifting to Kollywood.

Photography by Vinod needs a special mention to picture worst areas in North Chennai so beautifully.

Yuvan Shankar Raja background score is simply superb & world class. I guess this is the first ever film that yuvan has not scored any songs.

For Sampath who plays as pasupathy in this movie, it’s a welcome break for him to perform.

One character needs special mention. I don’t know his name. This character knows everything on how to put an aunty’s jacket into his pocket. Aunties beware :-) of this guy.

Ravi Krishna as Sappai excels in his short & shot role. Yasmin Ponnappa the heroine, uses this Sappai nicely and throws him like kuppai.

But the pick of the lot are Guru Somasundaram and Master Vasanth, and the scenes in which they appear are remarkable for their crackling dialogues and witty humour. Especially Master Vasanth plays remarkably well especially in a scene where Sampath asks him do you like your father so much. He says no but still he is my father. The expression he gives at this place is awesome. Acting of Guru Somasundaram and his dialogue delivery is top notch to watch.

'Aaranya Kaandam' announces the entry of a major talent in Kollywood and definitely it marks the beginning of a new era in Tamil cinema. Hats off to Kumara Raja for making this critically acclaimed film.

Unfortunately these films don’t run. Masses don’t like these Classes. This cinema is specially made for choosy and classy audiences.

It’s a good film or bad (blood) film. No patti-mandrams. This movie is definitely worth a watch. Don’t miss it. Don’t expect anything from this movie. In turn, you will richly enjoy the performances of all the characters.

Watch the Youtube official trailer of this movie by clicking the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBJ_UpyQw_s&feature=related

Viveks Paarvai : **** (Four Stars) out of Five.

One star reduced for Jacky walking like a new born baby.

Viveks Punch:

Aaaranya Kaandam – Tamil Cinema kandippaga next level Thaandum !!