Movie Review: Vithaikkaran
Starring :
Sathish
Simran Gupta
Anandraj
Madhusudhan
Subramaniam Siva
John Vijay
Pavel Navageethan
Japan Kumar
Banner : White Carpet Films
Produced by : K.Vijay Pandi
Written & Directed by : Venki
Music : VBR
DOP : Yuva Karthick
Editor : Arul Elango Siddharth
Art : G.Durairaj
Stunts : Stunner Sam
Costume Designer : Kiruthika Sekhar
Production Controller: S.N.Asraf
Production Executive: Hakkim Sulaiman
Stills : S.P.Suresh
PRO : Sathish (AIM)
Motion Poster: Aathi
Publicity Designer : Thandora
Co-Producer : R. Murali Krishnan
Associate Directors: A.Abilash, Aneesh Rathenam, Maris
Assistant Directors: G.Hariharan, Rajeshwaran.J, V.Prabakaran, V.K Senthil Rajan, Sriram GV, Vaseekaran Dhanavel, Zubedh Syed
Vetri ( Sathish) is a consummate magician, who has learnt the craft from his father as a kid.
Cut to the present, when Vetri encounters three criminals ( Anandraj,Madhusudhan, Subramania Siva) who were once friends, but now are sworn enemies. All three are dons of their trade of smuggling gold and diamonds. Vetri impresses them with his skills and convinces them that he can help them get their goods out of the airport and the port, in exchange for a part of the share.
The conmen accept his offer. What happens next is a series of escapades at the port and the airport, withVetri leading the way. Close on his heels is also an investigative journalist ( Simran Gupta).
Does Vetri succeed in his plans? Do the conmen con Vetri out of the loot or does he get away?
Director Venki, ( a former associate of Lokesh Kanakaraj) in his debut film, has churned out a rib-tickling comedy, with a solid backstory, recounted in an entertaining manner.
His choice of actors is a major highlight, with each performining with perfect credibility. Sathish in the lead, delivers a fine performance, staying away from witty oneliners in his typical style, but delivering instead, a sincere performance, keeping us on tenterhooks about his actual intent all through. He is able supported by the rest of the cast, with Anandraj and Madhusudhan, Chaams, Japan Kumar and the actor who plays the sardarji, keeping the laughs coming with their superb acts. The comedy is in the way the scenes are written and the expressions and body language along with the dialogues of every character. There are hilarious scenes aplenty with never a dull moment in the film.
Simran Gupta as the intelligent journo and Dharani as the love of Vetri, make a mark.
The BGM is kept at a lower decibel ( unlike severel movies of late, which blast the sound and that too, almost non-stop at times) and is present only when needed, giving the viewer time to absorb the proceedings, connect with the characters and react to the humor on screen.
An unusual storyline and non-liner screenplay works largely as the laughs almost never cease even as the suspense levels are high all through.
Vithakkaaran is a solid outing for Sathish and a promising debut for director Venki ( who also does a cameo). A most entertaining outing for family audiences this summer.
Currently in theatres from Feb 23rd.
Rating 3.5/ 5
