Here's a movie that touches the same old theme of youngsters falling prey to politicians and being used as pawns. But the execution of story by the director is brilliant. There is enough drama and improvisation right through the entire film that keep you interested in the film till the very end.
Actors - Jai is good but he needs to learn to modulate his voice otherwise he will sound the same in all of his movies. Sasikumar underplays his role quite well and it is difficult to judge him as an actor with just this one performance. Ganja Karuppu is a real surprise and he shows that he can do more than just comedy. The new heroine Swathi looks good but I have never seen any actress show so much வெக்கம் in one movie. Little overdose.
Camera & Music - Brilliant camerawork and lights right through the movie. I heard that this cameraman rejected an offer to do Dhanush's பொல்லாதவன் since he was already committed to this movie and badly wanted to do this movie. Great job. Music by James Vasanthan is a decent effort for a debutant. Kangal Iranda is very catchy (though it reminds us of several old songs) and BGM is adequate.
Director Sasikumar - Here's a new director who understands what cinema is and what's needed to make a film successful. His attempt in setting a story in 1980s and his attention to details is commendable. From fiat, ambassador cars to Dyanora tv to மாந்தோப்பு கிளியே poster to public buses (did you notice a man with glasses in the background chatting or waiting for a girl in all the bus stop scenes?) to background songs from 80s shows a lot of homework to get everything right. I loved the climax and the way it was executed.
We hear a lot of directors/actors talking about hollywood style movies and end up with cheesy CGI and plastic music. Subramaniapuram has no major commercial elements or hitech gimmicks, but the quality and execution of the movie can be compared to a hollywood movie.
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