Kuselan Review

AT A GLANCE:

Pluses:
Acting by Rajini & Pasupathy
Some comedy scenes
Cinematography
Original story

Minuses
Direction
some comedy scenes



What can I say? Superstar Rajini's magic still works & looks fresh after all these years, after all these movies!

The movie first introduces us to Pasupathy's character, Balu, his family, his competitor (played by Vadivelu) and other folks in the village. A few scenes reveal his poverty; a few scenes tickle our funny bone; there is a spectacularly photographed song; but mostly we wonder "When is THE intro and what form is it going to take". And then it comes.

I should say this was one of the most creative intros for Thalaivar ever. I would rank it up there with Thalapathi & Baasha. From this point, the movie is mostly about the villagers getting to know Pasupathy's friendship with the Superstar and trying to take advantage of it while Pasupathy feels mostly insecure about facing his now-famous friend. A few shooting scenes reveal the screen presence and charisma of the Superstar.

Do the friends ever meet? What happens then - this is resolved in a highly emotional climax with Rajini stealing the thunder.

The movie boasts of very good acting by Rajini & Pasupathy with good support by others. P. Vasu, on the other hand, is conspicuous by his utter lack of creativity and sloppy screenplay. Arvind's camera work and shot positioning work very well. GVP's music is OK.

Hardcore fans, while missing the superstar's fights and bravado-filled encounters, are likely to appreciate his heart-felt natural acting. Rajini's scenes with Vadivelu & Sunderrajan stand out here. Families & ladies will find the softer side of Rajini highly appealing.

Some low-brow 'comedy' scenes of Vadivelu were in poor taste and could have been avoided. So could have the rain song.

On the whole, a pleasant viewing experience for the whole family, if you can sit through some of the amateurish TV serial-like scenes.