Kadhalil Vizhundhaen Tamil Movie
"Kaadhalil Vizhunthen" is just the kind of break actor Nakulan, younger brother of actress Devayani, had been looking for. After Shankar's "Boys" he had been biding his time for more than five years to make it as hero. Now his transformation from a plump teenager in "Boys" to a youth of hero caliber is remarkable. As a happy-go-lucky youngster and then a violent lover, he has given his best.
"Kaadhalil Vizhunthen" is an engrossing romance with raw action. The concept is nothing new, but debutant director P.V. Prasath treats the subject with a new approach and conviction. What begins as a gentle breeze ends up as a thunderstorm. From start to finish Prasath is able to sustain the pace and interest. It is apparent that the director has been greatly influenced by Kamal Haasan's "Guna" and Selvaraghavan's "Kadhal Kondaen". What love can do to a youth forms the crux. The climax leaves a profound impact but the director could have done with less gore and violence.
Prasath chronicles the life of a youth which takes a toss after he falls in love with a girl.
The film opens with a scene which sets the tone for high drama which unfolds with a guy travelling by train with a girl in a wheelchair being chased by a group of men in a Sumo. The boy is Sabha (Nakul) and the girl is Meera (Sunaina).
Sabha's mother dies when he is very young. Brought by his father, an alcoholic, in a Chennai slum, motherless Sabha yearns for love and affection. He gets injured in an accident caused by a rich girl Meera (Sunaina) who is also a college student. Holding herself responsible for the accident, she admits Sabha to hospital. What starts as a friendship blossoms into one of emotional bonding between them. Their troubles also begin. When Sabha is away in Ooty to participate in a football tournament, he hears that Meera is dead. Mystery surrounds her death. He refuses to believe what he hears and returns to Chennai. A shattered Sabha rushes to hospital only to see her body being taken for post-mortem .He is still unable to believe that Meera is dead. As he pleads with doctors to save her, he slips into a world of his own where he believes that Meera is still alive. He flees from Chennai carrying Meera's body to a dense forest in Ooty. That is when he is seen in a train with dead Meera in a wheelchair. A police team led by inspector Asai Thambi (Sampath Raj) sets out to track down Sabha but in vain. After blood, gore and a score of murders, Sabha give up his life.
Nakul's maiden venture as a solo hero should make him proud. Though not with six-pack ab, he looks trim and slim. He fits the role perfectly and has given a superb performance. He excels both as a gentle lover at the start and as a fiery youth going all out to avenge the death of his heartthrob. A trained dancer, Nakul sparkles in dance sequences too. He is impressive in stunts as well.
Newcomer Sunaina with her simple looks fits the bill. She combines glamour with a strong performance.
Sampath Raj in his cameo role of a police inspector on Nakul's trail does well. He shows improvement with every movie.
The film has created a buzz due to the success of its audio. Vijay Antony's "Naaka Mukka" peppy number has become a rage even in villages. 'Unn thalaimudi vizhuvadu Kooda…' and 'thozhiyaa en kaadaliya…' are among the numbers which provide a virtual feast to the ears. While Vijay Antony is another hero of the film, Vijay Milton's visual effects (he captures unexplored Ooty in all its beauty through the focus of his lens), art work by Sagu and stunt sequences by 'action' Prakash are remarkable.
Produced by Umapathy in association with Sun Pictures and Atlantic Cinemas and presented by Kalanithi Maran, "Kadhalil Vizhunthaen" is a heartrending saga of love, action, thrills and suspense. With a lesser known star cast, director Prasath has weaved a magic of sorts and he deserves a round of applause.
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