Deiva Thirumagal(Tamil-2011)

As a person who watches a lot of movies, I knew this one was going to be a fairly predictable affair as I've watched the same movie in Hindi(Main Aisa hi hoon-2005, which itself was an unofficial remake of an English movie I am Sam). But the thing about remakes is that it can be a scene to scene copy, or they can keep the essence of the original and make it different than the original). Where this one stands out is the very fact that after a very long time, here is a clean family movie with emotions and a lot of fun sans the usual fights, foreign location songs and especially item numbers. The technical aspects, the characterization and the stellar performances of the cast are the other things that make you watch this movie

Vikram proves his mettle as an actor once again with a stellar performance. His ability to act such roles with perfection is amazing. Whether it was Sethu, or Pithamagan or Anniyan, are the highlights of his career with varied roles and superb performances. He performs this role with a childlike effervescence. The scenes between M.S.Baskar and Vikram where the former asks Vikram, "Mela sollu", and Vikram looks up and repeats what he said previously is a roar. His chemistry with Baby Sara is amazing. Baby Sara looks very cute and has performed very well too. She talking to Vikram, Amala Paul are the scenes to watch out for.


Its good to see Anushka in this kind of a role for the first time. Even though she acts a girl next in almost every second movie(typical heroine role in mass movies) but the fact that she turns into a girl with skimpy and wierd clothes dancing with the hero during the songs is something I never liked(which is the case with most of the female leads). She is very graceful and looks the part. Her act as a lawyer who is desperate for a case and then helping out Krishna(Vikram) along with her team of Santhanam and her other assistant is good. Looking forward to more such roles from her.


Amala Paul doesn't have much to do as Nila's aunt, Shweta. First she misunderstands Krishna and takes Nila away from her and then looking at Nila longing for her father has a change of heart. Her eyes are pretty and for this movie, that's pretty much about it. Let's look at her forthcoming ventures, hopefully she has more to do there. Karthik Kumar as Shweta's fiancee is wasted. He's just there for like 5 scenes in the movie, ok make that 10, but that's the maximum.


Now to the other hero in the movie, a large part of the success of this movie should be attributed to the man who got the most whistles and claps there, SANTHANAM, the most wanted comedian of this moment. Acting with all the leading heroes in their movies and demanding a following on his own because of his performances is amazing. Lawyer suddenly turning into a Tea shop worker scene is simply amazing. 


Story is predictable but screenplay is good. It could've been a little better as the protest ended far too quickly and wasn't that exciting to me as I expected it to be. But that's my only complaint. Cinematography is amazing. The Rain backdrop song between Anushka and Vikram is worth mentioning. The Graphic effects in the Raja song are great too and kids loved it. Music is nice and easy on ears. Melodies are always a yes for me any day over the totally not required raps and the beats.


So, overall, its a movie not to miss...


Go, Watch it....
Rating: 4.5/5