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Movie: Vatthikuchi
Cast: Dhileban, Anjali, Saranya Ponvannan, Sampath, Jayaprakash
Direction: P Kinslin
Production: A. R. Murugadoss
Music: M Ghibran
Banner: Murugadoss Productions, Fox Star Studios
Genre: Action, Thriller
Run Time: 144 Mins
Release Date: 15 Mar 2013
Cast: Dhileban, Anjali, Saranya Ponvannan, Sampath, Jayaprakash
Direction: P Kinslin
Production: A. R. Murugadoss
Music: M Ghibran
Banner: Murugadoss Productions, Fox Star Studios
Genre: Action, Thriller
Run Time: 144 Mins
Release Date: 15 Mar 2013
Vathikuchi (2013)
Good: Thrilling & Suspense through out the film, Sakthi preventing murder
Bad: 1st half comedy sequence, few illogical scenes. Heroism & violence in 2nd half
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Fox Star Studios entered the industry commissioned to deal with quality projects and their first Tamil production Engeyum Eppodhum reflected their motto rather capably. Their latest offering, Vathikuchi, is an action-entertainer written and directed by P. Kinslin, a former associate of A.R. Murugadoss who is also the co-producer of this project.
Vathikuchi tells the story of an individual who unwittingly earns the wrath of others through his own actions, even if it is deemed to be noble. There are separate groups of people that are plotting for his blood, each having their own reasons and motives. Who these individuals are and what drives their vengeance makes for the story of Vathikuchi.
Story:
Director Kinslin takes you on a ride of romance, action, intelligence, sentiment and it proves to be hardly a bumpy ride. Dileepan is “Sakthi” an out and out share auto driver, a normal lad who falls heads over heels on Anjali (Leena), who travels in his share auto every day. With a string of violent scenes the movie eases itself by unveiling the three groups who are seething to murder Sakthi. The director shuttles between the hero’s antics to impress his lady love and the groups who plot against him. Often in our bored and daily lives we hear an array of conversations at the tea shop, bus stand and any other hangout; however we hardly have time to notice that.
Taking a page out of a usual share auto driver, what happens when he confronts injustice and how implicitly he deals with it forms the plot. What really makes the ride cozy is the director’s proficient narration, he doesn’t try hard to bring about revenge and elements that conspire the hero or villains to pit against each other, however he has woven the tale with a flow of events that naturally happen. Sakthi’s mettle nature of helping someone in duress is shown without any heroism yet gives us a whiff of next door bold dude. He spares no hair in getting himself ready to face the goons who loots his hard earned money. Next he saves a family in nick of time from a venal gang and all these good natured deeds makes his heart wet with rain.
Out of the three gangs which scheme to take him out, the last one with Jegan needs a little more convincing. The usual funny witted Jegan looks menacing and sinister in his new avatar, getting bored of his tiresome insurance job he joins his insurance buddies to take a greedy and bold step. Jayaprakash the mercenary goon, Jegan; his insurance chums and Sampath the fraudulent jeweler fit neatly to their roles of antagonists.
Anjali is as usual, no whims, no nonsense and nothing short of what we expect. What happens to a girl from rural background who tries to become ultra-urban, stylish and freaky? Well a wacky costume, broken English and light hearted humor. Costume designer “Rangasamy” of this movie needs a big pat, especially for portraying Anjali as the freaky rural girl wanting to be very modern. Will Sakthi the unfazed driver win his love? Will his gutsy act of helping others put him in jeopardy? Well, take the ride yourself to find out.
Vathikuchi (2013),
Vathikuchi is fairly engaging with its interesting story line and with Kinslin assuming the role of the story, screenplay and dialogue writer apart from direction gives him full control over his narration and he doesn’t deviate too much from his duties.
Stunts are the film’s mainstay and Rajasekhar has done a commendable job with the sequences. The action sequences are deftly captured by cinematographer R.B. Gurudhev who uses the ultra-slomo to good effect in the fights. Editors Praveen-Srikanth do their bit to ensure that the tempo and the intensity of the film is well maintained, even as it has to make room for the love track.
The songs on screen may not exactly have the same color that the music emits but it stays well within the story and setting and Ghibran’s background score is effective at best.
Dileepan is a delight to watch; his innocent looks convince you of a hero without any qualms and steadily he raises as Sakthi the smart lad. Stunts by Rajasekar is fresh and suits well to the heat of the action at necessary junctures. Another clear winner is Music which breezes sweetly indeed. “Kuru Kuru” song is sure to be the caller tune of this month, not to leave out the peppy BGM as well. Kinslin’s dialogues, screenplay and of course direction is new in Tamil Cinema and he joins the list of rookie directors who stampede with intelligent film making. The nail biting sequence where Sakthi successfully spoils a murder attempt alone is enough to mention his crude ability.
However some of the bloodshed and violence scenes get a little excessive, letting out sighs and aahhhs around. Anjali’s character though is sugary; it’s a reminiscent of so many of her characters in the past and leaves you with a sense of wanting variation. The screenplay is racy and does not make you yawn; still considering the plot unveiled well before, length could have been a little shorter.
Dileban is good in stunt performance but he have to improve his expressions and dialogue delivery. Anjali plays the bubbly character and as usual she did the role with an ease. Among the number of actors only Sampath and Jegan did a good job. Other actors like Jayprakash,Ravimariya ,Vatsan did a okay performance.
Vatthikuchi’s biggest strength is Kinslin’s screenplay, RB Gurudev’s cinematography and Rajasekar’s stunt choreography. Dileban’s point of narration and his mind voice is okay at start but after a point of time it is repetitive. Ghibran’s background score is good and so as the songs, especially the Vatthikuchi theme adds the sparkling feel to the stunt scenes.
So many scenes in the first half is promising like the one where Dileban takes on Sampath and also the love portions between Dileban and Anjali. The way Jegan gang capture Dileban is dashing.
Though the film looks interesting some scenes are silly like the one where Dileban takes rest and eat food before the climax. The film also has many logical loopholes. Anjali’s comic portion in first half falls flat.