I am on cloud nine: Silambarasan
Silambarasan is happy with the critical acclaim heaped on his Krish directed Vaanam. The film has been appreciated by the audiences and the media has gone ga-ga over it. Says STR: “I was very happy to read all the reviews of the film that appeared in the media. I would rate Cable Raju as one of the best characters I have done so far. The film has not only been garnering critical acclaim but has also taken a flying opening at the box-office.” The best moment so far has been when his father T Rajendran saw Vaanam first day first show and came home and hugged him. Says an emotionally choked STR: “My father, after seeing the film, told me it was the best film of mine he has watched. I was moved when he hugged me and told me keep it up. It is very difficult to get a compliment from him and was also not keen on me doing a multi-starrer.” STR is also touched by the feedback from his fans who think that Vaanam is the right film for him, a perfect follow up to the much talked about commercial hit Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya. Adds the actor: “Some vested interests are trying to sabotage Vaanam but audiences are my biggest strength and they have accepted the film with both hands. I am on cloud nine”. With In scripts from sify.com
Vaanam – A Sify Special
This short story genre which is new to Tamil cinema, manages to work well for the new age audience who likes everything in short doses. Almost all the stories are deftly told, with the mandatory twist in the climax which keeps you riveted.
Let’s take a look at the stories- Bharath (Bharath), an aspiring rock star sets out to give his first solo stage show on the New year eve in Chennai with his friends. They miss the flight and decide to drive down from Bangalore for the concert. How during the travel he changes his attitude and becomes a better person is shown in the climax.
Rahim (Prakash Raj) and wife Zara (Sonia Aggarwal) who lost their twins during the communal riots in Coimbatore is getting back to normal. The couple set out in search of Rahim’s brother who is now in Chennai. He is always suspected as a terrorist by a police officer (Ravi Prakash) who hates Muslims.
A poor, old weaver and his daughter-in-law Lakshmi (Saranya) in Tirunelveli owes money to a ruthless financier (Kathal Dandapani). When Lakshmi’s son a bright student at school is taken away by the financier as daily labourer, the illiterate people sets out to Chennai to sell kidney and procure money to get the boy and put him back at school.
Cable Raja (Silambarasan) is a happy-go-lucky lower-middle class guy who dreams of becoming rich by marrying wealthy girl is trying hard with his friends (Santhanam and VTV Ganesh) to cough up money to take his girlfriend Pooja (Jasmine) for a New Year bash at the five-star hotel in Chennai.
Saroja (Anushka) is a call girl who is under the control of Rani Amma who runs a brothel in Sulurupettai in TN –Andhra border. Saroja is in huge demand by rich and powerful in town and the smart girl decides to run away to Chennai and set up her own business. But fate intervenes and she falls into the hands of the local police and she is on the run.
Silambarasan delivers an incredible performance and his versatility comes to forte in the last one hour of the film. He is complemented perfectly by Santhanam and VTV Ganesh who brings the house down with their rib-tickling one-liners. Prakash Raj is simply outstanding with his subtlety and the little nuances while Sonia is charming. Anushka is outstanding as the commercial sex worker as she is able to bring out a life-like performance. All small characters in the film including Anushka’s personal makeup man who comes as a transgender is brilliant.
The film works due to Krish’s story and outstanding camerawork by Nirav Shah. He has used different lightings for each of the stories, which brings out the human element in the episodes. And the camera following the characters conscience in the climax justifies the story. Antony editing makes the narration crisp especially the way he criss-crosses between the parallel stories. Music of Yuvan is just ok, but it is the background score which keeps you hooked to the narration.
Though the film may not be a mass, formula masala entertainer, it is different within the commercial format. Director Krish and his team push the cinematic envelope and bring savvy freshness to Tamil cinema. For this alone he should be applauded.
Vaanam is worth investing on a movie ticket.
Verdict - Very Good
VAANAM MOVIE REVIEW -Behindwoods
Starring: Str, Anushka, Bharath, Vega, Santhanam Direction: Krish Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Production: Cloud Nine Movies (Dhayanidhi Azhagiri) pic Prolific Telugu director Krish comes to Tamil bringing with him his critically acclaimed Vedam as Vaanam with an ensemble cast of STR (Silambarasan), Bharath, Anushka, Vega, Saranya, Prakash Raj and others. Vedam had given Krish an admirable name to reckon with in the Telugu industry and for his debut in Tamil, the director has chosen the same premise which explored the various layers of human emotions, adhering largely to the original. Vaanam follows a multi narrative format, which is fairly new to Tamil cinema. The product is about how the lives of five completely unrelated individuals from different places converge at one point cascading in a transformation of their persona and the ensuing corollary. The refreshing factor about Vaanam is it has eschewed the standard DNA of commercial flicks and Krish’s authority on the narrative comes to the fore with this delectably mounted product that tugs at your heart strings. The characters in Vaanam are very ordinary, relatable mortals with their respective grey shades. Krish has not attempted to aggrandize them and they stand before you immaculately unornamented with their blemishes. STR as cable Raju, Bharath the rock star, Anushka the commercial sex worker, Saranya the helpless mom of an abducted son and Prakash Raj on the look out for his lost brother are the axles around which Vaanam hinges. The screenplay is intelligently woven around these characters and Krish builds his narration in a neat pattern not losing steam or our attention anywhere. Although dialogues by Giri provide a significant value, it dazzles when Anushka insulted by policeman Radha Ravi says “we sell our souls unrobed but you guys do that with all your robes on” (naanga thuni avuthu velai porom, neenga thuniyoda velai poreenga) or when she jocularly says that while for other jobs, experience is a big plus but in flesh trade, it is just the reverse. Giri’s caliber as an effective dialogue writer is revealed when STR in a choked voice states that truth needs courage and lies do not. And mind you, Vaanam is replete with such gems. All the artists have performed well and have equal screen presence. But the finest moments, of course, belong primarily to STR who reiterates that at the hands of a good script and a director, he can walk away with all the acting honors. The testimony to this is the scene when he snatches the money bag from Saranya and the vicissitude of emotions that play on his face that toggles between greed and conscience. And the scene at the police station when Anushka wonders if his love was true, the profound expression on his face is noteworthy. Anushka, the foul mouthed sex worker oozing oodles of oomph meets the sensual demands of her character but sans vulgarity brings tears while pleading to the doctor to save her friend saying that she is ready to sleep with him innumerable times. Bharath delivers a subdued performance and Prakash Raj is his usual best. While Vega, Soniya and Jasmine are adequate, Saranya, Santhanam and VTV Ganesh have delivered a natural and neat portrayal. The scenes with VTV Ganesh are enjoyable and when he talks about standing in front of director Shankar’s house with Rahman as company is hilarious. Santhanam as STR’s friend is his perfect humorous foil. Anushka’s transgender friend Karpuram and Saranya’s father-in-law are impressive. Under Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music, the opening song ‘Who am I’ showcases Bharath’s dancing skills which is youthful and peppy. The latest youth anthem ‘Evandi Onna Pethan’ is well picturized and STR’s adeptness with his feet and Nirav Shah’s brilliant camera work in the number are noticeable. Although ‘No money no honey’ is enjoyable, it does not add value to the film’s progress in any way. Nirav Shah’s cinematography is appreciable and the angles and lighting sensibilities up the production value of the film. The different type of lighting at the lodge is just an example. With his tight frame composition, Editor Anthony is impressive. Even though Vaanam is alluring in most aspects and travels linearly on the attempted track, the cinematic feel of the climax is a placid wart. The track ‘No money no honey’ is apparently forced and brings down the tempo of the film. Director Krish makes his impactful debut with a different narrative format that holds the attention of the audience. Vaanam is succulent with diverse complex human emotions from deceit to greed to rage to remorse. The film has a plot that can find patrons among wider variety of audience as the theme of humanity is much a catholic one that transcends barriers. Verdict: An intelligent fare with substance
‘Vaanam’: And the countdown begins
In ‘Vinnaythandi Varuvaya’ Simbu’s fans got to see a new avatar of the actor, much mellow and subdued from the usual Simbu. Well that was more than a year back! Now the hero is back and how! Come Friday and Simbu fans around the world will see the release of Simbu’s ‘Vaanam.’ The film sees Simbu pairing up with Anushka for the first time. The film also has a host of many good actors in supporting roles in Bharath, Prakash Raj, Saranya, Santhanam Sonia Agarwal and Vega. Sonia Agarwal will begin her second innings in Tamil with this film. The teaser trailers that are now doing the rounds in the theatres as well as on TV are getting a good response.‘Vaanam’ which will hit theatres coming Friday comes with the usual Simbu tag, with villains, good dance numbers as well as good music from Yuvan. This will be a welcome film for the typical Simbu fans who love to see their star doing the typical jig for a “kuthupattu” and delivering punch dialogues.While there are rumors doing the rounds that ‘Vaanam’ is being held back despite the film being complete to popularize other films, Simbu is doing everything in his will to see that his fans get to see ‘Vaanam’ on April 29th. The film will be released under the banner of Cloud Nine Movies while the rights for the Chennai release has been purchased by Simbu’s dad TR.Since Simbu fans will get to see their mascot after more than a year’s hiatus, expectations are running high for this film, which his fans hope will prove as a high-voltage entertainment movie.We wish ‘Vaanam’ team a successful run at the box office. We will get back to you with the latest in the Tamil film industry right here on IndiaGlitz.com!
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