Sattapadi Kutram (2011) - Tamil Movie Review

Cast and Crew :

Starring : Sathyaraj, Vikranth, Harish Kalyan, Seeman, Muktha (Bhanu), Komal Sharma, A. Venkatesh, Suresh, Livingston, Radha Ravi
Directed by : S. A. Chandrasekhar
Screenplay by : S. A. Chandrasekhar
Written by : S. A. Chandrasekhar
Singers : Vijay Antony, Sasirekha
Lyricist : S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay Antony, Vaali
Music by : Vijay Antony
Cinematography : Anjaneyalu

A name to reckon with in movies criticising the legal system, S A Chandrasekar took a break after his son (Vijay) entered the field and concentrated on films with romantic themes (Muthamidalama, Nenjirukkum Varai etc).

After a big break, the director is back to do what he knows the best- a movie coming down heavily on the corrupt system. From greedy politicians to corrupt officials to fake godmen, there is no escape for anyone from SAC, including the audience.

For the movie with its many loopholes tests our patience to a great extent. A script which hardly has any logic and scenes that fail to convince, Sattapadi Kuttram lives up to the title very well.

Chandrabose (Sathyaraj), a police officer-turned-revolutionary leader, runs a parallel government from the forest and ensures that youngsters join his movement with a sole aim to clean the corrupt system.

One fine day, he kidnaps judges, journalists, bureaucrats and police officials and preaches them the need to bring change in the society. They get convinced (but we are not) and follow the instructions of Chandrabose.

The entire country witnesses a sea change. There are no rowdies, corrupt politicians and poor people. All because of one man- Chandrabose. After ensuring that all is well in Tamilnadu, Chandrabose, along with his team, starts his journey to some other place.

Sathyaraj, though fit well to the role, fails to creat any big impact. Vikranth, Bhanu, Harish Raghavendra, Komal Sharma, Livingston, yesteryear chocolate boy Suresh and A Venkatesh are also there.

Vijay Antony’s music is average while Anjaneyalu’s cinematography is okay. If at all there is something that really needs to be commended in this film, it is Prabhakar’s dialogues. Otherwise, watching Sattapadi Kuttram is like listening to a street corner political meeting.

Vertict : Sattapadi Kuttram – Punishment

Muthukku Muthaaga (2011) - Tamil Movie Review

Cast and Crew :

Starring : Natarajan Subramaniam, Vikranth, Harish, Oviya, Monica, Ilavarasu, Saranya Ponvannan, Varshini as Vasanthi, Sujibala, Veerasamar, Singampuli, Gayathri, Janaki
Directed by : Rasu Madhuravan
Produced by : Rasu Madhuravan
Written by : Rasu Madhuravan
Singers : Vijay Jesudas, Chinmayi, Sriram, Mukesh, Janani, Baby Harini, Haricharan, Dr. Lavanya, Krishnaraj, Madhu Balakrishnan, Krishna, Roshini
Lyricist : Nandhalala, Uma Subramaniam, Kavi Periyathambi, Rasumadhuravan, Na. Muthukumar
Music by : Kavi Periyathambi
Cinematography : U. K. Senthilkumar
Studio : Pandiyanadu Theatres

Rasu Madhuravan's next movie after Mayandi Kudumbathar is Muthukku Muthaga which also falls under the same genre like his previous movie. The movie is all about the family's relationship with each other and the children's sacrifice for the sake of their parents. The director has been keen in using the character artist like Saranya Ponvannan and Ilavarasu to make his point clear.

The couple Saranya and Ilavarasu have five children and they are very much devoted them and they too are very much devoted to their parents. Ilavarasu raises his children decently with his little earnings. Each son vary like five fingers of the hand and Saranya and Ilavarasu help them to choose their path actively and passively.

The core of the movie is family sentiment and the movie's plot in not well planned and lacks the knot it should hold. There is been a jump in emotions frequently which does not keep the audience in pace and packed. For instance, the whole family is trying their best to bring their son out of jail and in the next scene one son his shown being with his girlfriend and in another scene there is a incident where there is no connection to the previous scenes. .

The movie also have some voyeur scenes which most of the tamil movies have now. The movie lacks behind in terms of screenplay. Singam Puli has tried to evoke laughter but has failed to do so.

As said before, the director has depended mainly on Saranya and Ilavarasu to hit the nail. The character portrayal has been good and Ilavarasu is the one to be mentioned. Natraj, Harish, Veer Samar, Vikranth are the sons whose acting do not make any impact. Monica overreacts and Oviya annoys.

Verdict : Five fingers down