Review in pics: Rajapattai

There was a time when director Suseenthiran made small-budget films in a very smart way. But his first big-budget masala movie Rajapattai, fails to impress.

Dec 30, 2011 13:32 IST
  • Cast: Vikram, Deeksha Seth, Mithra Kurian, K Viswanath and Pradeep Rawat<br> Special appearance: Shriya Saran and Reemma Sen <bR> Director: Suseenthiran<br> Music : Yuvan Shankar Raja<br> Producers : Pratish and Santosh
    Cast: Vikram, Deeksha Seth, Mithra Kurian, K Viswanath and Pradeep Rawat
    Special appearance: Shriya Saran and Reemma Sen
    Director: Suseenthiran
    Music : Yuvan Shankar Raja
    Producers : Pratish and Santosh
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  • There was a time when director Suseenthiran made small-budget films in a very smart way. But his first big-budget masala movie <i>Rajapattai</I>, fails to impress.
    There was a time when director Suseenthiran made small-budget films in a very smart way. But his first big-budget masala movie Rajapattai, fails to impress.
  • In his earlier movies namely - <i>Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu</i>, <i>Naan Mahan Alla</i> and <i>Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai</i>, strong story and powerful screenplay helped the movies sail through. But these vital factors seemed to be missing in <i>Rajapattai</i>.
    In his earlier movies namely - Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Naan Mahan Alla and Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai, strong story and powerful screenplay helped the movies sail through. But these vital factors seemed to be missing in Rajapattai.
  • The story of the movie is very weak and the screenplay is very predictable.
    The story of the movie is very weak and the screenplay is very predictable.
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  • With a big star like Vikram playing the lead, it was expected that Suseenthiran would come out with a convincing 'commercial' script, but that sadly didn't happen.
    With a big star like Vikram playing the lead, it was expected that Suseenthiran would come out with a convincing 'commercial' script, but that sadly didn't happen.
  • <i>Rajapattai</i> is about a fitness freak Anal Murugan (Vikram), who wants to become a big villain in films.
    Rajapattai is about a fitness freak Anal Murugan (Vikram), who wants to become a big villain in films.
  • He is a happy-go-lucky youngster, Murugan falls for Dharshini (Deeksha Seth).
    He is a happy-go-lucky youngster, Murugan falls for Dharshini (Deeksha Seth).
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  • During the course of the story Murugan meets Dakshinamoorthy (Viswanath) - a senior citizen, who runs an orphanage. The elderly man is threatened by a set of evil people, who want him to vacate the property.
    During the course of the story Murugan meets Dakshinamoorthy (Viswanath) - a senior citizen, who runs an orphanage. The elderly man is threatened by a set of evil people, who want him to vacate the property.
  • Murugan decides to bail out Dakshinamoorthy from the problem.
    Murugan decides to bail out Dakshinamoorthy from the problem.
  • Vikram puts in his best from the beginning till end. In 17 different get-ups, the actor simply walks away with with all the applauds.
    Vikram puts in his best from the beginning till end. In 17 different get-ups, the actor simply walks away with with all the applauds.
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  • Leading lady Deeksha Seth looks good, but gets less scope to perform.
    Leading lady Deeksha Seth looks good, but gets less scope to perform.
  • Viswanath displays his experience on screen.
    Viswanath displays his experience on screen.
  • Madhie's cinematography is like a colourful collage.
    Madhie's cinematography is like a colourful collage.
  • Yuvan Shankar Raja's songs are okay, but do watch out for a special song featuring Vikram, Reemma Sen and Shriya Saran.
    Yuvan Shankar Raja's songs are okay, but do watch out for a special song featuring Vikram, Reemma Sen and Shriya Saran.