Instead of jumping high with adrenaline, Dhanush plays a relatively composed and calm hero, always in control of the situation at hand, no matter how bad be it. The protagonist is captured in a different meter this time. This romance story is mature with age, yet simple in its purity. Her presence is what adds the emotional in the present to the revenge story. Samantha breezes into the second half, and plays a predominantly supportive role, than grab the limelight as a heroine. Jayaprakash plays another strong role, and as always, his presence is powerful in the film. From holding a simple grudge, to holding back a sin, his role is one of the strongest in the movie. Aravind plays one of the baddies though straightforward and brief to put in words, he does justice to his role in its entirety. While Amy''s role is appreciative in most parts, her strongest comes out only in the second half, as Aravind''s wife.
Sathish plays Kumaran, who aids a great deal in keeping the first half lively his timing comedy is the perfect relief amidst all the dripping sweet romance. Radhika, a typical warm housewifely lady, acts the mom, like in every household. As a dutiful man, questioned of his capacity, Ravikumar plays a realistic confused man.
Importance given to the little nothings and the corresponding dialogues paints a complete rosy family portrait. The family set up is portrayed in Titch reality, in every move of the Radhika-KSR couple. Highlighting the point where threshold breaks for every young couple, the dispute between dreams and duty is highlighted in its niché in this scene. The point where it touches you strongly emotionally is their breakup. Amy and Dhanush share a juvenile, lively chemistry their rapture is one that captures the spark and energy of first love. The first forty minutes are spent in fun and romance. When no one understands why, the film is the story of Tamizh uncovering truth and finding answers, as a ‘Thangamagan’. The happiness cracks down from its pinnacle, one fine morning, when Tamizh''s father commits suicide. Over time, Hema and Tamizh fall apart, and eventually Hema gets married to Aravind Tamizh finds Yamuna (Samantha) and they are two happy families. While Sathish and Dhanush get along in wooing the lady love, Aravind feels left out and leaves their company hastily but willingly. All is well till Tamizh is smitten by Hema (Amy). Son of a simple middle class family, Tamizh (Dhanush) is a happy-go-lucky lad, roaming about with his best bud (Sathish) and his cousin Aravind. Does the spirit of VIP sustain through to ''Thangamagan’'' too? Family drama, romantic sweet tale, or a mystery story? Gear up for a roller coaster entertainment that is '' ‘Thangamagan’. Velraj is a director-turned-cinematographer who created a revolution in his debut directorial. However, ''‘‘Thangamagan’’'' is not the ordinary rigmarole. Verdict: Thangamagan is a one-time watchable movie, which family audiences and friends will enjoy till it lasts in the theatres.Two heroines, two phases of life - the instinctive prediction is that it is a typical romantic saga. This in complete contrast to VIP and Maari. Perfectly-timed bgms kept the audience engaged.Īnother negative of the film is that there are not many “mass” scenes which cater to Dhanush fans, particularly in the B and C audiences, which may not go well with people. Second half was a bit draggy, and in the name of a family sentiment, Velraj probably wanted some emotional moments, but it was over the top, which made the second half television serial-like.Īnirudh did not disappoint with the songs and the bgm. Amy Jackson has given a proper performance for the first time after Madrasapattinam. All of them give their best, and the comedy track in the first half between Dhanush and Satish make the movie an engaging venture. To put it in a nutshell, it is a well made breezy entertainer with all characters well etched out by the director. In the meantime, Tamizh gets an arranged marriage with Yamuna (Samantha) and what follows is the main story, where Tamizh’s father (played by famous director K.S.Ravikumar) commits suicide after a betrayal Tamizh and Hema have a rift and split, and the latter gets engaged to Tamizh’s cousin. The story revolves around a middle class guy Tamizh (Dhanush) and his friend Kumaran (Satish) who find time to waste and subsequently fall in love for Hema (Amy Jackson) and her friend respectively. It started off with the famous VIP Theme music which still sends the crowds to raptures.
After the phenomenal success of Vellai Illa Pattadhari, director Velraj and actor Dhanush have come together for a sentimental family movie that is Thangamagan, named after an old Superstar movie.Įverytime Dhanush and Anirudh join hands, we expect something big.