Mani Ratnam is back with his latest movie Vaanam Kottatum, but not as a director, rather as a producer. His former protegee Dhana Sekaran, who had earlier directed Padaiveeran, has written the story along with his mentor and helmed the project.
It has Vikram Prabhu, Madonna Sebastian, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sarath Kumar, Radikaa Sarathkumar and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in the prominent roles. Balaji Sakthivel, Madhusudan Rao, Shyam Fernando and others are in the supporting cast.
The film has Sid Sriram's music and a few songs that include Easy Come Easy Go. Preetha Jayaraman has handled the cinematography, while Sangathamizhan E has edited the flick.
Story:
Vaanam Kottatum is a family-oriented movie which has three styles of romance – urban, confused and fun love and matured relationship. The film projects different expressions of love.
Bose (Sarathkumar) is jailed for murdering two in a feudal war. Chandra (Radikaa) brings up her children Mangai (Aishwarya Rajesh) and Selvam (Vikram Prabhu) far away from violence. Years later, Bose is released and comes back to his home. His return reignites the feud. Will his children be targeted by his rivals? What follows next is the best part of the film.
Analysis:
Bose (Sarathkumar) is jailed for murdering two in a feudal war. Chandra (Radikaa) brings up her children Mangai (Aishwarya Rajesh) and Selvam (Vikram Prabhu) far away from violence. Years later, Bose is released and comes back to his home. His return reignites the feud. Will his children be targeted by his rivals? What follows next is the best part of the film.
The characters and the scenes will relate to the audience and the emotions touch the hearts of the viewers. The good music will only enhance the audience's experience. The neatly-written characters and performances of the actors need to be applauded. On the flipside, the second half is little long and overall story becomes predictable.
Hype:
The film has evoked a lot of curiosity in the minds of the audience. Mani Ratnam's films are always eagerly-awaited by cine-goers and expectations are always. Although he has not directed, his touch is seen in Vaanam Kottatum.
The promotional videos have impressed the audience and the success of the songs have made the cine-goers keep high hopes on Vaanam Kottatum. The movie has opened to faily positive reviews. Check it out the cine-goers' response to the film below:
Review Ram: #VaanamKottatum (Tamil) - 2.5/ 5. A mediocre family drama that has its share of good moments, but the flow is dry and nothing much happening around, after a point. It could have been better as the characters and within-the-family conflict was interesting in the initial portions.
Conflict is open at the beginning, break-point leaves on a brisk note. The musical treatment is just okayish, #SidSriram neraya vaayalaye BGM potrukar.
'Decent' so far. #VaanamKottatum Interval...
Kaushik LM: #VaanamKottattum: 3/5. Good outing for the core lead cast. @sidsriram's music certainly elevates the proceedings
@iamVikramPrabhu & @realsarathkumar are both like parallel heroes. @aishu_dil is apt as the energetic sister,
@realradikaa is her usual majestic self Watchable Drama
#VaanamKottattum 2nd half - With a personal revenge angle in the story, the film ends on a hurried, convenient note
Eventually, the family drama & father - children emotions click. Nice end credits scene
@realsarathkumar screen presence Sema gethu
My rating 3/5. Chk it out
#VaanamKottattum 1st half - Going good . As many as 10 important characters in the story & Dir
@Dhana236 establishes each of them very well. Strong #ManiRatnam (co-writer) flavour in the milieu & characters.
Interesting family drama, with some tension in the story.
Siddarth Srinivas: #VaanamKottattum Interval: Delivers the goods as promised so far, a gentle family drama with some superb performances.
@sidsriram's songs and the cinematography are excellent, and @realsarathkumar's role makes it so special!
Rajasekar: #VaanamKottatum - If you are a fan of feel-good family entertainer without worrying much about the pace, this could be your cup of tea.
@realradikaa & @realsarathkumar are the pillars of the film. @iamVikramPrabhu & @aishu_dil are equally good! Technically excellent!
#VaanamKottattum first half - Good going so far. Director Dhana follows Mani Ratnam's style of filmmaking. The biggest strength of the film is
@realsarathkumar - @realradikaa's on-screen chemistry. After a long time @iamVikramPrabhu scores, @aishu_dil impresses as usual!
#VaanamKottatum - @sidsriram 's songs and RR set the mood of the film. DOP Preeetha has provided pleasant visuals. The flow is gentle without racy cuts!
Ramesh Bala: #VaanamKottattum [3.25/5] : #BalajiSakthivel in a memorable role..
DOP #PreethaJayaraman 's work
Solid debut for music composer @sidsriram
Co-writer #ManiRatnam touch all thru.. Dir @Dhana236 has neatly executed a family drama
#VaanamKottattum [3.25/5] : A good family drama.. Set in urban environment with some rural characters..
@realsarathkumar and @realradikaa lead the acting honors.. @iamVikramPrabhu is fantastic..
@aishu_dil is fab.. @MadonnaSebast14 is good.. @imKBRshanthnu is neat..
#VaanamKottattum 1st Half : So far, so good..
Interesting screenplay.. The ensemble cast has done well..
Dir #ManiRatnam touch all over.. Co-writer Story and Dialogues..
@sidsriram's songs and music A rousing 2nd half ahead..
Nitinsathyaa: An example for dedication determination and never ever give up attitude....wishing @imKBRshanthnu
@aishu_dil and the entire team of #VaanamKottattum a huge success.
Nitinsathyaa: An example for dedication determination and never ever give up attitude....wishing @imKBRshanthnu
@aishu_dil and the entire team of #VaanamKottattum a huge success.
Review Ram: Conflict is open at the beginning, break-point leaves on a brisk note. The musical treatment is just okayish, #SidSriram neraya vaayalaye BGM potrukar.
'Decent' so far. #VaanamKottatum Interval...
krishnavenisandhanam: Watching #VaanamKottattum ❤ Very emotional and family entertainer
@MadrasTalkies_ @realsarathkumar Ayya @realradikaa mam, You rocked the performance.. Heart melting
Tinku: #VaanamKottatumreview from Dubai. Though the movie's story line is more predictable, It has a neatly written and executed screenplay with stellar acting by the cast. Pleasantly surprised to see the importance given to complete the character arc of each of them.#VaanamKottattum
Christopher Kanagaraj: #VaanamKottattum - A pure performance driven family drama with well sketched characters. Perfect artists selection. Full marks to Sarath, Radhika, Aishw Rajs & Balaji Sakthivel. Vikrm P s fine. Gud camera work & songs. Very slow paced narration, could hv been more gripping. Okay!
BehindTheMask : #VaanamKottattum is a predictable emotional family drama tht sheds light on a father's life whose one mistake breaks him away frm his family.Evn aftr many years whn he finally meets his family,mistake haunts him back in different form which unfolds into an emo gripping climax
