trisha looks beautiful. vijay seems to get overboard with repetitive performances like this. it’s time he should try something different now. go watch out “aathi” if u are a illayathalapathy fan!!

With Jeyam Ravi, Trisha, Prabhu and K Bhagyaraj around, there is no dearth for talent in the movie and it goes about smoothly.

The first half is entertaining while the second is more emotional.

A NRI youth from London Santosh (Jeyam Ravi), comes to India with his mother (Geetha) to attend a family wedding. He comes across a young girl Kavitha (Trisha), who also come to attend the wedding. He falls for her instantly. After a few cat and mouse games between them, they finally come close to each other. Now they start to face problems.

Kavitha’s brother (Prabhu), who has brought her up in life since the death of their mother, hates rich men for a rich man ditched their mother. For Santosh, his mother is a hitch opposing his affair. What next?

Santosh leaves his house to reach Kavitha’s village. When his efforts to convince her brother fails, he finally accepts a challenge from him. Kavitha’s brother gives him a piece of land and asks him to come up with more produce than he could. Did he accomplish the mission or not? It forms the climax.

Ravi playing the role is in nice form. He shows lot of spunk and sensitivity in a good role that allows him a chance to parade all his talents. As a doting sister and a hesitant lover, Trisha gets an author-backed character. Trisha is in fact the standout performer. Whether being an impish lover or a loving sister, Trisha manages to bring the right emotions on her face. One of her most memorable performances till date, surely.

Prabhu plays a caring brother and his years of experiences come handy playing the serious role. Bhagyaraj and Geetha, as the rich parents of Ravi, fit the roles to a T.

Also in the cast are Richa Pallod, Tejashree, V M C Haneefa, Manivannan, Kalabhavan Mani and Mouli. Devi Sri Prasad’s music gives the movie a major fillip. With a mix of peppy and melodious tunes, the music director plays a major role in the movie.

All in all, editor Mohan and his team have yet again zeroed in on a theme that will appeal to one and all. In a season of never-ending gangster violence, Unakkum Enakkum is a whiff of fresh air. It is cool and comforting for a big success.

Debutant director Tharun Gopi has taken a wafer thin storyline, but with a pulsating sequence of events, succeeds in sustaining the interest of the audience.

In a nutshell, the movie is about a group of baddies on Vishal’s trail for no fault of his. How he manages to overcome them forms the crux.

The movie is about Ganesh (Vishal), who comes from Madurai to continue his medical course in Chennai. A group of baddies is on his pursuit. Meanwhile Srimathy (Reema Sen), daughter of Ganesh’s professor, wants to meet him and thank him for helping her escape from the clutches of some vile elements.

When Ganesh and Srimathy meet they are surprised, for they know each other. Meanwhile, the gangsters on spotting both vow to kill them. Why? Well, it is flashback time.

Eswari (Shreya Reddy) is a shrewish, arrogant ‘kattapanchayat’ woman. She lends money at usurious rates and then goes after those families that fail to repay. Srimathy’s family falls foul of Eswari. It is Ganesh who helps Srimathy’s folks. Eswari, however, falls for Ganesh’s bravery and boldness. So she wants him to marry her. But the hero doesn’t.

She ends up kidnapping Ganesh’s parents and threatens Ganesh to come to them and marry her. However Ganesh thwarts all her plans. Eventually in a freak mishap, Eswari meets her fate. Mistaking Ganesh to be the reason for their sister’s death, Eswari’s brothers Periya Karuppu (Manoj K Jayan) and Veerasamy (Vijayan) resolve to kill him.

Ganesh, who reaches Chennai for safety, is eventually forced to go back to his old ways to fight the baddies and restore order.

Vishal, who is just two films-old, has given a good performance. His tall physique comes handy in stunt scenes. In the company of Reema Sen, he is on the button, with his brisk stunt sequences. Reema Sen has got a limited footage, but has utilized it well. Vadivelu has a meaty role to play and has the audience in splits.

However the surprise element in the movie is Shreya Reddy. This VJ-turned-actress has played a girl with chutzpah and a raw attitude to life, who threatens Vishal to marry her.

It is heartening to see an actress who has the will (and talent) to attempt such a different role. Vadivelu as the college warden not just occupies a major screen space but delivers the goods as well. Also in the cast are Manoj K Jayan, former football player I M Vijayan, Manickam Vinayakam and Banuchander.

Though an often-seen theme, Tharun Gopi’s shrewd characterization and swift screenplay makes the movie engrossing. Yuvan Shankar Raja has come up with some peppy numbers, while Kanal Kannan’s stunts are a major highlight.

However on the flip side, the second half is lengthy and packed with needless stunt sequences.

After Chellamae and Sandai Kozhi, no doubt Thimiru will help Vishal score a hat-trick.