Rating:
3.5/5
Star
Cast:
Dhanush,
Manju
Warrier,
Balaji
Sakthivel,
Pasupathi,
Prakash
Raj
Director:
Vetri
Maaran
Expectations
are
usually
high
when
a
movie
from
the
stable
of
Dhanush-Vetrimaaran
hits
screens.
In
the
past,
they
have
given
us
memorable
outings
such
as
Polladhavan,
Aadukalam
and
most
recently
Vada
Chennai.
Vetrimaaran
is
known
for
his
raw
and
realistic
take
on
intense
subjects
and
Asuran's
posters
and
stills
promised,
yet
another
solid
film
from
the
craftsman.
Has
Asuran
managed
to
keep
up
the
reputation
of
the
Dhanush-Vetrimaaran
team?
Read
Asuran
movie
review
to
know
more
about
this.
Plot
Shivasaamy
(Dhanush),
a
farmer,
leads
a
content
life
with
his
wife
Pachammal
(Manju
Warrier),
two
sons,
a
daughter
and
his
brother-in-law
Murugesan
(Pasupathi).
But,
a
few
issues
that
crop
up
between
the
family
and
a
wealthy
landlord
of
his
village
named
Vadakooran
(Aadukalam
Nareyn),
changes
their
life
upside
down,
leading
to
a
series
of
unpleasant
incidents.
Screenplay
&
Direction
What
makes
Vetrimaaran
films
a
class
apart
are
the
narrative
structure
and
the
unseen
milieu
that
he
sets
up
for
the
story.
Coming
to
Asuran,
Vetrimaaran
opts
to
narrate
a
tale
of
vengeance,
set
against
a
backdrop
that
we
are
somewhat
used
to
in
Tamil
cinema.
However,
Vetrimaaran
pulls
up
the
socks
with
the
treatment
of
his
subject,
which
takes
forward
the
movie
like
a
raw
and
realistic
thriller,
especially
in
the
first
half.
In
the
second
half,
the
film
moves
to
a
different
zone.
There
are
times
when
we
get
a
feeling
that
the
writing
loses
grip,
especially
when
the
proceedings
in
the
flashback
sequences
turn
predictable.
However,
the
way
the
director
has
set
up
the
events
that
evoke
revenge
in
the
protagonist
is
convincing.
Vetrimaaran
should
be
lauded
for
highlighting
an
important
message
and
that
too
about
vengeance.
Moreover,
the
characterisations
are
multi-dimensional.
All
the
major
characters,
in
various
phases,
experience
the
urge
to
take
revenge.
It
is
left
to
the
audiences
to
decide
for
themselves
whether
the
acts
are
justifiable
or
not.
However,
he
places
Shivasaamy
in
the
median
line,
through
which
he
conveys
the
right
message
to
the
viewers.
Performances
We
could
see
an
altogether
different
Dhanush
in
this
movie.
He
gets
to
play
two
different
phases
of
Shivasaamy.
While
the
younger
phase
was
a
cakewalk
for
him,
he
simply
stuns
with
the
portrayal
of
the
older
phase.
The
maturity
and
vulnerability
of
the
character
are
so
safe
in
his
hands.
Manju
Warrier
makes
a
stellar
debut
in
Tamil
cinema
as
Pachammal.
She
does
the
role
with
full
confidence
and
her
dubbing
is
also
spot
on.
Veteran
actors
Pasupathi
and
Prakash
Raj
get
to
play
important
roles.
A
special
mention
has
to
be
accorded
to
the
young
actors
who
play
Shivasaamy's
kids
with
the
desired
intensity.
Other
Aspects
R
Velraj
sets
some
raw,
realistic
and
stunning
frames.
GV
Prakash
Kumar
gels
well
with
Vetrimaaran
and
it
shows.
The
BGM
is
stunning
and
the
songs
are
used
well,
according
to
the
situations.
The
action
sequences
are
realistic
and
solid.
Positives
Strong
performances
from
the
star
cast
Realistic
and
thrilling
first
half
Smart
characterisations
Background
score
by
GV
Prakash
Kumar
Negatives
Predictability
factor
in
the
second
half
Verdict
Asuran
comes
with
an
important
message
about
vengeance
and
the
director
has
conveyed
that
without
being
preachy.
Asuran
might
not
be
the
best
work
from
the
Dhanush-Vetrimaaran
team
but
still,
it
is
a
very
good
movie
that
keeps
up
the
reputation
of
the
solid
combo.