Director
Susindran
was
pretty
overconfident
that
Naan
Mahan
Alla
would
be
an
exceptional
flick
focalizing
on
rapid
rise
of
crime
rates
in
Chennai.
But,
what
should
have
been
a
crime
thriller
turns
into
sluggish
drama
with
predictable
narration.
Hero"s
act
of
seeking
vengeances
and
settling
scores
with
baddies
has
been
the
most
common
stories
in
Kollywood.
In
all
likelihood,
Naan
Mahan
Alla
carries
such
hackneyed
plot
and
offers
nothing
special
to
the
audiences.
The
film
revolves
around
Jeeva
(Karthi),
a
freewheeling
guy
with
no
worries
in
life.
His
family
members
and
friends
keep
him
invigorated
over
the
times.
Jeeva
comes
across
the
gorgeous
Priya
(Kajal
Aggarwal)
and
falls
in
love
at
first
sight
and
indeed
impresses
her.
When
everything
is
set
to
go
on
paths
of
happiness,
Jeeva"s
life
is
turned
upside
down
when
his
father
(Jayaprakash)
is
stabbed
to
death
by
group
of
strangers.
What
follows
next
is
Jeeva"s
mission
of
trapping
the
goons,
who
were
responsible
not
alone
for
his
father"s
death,
but
are
serial
killers.
The
complete
first
hour
(80mins)
has
nothing
to
do
with
the
journey
as
Susindran
established
the
conflict
merely
at
the
point
of
intermission.
It
looks
like
the
filmmaker
wanted
to
keep
the
first
half
with
fun,
frolic
and
romance
and
the
latter
half
with
complete
contrast.
For
sure,
audiences
would
feel
like
watching
two
different
movies
due
to
lack
of
relevance.
The
major
drawback
of
the
film
is
Susindran"s
amateur
way
of
handling
certain
sequences.
Chennai"s
most
raucous
roughneck
and
his
henchmen
killed
by
youngsters
are
unbelievable.
Maybe,
they"re
serial
killers,
but
that
doesn"t
mean
they
can
bump
off
the
most
dangerous
hooligans
just
like
that.
Having
shot
the
complete
film
in
Chennai,
Susindran
should
have
made
sure
there
are
continuities
between
locations
in
the
same
sequences.
Watch
out
for
the
scene
where
Karthi
chases
one
of
the
culprits.
The
chase
starts
across
the
lanes
of
housing
boards
near
Chetpet
Railway
Station
and
ends
at
Perambur
Railway
Station
(The
station
name
can
be
spotted).
Often
showing
Karthi
smiling
at
kids
is
unwanted.
Director
Susindran
established
the
protagonist"s
kind-heartedness
of
buying
chocolates
for
loan
borrowers" kid.
This
was
more
than
enough
to
delineate
him.
Looks
like
Karthi
is
slightly
getting
out
of
his
Paruthiveeran
effects
as
he
tries
to
emote
in
a
different
style
when
compared
to
his
previous
films.
The
actor
showcases
an
overpowering
performance
during
the
second
half.
On
pars,
he
gets
along
well
with
comical
sequences.
Kajal
Aggarwal"s
characterization
doesn"t
boast
of
specialties
as
she
plays
the
usual
girl-to-next-door
roles.
Her
onscreen
chemistry
with
Karthi
is
extraordinary.
The
actress
can
try
for
some
challenging
roles
as
she
possesses
the
talent
to
perform
them.
Jayaprakash
as
Karthi"s
father
does
an
excellent
job.
The
4
youngsters
enacting
the
role
of
baddies
have
done
a
marvelous
job.
Technically,
the
background
score
by
Yuvan
Shankar
Raja
is
magnificent
and
the
song
'Iragai
Pole"
is
a
foot-tapping
number.
Mathi"s
cinematography
is
okay
as
he
doesn"t
try
for
innovative
placements.
His
picturing
style
of
songs
and
climax
fight
sequence
is
over
the
top.
Editing
by
Kasi
Viswanathan
is
perfect.
Basically,
if
you"re
expecting
Naan
Mahan
Alla
to
be
a
serious
movie
with
a
strong
storyline,
you"re
sure
to
get
disappointed.
It"s
a
time
worn
of
script
of
hero
putting
an
end
to
villains.
The
film
can
be
watched
once
and
it"s
just
an
average
show
with
few
violence
sequences
harshly
shown.
When
compared
to
his
previous
films
Paruthiveeran
and
Aayirathil
Oruvan,
the
actor
fails
to
get
himself
over
the
top.
Karthi
has
to
keep
himself
cognizant
over
choosing
some
good
scripts.
Having
delivered
a
commendable
showpiece
Vennila
Kabadi
Kulu,
Susindran
bashes
down
our
hopes
with
a
flimsy
tale.
Verdict:
Passable
film.
Can
be
watched
once.
Banner:
Studio
Green
Films,
Cloud
Nine
Productions
Production:
K.E.
Gnyanavel
Raja,
Dayanidhi
Azhagiri
Direction:
Susindran
Actors:
Karthi,
Kajal
Aggarwal,
Jaya
Prakash
and
others.
Dialogues:
Bhaskar
Sakthi
Music:
Yuvan
Shankar
Raja
Camera:
Mathi
Editing:
Kasi
Viswanathan
Lyrics:
Na.
Muthukumar,
Yuga
Bharathy,
Francis
Stunt:
Anal
Arasu
Art:
Rajeevan
Choreography:
Sabeena
Khan,
Baba
Bhaskar
Rating:
2.5/5