What
happens
when
a
highly
acclaimed
script
meets
the
eye
of
a
world
class
actor?
Magic
on
screen
is
what
was
expected
out
of
Papanasam.
Does
the
movie
fulfil
its
true
potential?
How
different
is
this
from
the
original?
Read
our
review
on
Papanasam
to
know.
Papanasam
Plot:
The
movie
begins
by
showcasing
a
happy
family
living
a
peaceful
life
in
a
small
town
called
Papanasam,
Thanjavur
district.
Suyambu
Lingam,
played
by
Kamal
Haasan
is
an
honest
husband
and
a
caring
father
of
two
daughters
who
makes
sure
to
keep
his
family
happy
despite
suffering
from
monetary
struggles
to
lead
a
lavish
life.
When
Kamal
Haasan's
elder
daughter,
played
by
Niveda
Thomas,
falls
victim
to
today's
technology
handled
by
a
wrong
person,
a
cinematic
twist
ensues
changing
the
film
from
a
family
drama
to
a
well
written
sleek
thriller.
As
a
result
of
an
aftermath,
Kamal
Haasan's
family
gets
entangled
in
a
difficult
situation.
When
they
decide
to
stand
against
it,
they
realize
that
the
issue
they're
up
against
is
more
than
what
meets
the
eye.
Performances:
As
expected,
Kamal
Haasan
stands
out
with
his
subtle
performance.
While
watching
him
perform,
one
can
clearly
read
the
desperation
in
his
eyes
intertwined
with
an
urge
to
save
his
family
from
a
sticky
situation.
Kalabhavan
Mani,
entrusted
with
an
absolutely
critical
role,
accepts
the
challenge
with
open
arms.
His
performance,
which
is
as
real
as
it
can
get
grabs
your
attention
from
the
word
go.
Gautami
who
is
making
a
comeback
to
Tamil
film
industry
impresses
with
her
convincing
performance,
her
efforts
to
make
the
audience
sympathize
with
her
character
is
praiseworthy.
Supporting
cast
including
the
two
girls
have
delivered
the
goods.
Overall
Papanasam
has
been
served
well
by
all
its
actors
and
actresses.
Technicalities:
Director
Jeethu
Joseph
apart
from
holding
on
to
his
successful
and
intriguing
screenplay
has
also
cleverly
retained
most
of
his
technical
crew
including
cinematographer
Sujith
Vaassudev
and
editor
Ayoob
Khan.
Apart
from
the
first
few
minutes,
which
is
the
time
taken
for
the
movie
to
introduce
its
characters,
the
entire
film
is
exceptionally
gripping
with
an
amazing
closure.
What
makes
this
film
special
is
the
way
the
director
has
narrated
the
story
which
is
riveting
and
also
realistic
all
at
the
same
time.
Music
by
Ghibran
is
soulful
and
manages
to
capture
the
nativity
of
Thanjavur
district.
His
background
score
coupled
with
intense
scenes
makes
Papanasam
a
delectable
delight.
Overall
View:
We
all
know
that
Papanasam
is
a
winning
script
and
retaining
Jeethu
Joseph
has
helped
immensely.
But
when
a
performer
called
Kamal
Haasan
takes
up
such
a
project,
magic
on
screen
is
rest
assured.
Check
out
the
slides
below
for
some
of
the
best
scenes
along
with
interesting
information
about
the
movie:
Director
Jeethu
had
said
in
an
interview
that
Rajinikanth
was
initially
approached
to
do
the
lead
role
and
although
he
was
interested
to
take
up
the
role,
he
had
doubts
regarding
a
few
scenes
and
how
they
would
appeal
to
his
fans.
The
Tirunelveli
Accent
Noted
writer/
director
Suka
trained
Kamal
Hassan
to
speak
in
the
Tirunelveli
accent.
You
will
have
to
watch
the
film
to
know
how
perfectly
he
has
uttered
each
and
every
word
with
precision.
Casting
The
Female
Lead
Several
actresses
were
considered
and
approached
for
the
leading
female
roles.
Simran
was
reported
to
have
signed
the
film,
but
she
later
stated
that
she
was
not
working
in
the
film.
Nadhiya,
Sridevi
and
Abhirami
were
also
considered.
The
Beginning
Jeethu
Joseph
confirmed
that
shooting
for
the
film
would
commence
from
the
second
half
of
2014.
The
film
kick-started
with
a
formal
pooja
on
16
July
2014.
Principal
photography
commenced
on
25
August
2014.
The
Dialogues
Famed
writer
Jeyamohan
has
written
the
dialogues
for
the
film.
His
experience
and
the
ability
to
understand
the
pulse
of
Tamil
audience
has
worked
like
a
charm
in
Papanasam.
Asha
Sarath's
Performance
Asha
Sarath
who
has
reprised
her
role
from
the
original
has
done
a
fabulous
job.
The
efforts
put
in
by
her
in
Drishyam
has
been
repeated
in
the
Kamal
Haasan
starrer.
A
Neat
Family
Entertainer
Papanasam
is
not
only
a
neat
family
entertainer
but
also
an
edge
of
the
seat
thriller.
The
film
should
attract
huge
number
of
family
audiences.
Kalabhavan
Mani
Kalabhavan
Mani
has
done
a
wonderful
job.
His
role
is
of
vital
importance
and
the
versatile
actor
has
delivered
the
goods.
One
Of
The
Best
Scenes
Watch
out
for
the
climax
sequence
which
will
melt
even
the
hardest
of
hearts.
There
is
a
reason
why
Kamal
is
called
a
genius
actor
and
he
has
yet
again
proved
that
through
Papanasam.
Box
Office
Success?
The
film
is
sure
to
do
well
in
all
of
Tamil
Nadu.
If
it
does
well
overseas,
the
producers
are
sure
to
reap
some
big
bucks
for
Papanasam
has
the
potential
to
become
a
blockbuster
hit.