Director
Santhosh
Sivan
had
released
his
much-hyped
Malayalam
movie
Urumi
in
April,
2011
and
it
had
witnessed
overwhelming
response
at
the
ticket
counters.
More
than
a
year
after
it,
the
same
film
has
been
released
as
Pathinaindham
Nootrandu
Uraivaal
in
Tamil
with
a
few
changes
to
suit
the
local
viewers.
It
has
some
dragging
moments,
but
its
rich
production
values
hold
the
attention
of
audience
till
the
climax.
Pathinaindham
Nootrandu
Uraivaal
is
a
historical
fantasy
movie,
which
is
set
in
15th
century.
Prithviraj
and
Genelia's
performances
are
the
main
highlight
of
the
film.
Deepak
Dev's
music,
Anal
Arasu's
action,
Sivan's
camera
work,
Shankar's
dialogues,
costume
designing,
make
up,
choreography
are
its
other
attractions.
The
slow
paced
narration
is
one
big
drawback
of
the
film.
The
film
is
set
in
the
backdrop
of
the
fierce
warrior
clans
of
Northern
Kerala
in
the
15th
century
and
focuses
on
the
cult
of
Chirakkal
Kelu
Nayanar.
It
is
all
about
a
boy,
who
wants
to
avenge
the
death
of
his
father,
who
has
been
killed
by
Vasco
da
Gama.
Santhosh
Sivan's
dragging
narration
in
both
first
and
second
half
tests
the
patience
of
the
viewers.
The
climax
scenes
seem
to
have
taken
from
the
epic
film
Pazhassi
Raja.
The
Movie
starts
with
a
short
introduction
to
the
history
of
Portugese
exploration
in
the
age
of
discovery
to
India
referring
to
the
landing
of
explorer
Vasco
da
Gama
on
20
May
1498,
the
kingdom
ruled
by
Zamorins
of
Calicut.
Then
story
starts
with
the
present
generation.
Chirakkal
Kelu
Nayanar
(Prithviraj)
sets
on
a
mission
to
kill
Dom
Vasco
da
Gama,
the
Viceroy
of
Portuguese
Empire
in
India.
But
he
faces
a
lot
of
odds
on
his
way
to
reach
his
target.
He
has
to
encounter
many
conflicts
within
the
kinsmen,
kings,
ministers,
peasants
and
Muslim
warrior
princess
Ayesha
(Genelia
D'Souza)
of
the
famed
Arackal
Sultanat.
He
has
a
forte,
a
legendary
golden
Urumi,
which
is
made
from
the
ornaments
of
women
and
children,
who
were
burnt
alive
by
Vasco
da
Gama.
Kelu
is
supported
by
his
childhood
friend
Vavvali
(Prabhu
Deva).
How
he
creates
his
own
army
and
starts
movement
against
the
first
Colonial
advance
in
India
will
form
the
crux
of
the
film.
Santhosh
Sivan
should
be
applauded
for
his
perfect
casting
and
tapping
out
mind-blowing
performance
from
each
actor.
Prithvi
has
delivered
excellent
acting
and
the
audience
cannot
stop
loving
him.
He
looks
awesome
in
emotional
and
action
sequences.
As
Vavvali,
Prabhu
Deva
has
done
justice
to
his
role.
As
Ayesha,
Genelia's
sword
fight
(kalaripayattu)
scenes
are
superb.
Vidya
Balan
steals
the
heart
of
viewers
with
her
item
dance.
Nithya
Menon,
Jagathy,
Amol
Gupte,
Alex,
Robin,
Arya
and
Tabu
have
also
done
justice
to
their
roles.
The
technical
team
of
Urumi
has
done
a
wonderful
job.
Firstly,
it
is
Deepak
Dev,
who
has
composed
a
few
excellent
songs
along
with
stunning
background
score.
Locations,
choreography
and
picturisation
in
all
songs
are
wonderful.
Action
sequences
composed
by
Anal
Arasu
are
also
one
among
the
major
highlights
of
the
film.
Shankar's
dialogues,
Ekta
Lakhan's
costume,
Renjith's
make
up
and
Sreekar
Prasad's
editing
are
also
commendable.
Overall,
Pathinaindham
Nootrandu
Uraivaal
is
a
great
movie,
which
has
excellent
acting,
awesome
technical
values.
It
is
a
must
watch
movie.
Producer:
Shaji
Natesan,
Santhosh
Sivan
and
Prithviraj
Director:
Santhosh
Sivan
Cast:
Prithviraj,
Genelia
D'Souza
Prabhu
Deva,
Vidya
Balan,
Nithya
Menon,
Jagathy,
Amol
Gupte,
Alex,
Robin,
Arya
and
Tabu
Music:
Deepak
Dev
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