Perhaps,
'remake" happens
to
be
the
favourite
word
in
the
dictionary
when
it
comes
to
filmmakers
in
Kollywood.
Well,
it"s
more
illustrious
with
our
'King
of
remakes"
(Jeyam
Ravi-Raja)
and
films
of
Dhanush
where
you
don"t
spot
a
single
difference
from
the
original
version.
But
here"s
debutant
Kumaravelan
breaking
these
cliched
formulas.
His
grand
idea
of
just
adapting
the
story
of
Lal
Jose"s
Classmates
with
a
new-fangled
screenplay
makes
him
dignified
as
a
proficient
filmmaker.
As
mentioned
by
the
filmmaker
much
prior
to
film"s
release,
only
two
sequences
have
been
lifted
from
the
original
version.
The
film
opens
with
college
students
of
academic
year
2000
amassing
for
a
reunion.
Shiva
(Prithviraj)
is
on
his
flight
from
Mumbai
while
his
other
classmates:
Meera
(Priyamani),
daughter
of
MLA,
Karthik
(Jeeva),
Vasu
(Karthik)
and
others
have
already
assembled.
Getting
back
together
after
8
years
takes
them
back
to
nostalgic
bittersweet
days
of
their
college
life.
After
a
span
of
time,
it"s
revealed
that
students
have
gathered
for
their
classmate
Sakthi"s
(Sakthi)
death
anniversary,
an
asthmatic
patient
who
passed
away
during
his
final
year
in
college.
Sakthi"s
father
(K.
Bhagyaraj)
and
wife
play
perfect
hosts
inviting
the
students,
who
are
well
settled
in
their
lives
with
perfect
job
and
marriage.
But
latter
in
the
evening,
as
Meera
heads
to
Shiva"s
room
to
revive
their
broken
love,
she"s
blown
out
of
waters
to
see
him
chocked
with
a
guitar
string.
What
follows
next
is
a
turn
of
events
where
suspicions
become
order
of
the
day.
Sakthi"s
father
embarks
to
unravel
the
hidden
mystery
behind
this
gruesome
incident.
But
the
biggest
question
here
is–
Was
it
an
attempt
to
suicide
or
homicide?
Prithviraj
comes
up
with
a
commendable
show.
If
you
had
watched
Classmates,
you"ll
find
that
he
has
matured
a
lot
in
his
performance
from
the
original
version.
Thanks
to
Priyamani!
She
doesn"t
imitate
Kavya
Madhavan
(enacted
her
role
in
Malayalam
version).
Looks
like
Prithviraj
and
Priyamani
would
bag
a
special
for
'best
onscreen
chemistry" for
this
year.
Their
previous
month"s
Malayalam
release
Puthiyamugham
indeed
won
more
laurels
for
them
and
Ninaithale
Inikkum
isn"t
an
elision.
Karthik
Kumar
gets
off
well
suiting
the
role
of
a
filthy
rich
guy.
Vishnuvpriyan
is
okay.
Actor
Jeeva
requires
special
mention.
Comparable
to
his
previous
films,
he
gets
a
meaty
role
to
play.
The
actor
has
well
carried
out
his
parts
with
rib-tickling
one-liners.
Apart
from
adding
to
humour
quotients,
Kumaravelan
has
offered
him
a
prominent
role
and
makes
sure
he"s
present
all
throughout
the
show.
Bhagyaraj
looks
perfect
in
his
role
of
a
friendly
father.
Vijay
Antony
has
done
a
perfect
job
with
his
musical
score.
Be
it
the
melodic
'Nanbanai
Partha" or
the
fast-beat
'Mere
Piyaa",
they"re
top-notch.
Balasubramaniam
delivers
eye-catching
visuals
with
his
spellbinding
cinematography.
Certain
dialogues
do
touch
your
heart,
specifically
the
final
word
of
conclusion
by
Bhagyaraj
to
Prithviraj.
Finally,
Ninaithaale
Inikkum
is
a
poignant
film
that
has
a
middling
start
and
gradually
brimmed
with
interesting
moments.
Hats
off
to
debutant
Kumaravelan
for
a
colossal
directorial…
We
look
ahead
for
his
yet
more
laudable
shows.
With
Sun
Pictures
vigorously
promoting
this
film
through
their
wide-range
of
media
networks,
the
film
is
sure
to
make
it
big
on
box
office.
Verdict:
Strongly
recommended...
Rating:
4/5
Ninaithaale
Inikkum
Classy
remake
of
'Classmates"
Production:
Gemini
Film
Circuit,
Sun
Pictures
Direction:
G.N.
Kumaravelan
Star-casts:
Prithviraj,
Priyamani,
Sakthi,
Anuja
Iyer,
Karthik,
Bhagyaraj,
Jeeva,
Vishnuvpriyan
and
others.
Music:
Vijay
Antony
Cinematography:
Balasubramaniam
Editing:
Sreekar
Prasad
Choreography:
Prasanna,
Sujith
and
Dinesh
Lyrics:
Annamalai,
Kalai
Kumar,
Priyan,
Sheeba
and
Prabha
Public
Relations:
Johnson