Rating:
3.0/5
Star
Cast:
Prabhu
Deva,
Ditya,
Aishwarya
Rajesh,
Kovai
Sarala
Director:
Vijay
A
L
Movies
that
are
completely
based
on
dance
aren't
very
common
in
the
Tamil
film
industry.
Yes,
we
have
had
some
films
in
the
past
which
had
their
storyline
and
theme
based
on
various
classical
dance
forms,
but
an
out-and-out
Tamil
movie
of
such
a
genre
is
still
a
rarity.
When
it
was
announced
that
AL
Vijay
is
coming
with
a
film
titled
Lakshmi,
which
is
based
on
dance
and
related
competitions,
the
excitement
in
the
minds
of
the
audiences
was
pretty
high.
Has
the
film
lived
upto
these
expectations?
Read
the
complete
movie
review
of
Lakshmi
to
know
more.
The
story
of
Lakshmi
revolves
around
a
young
girl
of
the
same
name,
who
is
fond
about
dance.
She
is
a
fabulous
dancer
and
aims
to
go
for
a
national
level
competition.
At
the
same
time,
her
mother
isn't
much
interested
and
convinced
about
the
prospects
of
dance.
Meanwhile,
she
meets
a
master
who
takes
her
in
the
right
direction.
Well,
the
story
of
Lakshmi
is
something
similar
to
that
of
the
inspirational
movies
we
often
come
across.
Obviously,
there
is
a
change
in
the
scenario
and
background,
with
dance
taking
the
centre
stage,
which
definitely
acts
as
the
major
positive
of
the
movie
as
well.
AL
Vijay
has
neatly
packaged
the
film
and
at
the
same
time,
he
hasn't
tried
anything
unusual
or
out
of
the
box
to
bring
in
some
difference,
just
for
the
sake
of
it.
He
follows
the
template
of
the
movies
of
this
genre
and
has
done
a
fine
job
with
its
packaging.
However,
this
approach
has
allowed
predictability
factor
to
linger
around,
especially
in
the
second
half
of
the
movie,
where
one
gets
to
know
about
the
direction
in
which
the
film
is
heading
to.
The
script
definitely
could
have
been
better,
leaving
away
the
clichés.
Anyhow,
AL
Vijay
has
been
successful
in
conveying
the
right
emotions
to
the
viewers.
Due
credits
to
his
narrative
pattern,
which
is
laced
with
emotions
and
the
way
in
which
he
has
suitably
selected
the
actors
for
the
particular
characters
and
handled
the
climatic
sequences.
Prabhu
Deva
ably
fits
into
the
shoes
of
the
character
VK
and
he
does
stun
you
with
his
amazing
dance
moves.
However,
it
is
Ditya
Bhande,
the
newcomer,
who
has
stolen
the
show.
She
is
indeed
a
terrific
dancer
and
an
upcoming
acting
talent
to.
Aishwarya
Rajesh
had
done
a
good
job
as
Lakshmi's
mother.
Karunakaran
adds
the
comic
flare.
Nirav
Shah's
cinematography
deserves
a
big
mention,
as
it
is
one
of
the
major
positives
of
the
movie.
Editing
could
have
been
better,
especially
in
the
second
half.
Sam
CS's
songs
were
good
but
the
BGM
could
have
been
better.
The
art
works
also
require
a
special
mention.
With
some
superb
dance
numbers
and
the
emotional
and
inspiring
angles,
Lakshmi
has
everything
in
it
that
it
had
promised.
Yes,
the
film
is
predictable
in
many
parts,
but
is
still
a
decent
watch.