Pollathavan --> Oru Kannottam

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Cast : Dhanush, Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TN-04 H-1386, Divya Spandhana, Murali, Banupriya, Daniel Balaji, Santhanam, Karunas matrum palar.
Direction : Vetri Maran
Music : G.V.Prakash Kumar
Film Certification : A
My Certification : U
Post Certification : U

This film Pollathavan released this Diwali along with many films starring some big guns. But, still, it stands atop all those films. An underdog, this Diwali, Pollathavan has got umpteen reasons to be on top!!

The film starts off in a dark place where Dhanush is seriously injured but still has bashed all the goondas and staggers along the road and rides home in his Bajaj Pulsar. For a moment, I thought that it was going to be another Pudupettai. But, I was proved wrong almost instantaneously. A flashback story where there is a flashback each for the Hero as well as the villain. No spoilers this time.. Cos, I have many things to tell, leave alone the story. Dhanush plays his part almost with ultimate ease. He is best suited for these types of roles. All his previous films which have been hits has him playing these type of a normal, simple guy roles which suits him best. This film is all about comedy , sentiment and a bit of action in the first half and complete action in the second half. Dhanush is an absolute treat to watch with his body language and amazing nonchalance in speech. The Bajaj Pulsar plays an important role in the film. It in fact forms the crux of the story.
Divya is something very different from the Ramya that she was in the previous films. She looks stunning in every scene but she can do well to shed some weight. Divya with the looks of a girl next door is beautiful to watch in most of the song sequences.
Next, Murali, as Dhanush's father plays a commendable role and needs to be lauded. Banupriya, as Dhanush's mother has been wasted in this film. Next, the comedy by Santhanam and Karunas really tickles every nerve. The dialogue of Karunas, "Machan!! Nee Kelen" still chimes in my mind. Santhanam too is good with his timing comedy with Dhanush. Next, Daniel Balaji once again plays the role of Villain although he is Sappa this time, cos everytime, Dhanush beats him in all ways. The other villain and his close associate are newcomers to this film industry and both of them do their job well... Anju, as the villain's wife makes a comeback into Kollywood. The stunt sequences are the best part in this film. Next, about the muzik, GV prakash has ensured that the film doesnt lose out in any area by giving some entertaining muzik in this film.
Minnalgal koothadum Mazhaikalam gets into your heart where as Engeyum Eppodhum by Yogi B gets into your mind... So, Vetri Maran is indeed victorious in his first film as director. Overall, a complete movie which is worth watching for all ages.

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* The amazingly natural stunt sequences which makes it different from other films
* Dhanush's six pack in the climax, looks like another Bruce Lee
* Comedy by Karunas, Santhanam and Dhanush and the amazing muzik by a new director
* The newcomer Villain does justice. Hope he gets some more villain offers
* Divya with a mixture of hot and cool
* Murali is a gud choice to play dhanush's father and he needs to be lauded too

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* Daniel Balaji adds into the negatives just because of the crazy way in which he has been portrayed
* Banupriya has been wasted in this film as she has very less scope to act
* No more negatives boss

Bottomline: Pollathavan against all odds, wins the battle of the Diwali crown!!

Rating: 6.5/10