Sandai Kozhi Tamil Movie
The overall framework of “Sandai Kozhi” follows the traditional action-romance formula. However, N.Linguswamy who has written the story and screenplay and direction is a successful in pulling off a winning shot by his intuitive presentation skills that makes the film a good one to watch.
Linguswamy manages to pack a lot into a 150-minute script, creating an interesting patchwork of action, emotion, humor, and colorful characters. As the story progresses a visual and colorful array of characters emerges to make this a most absorbing journey.
Here goes the story…
Balu (Vishal) is an engineering student. He completes his college and prepares to leave to Madurai, his hometown. His friend Raja insists him to visit his house in Chidhambaram on his way to his home.
Balu meets Raja's sister Hema (Meera Jasmine) in their house and instantly love blossoms in them. Balu after a brief stay with his friend leaves to Madurai. But his trip gets cancelled due to some trouble perpetrated by a local don Kasi (Lal). He is forced to extend his stay with his friend.
Kasi is a terror to the locales. Balu confronts Kasi head on when he is about to board his bus to Madurai. A fight ensues between Balu and Kasi. In the bout, Kasi is left humiliated by Balu. Notwithstanding the insult, Kasi plots to revenge his defeat. He finds Balu's address and tails him.
Kasi learns that Balu is an heir to a locale head honcho Dorai (Raj Kiran) and it is not that easy to eliminate Balu. However, Kasi, in a fit of rage continues to go after Balu. Dorai comes to know of Kasi's vicious plans and chalks out his own plans to thwart Kasi's.
Is it Kasi who wins over Balu or Balu who triumphs is told in a gripping climax.
Vishal, who became well known as a hero from “Chellamae”, shows a real flair for action while subtly and convincingly depicting his romantic, emotional side. Meera Jasmine proves to be up to her task. Her work in here solidifies her standing as one of the good actresses of her generation.
Raj Kiran plays his character successfully. Malayalam director-actor Lal is appropriately menacing as a villain who terrorizes people. John Amirtharaj as Meera Jasmines father, “Thalaivasal" Vijay, and Karuppu Raja are convincing in their thankless roles.
Na.Muthukumar's lyrics and Yuvan Shankar Raja's music (particularly re-recording in the fight sequences) is consistent with the look and feel of the movie. The camerawork by Jeera and Neerav Shah captures the village environment beautifully. Kanal Kannan's action sequences are yet another major highlight.
Generous doses of plot and character development is sure to keep you buoyant throughout the movie. "“Sandai Kozhi”" is sure to offer something for everyone.
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