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THOONGA NAGARAM MOVIE REVIEW |
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by : Behindwoods review board |
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| Starring:
Vimal, Bharani, Nishanth, Gaurav, Anjali
Direction:
Gaurav
Music:
Sundar C Babu
Production:
Cloud Nine Movies (Dhayanidhi Azhagiri)
Dhayanidhi
Azhagiri’s Cloud Nine Movies which
has been distributing films until now
have turned producer with Thoonganagaram.
Director Gaurav, a former assistant to
veteran K.S.Ravikumar has made his directorial
debut with this film and also plays an
important role. The film stars talented
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performers
like Vimal (Kalavani fame), Bharani (Nadodigal fame),
Nishanth (Renigunta fame), Anjali (Angadi Theru fame)
who have proved their mettle. With the popular brand
of the producer and a young cast, Thoonganagaram aroused
everyone’s curiosity and expectations.
As the title suggests, the film is set in Madurai.
This film too has the basic premise of friendship
like some of its predecessors. Kanna (Vimal), Aiyavu
(Bharani), Maari (Nishanth) and Rajamani (Gaurav)
are youngsters who get acquainted one night at the
bar, become drinking buddies and before we know, they
are swearing their lives for each other. Kanna finds
love in his childhood sweetheart Kalaivani (played
by Anjali) who is a local TV artist. Trouble begins
when Kanna locks horns with two miscreants who are
up to some very despicable things. What starts off
as a scuffle, develops into a major issue with more
people and power getting involved. How does the foursome
face up to this?
The movie has a plot which can claim novelty but it
is a bit tiresome to see yet another film based on
Madurai and four friends who are thick as thieves.
Despite being set in Madurai, the film steers clear
of excessive violence and is a mix of comedy, romance
and action. Gaurav proves himself a good director
by bringing out decent performances
from the lead cast as well as the supporting cast
which largely consists of the local people.
Coming to the performances, Vimal, Bharani, Gaurav
and Anjali have done well and are apt for their roles.
Nishanth, who has played the role of the speech-impaired
Maari manages to convey his emotions perfectly just
with his eyes and facial expressions. Though characters
reminds us of those in Nadodigal and other Madurai
films, the cast of Thoonganagaram has brought about
freshness through their portrayal.
What plays spoilsport in this potential entertainer
is the addition of excessive sub plots and songs.
The first half has about three songs and the main
plot unravels only in the second half. There is a
flashback of Kanna and Kalaivani’s childhood
which is totally unnecessary and hinders the flow
of the already slow paced film.
Cinematography by Vijay Ulaganathan is good and brings
out the essence of Madurai. There is a particular
long shot of a mountain captured in the mild showers
of the night, which showcases the cinematographer’s
talent. Music by Sundar.C.Babu is good but does not
linger on with the exception of the song Kalyanam
Kalyanam which is very peppy.
On the whole, this film is engaging in certain parts
and has good performances from all the actors. The
film would have been crisper and better if the focus
was more on the main plot.
Verdict: Another tale of Madurai attempting
to be different.
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: Thoonga
Nagaram, Vimal,
Anjali,
Gaurav,
Sundar
C Babu,
Dayanidhi
Azhagiri |
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