THEERAN ADHIGARAM ONDRU

How many films have we seen where a cop goes beyond the line of duty to bring down a menacing, barbarous killer and his henchmen! Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru too belongs in that genre, talking about a gritty, honest police officer who stands against invincible dacoits.

The director wastes no time in starting his story right from where the credits roll. To what begins as another crime thriller gets really captivating as the narrative unfolds. One can hazard a guess at the in depth research from the director, which has helped him add elements that are informative and engaging. Like a persevering magician, he doesn’t throw all his tricks at you, but waits for the right time to unravel the backstories to the crime, one at a time, so that the viewing experience doesn’t get theoretical.

Two things work in favor of the film, the intense suspense drama and the pace in which Theeran travels. The action sequences, in particular, have clicked really well. Action director Dhilip Subbarayan deserves an applause for some breathtaking stunt sequences.

Karthi, donning the khakhi for the second time, is exceptional. Fit than ever and quick with his action moves, he has also seemingly worked on his voice modulation to make the titular character sound stern and rough. Comparisons are bound to arise with Siruthai, but this performance stands fresh.

Rakul Preet in her brief appearance shows grace. Her love portion with Karthi works in parts. It starts refreshingly, but as the core story unfolds, typically the love track takes a backseat. The romance becomes a distraction, especially during the second half.

Bose Venkat in a meaty role brings his sharp expertise to the table. Abhimanyu Singh playing the ruthless villain is the perfect foil to Karthi. Save for Sathyan and Manobala, most supporting actors are relatively new.

Theeran guarantees a no holds barred entertainment for just about anyone, but it also comes with its share of pitfalls. Cliches in the love portion and excessive gore could have been avoided. Some might feel the film to be noisy and violent.

Technically, Sathyan Sooryan’s camera works in tandem with Vinoth’s vision. Ghibran’s tracks could have been better. The background score keeps the energy level upbeat, but tends to get noisy and overpowering at times. Shivanandeeswaran’s cuts provide a neat product on hand.

Oru Veettil  
Singers: Shashaa Tirupati, Inno Genga
Lyrics: Thamarai

Oru Veettil promises to be a romantic, steamy song between the leads. The tunes are dark and mysterious, and Shaasha Tirupati and Inno Genga's voices fit this song perfectly, adding more intensity. A good listen, overall. 

O Sathiye
Singer: Armaan Malik
Lyrics: Uma Devi

O Sathiye paints a picture of a lover yearning for the company of his mate. With passionate singing by Armaan Malik and ominous chorus portions, the song brings out the sadness of loneliness.

Laali Laali
Singers: Sathyaprakash, Pragathi Guruprasad
Lyrics: Raju Murugan

Laali Laali is unique in the sense that it does not try to sound new-gen. Its tunes and beats might not sound fresh, but Ghibran's touch ensures it is not dull or boring. Its soft, rhythmic melodies will definitely appeal to music lovers.

Theeran Da
Singers: Aravind Srinivas, Sarath Santhosh
Lyrics: Vivek

Theeran Da is a lively song with electric guitar portions accompanied by fast beats. The song celebrates the police profession and Karthi's prowess as a cop. However, the vocals could have been more power-packed in a way that is required for such a song, except probably the chorus portions.

Tinga Tinga
Singer: Padmalatha
Lyrics: Uday Kumar

Tinga Tinga sounds like a typical item song, with catchy opening lines and dance-friendly beats. The lyrics are entirely Hindi, so the connecting factor will entirely depend on the visuals and the dance performances of the song. It is an enjoyable number, with good vocals from Padmalatha. 

Sevatha Pulla
Singer: K.G.Ranjith
Lyrics: Ghibran, K.G.Ranjith

Sevatha Pulla is a peppy composition from Ghibran sung by KG Ranjith. Relying entirely on vocals, the background music does not have much to offer. Overall, the tunes sound like a modern attempt at a 90's rural song, but with a good chance to end up as the album's favourite for audiences.