Pattudala is directed by Magizh Thirumeni. The Telugu-dubbed version of Vidaa Muyarchi, is a slick action thriller that hits theaters this Thursday, February 6th. It is brought to us by Lyca Productions.
Story:
The story is set in Baku in Azerbaijan. Arjun (Ajith) and Kayal (Trisha Krishnan) decide to go for mutual divorce twelve years after they got married. Arjun offers to drop Kayal at her parents’ place. On the way, they bump into Dheeraj (Arjun Sarja) and his wife Deepika (Regina Cassandra), both Telugu people like them. In no time, Kayal goes missing and Arjun suspects that Dheeraj is behind the mysterious disappearance. What follows is Arjun’s persistent attempts to retrace his estranged wife and save her from danger. The second half reveals the motives of the villains and how Arjun goes about his emotional mission.
Analysis:
Ajith hits it out of the park while being measured. His restraint lends a charming physicality to his character. He doesn’t indulge in impossible fights for the most part of the film. Action is reserved to the final stretches. Trisha Krishnan is good when she shows sadness and fear. Arjun Sarja and Regina Cassandra get equal screen time; their characters are out-and-out negative, something the film’s Trailer had made clear. Ramya Subramanian as Anu, Arjun’s friend, is seen in a short role.
Anirudh Ravichander‘s music is decent. His kind of background score gives way to something subtle this time around. Director Magizh Thirumeni’s direction, combined with Om Prakash’s impressive cinematography, NB Srikanth’s crisp editing, and Supreme Sundar’s stunt choreography, all contribute to the film’s polished feel.
The film is more an emotional road trip thriller drama than a typical Kollywood mass action entertainer. it’s commendable that Ajith, despite being a superstar, has surrendered to the script and to the demands of the genre. Most superstar vehicles steer clear of the compulsions of genre movies. Pattudala is different. It has been made to stay true to its material.
The first half pans out like a slow burn drama until about fifteen minutes before the interval. Post the interval, the plot advances. The highways, the vehicles, the tense mood, and the alien land create a certain mood. There is no unnecessary track. Barring the first song that comes in right at the start, the rest are montages.
Verdict:
If you are a thriller enthusiast, Pattudala is for you. This is a rare superstar film without unrealistic fights.
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