Cast: Sathyaraj, Karan, Nasser, Livingston, Anuhaasan, M S Baskar, Anika, Suhani, Malavika, Ganja Karuppu, Sukran
Direction: Aravindaraj R
Production: K Vaithiyalingam Udayar
Music: Bharadwaj
Tamil cinema was dominated by political satires once. But they hardly found favour with masses of late, as romance and commercial masalas started to rule the roost. At such a juncture, comes 'Irandu Mugam', a movie on contemporary political situation in Tamil Nadu by 'Oomai Vizhigal' fame Aravindaraj.

In a nutshell, it is about a youth who aspires to become a Minister. When he becomes one, he goes corrupt. The onus is now on his secretary to correct him. Karan plays the Minister while Sathyaraj is his upright and honest secretary.

Much was expected since Sathyaraj was in the cast. In the past his films like 'Amaithaipadai' had political overtone and went on to become hits. Unfortunately, 'Irandu Mugam' fails to match the hype as it stutters in pace and scenes unfold without conviction. Sathyaraj gets limited screen space and seems to be under utilised.

Parthasarathy (Karan) is the son of a cook and a political science graduate. He aspires to become a Minister. His mimicry skills get him acquainted with the Chief Minister, who comes to his village for a meeting. He impresses him to become local leader of the party. This incurs him the wrath of Thamizh Sakthi (Nasser), a leader of the same party, who wants to promote his younger brother.

Turn of events lead to Thamizh Sakthi helping Parthasarathy become MLA with a promise that he should be with him and support him in all shady deals. As it happens Parthasarathy now becomes a Minister. Their corrupt ways earn them money.

There is one Pavithra (Suhani) daughter of opposition leader who is in love with Parthasarathy. Meanwhile, enters Sarveswaran (Sathyaraj), an IAS officer, who is committed to clean the political system. He has a bad past. He hatches a conspiracy and succeeds in reforming Parthasarathy. The duo now starts to work for the welfare of the people and also bring to book the greedy and corrupt.

Karan and Sathyaraj have tried to their potential. Since the script lacks conviction, their efforts couldn't bear fruits. Suhani looks pretty. Nasser as usual impresses. The rest of the cast includes Anuradha Krishnamurthy, Kumaravel, Livingston, Kanja Karuppu, Anu Haasan, 'Anni' fame Malavika and M S Baskar.

Bharadwaj's music is a letdown and he has tried to compensate with background score. Abdul Kalam cranks the camera while Ruben J's razor-sharp dialogues at few places evoke applause. All said, 'Irandu Mugam' promises aplenty but delivers less.

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Banner: AGS Entertainment

Cast: Narayan, Adith, Vimal, Sharan Sharma, Reshmi Menon

Direction: K V Guhan

Production: Prakash Raj

Prakashraj's penchant for meaningful movies is known to everyone. His production ventures never failed to entertain and appease the film- loving audience. After a handful of such films like 'Mozhi', 'Vellithirai' and 'Abhiyum Nanum', he has come out with 'Inidhi Inidhu', a remake of Telugu hit 'Happy Days', which speaks about love, friendship, fun, hatred and jealousy in a college campus, in a realistic manner.

A feel-good film, this Tamil version by cinematographer-turned- director Guhan is breezy and takes one to the college campus. Though a host of films set in college life is there in Tamil cinema, what works wonders for 'Inidhi Inidhu' is its fresh casting, catchy visuals and simple and casual dialogues.

The story penned by Shekar Kammula is straightforward and a sincere attempt. It doesn't get preachy or goes too dramatic. Close to reality, the movie shows the life of teenagers, their pressures in academics, friendship and the bond they share with parents.

Sidhu (Adhith), Tyson (Narayanan), Vimal (Vimal), Shankar (Shravan), Madhu (Reshmi), Jiya Umar (Sangee) and Appu (Benas) are a bunch of freshers in a college. They all together make a fine gang. Soon Sidhu and Madhu, Shankar - Sangee, Appu and Vimal make a pair. Meanwhile, Tyson ends up falling in love with a senior Sravanthi (Sonia).

There comes a host of fun-filled moments besides hatred, jealousy and emotional moments in their lives. The rest of the story is how they spend their four years of their education in the campus and express love for their respective dear ones.

All the new kids have done well. Narayanan as Tyson walks away with all honours. As an innocent and intelligent youth, he is an apt cast. Vimal who plays a comical role is fresh and impresses with his one- liners.

Reshmi in the female lead (enacted by Tamannah in the original) plays it with ease and elegance. Sonia as final year student puts up a dignified performance, while Benaz is impressive. Unfortunately Adhith as Siddhu fails to recreate the bubbly energy when compared to the one who performed the role in 'Happy Days'.

Guhan has not just wielded the megaphone well but cranked his camera in an engrossing way. He has brought out emotions well in the scenes of separation and reunion between the pairs. Also the visuals are soothing. A couple of songs by Micky J Meyer is ok. But the rest sounds very alien.

On the flip side, at many places, the ego clash between the pairs reminds one of 'Kushi' and also the narration becomes very slow towards the second half. However on the whole. Prakashraj and Guhan deserves credit for giving a feel-good and a healthy entertainer amidst mindless masalas.



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