Pudhupettai

Story of how a scrawny man, Kokki Kumar (Dhanush) becomes an underworld don and a pawn in the hands of politicians. Charting his rise from a young boy to a Scarface like figure, the film throws in dollops of violence and dappan koothu. The noise level rises to a crescendo and stays there and as body count goes up, all you want to do is escape to a quiet bar and meditate over a beer.

Rating: * +

Thiruvilayadal Arambam

As expected, lots of histronics, over 90 mins of it, before the story begins. After you have mentally erased all of it, one can attempt to enjoy this rather fun movie. Or should I say, larger-than-life, wholesome-entertainment of a movie. Realised that the lead star is the son-in-law of Sir Rajni. Hmm.. there is potential there. Nonetheless, the bugger reminds me of an old friend.

Rating : * *