Film: Ethir Neechal
Starring: Siva Karthikeyan,Priya Anand,Nandita
Director: R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
Producer: Dhanush
Banner: Wunder Bar Films
Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Story
Ethir Neechal has a very simple plot but
deals with undisclosed elements of the society. Kunjithapaadham
(Sivakarthikeyan) falls in love with Geetha (Priya Anand) who is a
school teacher. Kunjithapaadham (Sivakarthikeyan) faces many
difficulties because of his name and changes his name to Harish. He then
persuades Geetha and also succeeds to get a job. After sometime trouble
starts again as Geetha knows his real name and also loses his job. Now
Sivakarthikeyan decides to attain the lost identity and participates in
Chennai Marathon under the guidance of Valli (Nandita) and this forms
the core part of the film.
Performances
Sivakarthikeyan is
energetic and performed well. His single liners are absolutely pleasant
and his scenes with kid to flatter Priya Anand are completely hilarious.
Priya Anand looked cute and she delivers a neat performance. Sivakarthikeyan and Priya Anand’s chemistry is a good watch.
Nanditha as Valli is
impressive. Director Senthilkumar has given her a weighted role of an
athlete. Other cast delivers adequate performance.
Technical Analysis
Music composed by Anirudh Ravichander is
the main highlight of the film. He played a very crucial part in
composing the background scores which is an added advantage. Velraj
cranked the camera very well. All the songs were beautifully captured
and they did a admiring job in capturing climax scenes. Kishore Te’s
editing is appropriate. There is no single unnecessary scene in the
movie. Screenplay by director is good and Dhanush impressed as a
producer with rich production values.
Analysis
Debutant R.S.Durai Senthilkumar did a
great job in converting a simple wafer thin plot into an entertaining
movie. Director has dealt with undisclosed factors of athletes. First
half of Ethir Neechal is moderately entertaining where the hero
struggles to change his original name. His scenes in the first half with
the kid and Priya Anand are enjoyable. Satish impresses with single
liners as Sivakarthikeyan friend. The second half lacks the pace at few
moments where Valli (Nandita) has some sentimental scenes with her
father. Anirudh performed a cameo as bartender and Dhanush, Nayatara’s
cameo in a song overtakes it. Overall the movie is entertaining with
enjoyable comedy liners.