Film: Kutti Puli
Starring: Sasikumar,Lakshmi Menon,Saranya
Director: G Bhoopathy Pandian
Producer: Muruganandham
Banner: Village Theatres
Music: Gibran
Story
Kutti Puli (Sasikumar) lost his father
at a young age in a local gang rivalry, and since then has been raised
single-handedly by his mother, who fears that he will grow up to be just
like his father. Unfortunately, he does grow up to be like his father
and even picks up the same traits that got him killed. No matter how
hard the mother tries, her efforts only prove futile because Puli lives
by his own principles. However, she believes if she could get him
married then probably he may turn responsible and take control of his
life. But Puli is against marriage because he believes that with so many
people who wish to see him dead, his future wife may have live like his
mother, who was left behind by his father. What makes Puli have a
change of heart and eventually agree to marry? This forms the rest of
the story.
Performances
Sasikumar is again seen
in an angry young man avatar with a good side that needs to be
awakened. Even though he played his role with ease and confidence, he is
starting to get repetitive with his choice of films.
Lakshmi Menon plays her part well and her on screen chemistry with Sasikumar is quite decent.
Saranya Ponvannan
hardly has any part to play besides crying in every other scene, while
Prabha, who makes a comeback after a long hiatus, has an equally
unsatisfying part.
Technical Analysis
Ghibran’s background score is too lousy
and he has stirred all the old songs as background scores.
Cinematographer Mahesh Muthuswamy did a decent job and editor should
have trimmed movie in the second half to maintain same pace throughout
the movie and it lacks. The screenplay falters at times and the basic
plot line is quite simple. Dialogues are crisp and entertaining and
production values are standard.
Analysis
Debutant director Muthaiah has played
the sentimental card extremely well to keep the audiences hooked through
certain emotional moments. The film very subtly highlights that two
most important women in our lives are mother and wife, who have very
pivotal parts to play. You will also notice that the film is high on
elements commonly found in Sasikumar's films such as friendship,
revenge, family, witty one-liners and lots of blood and gore. While all
the elements have been used appropriately at regular intervals, one
doesn't find anything new to be excited about.
The film struggles in the second half
and unnecessarily gets dragged by songs and few clichéd fight sequences.
Kutti Puli also reminds us of the fact that Sasi is no longer an actor,
but a commercial hero with mass following because he now has a typical
hero entry scene welcomes by hoots and applauds.