Udanpirappe Review: A well-constructed family drama that needs a lot of patience to watch
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Udanpirappe is the most recent film to attempt to join the list of Tamil films that have shown a brother-sister connection. The film opens with a gang of thugs chasing Vairavan (Sasikumar), a ruffian whose life revolves around his family, through a hamlet near Pudukkottai. He gets to say a few lines about farming (which has become somewhat of a must for heroes in Tamil cinema in recent years in films set in small towns), which are backed by an outstanding background soundtrack by Imman, though it does remind us of a few of his earlier works.
As the title suggests, Udanpirappe is focused on the relationship between Vairavan (Sasikumar) and
Maathangi (Jyothika), who had previously had unpleasant difficulties and have been separated from one another as a result of what has occurred. As they strive to solve the problems, other ones arise, and what happens next is the story's central theme.
Era. Saravanan gives the picture an old-school vibe and dives deeply into the character's emotions. The first half of the film is highly hectic, and it does not waste time establishing its characters one by one; instead, it goes with the flow and gets the ideas through about why the conflicts amongst the characters arose. However, the film has some flaws in the second half, with pacing concerns surfacing. The thrilling closing stretch, on the other hand, is guaranteed to appeal to the public and have a lasting impression.
In the film, Sasikumar gives a mature and appealing portrayal, performing everything asked of him with great conviction. The performer makes a good first impression, which works in the film's favour. Jyothika, on the other hand, is cast in a magnificent role that is a complete departure from her second innings performance. Her second-half performance is particularly noteworthy. Samuthirakani is excellent as the stern instructor, and the cast is well-led by Sija Rose and Soori.
Velraj's cinematography is excellent throughout the film, giving it a very realistic sense. Imman's music doesn't have any amazing tunes, but his re-recording works.
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