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The other technical aspects are up to the mark.This is the first movie of what was to become director Mani Ratnam's "political trilogy" ("Bombay" and "Dil Se" being the movies to follow). The cinematography could have been better as the rural setting does not come to life the way it did in a Viswasam. The background music, however, is as generic as can be. He has always been the 'go to' composer for 'desi' melodious and this is another feather in his cap.
The Taali number, in particular, hits the right notes with its simple yet effective composition. Samuthirakani, who impressed fans with his work in films such as VIP: and Visaranai, is burdened with a highly one-dimensional character.ĭ Imman's music is arguably the only saving grace of Udanpirappe. Soori's attempts at tackling the funnybone fall flat as the comedy feels forced. Sasikumar impresses in the action scenes but does not deliver the goods in the emotional sequences. That said, Udanpirappe isn't really a showreel for her and does not really cater to those who liked her work in Chandramukhi. She also tries to convey a lot through her silences, which isn't an easy task. She manages to internalise her character's grief in a tragic sequence, which bears testimony to her evolution as a performer. Jyothika delivers a sincere performance and shines in a couple of scenes. There is a well-intentioned twist towards the end but it falls flats mainly because the characters have not been fleshed out too well. Similarly, Sasikumar impresses in a couple of action scenes. Jyothika's entry scene has a distinct 'massy' feel and is likely to be a treat for her die-hard supporters. That said, there are a couple of positives. Overdependence on cliches and mundane set pieces make the film all the more unengaging. The same applies to the scene involving a tragedy. The hospital sequence is a case in point. These problems are further compounded by the fact that the action becomes a bit too predictable at certain points.
In fact, there are points where the family elements play second fiddle to the twists and turns, something that never happened in Siva's film. This is exactly where Undanpirappe fails as the action scenes dilute the impact of the brother-sister bonding. These aspects were further elevated by the mass scenes which gelled with the core plot/theme. The Ajith Kumar-starrer proved to be more than just a routine entertainer mainly because the scenes between the hero and his 'sister' had a certain amount of depth. The basic plot has pretty much everything-right from strong flashback sequences to action scenes- that one would expect from a family drama with commercial elements but it never reaches its potential due to the rushed writing.Ī film with the sister sentiment can work only if the characters and bonds between them feel relatable. The movie is set in rural Tamil Nadu and revolves around the strained yet warm relationship between the protagonist and her brother and highlights what happens when she tries to mend fences with her 'anna'. Cast: Jyothika, Samuthirakani and SasikumarĪctor Jyothika's latest and 50th film Udanpirappe is a mediocre family drama that fails to do justice to its promising premise and Jyo's acting abilities.