Ghatikudu Movie Review

Movie : Ghatikudu
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast : Suriya, Nayantara, Ramesh Kanna, Saroja Devi, Vadivelu and others
Directed by : K.S.Ravikumar
Produced by : Chandana Ramesh
Banner : Red Giant Movies
Music : Harris Jayaraj
Release Date : 2009-10-17

Surya's much awaited film Ghatikudu is just an another commercial potboiler.

Story:

Ashok(Surya) is a contract killer, who never misses his target. He accepts a contract from Abdul (Mukul Dev) to kill a judge. But he misses the target this time.He promises Abdul that he will kill the judge within 10 days. Some how he enters into the judge house. There he happens to meet Tara(Nayantara). Both of them falls in love. But, Ashok never gives up his mission to kill the judge. Does he succeeds in killing the judge or not forms the rest of the story.

Performance:

Surya excels in his role. He will be seen for the first time in a role with negative shades. Surya in a portion of the movie appears as a 10-year old. His stunts, dialogue delivery, dances and comedy are perfect. He is one of the finest actors in the country.

Nayantara looks fresh in the film. It would have been much better if the director could have tried to avoid her close-up shots. Veteran actress Saroja Devi is back into films after a gap of 12 years. She did justice to her role. Bharath Murali as a judge is impressive. Vadivelu comedy track raises few laughs. Sayaji Shinde and Rahul Dev did a neat job.

Plus Points:

Surya's screen presence
Bharath Murali
Production Values

Minus Points:
Direction
Second-half

Technical Departments:

Music by Harris Jayaraj is good, but not the best from him. Production values of the film are grand. Direction by KS Ravi Kumar is not up to mark. Though presenting Surya as a 10-year old and 4 feet tall boy is something new, it was not executed well. Cinematography is just ordinary.

Analysis:

The film starts on a promising note but fails to carry it till the end. The first half of the film is okay. The second half tests your patience with predictable scenes and weak climax.

Verdict: Watch it if you are one among Surya's fans. Otherwise stay away from it.