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Mohanlal | ... | |
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Vijay | ... | |
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Kajal Aggarwal | ... |
Shanthi
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Soori | ... | |
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Mahat Raghavendra | ... |
Vignesh
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Niveda Thomas | ... |
Mahalakshmi
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Poornima Jayaram | ... | |
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Sampath Raj | ... |
Minister
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R.K. |
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Pradeep Singh Rawat | ... |
Police Officer
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Thambi Ramayya |
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Jayabalan | ... |
Periyavar
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Vidyullekha Raman | ... |
Female Cop
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S. Ravi Mariya | ... |
Sivan's Sidekick
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Krishnamoorthy |
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Sivan (Mohanlal) is a well-respected don in the area of Madurai. After his driver was killed in an altercation with a few enemies, including a rowdy cop, he takes the driver's son Shakthi (Vijay) as his own. Shakthi grows up with a vengeful hatred towards the Police uniform and any other Khaki clothing. Even towards his eventual lover (Kajal), initially hating, but then seeing her good side, But it is when his Father desires him to wear the uniform, that turn the tables on the illegal work of Sivan. How Shakthi deals with his Father, and an unknown assailant forms the crux of the story. Written by Sam Abraham
As a self-confessed Vijay fan, It was Jilla Pongal all the way for me. And it didn't disappoint. Vijay Anna does everything effortlessly. Hes very casual and relaxed in this film and has surprisingly sung a melody too. Going crazy over "kandangi" wasn't new, because it was already a hit . But seeing the duet was cute. There's something mellifluous about the flute and it hit all the rite notes. Kajal was merry and makes a good pair for Anna. Although I didn't like her in the police uniform. But her comic scenes with Anna and Suri are superb.
The back slapping is very cheeky and naughty and no, I certainly didn't fidget,in my seat. Choreography was interesting, fights were electric and that gas cylinder blast was a real explosion. I was not fascinated by their graphics although. Neat story and Mohanlal and Anna carry it effortlessly with time-tested histrionics. 10 stars for the director for giving an Easy and Eclectic Pongal Treat