THAANA SERNDHA KOOTAM MOVIE REVIEW

TSK is an adaptation of the much famed and critically acclaimed Bollywood hit “Special 26” which had Akshay Kumar playing the lead role. TSK is produced by Studio Green and is directed by Vignesh Shivan who gave us the impressive Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.

At the outset let us not even compare TSK with Special 26, TSK is an adaptation of the original. TSK has its own script and screenplay that is loosely based on the original. Does it work? It does not mostly. For people who have watched the original it would be totally dismissive. Surprisingly for those who have not, it still does not come out convincing. The first half meanders aimlessly and even the “heist action” does not impress. Sadly the few parts in the movie that manages to catch attention are the scenes that are “remade”, while the original story line is “yawn worthy”. The idea to add a dash of all sentiments that are crucial to a Kollywood masala backfires and those are moments that you feel TSK is a very ordinary film. The attempt to be “smart” using contemporary as well as retro references does not make an impact. It is the inconsistency in the screenplay that mars the proceedings further. The consistent “switches” in the scenes makes for inconsistent watching.

Surya is refreshing to see, but is found wanting as a CBI officer. Ramya Krishnan is decent in her role. Keerthy Suresh is OK in a small role. The others who form part of the core team are decent without any substantial performance and Karthik is clumsy in his important role.

Dinesh Krishnan makes TSK a good watch. Anirudh has already scored big with the songs and does a good job behind the scenes as well. Dialogues are OK. Editing by Sreekar Prasad could have been sharper. Vignesh Shivan’s direction is adequate.

The idea to not make a frame by frame remake is commendable, but not at the cost of the seriousness of the core issue. TSK suffers a little more due to its preachiness and punches that are so necessary now in a Kollywood film. The climax shames it further.

THAANA SERNDHA KOOTAM – SIDHARAL !!

2/5

B.U.Shreesha

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