The Rainmaker

Movie: Paiyaa
Language : Tamil
Date : 02-04-10
Theatre : Cinemax, Kochi, Screen 1 (Opening Day)

Capsule Review
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Last year saw a commercial action entertainer in Surya's 'Ayan'. Though not a path breaking cinema by any means, 'Ayan' was an entertainer for the time it lasted. This time around we have Karthi (Surya's brother) trying something similar in Lingusamy's 'Paiyaa'. And 'Paiyaa' succeeds to a great extent in what 'Ayan' did i.e to entertain the audience.

'Paiyaa' starts of as a road movie and director keeps it engaging with some crisp pace, beautiful foot tapping songs and a fresh performance by Karthi. Tamanna is engaging as well. As the movie starts after interval, we see Lingusamy going back to his forte. One man against a goonda gang world which he has used successfully in movies like 'Run' and 'Sandakozhi'. It looks a bit cliched but nevertheless engaging. He falls in to many traps like the hero and heroine land up in a forest as an escape and we soon see the customary song and dance. As we start to feel that the movie may be loosing it with too many unnecessary plots and songs, Lingusamy ushers in the grand climax.

At the end of it, you feel entertained. Not as to the level of 'Ayan' but quite close to that. Technically, direction is neat and crisp except in portions of second half. Action scenes are well choreographed.Its just a car and 2 people during the majority of the movie, hence the camera is also used well as its kept engaging all the while. Karthi is almost the life of the movie. Fresh and charming he uknowingly resembles mannerisms of Surya, many a times. He is a lot of promise. Tamanna is good to watch but not as good a performance as 'Ayan'. The chemistry looks lacking. Songs are really cool and well shot. 'Thuli Thuli', 'Poongatre' and 'En Kadal Solla' are soothing tracks by Yuvan.
All in all, as an entertainer 'Paiyaa' is the brother of 'Ayan', no two ways about that.

Verdict - 3/5 and 'Entertainer' as Ratings