Menon's combination worked with Ajith? What does Yennai Arindhaal has to offer? Most importantly, what does the film has to offer for all Ajith fans? Does Trisha have a major role to play?
Continue to read our review and know the answers yourself. Plot: Yennai Arindhaal can be called as a biography of a man and is about the people he meets in his life. Sathyadev(Ajith), is a dedicated police officer who puts work ahead of his personal life. He also puts his own life on the line to make sure his jurisdiction
stays clean and free from violence and illegal activities by taking up a dangerous job as an undercover cop. The story is told in a flash back and the director narrates it in Thenmozhi's(Anushka) point of view. The story begins with Thenmozhi falling in love with Sathyadev. When Thenmozhi meets Sathyadev at a restaurant, a group of unknown people led by Victor(Arun Vijay) attacks them.
Ajith fights back but gets injured. When Thenmozhi asks Sathyadev to explain what's happening around them, the flashback begins and thus reveals the connection between Sathyadev and Victor which forms the crux of the story. After Ajith earns respect as a police officer, his wife Hemanika(Trisha), is murdered by Ajith's unknown enemies. Enemies he gains by being an honest cop.
Ajith is then forced to set out on a mission and suddenly Yennai Arindhaal turns into a road film. With beautiful moments from Ajith's life told in flashbacks, where does the journey of the protagonist ends forms the rest of the story. Performances: Yennai Arindhaal brings out Ajith's best performance till date simply because his character is woven with lot of emotions and Thala doesn't disappoint.
He literally carries the entire film on his shoulders but most importantly Arun Vijay helps him to do so. Arun Vijay has brought out his best and we wouldn't be surprised if most of you think that he is the unsung hero of Yennai Arindhaal. Both the leading ladies have done a fair job. Though Trisha's performance is neat(more like a cameo), Anushka's portrayal of Thenmozhi gets a special mention.
Baby Anikha's performance is as natural as it can get. Vivek manages to evoke laughter but only in parts. Watch Yennai Arindhaal Trailer Here Technicalities: Anthony's editing could've been way more crispier, as it turns out, the length of this movie is its biggest minus. Screenplay is slow especially in the first
half and gets a touch irritating in the second half as well. Harris Jayaraj's background score is definitely a plus but gets too loud at times. Dan Macarthur's cinematography is fresh and will provide a new experience to Tamil audience.
Overall View: Though Yennai Arindhaal reminds us about Gautham's previous movies especially the romance scene between Ajith and Trisha, Ajith and Arun Vijay's performance saves the film and averts a major disaster.
