Deiva Thirumagal - Review

Genre : Drama

Direction : Vijay

Cast : ‘Chiyaan' Vikram, Anushka, Amala Paul, Baby Sara, Santhanam.,

Music : G V Prakash

Cinematography : Nirav Shah

Released Date : 15 July 2011

Country : INDIA

Language : Tamil

Storyline:

 The hero, with a mind of a six-year-old, finds it unbearable when his five-year-old daughter is separated from him forcefully. 

Review:

 After sporting a brawny, robust look in Raavanan, ‘Veera' Vikram returns to play the thinned-down, child-like Krishna. An antithesis almost, but temerity or timidity, the actor accomplishes the task assigned, with élan. DTM(Deiva Thiru Magal) is the recent proof. The problem arises only when you stop looking at Krishna as a character, and begin to see him as Vikram, the hero. That's when you feel a little more of underplay here and there would have worked better.

  The base of DTM is definitely borrowed. Those who have watched the Sean Penn stunner, I am Sam, and Dustin Hoffman's autistic travel in Rain Man can easily spot the similarities between them and DTM. Yet most of Vijay's characters are new and loveable and the yarn he spins around them is fresh. Particular mention has to be made of the individuality even small characters are vested with.

A blend of beauty and acting skill, it's a joy to watch Anushka as a lawyer, in DTM. She lends dignity to the part of Anuradha that she plays. The lady is a sure draw. Special plaudits to Nirav Shah for the visually enchanting ‘Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil' sequence, and G. V. Prakash for the melody of the refrain. Back Ground Score is also a major plus — lilting and in tune with the mood of the scenes, it is aurally elevating.

Comparatively, it is a less significant role for Amala Paul — Miss. Beautiful Eyes acquits herself well. Baby Sara is a darling! Wonder how Vijay made her emote so naturally! Santhanam is lucky to get roles that transcend the level of sheer comedy — fun with the right mix of substance.

The reason for the strained relationship between Y. G. Mahendra and his daughter Anushka isn't clear but the veteran's subtlety draws attention.

The ‘Kadhai Solla Poraen' song sequence with its garish graphics seems to have been included more for his fans who would wish to have a glimpse of the matinee idol's heroism.

My Mark:

60/100