Kaaviya Thalaivan Movie Review & Rating

Director: Vasantha Balan

Producer: Varun Manian, S. Sashikanth

Music director: AR Rahman

Cast: Siddharth, Prithviraj, Vedhicka, Anaika Soti

Story:

Kaaviya Thalaivan is set in the early 20th century and it deals about two good friends played by Thalaivankottai Kaliappa Bhagavathar (Siddharth) and Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai (Prithvi) who are theater artists. Both Prithvi and Siddharth are raised and taught the art of drama by their mentor Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal played by Nassar.

The two talented artistes (Siddharth and Prithvi) become the most talented artistes of their time and their drama company becomes popular because of these two talented artistes.

The competition between the two friends become worse and things end up in a pretty bad shape. The relationship between them destroys and the two good friends become enemies.

Will the two friends reunite and works hard for the development of their drama company forms the rest of the story.

Artistes’ performance:

Siddharth’s characterization and his performance is excellent. Prithviraj who plays the main antagonist performed well and is equally good as Siddharth.

Vedhika has done a fantastic job in depicting her character. Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah and Ponvannan have given excellent performances. Remaining cast of the film is good in their respective roles. Anaika as naughty princess does her part well in her limited role.

Plus Points:

AR Rahman’s music is the soul of the film. Vasantha Balan’s screenplay and his ability to bring his vision on screen is praiseworthy. Cinematography is absolutely magical.

Minus Points:

Prithiviraj’s characterization is predictable in the movie. Vasantha Balan’s screenplay could have been tighter especially in the second half. The song placement of ‘Yaarumilla’ song disturbs the pace of the movie.

Analysis:

The cinematography, art director and costume designer move the audiences to the mid 1900s. Songs are placed situational and have been highly praised by critics. The conversation between Siddharth and Prithviraj in the climax is the highlight of this extraordinary film.

Verdict:

You will miss an excellent periodic film if you fail to watch Kaaviya Thalaivan movie… Must watch film…