Abhiyum Naanum - A Review

Two weeks back, we went for the movie "Abhiyum Naanum" @ Mayajaal with other Chennai Guys & our classmate Madura from TCS Mumbai. Here is my review of the family entertainer "Abhiyum Naanum".

ABHIYUM NAANUM
Genre: Family Drama
Direction: Radha Mohan
Cast: Prakash Raj, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya, Ganesh Venkatram (introducing)
Storyline:
An emotional bid of the relationship between a father and his daughter
Bottomline:
Slightly Sentimental but worth a watch

The Production Banner "Duet Movies" of Prakash Raj has always been giving a standard, heart-warming movies which comes as a refresher amidst normal movies which has violence and super heroic action sequences. "Abhiyum Naanum" is one another movie which ensembles the image of the production house. Director Radha Mohan is back after the huge success of "Mozhi" with this family entertainer. The story revolves around the various phases of a daughter's life from the perspective of her father.

Prakash Raj takes care of his daughter, Abhi like a princess right from her childhood. He hasn't said no to anything she asks as he believes that the decisions made by her will be perfect. As time rolls by, when the talk of marriage comes, he feels very insecure about separating from his daughter. Above all, his daughter had taken a decision to marry a Punjabi journalist which he cannot accept for the simple reason that he had to send her to Delhi where her in-laws home would be and he wanted his daughter under his care for the rest of her life. This being the core idea of the story, all the other characters are just contributing to the life of the story.

Prakash Raj (Raghuraman) takes the lead role of the father who narrates about the various snippets of life that he had faced as a father of a daughter. Whether it is the time when trying to get admission for his daughter, reluctance in accepting a Punjabi as his son-in-law or while explaining how to face problems in life to his daughter, Prakash Raj lives to his character and brings out a charismatic performance. Aishwarya (Anu Raghuraman) ably supports the role of Prakash Raj by providing proper space for Prakash Raj and Trisha but also shows her presence in some scenes.

The character of Abhi portrayed by the small child was excellent. With her childish laugh and naughty looks, the girl captures the mind of the audience. Especially when she brings the beggar to stay with her, the expressions are very cute. Trisha acting as elder Abhi has understood the role well and has given her best for it. The character being a cool girl-next-door type, Trisha has done with flamboyance and ease.

The well known "Chithappa" of "Azhagiya Theeye" fame has taken the role of a beggar turned caretaker. Though the portions where he comes is very sentimental, Radha Mohan has taken care that it didnt go as an overdose. The hero of this film, debutant Ganesh Venkatram looks smart as Joginder Singh. Though this is a father-daughter story, he scores in the places wherever he gets a chance. Prithviraj plays a guest role as a father of a small child has also given a good performance.

The director has taken care that he doesnt change this film to a serial like those in our local channels by placing timing humours. Especially the scenes where Manobala comes, it gives you a hearty laugh. Apart from this, director also delivers the message that helping hand should be lent to those in grief. Radha Mohan has this unique ability to bring you to the verge of tears and then turning it to tears of happiness.

Vidhyasagar has scored well in background score but only few songs remain in our mind as most of the songs were not upto the mark. Cinematography by Preetha has captured the cool estates of hill station with utmost beauty. It is really encouraging to find women wielding cameras for films which is really a positive sign for Indian cinema.

I will go with 3.5 out of 5 for "Abhiyum Naanum" for bringing out the emotions of a father & daughter and for portraying that this life is not just for earning money and living happily ever after but to respect the values of the relationships in the society and to uphold them.

Plus : Story, directions & lead characters

Minus: Songs

Rating: 3.5/5 - GOOD

I really felt that I should have a daughter in my life after seeing this movie and this tells the depth the movie has given you. But opinion differs. Though "Abhiyum Naanum" doesnt equals "Mozhi" in its calibre, it really a heart warming family entertainment which makes you feel the other tamil movies with violence and irritational songs are nothing but crap.