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Muran Movie Review, Rating (2.5/5)
| Banner: | Dream Theatres |
| Cast: | Cheran, Prasanna, Nikitha, Haripriya |
| Direction: | Rajan Madhav |
| Music: | Sajan Madhav |
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The first thought that strikes you while watching the much anticipated Muran (Conflict), produced and distributed by director Cheran and UTV Motion Pictures and directed by newcomer Rajan Madhav is that Alfred Hitchcock must be turning in his grave!
Rajan Madhav happens to be acclaimed director Mysskin's erstwhile assistant as well. So expectations were sky-high. As to whether his debut fulfills the hype, remains to be seen.
In the beginning, though, all seems to be perfect: in an up-market hotel, you have a bearded and serious Nandha (director Cheran), an upcoming musician, complete with fashionable beard and guitar, who's trying to make a name for himself.
He's about to seal a lucrative assignment when fate takes an unexpected turn. The entire dining area comes to a halt as a drunk Arjun (Prasanna), slurring and on the verge of an emotional breakdown, threatens to jump off the multi-story building. He does, much to the consternation and shock of everyone present -- including Nandha.
So far, it seems just like one of those coincidental meetings that happen so often in life - until Nandha and Arjun meet again, when Nandha's car breaks down during his journey, courtesy a few drunk youths on the road. Arjun, passing by, offers the musician a lift - and thereby begins an interesting tale.
It's flashbacks galore as Nandha's life-story is revealed: his is a less-than-perfect marriage, with an adulterous wife Indu (Nikita) who won't grant him a divorce; but he does have an understanding girlfriend, Lavanya (Haripriya) who is Nandha's ideal mate.
Arjun, meanwhile, is a conundrum. He lives for thrills, walks willingly in the path of buses and lorries, thinks nothing of taking the wildest risks. The reason: his father Devarajan (Jayaprakash), a successful industrialist, won't give his son the freedom and resources he desires. Besides, he's the reason for Arjun's girlfriend Linda's death.
There's nothing left for Arjun now and so he proposes the ultimate thrill: he'll kill Nandha's wife while Nandha must kill Arjun's father.
With the essential plot-point, and several key twists liberally borrowed from Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train, Muran deviates from the original only in minor details (such as showing Nandha as a musician, instead of the tennis player his character is, in the original), and having the meeting happen in a car, instead of a train.
While the first half, with its snappy dialogues and the hint of suspense goes along at a good pace, everything starts unraveling, post the interval.
The director appears to have suddenly turned indecisive, about the screenplay: the writing wanders from showing a character as negative, then positive, then negative again.
Songs and fight sequences (no matter how humorously included), do destroy the pace.
Unlike the Hitchcock original, Muran doesn't dwell much on its characters and their development, instead using a dozen twists and turns to add to the suspense. It doesn't work. Almost an hour of unnecessary twists and turns are thrown in, to "add to the suspense" but all it does it drag the screenplay along. There's none of the nail-biting suspense and heart-thumping agony of the unknown here.
Of the actors, Prasanna walks away with the honours. The man is disarmingly charming, striking the right balance between naiveté, hurt and downright villainy when the dithering screenplay allows him to, that is. He invests the dialogues with such effrontery that you can't help but applaud his talents.
Cheran, though, is a major disappointment. The man usually doesn't turn in a terrible performance, but this time, it's as though he learnt to emote from the Terminator School of Acting. With his beard covering half his face, there's little to be discerned about any of his emotions at any time. It's only his confrontations with Prasanna that provide some relief.
The heroines have precious little to do. Jayaprakash, with his very limited screen space, does a neat job.
Saajan Madhav's music doesn't linger much, expect for Idhu Varai. Padmesh's camera is slick, and non-intrusive. Arun Durairaj's editing passes muster. But then, this isn't the kind of movie that depends on technical excellence for its kudos.
Muran scores at certain points, such as Prasanna, and a smattering of scenes. It does lose, heavily, in originality.
Muran - Review 2
Muran - Strikingly different
The title itself was striking and what more with two stars (Cheran and Prasanna) sharing the screen, expectations were high. Directed by Sajjan Madhav, the movie, a road journey, has twists and turns. Check out the review the Tamil Movie Review- Muran Movie Review.
Story
It is the tale of two persons. Nandha (Cheran) is more a introvert. A musician ( who wants to become a music director), he is wed locked to Indhu (Nikhita). They fall apart in life after difference of opinion. Nandha comes across Arjun (Prasanna), a rich businessman who lives life his own way. He loves challenges and thrills. He wants life to come his way.
On fine day, Nandha is forced to take a lift in Arjuna's car. There they get acquainted. They share details of their life. Then they decide to seek favour from each other for their life. - Two gruesome murder... What follows is an interesting and thrilling event that they come across in their lives.
Performance
Three cheers to Cheran. He plays his part exceedingly well. A musician who lost his life, he brings all emotions in his eyes. Prasanna is not far behind. His body language and his costumes come handy to portray his character. Both combine well to gove their best on screen. Also the likes of Hariprya, Nikita and Jayaprakash fit the bill and give a powered perfomance.
Technicalities
Cinematographer Padmesh brings a taut thriller before our eyes with his scintillating camera work. His hard work has paid rich dividends. Wach out for Sajjan Madhav's background score. It is impressive. The director's shrewd handling of screenplay makes it count.
Analysis
More like the Alfred Hitchcock's films, the narration provides more suspense and thrill than the scenes. Shrewd characterizations, apt dialogues and excellent props add pep to the film. But the lacunae have been the songs that mar the proceedings.
Verdict : Muran is a taut thriller
Anushka and Bhoomika to sizzle in Thulli Ezhunthathu Kadhal
Bhumika Chawla is a name which has almost been forgotten by the Tamil audience. The actress, who has a flooring smile, debuted as heroine in the Tamil films with the romantic Rojakootam many years back. Incidentally, the film also marked the entry of Srikanth in Kollywood. Thanks to many amazing melodies in the film, Rojakootam was a huge success and ran for more than 100 days.
She starred in many Telugu films too besides pairing up opposite Suriya in the emotional flick Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. At the height of her popularity, though, she decided to marry her yoga instructor Bharat Thakur and settle into matrimony. Making a comeback after marriage is always difficult if not impossible for an actress and it applies to a stunner like Bhumika too.
She produced the Telugu film Thakida Thakida and also played an important role of a college profession in the film. The film, which had the lanky in the lead role, had been declared as a ‘hit’ film by the Telugu media. For those Tamil viewers who are fans of both Anushka and Bhumika, here’s some good news.
Thakida Thakida is being dubbed in Tamil as Thulli Ezhundhadhu Kaadhal (TEK). The film has Raja and Haripriya, a popular Kannada actress who has starred in Tamil and Telugu films. Telugu superstar Nagarjuna plays a cameo in the film which has been directd by Srihari.
READ MORE - Anushka and Bhoomika to sizzle in Thulli Ezhunthathu Kadhal
She produced the Telugu film Thakida Thakida and also played an important role of a college profession in the film. The film, which had the lanky in the lead role, had been declared as a ‘hit’ film by the Telugu media. For those Tamil viewers who are fans of both Anushka and Bhumika, here’s some good news.
Thakida Thakida is being dubbed in Tamil as Thulli Ezhundhadhu Kaadhal (TEK). The film has Raja and Haripriya, a popular Kannada actress who has starred in Tamil and Telugu films. Telugu superstar Nagarjuna plays a cameo in the film which has been directd by Srihari.
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Muran - Music Review
Cast: Cheran, Prasanna, Nikitha, Haripriya
Direction: Rajan Madhav
Music: Sajan Madhav
UTV Motion Pictures' Muran, with Cheran and Prasanna in the lead roles, is all set to grace theatres on September 5, 2011. Muran is directed by Rajjan Madhav, son of acclaimed Malayalam music composer Raveendran. This big budget film also features Jayaprakash, Haripriya, Nikhita and Prathap Pothan in prominent roles. Rajjan's brother Sajjan Madhav is the music director. Sa Re Ga Ma has bagged the music rights of the film. Here we bring you the music review of the film....
Music director Sajjan Madhav has begun the album with a short peppy number
'Anal Veyil', sung by Naveen Madhav. This song is likely to be the introduction song of the hero.
Then comes 'Andhimantharai', a fast paced dance track rendered energetically by Mega, Suchitra and Daya.
Saindhavi and Naresh Iyer have crooned the lovable 'Idhuvarai', a melodious duet with some amazing instrumentations.
And finally we have the title track 'Muran', a racy number sung by Rahul Nambiar and Naveen Madhav.
Detailed Review Soon
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