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Yaanai Movie Review: An action drama that does what it sets out to do

Love alone doesn’t win at the end of the day in Yaanai. Dysfunctional families that remain functional during a malfunction also win here.

I don’t know if I can call Yaanai a comeback film for Arun Vijay . But I can say that loudly for the movie’s director, Hari. He can finally heave a sigh of relief. The new action drama, which is releasing four years after the ridiculous Saamy Square , does what it sets out to do. It’s not a return to form for the brainchild behind the Singam series. But then, what’s his original form?

Hari is known for making masala movies that feel like they’re running on adrenaline. Although there isn’t much of that going on here, there are some places where his sparks flutter. And part of that credit has to go to Vijay, for he’s not just the poster boy for muscles and forthrightness, he also plays a character that sort of speaks to the audience directly.

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Ravi (Vijay) gets down from his car and walks up to a grave and pays his respects in order to build a bridge for reconciliation in one of the opening scenes of Yaanai . And about half a minute later, the prime antagonist makes his entry from another corner of the screen and engages in a staring game with Ravi and the others. Everybody looks at everybody and that leads to the rise of tension in the air.

Lingam (Ramachandra Raju) is in no mood to shake hands with Ravi and let bygones be bygones. He wants revenge, a blood sacrifice – you know how this works in Hari’s world. Or even in the world of Tamil cinema for that matter where the hero and his nemesis share a dirty history. Right from this setup, Hari tells you whom you should root for. The answers are right there: Lingam is very bad and Ravi is very good.

But the tussle between the good and bad man doesn’t happen until another hour. Lingam disappears for vast stretches in the middle. And Ravi is left to deal with small fish. But the small fish also matter. He’s the youngest among four brothers and, so, is loved by all the women and children in his family. This is a joint family that I’m talking about. I couldn’t keep up with the number of kids in the house, honestly. And a large family doesn’t always mean a happy family. There are insults wherever he goes, and he digests them all because he’s a good man, because he’s a family man.

Who’s a family man anyway? Wasn’t the protagonist of Maamanithan , Radhakrishnan ( Vijay Sethupathi ), also a family man? He runs away from his wife and kids when he finds himself at the bottom of a scam. But he still makes sure that his hard-earned money reaches them every month through his friend. In Yaanai, Ravi doesn’t pack his bags and go to a neighboring state in the middle of the night. Rather, he simply beats his attackers to a pulp and wins the argument. The cops, too, listen to him without missing a word, as he’s rich.

Perhaps, the biggest drawback of Yaanai is its comedy track. Jimmy ( Yogi Babu ), as Ravi’s sidekick, is funny. But when he roams around the town passing silly comments and eating biryani for five rupees, it becomes a little tiring. The standalone jokes aren’t fresh and since Babu isn’t paired with actors who can match his verbal marathon, they come across as unnecessary and foolish. Vivek did a great job in Saamy almost two decades earlier. But we’ve moved on now. We need comedy that flows along with the storyline and not the stinky bombs that stray away from the herd.

The insults that I mentioned above mainly drop from Ravi’s brother (portrayed by Samuthirakani ). This brother is the kind of guy who judges the people around him with regard to the castes they belong to. It doesn’t come as a surprise then when his daughter falls in love with a Muslim. Ravi, too, is besotted with a woman who’s not from his caste – Malar (Priya Bhavani Shankar) is a Christian. And that’s how Hari covers the holy trinity. But Yaanai doesn’t shoot down casteism.

Ravi doesn’t hold a mic and gives lectures about the wrongs that are spreading through our country. He doesn’t make overt political statements, either. His conversations and confrontations appear more like a squabble in a forest – the outsiders won’t get it. But it’s still a step forward. However, the casteist, who’s also a wife-beater, gets away with almost everything he does. Is that a typical representation of an Indian marriage? It’s sort of a punch in the gut to see that some things will never change, on and off the screen.

Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars)

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Yaanai is an action drama film written and directed by Hari, and produced by Vedikkaranpatti S Sakthivel under the banner Drumstick Productions. The film has Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles while Samuthirakani, Radhika Sarathkumar, Yogi Babu, Ammu Abhirami, Ramachandra Raju and others play supporting roles. The music is composed by GV Prakash and the cinematography is handled by Gopinath.

PRV family is very influential in the district of Rameshwaram, and Ravi (Arun Vijay) is the only son of his father's second wife. He goes to any extent to save his family's dignity and honour, he is generally violent in nature. The family has a feud with Lingam's family (Ramachandra Raju) who live in Ramanathapuram on the other side of Pamban bridge. A series of unfortunate events result in Ravi's entire family breaking down and almost getting separated. What Ravi does to keep things intact and how the feud between both families get resolved form the rest of the plot.

We all know what to expect in a trademark Hari film, right? A hero introduction song to begin with, plenty of fight scenes, a comedy track, fast paced songs-background score, a racy screenplay, dialogues about the importance of family and at times, the hero forgiving the villain in the climax. Well, Yaanai almost ticks all these boxes.

This is what works in the film, at the same time pulls the film down. Director Hari seems to be stuck in the above mentioned template and Yaanai is robbed off all its innovativeness. While the fight scenes and punch dialogues are enjoyable, the comedy tracks miss the timing more often than not. Yogi Babu and Pugazh try exactly what Soori and Santhanam would have tried in the previous movies of Hari.

Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar up front ace their roles to perfection. For the past few years, Arun Vijay has been playing roles that require him to be subtle and restrained. Here he returns to the Maanja Velu zone but as a more refined, mature actor. Priya Bhavani Shankar lands a meaty role here with lots of scope and makes full use of it. Among the supporting actors, Ramachandra Raju looks menacing as the antagonist, and Ammu Abhirami, Radhika Sarathkumar chip in with useful contributions.

A couple of GV Prakash's songs are quite enjoyable and don't disturb the flow much. The placement of the songs too work well for the engagement, as they are used as a tool to make the scene better. The sound of the songs are also unique, when compared to previous Hari films. The editing and cinematography is strictly functional, giving the film what it exactly needs. The action scenes are shot well, with the boat chase scene in the climax standing out.

Overall, Yaanai is the kind of film that you might enjoy if you're a fan of Hari. Even then there are portions where you feel disconnected from the film, mainly because of the comedy track. There are a couple of scenes where Yogi Babu's counters work but overall this Hari template needs a revamp. Had the writing been a tad fresh, and different from his previous films, Yaanai would have been rampaging inside a forest. As for now, it has to be content with standing outside temples, calm and composed.

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Yaanai Movie Review (2022)

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After 2.5 years, Arun Vijay is back on the big screens with Yaanai which has hit the screens today. The film is directed by Hari and has music composed by GV Prakash. Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the female lead in this film that has Ramachandra Raju, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Ammu Abhirami, and others in important roles. Here is what we feel about the film!

STORY: Yaanai deals with the rivalry story between two families - PRV (Arun Vijay & family) and Samuthiram (Ramachandra Raju & family). What was the final outcome of the rivalry and what other issues did Ravi and his family face amidst the chaos forms the premise of Yaanai.

SCREENPLAY, DIALOGUES & DIRECTION: Director Hari is usually known for his fast paced movies that have racy cuts and rapid shifts between multiple locations, but he has stayed away from the usual pattern and has attempted something new with Yaanai. We see Yaanai having more single take shots, something that we never or very rarely see in Hari's movies The writing is fairly impressive, especially the core women characters. Be it Priya Bhavani Shankar, Ammu Abhirami, or Radikaa Sarathkumar, all three of them had at least one scene to prove their mettle and showcase their characteristic.

Initially, you seem to look at Priya Bhavani Shankar's character as a yet another 'Lusu Heroine' in Tamil cinema, but no.. Eventually, Hari builds the character with a purpose and sense. Likewise, Ammu Abhirami and Radikaa's characters have also got similar qualities where they don't just sit behind men in the house. The dialogues are to the point and are probably one of the highlight aspects of the film. The dialogues are effectively written, especially the ones that condemn and take a dig on the regressive thoughts of the men in the society, in the name of caste. The family emotions have worked out really well and it will definitely strike a chord with the masses. The interval was surely a pleasant surprise, indeed.

Yaanai was touted to be a mass action masala and when you know it is a Hari film, you tend to expect a massy action block in the interval, but what you get is something really interesting. Hari has tried to blend the elements from two of his earlier movies - Kovil and Poojai. Some of his actions have paid off well while some have not.

The film is inconsistently paced and the screenplay could have been constructed in a much more engaging and gripping fashion. There is no proper detailing or establishment about the conflict between the two rival families and because of that, you don't seem to connect well with their characters. The emotional core of the film needed much more intense sequences to make us root for the characters. The villain character is weakly sketched and there is not even a single percentage of threat posed by him. Had the villain been more stronger, the face-off between the good and bad would have been exciting to watch.

We are in 2022 and it is time that we write comedies that come along with the story and not as separate tracks. The Yogi Babu - Pugazh comedy tracks are a complete yawn as they bring no laughter and removing those sequences will only make the film look much better.

CAST: Arun Vijay delivers a quality performance and he has played the character of Ravi with conviction. You can sense the changes that he has made to make him suit the milieu of this movie. With Yaanai, Arun Vijay makes us firmly believe that he can definitely pull of such rural-centric roles with great charm and energy.

Priya Bhavani Shankar is impressive in a character that serves a purpose with the proceedings. She manages to showcase the emotions through her eyes, fitting the bill convincingly. Yogi Babu scores full points with his emotional act, telling us that he is capable of much more than just a comedian. Some of his one-liners are also highly enjoyable. Ramachandra Raju comes off as a yet another templated villain who leaves no big impact. Ammu Abhirami fulfills her part quite well. Radikaa Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani take up characters that are a cakewalk for them, delivering neat performances.

TECHNICAL: GV Prakash's songs don't really pack a punch, but he compensates with the score that adds more power to the scenes. Gopinath's cinematography is impressive and it gives us a different outlook of a Hari film. The long single-take action sequences have been executed well and due credits to the team. The edit pattern and cuts stick to the old-school, without affecting the film (positively or negatively).

SO? Yes, there are a few misses and lags, but Yaanai passes the test with the emotions serving its purpose rightfully.

Verdict: Arun Vijay's power-packed performance and Hari's strong family emotions make Yaanai a fine watch!

Galatta Rating: ( 2.75 /5.0 )

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Yaanai Movie Review: A gripping anti-casteist film with good-old masala

On the outset, Yaanai might seem like a safe rehash of Hari's yesteryear films Vel and Ayya , but it has lot more to it

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Yaanai Movie Review: A gripping anti-casteist film with good-old masala

What makes a man evil? What is the biggest of all sins? Which mistake is unforgivable? What gives birth to a villain? Answers to such questions are often personal. One person's right is another's wrong. In Yaanai , Hari writes his good, bad, and ugly characters based on this thought, and he does an impressive job, while adhering to his tried-and-tested 'masala' cinema formula.

Director: Hari

At the outset, Yaanai might seem like a safe rehash of Hari's yesteryear films, Vel and Ayya, where one man takes it all for the family and fights a common enemy. However, what makes Yaanai better are its characters, who all seem to subscribe to Chanakya's quote, ‘Edhu thevaiyo adhuve dharmam’. The situations, upbringing, and overall environment dictate the decisions of these characters and their arcs are well-etched to make conflicts and twists feel organic. Perhaps the only aspect that sticks out is the uninventive comedy that relies on body-shaming Yogi Babu and others—especially because this film handles sensitive issues like inter-religious romance with much care.

At its heart, Yaanai is an anti-casteism film served with the right dose of masala. Hari achieves this one step at a time. Ravichandran (Arun Vijay) is a liberal stuck in a casteist household. Even though he puts up with his family, he never fails to call out their wrongs and make the right decisions within his power. Even though he holds his family close to his heart, he holds humanity closer. However, unlike the 'pure' protagonists we so often see, Ravi has his vices. He uses profanity, indulges in violence, and doesn't shy away from smoking and drinking. And yet, he is self-aware and knows his limits, and this places himself between the angelic do-gooder protagonists and the happy-go-lucky wastrel protagonists. He has a rather unique personal goal as well: Reforestation. The usual commercial hero would have delivered a monologue, but Ravi presents a feasible plan to execute his vision and explains how it is commercially viable as well. I also loved the equation Ravi shares with Ammu Abhirami's Selvi. Though action is Arun's home ground, he shines as an actor whenever he switches to being 'Ravi appa' for his nieces and nephews. It is quite commendable that Arun chose to play a father figure of a college student.

We have seen more than our share of angry young men dropping social messages while punching their way through masala films. But in Yaanai, I didn't really mind the meltdown episodes of Ravi as his rage is against issues we usually turn a blind eye to, like alcoholism in temples and 'aadalum paadalum' dances in public. Instead of going into full-blown sermons, he asks the right, disturbing questions to offenders and moves on.

It is also refreshing that Priya Bhavani Shankar's Jeba Malar isn't the typical hero's sidekick/motivator heroine. She has her code of ethics and stands for what she believes in. I particularly liked the scene in which she calls him out for exhibiting a toxic trait of his family. Despite being progressive in many places, I wish this had been more careful about the song, Sandaliye, which uses a casteist slur.

Yaanai has a dozen novel ideas, but it also has Hari tropes, starting from the signature director card with the kovil shot, a home invasion sequence, the hero's willingness to sacrifice his love for a greater good… The director hasn't disowned his identity; instead, he returns as an upgraded filmmaker and this deserves a warm welcome.

So, to go back to square one, what makes a man loveable? What counts as the noblest deed? What gives birth to a hero? Why, it’s being able to forgive the unforgivable, of course! Is there any bigger virtue? It’s what makes Ravi a memorable protagonist and a true hero. When mainstream cinema brings such wholesomeness and depth, they do warrant some forgiveness from us for their flaws.

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Yaanai is a typical Tamil film. It gives importance to family values and tells people to be kind.

Cast: Arun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirakhani

Director: Hari

Rating: 3/5

Written by: Bhavana Sharma

Tamil movie Yaanai hit the screens today and is receiving mixed response from the audiences. This film has Arun Vijay in the lead role and is directed by Hari is known for directing many popular action loaded Tamil films.

Story: Arun Vijay, who plays a youngster is all set to go to any extent from protecting his family from being spilt by their enemies. He is the youngest son to his parents and his brothers are quite regressive and are mad about caste. Arun is one of the reasons behind the death of a man from fisherman family and this family is now all set to take revenge at any cost. Amidst this chaos, his family finally splits into two and it is Arun’s responsibility to put an end to everything and bring back his family together.

Arun Vijay took the entire film on his shoulders and has done an amazing job. His last film released on OTT and it was a fail when it comes the story and hype. He has done a great action-packed entertainer where his beast kinda transformation and physique are a big plus point to the story. The dialogue delivery and the dialect he used are too good. Heroine Priya Bhavani Shankar fits well into the role. But in some situations, her body language actually doesn’t match to the scene and some expressions as well. Otherwise, she has done a great job. Not all jokes of Yogi Babu are a hit in the theatres. Some worked and some did not.

Ramachandra Raju, the actor who played villain in KGF plays a strong role in the film and he impresses. His gets emotional in the climax of the film and that will actually melt your hearts. Samuthirakhani, Ammu Abhirami, Radhika plays roles that have weight and have done a good job in the film. Every actor in the film has done a great job when it comes to acting.

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Yaanai - Arun Vijay shines in this Hari brand sentimental actioner

Hari known for his fast paced action entertainers loaded with family sentiments has joined hands with his brother in law Arun Vijay for the first time. Whether this exciting combo warms up to the audiences hearts remains to be seen.

Ravi (Arun Vijay) is the youngest son of a prominent business tycoon PRV (Rajesh) of Ramanathapuram. PRV also has three sons played by Samuthirakani, Bose Venkat and Sanjeev from his first wife. The family unwittingly causes the death of their arch rival Samuthiram (Jayabalan)'s son Pandi (Ramachandra Raju) and for his twin Lingam (also Ramachandra Raju) going to jail for seven years. Lingam comes back from jail and vows to finish off the PVR family while Ravi trying his best to patch up and failing vows to protect his family at all costs. In the ensuing drama the step brothers turn against the hero and he also has to give up his love. Did Ravi like an elephant trampled his enemies and save his family or not is what 'Yaanai' is all about.

Arun Vijay after a long time gets a meaty role and he has sunk his teeth into it hitting the bullseye in all departments namely action, sentiment and love in that order. The talented star is particularly effective when mouthing powerful dialogues and when deflating for his family members. Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the heroine with minimum fuss and is a pretty sight in both the duet songs. Yogi Babu's one sentiment scene when he is beaten out of the owner's house is worth fifteen comedy ones he has tried. Seniors Radhika, Samuthirakani, Bose Venkat, Imman Annachi and others try their best to rise above their underwritten roles. Ramachandra Raju is menacing as the villain and he also surprises with his emotional act in the end.

What works best in 'Yaanai' is the touching climax and the scenes that speak against casteism and religious fanaticism. Thankfully Hari has slowed down the camera moments and fast edit cuts and has let at least some of the characters register. The fight scenes are well choreographed showcasing Arun Vijay's capabilities as an action hero. The dialogues are meaningful when taking on casteism and especially the line that Arun Vijay speaks to the villain that changes his heart.

On the downside 'Yaanai' is formulaic and there is inconsistency in the screenplay with unfunny comedy scenes placed in between the important sequences of the story pulling it down. Apart from Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar and to a certain extent the villains all the other characters suffer because of weak writing.

G.V. Prakash Kumar has tuned in a couple of pleasant songs and his background score is in tune with the proceedings on the screen. Gopinath's camera work and Antony's editing are on par. Hari has toned down the hazy pace on the action and has also done away with glorifying casteism which are both welcome moves. He has to an extent satisfied his fans and those who know what to expect from him. Vedikkaranpatti S. Sakthivel under his banner Drumstick Productions has provided high production values to make the film look grand.

Verdict : Go for this sentimental action film in which Arun Vijay is at his best

Rating: 2.75 / 5.0

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