Film: Vallinam
Starring: Nakul, Mridula Bhasker,Atul Kulkarni, Siddharth Jonnalagadda
Director: Arivazagan
Producer: Aascar Ravichandran
Banner: Aascar Films
Music: Thaman SS
Starring: Nakul, Mridula Bhasker,Atul Kulkarni, Siddharth Jonnalagadda
Director: Arivazagan
Producer: Aascar Ravichandran
Banner: Aascar Films
Music: Thaman SS
Story:
Vallinam begins with two best buddies in
Trichy Krishna [Nakul] and Shiva [Kreshna] who are passionate about
Basketball. After an interesting conversation between the two there is
an Inter College Basketball Competition where Shiva meets with an
accident and breaths his last. This makes Krishna decide stay away from
basketball and enrolls to Chennai National College, where cricket
players lead by Siddharth Jonnalagadda rule his Juniors as they won
Championship twice.
Incidental twist in the story: Krishna
makes new friends in the college and Guna is also a basketball player.
As Krishna's old coach Aadhi says, “Despite rejection things that are
truly loved will comeback to us some day”, situation forces him to
return to basketball ground for a good cause. How will Krishna overcome
his senior and cricket team captain Siddharth and How will he manage to
prove the pride of the sport, his team and college in Chennai. Forms the
crux of Vallinam...
Performances:
Nakul Jaidev bounce
back with his performance and his attempt to play basketball in the film
proves his hardship for the best outcome of Vallinam.
Jayaprakash and Atul
Kulkarni played the two key roles that lead the movie after Nakul. Jagan
is worth mentioning, he has bring the perfect comic relief for Vallinam
and is at his best.
Mrudhula Bhaskar has done her parts well, though she has very few to perform as there is less of commercial element in the movie.
Cameos by Kreshna Kulasekaran, Aadhi are aptly done and supportive to film's front. Siddharth Jonnalagadda fits his bill.
Technical Analysis:
Arivazhagan has to be appreciated for
coming up with a script that is against the league and for presenting it
feasibly. But could have worked more on first-half maintaining the
tempo as the main theme is discussed in the second half.
SS Thaman composed Vallinam songs are
passable with the visuals. Background scores are pulsating, especially
in the second half they raise the enthusiasm supporting the pace of the
movie.
Cinematography plays key role in
Vallinam and debutante Baskaran has done a wonderful job behind the
lens. See Vallinam and the live experience of watching a basketball
match is free. His colors and light settings are great in the climax
basketball match.
Sabu Joseph VJ's editing could have been much better in the first half, while second half is adequate for its theme and message.
Analysis:
Arivazhagan Venkatesan proves he is a
powerful director with the right knowledge on the energy quotient,
screenplay and narration in the film. Director has almost succeeded with
fast paced screenplay, high-octane cast et al but failed in
incorporating commercial elements, which he could have avoided.
Overall, Vallinam falls scummy in the
first half after initial 15 mins, which is never felt after the
interesting interval bang and second half is tight and commendable
message at the end.
Final Verdict: Worth watching Sports film to refresh yourself this weekend! Avoid if you are looking for a commercial cinema...
