Film: Yaan
Starring: Jeeva,Thulasi Nair
Director: Ravi K Chandran
Producer: Elred Kumar, R JayaRaman
Banner: RS Infotainment
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Starring: Jeeva,Thulasi Nair
Director: Ravi K Chandran
Producer: Elred Kumar, R JayaRaman
Banner: RS Infotainment
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Story:
Yaan begins with a descent action block
between police and mafia, where Chandru [Jeeva] is introduced as one of
the cops and an impressive entry by Srila [Thulasi Nair]. Though their
relationship starts with eerie, slowly they develop liking for each
other ending in a made-for-each-other couple. Circumstances force
Chandru to leave to Balikistan, where he gets caught for carrying drugs,
which he doesn't commit. Chandru is sentenced to be beheaded by the
court of Law. Will Chandru manages to return back to his mother land
proving his innocence? Forms the crux of Yaan…
Performances:
Jeeva looks charming
and carries the film on his shoulders, be it action, humour, expressions
or the liveliness. Brimming with energy, Jeeva manages to look carefree
chocolate boy in the first half and a macho man in the counter part.
Jeeva proves he is a perfect choice for Chandru role. He keeps the film
going whenever he is on screen.
Thulasi Nair fits the bill and did her parts with a handful of expressions. She is adequate.
Nawab Shah as villain
is purely wasted. JP and Nassar could have given more space. Thambi
Ramaiah and Karunakaran stand out with the cameo performances.
Technical Analysis:
Ravi K Chandran failed to prove his
mettle as a filmmaker. The ace cinematographer, who has delivered scenic
frames in award winning films, couldn't wield the megaphone as
perfectly as expected. Even after having an engaging script like Yaan,
Ravi’s attempt remained unproductive.
Manushnandan take a bow for such an
impeccable capturing in the first shot. Lead pair introduction in the
midst of an action sequence is grandiose.
Harris Jayaraj had rendered peppy scores
for the romantic scenes and the background music is pulsating in the
chase sequences. Yaan is Harris’s recent best album, but songs served as
speed breakers in the movie.
Art direction equally stands out.
Sreekar Prasad's editing is stunning in all the chase sequences, yet
trimming is expected from the rest.
Elred Kumar of RS Infotainment has come
up with one more visual extravaganza that is eye pleasing leaving best
experiences with yawning screenplay.
Analysis:
Jeeva’s Yaan begins at a promising note
and is carried out with best performances and technical aspects
[Visuals, camera, music, art], yet viewers feel bored for its slow
narration and unwanted commercial aspects, which are otherwise an
assets.
Jeeva, Thulasi Nair, Manunandan, Harris
Jayaraj and Sreekar Prasad have done astounding job for Yaan. All of
them beautifully complemented each other’s work helping in pushing movie
a level higher.
Final Verdict: An attractive film. Worth watching for picturesque visuals…
