Shaam returns with ‘Kaaviyyan’
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Tamil actor Shaam is back with an action thriller set in Las Vegas. Directed by Sarathy, this film features Shaam in the lead with Athmiya paired opposite him. The supporting cast includes Sridevi Kumar and Srinath. Hollywood’s Justin Vikas plays the antagonist. Titled Kaaviyyan in Tamil and Vaadu Osthadu in Telugu, it is touted as a road movie. Prithviraj as Aslan Mohammad in ‘Tiyaan’.
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wan Mahashay (Murali Gopi). Bhagwan Mahashay wants to buy the land from the villagers to build an ashram there.
There are bigger plans actually in the Bhagwan’s mind. Despite strong resistance from the villagers, the might of Bhagwan Mahashay prevails. The villagers succumb to selling off their land and being relocated to another neighbourhood.
Mahashay settles down in the ashram and now eyes the land of Pattabhiraman, but he refuses to comply.
Thus ensues a rivalry between the two. Can a simple Brahmin scholar fight against the priest who counts the local Chief Minister as his devotee and has the local police force intimidated by his goons? Not to forget the large following of devotees who throng the ashram believing in his powers.
Tiyaan talks about the situation today in India where religion is distorted for the benefit of the few; on Hindu extremism that endangers lives of minorities; on herd mentality and on man’s inhumanity.
NATURAL PERFORMANCES
Prithviraj as Aslan Mohammad is in full form. As the young don ruling a Mumbai neighbourhood, Aslan comes with a larger-than-life image and is invincible. A tragic incident in Aslan’s life makes him a spiritually enlightened one and an enigma.
However, it is Indrajith, with his measured and natural performance, who portrays Pattabhiraman with a poise in his manner and a strength in his eyes. Fans will not be disappointed.
Suraj Venjaramoodu reveals another facet to his talent. His character is one of the bystanders who sits on the fence watching the happenings and then jumping to the side that suits his welfare.
It’s good to see Ananya back on-screen and she complements Indrajith’s Pattabhiraman well. Gopi plays Mahasaya Swami effortlessly. Satheesh Kurup’s fantastic frames hold up Tiyaan. Stunning shots are many and they keep you in awe.
Tiyaan opens with promise addressing a socially relevant message in the first half. Post interval, Gopi’s script is inconsistent and gets a tad too long.
And, in the melee of action and loud dialogues, the message is buried under.