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Rohit Pathak makes Tamil debut

- Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru,

If you have watched Tamil film you will not forget Bane Singh, played by Bollywood actor Rohit Pathak. This is Pathak’s debut film in Tamil cinema and he calls it a memorable experience. And he can’t stop talking about director Vinod and co-actor Karthi. “Working with a star like Karthi was splendid. He is a perfect gentleman,” said Pathak.

brings you the latest in South Indian entertainm­ent Karthi and director H Vinoth. with a neat and perfect performanc­e.

I loved the scene where Theeran’s senior wants to take him off the scene as Priya, his wife is hospitalis­ed, but Theeran argues that he wants to continue the investigat­ion as he was proud to be a policeman, and not out of vengeance.

Theeran’s eyes well up as he remembers his late father, also a policeman who died on duty yet his mother never reminded him of the hazards of a policeman’s life.

Vinoth’s research into the history of the dacoit gang dating to the British era is commendabl­e. Drawing his characters with utmost care, Vinoth’s narration is engaging.

Despite the ruthless killing by the robbers, the scenes don’t feel gratuitous and convey the impact of violence well.

While the focus is on the investigat­ion, Vinoth occasional­ly gives us a peek into Theeran’s love life. The on-screen chemistry between Rakul Preet Singh and Karthi has a fresh quality.

Cinematogr­apher Satya Sooryam’s frames elevate Vinoth’s story. The night visuals of the dacoit while in robbery bring an intimidati­ng feel and the action shots are awesome, especially the one where Theeran follows a gang member atop a moving bus. Stunt director Dilip Subbarayan deserves special mention for staging well orchestrat­ed action sequences.

A hero’s values are better defined by making the villain loathsome.

Abhimanyu Singh as dacoit leader Oma surpasses his earlier roles. Oma is more visible in the second half and as the camera pans over him for a while, it comes down to his eyes. We see the terror lurking inside.

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru entertains while saluting those police officers who place duty before everything else.

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