When i was watching this film, there was a couple next to me where they enjoyed the film like anything with claps and whistles (ofcourse everybody did). On seeing him after the movie, he was very much excited and easily able to get how much he liked the movie. Later i left and took my bike and stopped at a signal, 2 km away from theatre. There the same couple came and stopped next to me for signal. That guy was still talking to her in excited mode about the movie and happened to hear a snippet from his talk.
"Padam semaya irukku ya, ithuvaraikum naan fb status-la padatha pathilaam pottathey ila, ana innaki night namba rendu perum senthu podalaam. Chumma vazha vazha kozha kozha nu laam ilukka vendam, nachhunu 2 varila podalaam.. i enjoyed each and every scene from the start to end like that etc etc podalaam"
Signal got green and we left. This film makes everyone to write and its real success of Subbu.
23rd May, Friday 5 PM. My Bro Arjun came to chennai for a work and he was about to boarding in KPN at 9:30 PM from koyambedu. I planned to give a send off by taking him and his uncle Babu from Guindy station to koyambedu. I called him and asked to come to Guindy station by 8:30 PM. He said he will checkout room by 8 itself.
I started from office by 7 PM in my car and went to a Gift shop and bought for him a drawing kit as he is a Designer. I reached Guindy station at 8:15 PM. when i called he said he was in T-nagar station and waiting for the train. As it is just 5 mins from t-ngr, i thought he will reach on time. There the twist. Train didnt come for more than half hour in T-nagar. I called him again 8:45 and he said "Anna train innum varalanaaa...". Shocked and asked him to enquire at station and then after 5 mins he called me again and said that train will come only by 9:10. I shouted him that he didnt start early and said him that he will surely miss the bus. I asked to call KPN and enquire about the timings and next boarding points. He said he was calling KPN office repeatedly and said busy always.
At last, train came and he reached guindy by 9:20 PM. Only 10 mins more for the bus and for sure i know that we will not catch bus since it will take min 30 mins to reach there. I greeted him out of angry and then we started immediately and rushed to koyambedu. Thank god that day no traffic in road. while crossing Kasi theatre guindy, a BIG crowed gathered at the road as it was the kochadaiiyaan day. Reached vadapalani by 9:45 PM. His uncle Babu was keep on trying the KPN number and he was saying that immediately a voice saying "Thanngal azhaitha number busy aga ullathal sirithu nerathukku piragu thodarbu kollavum.. ". He got irritated and shouted like what the hell they were doing with the phone, to whom they were talking this much time etc etc. Arjun commented silently "Ithu room la thoongittu irunthapave yosichirukanum..". Actually both slept for hours in the room and missed timing and his uncle did too much like while arjun woke him up, he was saying "time irukku da, poikallam"..
Finally we reached Koyembedu at 10:00 PM. As i visited there after long time, i knew i should take a left turn to reach OMNI bus stand but out of confusion and tension, i entered the main bus stand entrance.. ooops.. then a U-turn and made the correct left turn.. There so much of rush and all buses in queue, coming out of bus-stand very slowly.. suddenly we saw a KPN in the opposite side and i told them to get down and ask about the KPN they should go.. They got down, out of tension he didnt forget to say a sweet BYE & lot of thanks.. They rushed and enquired about that KPN bus to the driver..
Mean time, i went straight and took a U turn and was on the way to entrance again.. Full of tension and i called him 2 times, he didnt pick.. Later got a call from him and he said that the driver told that the KPN they should board was coming behind.. i told them to go to the right KPN stall and enquire.. As they are new to OMNI bus stand, they confused how to reach there and enquired people around there and went to that stall... while asking whether that KPN left alredy, that guy softly replied that the bus is standing behind and asked to board.. OOOPS.. it was 10:30 PM they boarded into the bus.. Later he called me and explained all these things and laughed out loudly.. i shouted like anything that they didnt start early..
Then i slowly started out from there and got a shock like there was hell out of queue standing.. just moved inch by inch and reached home by 11:30 PM... Then one of my friend called me and said there was a strike at thirumaalpur station and thats the delay for electric train.. We always think why these things happen to me alone.. not at all, its always happen to all in one or another way..
Finally its released with so many struggles and long wait. Now wherever you turn, a review on Kochadaiiyaan will pop up. so many critics, analysis, expectations, questions, negatives etc. one who read all these sure he never go to any movies. so what to do? Is all these critics saying the right thing? or just throwing words to get attention? Go & watch & realise.
After watching the movie & all the reviews, managed to answer few.. Usual paragraph review? No, let me try something new as FAQ.
1. After so much talk about the new technology "Motion Capture", how it turned up in the movie?
Really a new experience in watching our famous film artists in a new avatar with same pose, motion, tone. Good thing is even we can bring back artist who are no more and still it gives you the feel of their real presence. As it is a trial attempt, a lot more improvements are needed in all aspects of the structure in future versions. There is no doubt, films will get used to this technology and can be used in a better way.
2. Is too much songs dumped in this 110 mins movie?
They clearly said more importance will be given to music in this musical film already.Songs were outstanding and top of the charts already. So obviously songs will come frequently and also to accomodate all 8 songs + 1 theme. If you are hearing the songs first time while watching, you may feel too much of songs otherwise songs were top notch to hear and feel with excellant music from Rahman.
3. 'Motion capture' Characterisation suited for all artists?
Out of all, Rajni capture exactly matches in all aspects except facial expressions & bending of legs. Next is nasser who has more screen presence fits perfect with the capture. Aathi, shobana, nagesh too nice to look. Others(sarath, deepika, rukmani) are decent enough, still needs improvements.
4. Rajni's walk not fast enough?
Not at all. It is as needed and exact to reality. All his mannerism are captured well and showed perfectly. May be they have seen the slow motion.
5. 3D?
3D is very limited and also it doesnt come up well in most scenes. Cant able to see the detailing of each frame in 3D. U can see colour glitter here and there and while lead artist walking, it seems like a second person is also walking behind them. First 10 mins have spectacular 3D that too the intro caption of Super Star come up very well in 3D. 'Rudra Thandavam’ and Dog fight were very nice in 3D. Most of the breath taking scenes are slow motion sequence so it will be good even if you watch in 2D.
6. How is music?
One of the Rahman's Best. Be it songs, Be it BGM, Be it theme all no words to express. Music is one of the main reason where you will not even see negatives and it takes the animation sequence to a greater extend. BGM used in war & fight sequence are special mention to say. Songs already bumper hit. All numbers are unique in their own way. Music lift the movie to next level.
7. How about song picturaisation & visuals?
Amazing in one word. Usually in real cinema you need to put effort to shoot in a beautiful location for good visuals. Here your creative imagination is what become the visuals. They passed here with flying colors. Specially 'Methuvaagathaan' song locations are too good. In 'Rudra Thandavam’, camera dances well with the music.
8. Is Brightness in the film very low?
Yes. That too when you watch with 3D glass it even goes dim. This is being reported in the trailer itself and thought it could have been corrected but still same. In few scenes post interval, even the color went down and more contrast prevailed.
9. Any Vow moments?
A lot to list out. Rajni Caption, Rajni Intro, white peacock dance, Deepika action sequence, Rudra Thandavam, Fight sequence at ship, shobana & Rajni bharathanaatiyam, Dog fight, Climax action.
10. How Nagesh apperance come up?
By seeing him again, sure all his classic moments will flash into our mind. Dubbing and his movements are well done. Thanks to this technology to bring him back with the same charm & dialogue delivery.
11. Is animation that much bad?
Sometimes in films, even the glitches we will not notice except to the critic eyes. But here everybody can find out a glitch in most scenes. That too 3D version will uplift the poor animation at times. As it is a epic film, horses are the ones which comes front in most scenes where their leg movements are very poor to say in this. You can say a lot like this but these faults are overwhelmed by other items in the film is the fact.
12. Is first half slow n dragging?
Not at all. First half and Second half are having their own special things. First half: Intro of all characters, nagesh, songs. Second half: Screenplay, rajni punch, action, kochadaiiyaan flashback, climax action, rudra thandavam.
13. Is Rajni movie's expectations satisfied?
Out an out its a clear Rajni Movie with all his film elements in a new dimenstion. A Grand intro, artful songs visuals, Punch dialogues, Breath taking action sequence, Great Music & BGM, 3D. what still you need for a Rajni movie?
14. What remains in mind after coming out from theatre?
Music, Rajni, Punch, Visuals and finally looking for a time to watch one more time
15. What for final words about this attempt?
You can arrange a debate on the pros n cons of the movie. So equally points are there to speak on each side. Positive points overwhelmed the other side is the fact. Sure to be watched only on theatres repeatedly.
