With an interesting trailer, loads of promotion, promising debutante Atlee gives us Raja Rani, starring Arya, Jai, Nayanthara, Nazriya, Santhanam, Sathyaraj and several others.
John and Regina get married against each others' will, and go through a marital life of spite and hatred. A chain of events lead the two to learn more about each other's life, love and loss. Whether they decide to repair their marriage and lead a successful life, or break and walk away from each other forms the rest of the story.
This film brings to screen artistes who we haven't seen in quite sometime - Jai, seen last in Engeyum Eppothum and Nayanthara, since Boss (A) Baskaran. Arya, whose last outings (Settai, Vettai, Avan Ivan) have involved multiple-protagonists (Chikku Bukku, being a forgettable exception), finally lands a role that might provide him some shine. Jai, whose role is very similar to that from his previous film, does justice to it, and so do Nayanthara, and Nazriya whose cute charm makes her character portrayal extremely natural. While Santhanam, Sathyan and Naan Kadavul Rajendran impress in both humor and performance, it is Sathyaraj who is the grand winner. The veteran has never looked so cool before on-screen and he pulls off his role as a uber-cool dad quite effortlessly.
But behind all such characters, lies the smart mind of a creator. Atlee gives us a film that is not new to us. The theme of the film is reminds us of the yesteryear Mouna Raagam, but it is the treatment; the heart-wrenching drama, the humor, and the liveliness of the script that keeps audiences piqued till the very end. George.C.Williams' cinematography and Ruben's editing are commendable, though the film's pace begins to lag in the second half. G.V.Prakash's background score sets the atmosphere throughout the film, and while composing yet another forgettable album, his feature with Gaana Bala, "Hey Baby", is quite enjoyable.
"There is love/life after love failure". This is the message that the film tries to get across. Raja Rani, is a thorough entertainer, with all the spices requires for commercial success. Definitely worth a watch.
Aditya Baskaran
Hi Adi, good review, had d opportunity to watch the film. I do reflect your views. Its nice to watch audience standing for 3 extra minutes to watch the making which is much more interesting than the film.
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