Viduthalai Part 1 Review: Because he consistently creates films that are incredibly authentic and aids performers in honing their acting abilities, director Vetri Maaran has a large following among enthusiastic filmmakers and actors. Everyone was startled when Vetri Maaran announced a movie with Actor Soori in the starring part because this pairing was unheard of. Today marks the official premiere of “Viduthalai Part 1” in theatres. Let’s examine this film in detail to determine whether Vetri Maaran was successful in producing a film that was truly raw.
Story
Police officer Kumaresan (Soori) is in command of “Operation Ghosthunt,” which aims to apprehend Perumal “Vaathiyar” (Vijay Sethupathi), the head of the separatist group “People’s Army,” for abusing helpless village women during police interrogations. The rest of the tale focuses on how Kumaresan’s life changed as a result of the pursuit of Perumal.
Cast & Crew
The lead actors in “Viduthalai Part 1” are Soori and Vijay Sethupathi. Bhavani Sri, Chetan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Munnar Ramesh, and Saravana Subbiah also have significant roles in the film.
Jeyamohan wrote and Vetri Maaran directed “Viduthalai Part 1.” Elred Kumar is the producer of this film under the RS Infotainment label. R.Velraj is in charge of the cinematography, and Ilaiyaraaja is in charge of the music. The movie’s editing is handled by R Ramar.
| Movie Name | Viduthalai Part 1 |
| Director | Vetri Maaran |
| Music Director | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Producer | Elred Kumar |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Cast | Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sri, Chetan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and others |
| Cinematography | R. Velraj |
Verdict
Few Indian filmmakers consistently produce the best content films, and Vetri Maaran is unquestionably at the top of the list. Every component that one would anticipate from filmmaker Vetri Maaran is present in Viduthalai. The film begins on a positive note, gradually introducing the main character and his struggle to fulfill his position in the department.
All the characters in the movie are so real that audience from Tamilnadu will definitely connect to any of these characters from the movie. Movie has many metaphors that has some underlying meaning. Even though the film has a few dull moments, the realistic production and compelling characters will keep us watching until the very end. We will undoubtedly have to wait for the release of part 2 due to the climax scene.
When it comes to performances, actor Soori seems like the ideal choice for the part of the ambitious and naive Kumaresan. It is refreshing to see him in such character that has less scope for comedy, but has more scope for performance. Vijay Sethupathi is superb as usual in the part of Perumal “Vaathiyar” and we cannot identify any flaws in his performance. Bhavan Sri performed her part admirably as well. Chetan, Gautham Vasudev Menon and all other actors did their role well as necessary for their characters.
Viduthalai Part 1 looks excellent technically. Ilayaraaja wrote soulful songs, and background music enhanced many scenes by setting the right mood. Another notable aspect of the film is R Velraj’s cinematography, which succeeds in raising the suspense in the audience at certain scenes. Action moments are wonderfully designed. Production values are decent.
Once again, director Vetri Maaran demonstrates why he is so well-liked. Despite the simplicity of the plot, his characters seem so alive when they are on television. He should definitely be appreciated for all the efforts in bringing such realistic movies.
Overall, Viduthalai Part 1 is another masterpiece from director Vetri Maaran. Absolutely watch this movie only in theatres.
Plus Points:
- Characters
- Screenplay
- Performances
Minus Points:
- Few dragged scenes
Rating: 3.25/5
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