PAAMBHU SATTAI‬ MOVIE REVIEW


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Censor Rating : U
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Paambhu Sattai‬ (aka) Paambu Sattai review
PAAMBHU SATTAI‬ CAST & CREW
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Production: Manobala Picture House
Cast: Bhanu, Bobby Simha, Charlie, Guru Somasundaram, Keerthy Suresh
Direction: Adam Dasan
Screenplay: Adam Dasan
Story: Adam Dasan
Music: Ajesh Ashok
Background score: Ajesh Ashok
Cinematography: KG Venkatesh
Editing: SP Raja Sethupathy
Stunt choreography: Billa Jagan
Distribution: Abi And Abi Pictures

Paambhu Sattai, the Bobby Simha - Keerthy Suresh starrer has finally seen the light after repeated postponements. The film's teaser, trailer, and promos were promising enough. Has the film lived up to its expectations like how the trailer promised?
 

Dhakshna (Bobby Simha) is a lower middle class youngster, who is living along with his sister-in-law (Banu) after his brother dies in an accident. He falls in love with Veni (Keerthy Suresh), but to marry her, he has to arrange second marriage for his sister-in-law and needs money. How will he get that money? A money mafia group uses this situation to make Bobby as their scapegoat. Does Bobby realize their plan and escape from them? Or will he get trapped in their plan? How does he get the money he needs? Paambhu Sattai deals about the extent one might go for the need of money. 


Bobby Simha has delivered a convincing performance with various emotions. Keerthy Suresh, as usual, scores with her pretty expressions, however, she doesn’t have much to do in this film. There are two intense quality artists in the film, Charlie and Guru Somasundaram who deliver neat performances, adding value to the cast. Motta Rajendran, fortunately, doesn’t irritate or annoy you as his role is more of a supporting character.


The first thirty minutes of the movie comprises only of the hero following the heroine and making her fall in love, and the majority of the first half is eaten up by commercial romantic portions with two love songs. Only towards the interval, the main crux is told, and it sets up a good base for an interesting second half. Unlike the first half, the latter half solely moves on the film’s plotline. However, it isn’t that interesting. The narration could have been much better, as you do not feel the connect at many places. The film’s production value isn’t that big, and it is very much evident in the making.


Two of the major highlights of the film are its dialogues and some emotional moments. Charlie’s explanation of the travel of one grain of rice is noteworthy and appreciable. Not just that, there are many more places, where the dialogues work well, both in humor and intense scenes. There are also scenes dealing with human values and relationships, which are likable.


Ajesh’s songs, ‘Neeyum Naanum,' and ‘Nee Uravaaga,' are hummable and pleasant to hear. However, the same is not replicated in the background score, and one might feel that the BGM could have been better to elevate the scenes, especially in serious ones involving the money mafia gang. K.G.Venkatesh’s visuals and Raja Sethupathi’s cuts are average and could have been handled with a lot more care.


Director Adam Dasan’s writing has been uneven as his narration falls flat at places, and wanders around, without knowing where to move about. He could’ve been clearer on what he wanted, and concentrated solely on that. But the director knows the knack of connecting to audience’s emotions, and the scenes pertaining to that work well.

PAAMBHU SATTAI‬ VIDEO REVIEW


Verdict: A promising plot let down by slow and predictable screenplay with commercial compromises

BEHINDWOODS REVIEW BOARD RATING

2.25 2.25
( 2.25 / 5.0 )

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SONGS REVIEW

Review by : Behindwoods Review Board
Album Release Date : Nov 11,2016

Paambu Sattai is an upcoming entertainer starring Bobby Simha and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles. Music for the film is composed by Ajesh.



Neeyum Naanum 

Singer: Ajesh
Lyrics: Madhan Karky

 


A beautiful folksy number paves the beginning to this feel good album. Ajesh’s swift vocals suit the mellowed melody perfectly in the midst of acoustic guitar and lovely bass guitar. The song has great emotional impact thanks to Madan Karky’s passionate lyrics. The relaxing rhythm is another asset for this number.

 


Nee Uravaaga 

Singers: Shreya Ghoshal & Haricharan
Lyrics: Yugabharathi

 


The folk brilliance retains this time with brilliant vocals of Haricharan and Shreya Ghoshal. The symphonic strings are breathtaking with mild rhythm section and riveting flute as well. The song slowly progresses to a fantastic folk duet which slowly grows on the listener. The unplugged style guitar makes its lovely presence evident throughout.

 

 

Venmegamaai 

Singer: Abhay Jodhpurkar
Lyrics: Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu

 


A thoughtful solo from the amazing vocals of Abhay Jodhpurkar arrives next with perfection and mastery. The song slowly progresses to brilliant pace which evokes mixed emotions with the support of mild electric guitar. The mild shades of Carnatic Raaga Nata Bhairavi are heard in the tune which gives it a classy touch.

 


Ichukkattaa

Singers: Deepak & Ranjani
Lyrics: Mani Amuthavan

 


It is time for a fast paced number with the shades of Carnatic Raaga Keeravani and equipped with foot tapping rhythm and Deepak along with Ranjani add their folk mastery to this peppy number. The acoustic guitar is the real driving factor throughout the song along with dholak rhythm.

 


Kanavugalaal Kalaindhomey

Singer: Madhu Balakrishnan
Lyrics: Yugabharathi

 


An amazing number from the extremely brilliant vocals of Madhu Balakrishnan in the Carnatic Raaga Vasantha. The song has mesmerizing flavors of Raaga Panthuvarali as well which reminds the listener of eternal classics like Andhi Mazhai from Raaja Paarvai. Yugabharati’s exemplary lyrics is another biggest asset for this number.

 


Paambhu Sattai Theme

 


The finale strikes well with an interesting theme music which has the shades of Western Classical and at the same time Hip-Hop beats. The ominous flute is quite impressive which creates a good impact on the overall track. However, the track ends in an abrupt note leaving the listener yearning for more.

 

Verdict: Paambu Sattai is a classy album where melodies score quite well!
2.75
( 2.75 / 5.0 )

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Paambhu Sattai‬ (aka) Paambu Sattai

Paambhu Sattai‬ (aka) Paambu Sattai is a Tamil movie. Bhanu, Bobby Simha, Charlie, Guru Somasundaram, Keerthy Suresh are part of the cast of Paambhu Sattai‬ (aka) Paambu Sattai. The movie is directed by Adam Dasan. Music is by Ajesh Ashok. Production by Manobala Picture House, cinematography by KG Venkatesh, editing by SP Raja Sethupathy.