Pattas is an action film written and directed by RS Durai Senthilkumar, starring Dhanush, Sneha and Mehreen Pirzada in the lead roles. It has Nasser, Munishkanth, KPY Sathish and others in crucial supporting roles. The film is produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the banner Sathya Jyothi Films. Vivek-Mervin head the music department while the cinematography is handled by Om Prakash.
Dhanush plays the role of Pattas (a) Sakthi, an audio thief who turns into a mixed martial arts fighter after he meets Kanyakumari (played by a mature Sneha). He has his roots in Adimurai, an ancient martial art, considered as the base for every other martial art in the world. Sakthi's father Thiraviyamperumal(also played by Dhanush) is an exponent in the artform, and how he influences Sakthi forms a major chunk of the plot. The film follows the usual underdog-becomes-champion template, so all that matters is how well it engages and entertains you.
In that sense, Pattas turns out to be a neatly written film. There is no forced romantic track between Dhanush and either of the female leads, and right from the start, it is clear as of what it wants to achieve. The characters of Sakthi, Kanyakumari, and Thiraviyamperumal are sketched really well, and Sneha in particular stands out as Kanyakumari. She fights with the same valour as the men in the film, and also takes a hit or two.
Dhanush, who plays a dual role in this film, shows proper difference between both the characters, not just in terms of body language, but also the way he speaks and acts. As Sakthi, he has an 'I don't care about anything' persona, something on the lines of what we saw in Polladhavan. On the other hand, as Thiraviyamperumal he has a unique kind of swagger, that's rooted and stylish at the same time.
Among the supporting actors, Nasser and Munishkanth make their experience count with some delightful acting, while KPY Sathish proves to be a good value addition with his well timed comedic punches, especially one of his counters to Dhanush that goes "Passion illa, Pesama Paper Potru" was timely and received huge applause. Mehreen Pirzada could have emoted little better, as her portions lack energy. Om Prakash's cinematography makes the film look colourful and a treat to watch.
The film's main issue is the predictability. With no novelty being added to the existing template, we know what's going to happen, both in the emotional portions as well as the action sequences. But what makes us invest in the action sequences is Vivek - Mervin's music. The film picks up steam as the pulsating 'Mavane' track plays in the background, and there's no turning back till the last frame. Pattas ends on a high note, giving us a Diwali for this Pongal.