THAMBI MOVIE REVIEW



Release Date : Dec 20,2019 Dec 19, 2019 Movie Run Time : 2 hours 29 minutes
Censor Rating : U/A
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After delivering a blockbuster success with the action-thriller Kaithi, Karthi returns to screen with director Jeethu Joseph's drama thriller Thambi. Starring Jyothika, Nikhila Vimal, Sathyaraj, Sowcar Janaki and in central roles, Thambi is produced by Parallel Minds in association with Viacom 18 Pictures.

After a long search, Gnanamoorthy (played by Sathyaraj), a local politician and a man whose conscience is as clean as his veshti, finds his son Saravanan in Goa, according to the tip of a policeman (Ilavarasu). What if the said person is not his son, but an imposter named Vicky (played by Karthi).

Vicky's new identity is also attached to the disapproval of Saravanan's sister Parvathi (Jyothika). The first half plays out like a generic drama, where the makers do not even try to achieve the mood required for the genre. The suspicion between Saravanan and his surroundings are shown only through a combination of reaction shots. Despite a well made opening scene, where we see a glimpse of Saravanan's early life, the film does less to capitalize on the intrigue. We get to see Parvathy's longing for her younger one, but only through reactions instead of a backstory.

The first half is mostly generic with only a few flashes of promise. Adding more to that is the less interesting romance between Saravanan and his female friend (Nikhila Vimal). However, the film garners some attention at the interval point, where we get to see another side of the most unassuming character in the narrative.

However, the uneventful first half is compensated by the twists in the second half. We get to see some threats to the protagonist, as he uncovers the deceit he's gotten himself into. There is even a middling red herring thrown into the proceedings. But these moments are few and far in between. The screenplay pulls off a surprising twist (that is also well-staged) that somehow salvages the film.

Thambi is bolstered by the presence and the onscreen chemistry between Karthi and Jyothika. The performances of Ilavarasu, Bala and Sowcar Janaki has a greater impact on the story. But it is Sathyaraj, who portrays the unpredictability of his character with brilliance. Overall, Thambi is uplifted by its twisty second half.

THAMBI VIDEO REVIEW

Verdict: The twists, an engaging second half and powerful lead performances make Thambi a watchable suspense thriller

BEHINDWOODS REVIEW BOARD RATING

2.5
( 2.5 / 5.0 )
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REVIEW RATING EXPLANATION

பிரேக்கிங் சினிமா செய்திகள், திரை விமர்சனம், பாடல் விமர்சனம், ஃபோட்டோ கேலரி, பாக்ஸ் ஆபிஸ் செய்திகள், ஸ்லைடு ஷோ, போன்ற பல்வேறு சுவாரஸியமான தகவல்களை தமிழில் படிக்க இங்கு கிளிக் செய்யவும்      

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Production: Parallel Minds Productions, Viacom 18
Cast: Jyothika, Karthi, Nikhila Vimal, Sathyaraj
Direction: Jeethu Joseph
Screenplay: Jeethu Joseph, Rensil D Silva
Music: Govind Vasantha
Background score: Govind Vasantha
Cinematography: R.D.Rajasekhar

Thambi (aka) Thambii

Thambi (aka) Thambii is a Tamil movie. Jyothika, Karthi, Nikhila Vimal, Sathyaraj are part of the cast of Thambi (aka) Thambii. The movie is directed by Jeethu Joseph. Music is by Govind Vasantha. Production by Parallel Minds Productions, Viacom 18, cinematography by R.D.Rajasekhar.