VEERAM : Ajith + "Siruthai" Shiva + DSP + Vijaya Productions

[Dorothyrmi]

Veerudokkade - Enjoy the Kolly masala!
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, March 22, 2014]0 Comments
What Rohith Shettys of the world will never understand is there on offer in director Siruthai Shiva's Veerudokkade (dubbed version of Veeram). Watching Ajith in a white dhoti-clad role is a treat. Surrounded by entertaining sidekicks, Ajith is seen in a role that the Telugu audience will like.
One reason why Ajith (like Surya and Vikram) is more popular than any Tamil star (barring the legends Rajini and Kamal) is that he doesn't act like a typical Tamil hero. His mannerisms are different. With a good built, he looks every bit that larger-than-life Telugu hero in this film.
There is a difference, though. On the face of it, this film is marked by hero-worshipping. It's not so, at least going by the Telugu film standard. In Telugu films, superstars are needlessly deified so much so that a sidekick talking in a lighthearted manner with the hero is seen as blasphemy. In this film, Ajith's character is respected, he is god for some, goon for the baddies and a devil for the villains, but a ground-to-earth, next-door elder for the rest of the villagers.
Such elements add so much of value to this good entertainer.
It's a delight to watch Ajith in a non-suave role. He was marvellous in Gambler (Mankatha) but we, the Telugu audience, did miss him in a hatke role for role.
The story of brothers, affection, is like an old wine, and Siva has made amendments to put the vintage wine in a tasty cocktail of entertainment and commercialization.
Ajith is Veerendra, the affectionate elder brother of four, crossing the mountains to make it big and yes the traditional story indeed. And to make the brother bond firm and glued, he detests marriage. Enter Santhanam who takes the first half on a roller coaster ride of decent fun! The tirade he runs through by trying to get Veerendra fall in love along with the younger brothers is thoroughly enjoyable.
Tamannah is Gomathi Devi the bubbly doll, doing justice to her character is not just the usual heroine who runs behind her Romeo for duets and Siva has utilized her thoroughly. Bringing the little cupid that's hidden in the rough and honest Veerendra is the first half, and "n" attempts later finally it happens. Never has mass action been related in such an enjoyable way with no much Punch dialogues and the best part is how neatly action has been unveiled!
After a crafty first half to a sentimental cum high voltage action packed second half with villains' entry into the movie now and then, the film draws to a close with a lot of positivity. The train action sequence before the interval is worth mentioning and Ajith has performed some daredevil stunts and is really a goose bumpy scene indeed, credits to the Silva and the stunt engineers for pulling this off. Not to single out most of the fight sequences, this really gave the much required mass feel to Ajith and his looks!
Siva and Boopathy Raja's storytelling deserves an applaud for it has taken the tested rural story and decorated it with mass, action and most importantly made use of Ajith's enormous screen presence to the full potential. There are minor drawbacks like showcasing too much affection one too many times, these are very vintage sentimental trysts. The second half with sentiments and bonding is quite a lag, but on the whole it doesn't jolt you much.
DSP is known to have given some excellent mass numbers in the past, however Veeram will sadly remembered only for its aggressive BGM and not the songs. The art directors and Vetri's cinematography of the beautiful village milieu is relishable!
Coming to the cast, Ajith Ajith Ajith all the way! Most of the mass action movies have the heroes carrying the movie through the film, however this character has proved it doesn't have to be! Ajith has demystified the fact that mass does not relate to entire movie presence, but the times you appear should make you stand up and clap!
After him, Santhanam is the key, with his one liners making you double with laughter and sticks well to the story as well. Tamannah performs deftly and she is gorgeous, as ever. Nassar, Viddharth, the brothers do their role well enough, with Pradeep menacing as a villain should be.
On the whole a complete family entertainer, finish your Pongal rituals and rush to Veeram! You ain't gonna regret it!
Verdict : A decent entertainer. A must-watch for Ajith's fans.
Rating - 3.25/5

[Dorothyrmi]

Veerudokkade: Heady potboiler

Sometimes we just can’t explain why we enjoy formula films despite their predictability. We watch each scene unfold feeling triumphant when every action and dialogue that springs up goes exactly as you expected. What didn’t work for the Himmatwala remake works greatly here and it is quite a lot of fun. This movie reminds us of the typical Dr. Rajashekar’s stories where he plays big brother and the younger ones dote on him and they don’t marry because the brother hasn’t. Here Ajith is the father figure, the brother who starved himself to raise his four siblings. Until five minutes before the break he hardly moves his finger, simply throws glances of all kinds — emotional, loving to angry — but once he senses danger lurking somewhere in the train, he is on his feet, hanging precariously from the train kicking the baddies out. Director Shiva knows what pleases the masses and he has packed every emotion in the right quantity though he indulges in giving out a long drawn climax.

Veerendra (Ajith) is comfortable when Santhanam comments on his salt and pepper beard and wonders if that is the right age for him to fall in love. Veerendra has wowed not to marry because of his belief that a woman would disintegrate his family; the brothers are dating their respective partners on the sly. The only way that appears permissible is to bring a woman into the scene and make him or her fall in love with each other— Gomati Devi (Tamannaah) is the chosen one. In the first half the director shows the importance and power Veerendra enjoys in the village, how Gomati is fascinated with his love for animals and birds and how peace loving he is; but she leaves him as soon as she sees him wielding a weapon. The second half of the story brings Veerendra and the brothers to Gomati’s home and we are given another story of how peace-loving the family is and the rude shock they experience as the brothers’ stay in their family prolongs.

Ajith does all the acrobatics, fights in a lungi and gets into formals during the duets. Ditto with Tamannah, she looks pretty in saris and chudidars and slips into weird western clothes during dream sequences. Thambi Ramaiah’s entry reminds us of our very own Brahmanandam. Little girls are made to say mature dialogues, the one who plays Tamannah’s neice and addresses Ajith as uncle at one point says, “Uncle as each day passes my fondness for you is growing,” and the latter smiles silently. Another clichéd and whistle-inducing moment for the crowd is when Veerendram after attending his man Friday’s wedding, gives a chunk of his property as the wedding gift. The man thumping his heart says, “I didn’t take it seriously when you’d call me brother but now I know how much you meant it (sic)”. With many more one liners like this, Veerudokkade with an ensemble cast including Nasser, Rohini Hattangady, Pradeep Rawat etc makes for a complete entertainer. Those who aren’t Ajith’s fans can stay away from it.

[Dorothyrmi]

[Siv.S]

Indiaglitz review for Veerudokkade


IndiaGlitz

What Rohith Shettys of the world will never understand is there on offer in director Siruthai Shiva's Veerudokkade (dubbed version of Veeram). Watching Ajith in a white dhoti-clad role is a treat. Surrounded by entertaining sidekicks, Ajith is seen in a role that the Telugu audience will like.
One reason why Ajith (like Surya and Vikram) is more popular than any Tamil star (barring the legends Rajini and Kamal) is that he doesn't act like a typical Tamil hero. His mannerisms are different. With a good built, he looks every bit that larger-than-life Telugu hero in this film.

There is a difference, though. On the face of it, this film is marked by hero-worshipping. It's not so, at least going by the Telugu film standard. In Telugu films, superstars are needlessly deified so much so that a sidekick talking in a lighthearted manner with the hero is seen as blasphemy. In this film, Ajith's character is respected, he is god for some, goon for the baddies and a devil for the villains, but a ground-to-earth, next-door elder for the rest of the villagers.

Whether it is superhit or not what made me happy is both AattaArrambam and Veerudokkade didn't go unnoticed like some of his other dubbed movies in past..

[Siv.S]

Gambler and Karthik

[Parthyy]

Indiaglitz review for Veerudokkade


IndiaGlitz




Whether it is superhit or not what made me happy is both AattaArrambam and Veerudokkade didn't go unnoticed like some of his other dubbed movies in past..

One more thing unlike Director who get noticed usually for Tamil Dubbs in AP...Here Every review says Ajith carries the film...Slowly hes building up his base very well.Though he didnt captialise after Premaleka,Vaali/Kandukondein .Superhits in AP...Gambler gave break after that...

Again without any promotions... this is a huge feat in AP
Promotion plays a key role for Surya's films in AP... GVM will make a Big mark for Him...for sure with Anuska..

[leosimha]

wow...very nice to hear that thala veeram great blockbuster in AP too....this clearly shows Thala power in other states too....no stopping thala

[leosimha]

Veeram To Veerudokkade – Ajith's Magic Continues At Box Office

Read more at: http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tam...ce-134756.html

[leosimha]

Ajith's Magic Wand! From Veeram To Veerudokkade -Rocks the Box Office! - See more at: http://www.totalfilmy.com/news/sat_2....6LMkUciW.dpuf

[Dorothyrmi]

One more thing unlike Director who get noticed usually for Tamil Dubbs in AP...Here Every review says Ajith carries the film...Slowly hes building up his base very well.Though he didnt captialise after Premaleka,Vaali/Kandukondein .Superhits in AP...Gambler gave break after that...

Again without any promotions... this is a huge feat in AP
Promotion plays a key role for Surya's films in AP... GVM will make a Big mark for Him...for sure with Anuska..

but openings were very poor is what i heard frm my telugu frnd...he said even bhadhram gt better opening and promos