Mambattiyan Movie Review

Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, Mumaith Khan

Music: Thaman

Cinematography: Shaji Kumar

Producer: Thiagarajan

Prashanth had been struggling to re-establish himself after a series of flops and personal life setbacks. Then came ‘Ponnar – Shankar’ a film that gave hope to this highly talented actor.

And, here is his big film ‘Mambattiyan Movie reviews’ to ensure a second stint in the industry. Thanks to Prashanth’s father Thiagarajan, who has put his blood and soul to make this remake movie a super action packed thriller!

‘Mambattiyan’ tells the same story of ‘Robin Hood’ hero what Thiagarajan did in the 1983 movie ‘Malaiyur Mambattiyan’. The humble young man of Malaiyur village is dragged into a hard situation that puts him and his family disturbed. The baddies under Prakash Raj forces him to start a living in the woods from where he does the Robin Hood act doing good deeds to the village people. The ‘Robin Hood’ is also wooed by a village girl. And, how he revenge the baddies for disturbing his family and what happens to Mambattiyan in the end is the climax that should be watched on silver screen.

Prashanth as Mambattiyan has done an extraordinary performance. He outshines his father’s performance in 80s film at places.

Meera Jasmine is fresh and cute, and she fits the character. Vadivelu has reprised the popular village minor character of Goundamani, and he has done it in his own style. Sure, ‘Mambattiyan’ will be the reentry movie for Vadivelu. Mumaith Khan sizzles and also touches our heart with her character role.

The big credit for the success of the movie should go to Thiagarajan. His hard work is seen in every frame of the film.

Music is by Thaman. Songs are already a hit and background score is a big strength for the movie. Silambarasan has sung the title song remix ‘Kaattu Vazhi…’ The original song in the voice of Thiagarajan is a good number that lasts in our mind even after we leave the theaters.

Camera work by Shaji Kumar is another pillar of strength of ‘Mambattiyan’. Don Max’s editing could have given some more cuts.

Overall, ‘Mambattiyan’ is a film that is sure a watchable.

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