Anjathey

Cast: Narain, Prasanna, Vijayalakshmi, M.S. Bhaskar, Livingston, Ponvannan
Language: Tamil
Banner: Nemichand Jabhak productions
Director: Mysskin
Producer: V.Ithesh Jabhak
Camera: Mahesh Muthuswamy
Story: Mysskin
Screenplay: Mysskin
Dialogue: Mysskin
Music: Sunder.C.Babu
Year: 2008

Anjathey is director Mysskin's second film after 'Chithiram Peasudhadi, which was well received at the box office.

The story is a narrative about two young men and their friendship as they drift apart in the hands of fate.

Satyavan (Narain) and Kripa (Ajmal Ameer) are childhood buddies who live just opposite to each other. Their fathers (M.S. Bhaskar) and (Livingstone) are both police constables. Satya is a rowdy and short tempered. He often gets involved in petty fights. His father, who fervently wishes that his son would become a Sub-Inspector in the Police department, is disappointed with him.

Kripa, on the other hand keeps away from all trouble. He aspires to become an SI and works hard for his examinations. His sister, Uttara (Vijayalakshmi) feels Satya is a bad influence on him and tries to keep her brother away from him.

At their village function, Satya saves Uttara's honour from the hands of Daya (Prasanna). But when he bashes up Daya, his father presuming that Satya was at his antics yet again, humiliates his son in the presence of everyone.

Satya decides to avenge this insult by appearing for the SI exam, which he clears through dubious means. Kripa is not selected and is much depressed. His frustration drives him to become violent and antagonistic towards his old friend. Kripa becomes Satya's bitter foe.

Satya after joining the police force undergoes a transformation of character while Kripa wallowing in hurt takes the wrong path. Satya takes it as a challenge to rescue two little girls kidnapped by Daya. And in the process he confronts Kripa who is now assisting Daya. So is their friendship at stake?

The biggest strength of Anjathey is its perfect casting.
The film rests entirely on Narain's shoulders and he executes this role well. Whether it is action or emotion he scores well. Ajmal as his friend Kripa makes his debut into Tamil films. His performance is significant. It is good to see Prasanna after some time. In a negative role he plays his character with aplomb. His long hair, his wicked smile and cool gestures make his character more sinister.

Vijayalakshmi as Uttara emotes well, although her role is brief. The love between her and Satya is captured so subtly, a change from the stereotypical love stories that carry silly dialogues and boring dances. Her costumes are neat. Ponvannan as the police cheif is cool and acts naturally.

Although the story has violence, it is the neat presentation of the script that keeps the audience engaged. Deviating from the usual, the script and screenplay by Myskkin is interesting, although a bit too long.

Despite the long story and violence, you can chill out with this engrossing thriller laced with emotion!

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