Film Review: ''Ennamma Kannu''

EVERGREEN MOVIE International's latest venture, ``Ennamma Kannu'', may have some predictable elements but what makes the film interesting is the climax. And Satyaraj comes up with another good performance. First-time director Shakti Chidambaram deserves praise for adding innovative touches to some cliche- ridden situations and tackling such a theme with experienced ease. He takes the credit for the story, screenplay and dialogue.

Satyaraj plays a desi Don Juan in the film. He hunts his `prey' without much opposition and takes pride in every `conquest' he makes. Till he meets Devyani. An epitome of womanhood, shy, docile and religious, yet strong in her convictions, she is a tough nut to crack.

Devyani is in love with Ranjith, whose `best friend' is... that's right, Satyaraj. Ranjith is involved in illegal activities, of which Devyani of course, is kept in the dark. When Devyani's sadistic brother (`Thalaivasal' Vijay) arranges her marriage with his boss, Ranjith and Devyani decide to marry. But it is precisely at the point that Ranjith is summoned by his boss and he disappears.

The rest of the film is about Devyani's patient wait for Ranjith. With nowhere to go, she is forced to stay with Satyaraj. Though initially she is wary of his character, she slowly begins to trust him. And obviously, there is a change in his attitude, too. Then the usual twists and turns follow after the `missing' Ranjith is discovered in jail. But the final twist is a big surprise.

The performances throughout are convincing. This is a role written for Satyaraj and he is very good at what he does. Devyani too takes her role seriously and has put in a lot of effort. But Ranjith has nothing much to do.

An otherwise interesting film is marred by the irritating presence of Vadivelu, that too in a double role. Does humour always have to be loud and crass? Also the lyrics (Vali) need not have been so vulgar. It could have been toned down.

The song sequences are eminently avoidable except perhaps the songs where the matinee idol MGR makes a brief appearance, thanks to graphics.

There is nothing to write home about the music by Deva, while B. Kannan's camera work is functional. Except for these drawbacks, ``Ennamma Kannu'' is quite entertaining and enjoyable.

SAVITHA PADMANABHAN

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