Suriya's "Anjaan", which hit screens on 15 August, has opened to mixed reviews from critics.
Directed by Lingusamy, "Anjaan" is a gangster flick with Suriya and Samantha in the lead roles. The film also has Vidyut Jamwal, Soori, Manoj Bajpai and Dalip Tahil in supporting roles. "Anjaan" had generated huge pre-release buzz among fans, but it remains to be seen whether the film will be able to impress the audience.
Plot: Krishna (Suriya) comes to Mumbai in search of his brother Raju Bhai (Suriya), an underworld don. Through Raju Bhai's gangster friends, his past life is revealed. What happened to Raju Bhai? Will Krishna find him? All these are answered with some twists in the film.
Critics have given mixed response to "Anjaan" terming it as a typical revenge film with some mass elements. Suriya has impressed the critics with his looks, action and dialogues.
The actor has carried the film on his shoulders. Samantha oozes glamour in the film and her chemistry with Suriya looks fresh. Vidyut and Manoj Bajpai have done their parts well. Yuvan Shankar Raja's background score and the pre-interval stunt sequence are some of the major plus points of the film, said the critics.
On the flip side, the film is a bit too long. Clichés in the first half, placement of songs and predictable climax in the second half are some of the minus points of the film.
"The movie is an out & out 'Suriya' show. For an actor who has shouldered heavy roles in the past, this is just a cake walk for. Vidyut Jamwal as Chandru/Raju Bai's friend is classy, and his coin spin style deserves a special mention. Samantha pairing with Suriya is fresh and they both share a wonderful chemistry. Manoj Bajpayee makes us believe he's the big shot of Mumbai, even though his screen presence is very limited".
"The pre-interval stunt sequence needs a special mention. Stunt Silva has made it look live and realistic. Thanks to Suriya, Vidyut gets his slice of stunts in the flashback. Dissolved characters, unfurnished villains, stereotypical narration and song placement duds the flow of the film. The comedy portion of Brahmanandham forcefully put post-interval catering to the Telugu audience, is a speed breaker to the already lurching movie".
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