Virattu
Virattu

Virattu

2014Movie121 minTamil

Small-time crooks Sujiv and Sri get friendly with Ammu, an innocent young man carrying a huge sum in cash on a train. When Ammu's baggage becomes the target for a criminal and his gang, who are also on the train, the duo has to foil their plans.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: DharaniGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling actor named Selvam gets entangled with a local gangster, making him a target. He is forced to flee and finds himself in a series of unfortunate and often comical events as he tries to escape his pursuers and clear his name. Along the way, he also develops a complicated relationship with a woman who gets caught up in his predicament.

Critical Reception

Virattu received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and lack of originality. While some appreciated the comedic elements and performances of the lead actors, the film failed to impress the majority of reviewers, leading to a lukewarm reception at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and uninspired storyline that fails to engage.
  • Performances, particularly from the lead actors and Santhanam, are a slight saving grace amidst the overall mediocrity.
  • The humor often falls flat, and the action sequences lack impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely disappointing, with many viewers finding the movie to be a tedious watch. Common complaints included a lack of logic in the plot, excessive length, and uninspired comedy. Some did find a few lighter moments thanks to the supporting cast.

Fun Fact

The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya', though with a different climax and some scene alterations to suit the Telugu audience.

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timesofindia

Virattu is a textbook example of what muddled script and bad acting can do to a plot with promise. The film could have been a racy 90-minute thriller on the lines of Hollywood films like Speed and Unstoppable, what with this one too boastin...