Isai
Isai

Movie spotlight

Isai

2015
Movie
190 min
Tamil

A once-successful veteran is envious of the success that his one-time assistant as a music director and plots to bring him down by ruining both his career and life.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Google Users75%
Director: S. J. SuryaGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A talented yet arrogant music composer, Kailash, finds himself in a race against time and a ruthless gangster to save his career and his life. His obsession with music and his belief in his own genius lead him to confront dangerous adversaries, pushing him to the brink of survival. The film explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and the consequences of unchecked ego in the cutthroat world of the entertainment industry.

Critical Reception

Isai received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some appreciated S. J. Surya's dual role as director and lead actor, and the technical aspects, the film was widely criticized for its convoluted plot, excessive length, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was also largely lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • S. J. Surya's performance and direction show ambition, but the film suffers from a predictable and convoluted narrative.

  • The action sequences and musical score are noted positives, but they fail to compensate for the weak screenplay.

  • Despite a promising premise, the film gets bogged down by its lengthy runtime and lack of emotional connect.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an average entertainer, with some appreciating S. J. Surya's efforts as a director and actor, while others pointed out flaws in the script and pacing.

Fun Fact

S. J. Surya, who directed and starred in the film, also composed the music for 'Isai'.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

Isai begins with a voice-over that tells us the film will show us what jealousy can do to a genius. And it dives straight into the plot. AK Shiva is the new hotshot film composer in town and the man he has dethroned, Vetrichelvan, who was r...

phoenyx2509

phoenyx2509

So good! Watched it in 1080p on Herotalkies.com. S J Suryah being shown as the upcoming musical genius was exaggerated quite a bit. Sulagna was simply stunning but the romance scenes were tad bit too "adult" for typical Indian audiences. I ...