Yennai Arindhaal
Yennai Arindhaal

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Yennai Arindhaal

2015
Movie
176 min
Tamil

Sathyadev, who is on a career break, is forced to put on his cop shoes ones again to save Thenmozhi, a young woman who is the target of a criminal organ harvesting group, led by a ghost from his past.

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IMDb7.6/10
Google Users84%
Director: Gautham MenonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired police officer, Sathyadev, finds himself drawn back into the shadows when his past catches up with him. He must protect a young woman from a dangerous criminal while confronting the ghosts of his former life and the choices he made. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Sathyadev navigates a complex web of relationships and violence.

Critical Reception

Yennai Arindhaal received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Ajith Kumar's performance, Gautham Menon's direction, and the film's emotional depth. While some critics found the pacing inconsistent in parts, the action sequences and the narrative's focus on character development were widely appreciated by audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Ajith Kumar's nuanced performance and Gautham Menon's signature directorial style.

  • Applauded for its emotional storytelling and strong action sequences.

  • Some viewers noted pacing issues in the middle sections.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the compelling performance by Ajith Kumar and the engaging narrative. Many enjoyed the blend of action and emotion, though a portion of viewers felt the film could have been tighter in its editing.

Fun Fact

Gautham Menon makes a significant cameo appearance as a police officer, Sathyadev's mentor and friend, in addition to directing the film.

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timesofindia

Rounding out his cop trilogy that began with Kaakha Kaakha and Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Gautham Vasudev Menon gives us yet another chapter from yet another cop's life, although this is more a character study of a cop than just one episode fro...