| Directed by | Hari |
|---|---|
| Written by | Hari |
| Produced by | Vedikkaranpatti S. Sakthivel |
| Starring | Arun Vijay Priya Bhavani Shankar Samuthirakani Yogi Babu |
| Cinematography | Gopinath |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production company | Drumsticks Productions |
| Distributed by | KKR Cinemas |
Gist of the Story
A brazen young man fights to keep his wealthy, vast family together against their arch-enemy, who wants to exact revenge for his brother’s death, which he blames on the family.
Plot
The smallest of his large and prosperous family’s children is Arun Vijay. His brothers are backward and caste-dependent. The antagonist, a member of a fishing family, is out for revenge because Arun Vijay unintentionally contributed to the death of his brother, for which the villain wants to exact revenge. The rest of the story is how the hero fixes a major problem that splits the family.
Performance
Arun Vijay is introduced in Yaanai in action hero mode. In the major character, Arun Vijay performs a fantastic job, showing a wide range and putting a lot of vigor and passion into his performance. With Yaanai, Arun Vijay gives us reason to believe that he can successfully portray such rural-focused parts with charm and vigor. Priya Bhavani Shankar effectively portrays the emotions with her eyes, meeting the criteria. Although Yogi Babu’s humor can occasionally be amusing, the theater cheered when he cracked a joke. Scenes from Pugazh were ineffective. Samuthirakani performed admirably, and it was a wise decision to give Ammu Abhirami and Radikaa significant roles to play.
Direction/Technical Side
Hari has a unique fan base for directing and writing stories. Most of his films show the power of masculinity, and Yanai is no exception. The family sentiment really worked and it will definitely resonate with the crowd. The hero who protects his family from the villain is a trope that Hari often uses, and the director did a great job of presenting this with a slight variation. , trying not to make the story too predictable.But the emotional core of the film needed more intense sequences to make us fall in love with the characters. The villain’s character is poorly sketched, not even 1% of the threat he poses. Ya nai movies are a mix of action, love and emotion. The first half moves with gossip-like scenes, but the second half is a little behind. GV Prakash’s songs go well with his Yaelamma Yele and his background music is well done. Gopinath’s cinematography is impressive and gives a different perspective to Hari’s films. The long single-take action sequences are well executed and deserve the team’s credit.
Verdict; Hari frequently uses the trope of the hero defending his family from the enemy, but the director is able to present it with just enough variation to keep the narrative from being overly predictable. Despite its shortcomings, Yaanai is a Pakka commercial film supported by Arun Vijay’s outstanding on-screen presence.