ANJATHEY (Tamil, 2008)

cast: Narein, Ajmal Ameer, Prasanna
Directed by Mysskin
Music C Sunder

Tamil industry might have got its first genuine entertainer of the year. Atleast that is what it looks like with the viewers giving thumbs up to director Mysskin’s second film Anjathey. Looks like Mysskin has struck gold once again like his debut film Chitiram Pesuthadi as Anjathey, despite its lengthy running time is being touted as a gripping action thriller.


The story is about two friends, both sons of police constables, both with totally contrasting outlook towards life.

While Satyavan (Naren) is a street smart yet irrresponsible chap, Krupa Shankar (Ajmal Ameer) is the one with a more serious approach with an eye on joining the polce force. However when the society in general and his father in particular finds Satya to be a loser, Satya decides to prove everyone wrong by trying to be a cop as well.

Thus both the friends appear for the Sub Inspector exam. However Satya manages to qualify using the power of his influential uncle, while Krupa finds his dream shattered. Thus the two good friends soon finds themselves to be become bitter rivals.

Satya however goes on to become a more rightful and disciplined officer once he ends up in the force. And his tasks lead him to the case of capturing the leader of a local kidnapping racket run, Daya (Prasanna).

Daya meanwhile takes the help of Krupa knowing well that no one like to see Satya’s downfall as much as Krupa himself.

Boasting of well executed action scenes, top notch cinematography and a perfectly cast characters, the film looks like a sure shot winner without any crass commercial elements.


PANEL ROOM

It is a sparkling, fresh and innovative film from Mysskin, makes for recommended viewing. – SIFY 3/5


With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with. Anjathe is a tastier second course from the director. - REDIFF 4/5


Anjathey is a smartly executed crime thriller with the able support of credible performances, effective back ground music, excellent cinematography and sleek editing. Indiaglitz 4/5

The tempo rarely slackens, remaining consistently interesting and seldom boring. This, and the good performances in Anjathe, makes it more than just watchable fair. BehindWoods 3/5


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