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Game Begins.
Tamil · Action, Romance, Thriller
2h 34m · 13 Feb 2015
Music: Harris Jayaraj | DOP: Om Prakash | Writer: K.V. Anand, D. Suresh, A.N. Balakrishnan
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Anegan is a romantic thriller that explores the concept of reincarnation through multiple timelines. The story follows Ashwin, a man who experiences flashes of his past lives and gradually uncovers a love story that transcends time. As he pieces together memories from different eras, he confronts challenges and adversaries linked to his previous incarnations, leading to a climactic resolution that ties the past and present together.
Anegan offers an ambitious narrative that blends romance, action, and reincarnation themes, anchored by a screenplay that attempts to weave multiple timelines seamlessly. The first half is engaging, setting up the mystery and introducing the characters with a brisk pace that keeps the audience invested. However, the second half slows down somewhat, with the screenplay becoming slightly convoluted as it tries to resolve the complex plot threads.
The film's music by Harris Jayaraj stands out, with melodious songs that complement the mood and enhance the storytelling. The background score effectively underscores the emotional and dramatic moments, adding depth to the narrative. Cinematography by Om Prakash captures the different eras with visual flair, contributing to the immersive experience.
While the pacing fluctuates, the film's blend of romance, action, and reincarnation creates a unique cinematic experience. The songs and BGM are highlights, and the technical aspects like cinematography and production design are commendable, though the screenplay could have been tighter in the latter half.
Dhanush: Dhanush delivers a versatile performance, convincingly portraying multiple characters across different timelines with emotional depth and charisma.
Amyra Dastur: Amyra brings freshness to the screen with her portrayal, effectively complementing Dhanush's character and adding charm to the romantic sequences.
Karthik Muthuraman: Karthik provides strong support with a nuanced performance, adding gravitas to the antagonist role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
K. V. Anand's direction is ambitious, successfully crafting a visually rich and musically vibrant film. His attempt to balance multiple timelines and genres is commendable, though the screenplay occasionally falters in maintaining narrative clarity, especially in the latter half.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics praised Anegan for its innovative concept, strong performances, and music. The film was noted for its technical finesse but received some criticism for its screenplay and pacing issues in the second half.
Final Box-Office Result
Anegan released on 13 February 2015 (2015).
Anegan is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
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Anegan directed by K. V. Anand. Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, Kalpathi S Suresh.
Anegan stars Dhanush, Amyra Dastur, Karthik Muthuraman, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Jagan.
Tollybo rates Anegan 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Anegan composed by Harris Jayaraj.
Anegan — Genre: Action, Romance, Thriller, Runtime: 154 minutes, Language: Tamil.