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Sometimes the end is just the beginning
Tamil · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
2h 48m · 12 Oct 2012
Music: Harris Jayaraj | DOP: Soundararajan | Writer: K.V. Anand, D. Suresh, A.N. Balakrishnan
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Maattrraan revolves around conjoined twins Akhilan and Vimalan, played by Suriya, who possess contrasting personalities. The story follows their struggle to uncover a sinister corporate conspiracy involving a genetically engineered food product that threatens public health. As they navigate their unique physical condition and personal differences, the twins work together to expose the truth and protect their loved ones.
Maattrraan offers a unique premise centered on conjoined twins, which is explored through a mix of action, thriller, and emotional drama. The screenplay attempts to balance the science fiction elements with family sentiment and social commentary, though at times the narrative pacing feels uneven. The first half establishes the characters and their bond effectively, with engaging moments that highlight the challenges faced by the twins. However, the second half shifts towards a more conventional action-thriller mode, which, while entertaining, loses some of the initial novelty.
The film's technical aspects stand out, with Harris Jayaraj's music and background score complementing the mood well, especially in emotional and suspense sequences. The songs are melodious and fit the narrative, though they do not significantly elevate the film. Soundararajan's cinematography captures the scale and intensity of the action scenes and the emotional depth of the characters. Overall, Maattrraan is a visually impressive film with an ambitious storyline that occasionally falters in execution but remains engaging due to its performances and technical finesse.
Suriya: Convincing dual role portrayal of conjoined twins with distinct personalities, showcasing emotional depth and physical nuances.
Kajal Aggarwal: Strong and supportive role, providing emotional grounding to the narrative.
Sachin Khedekar: Effective as the antagonist, bringing menace and credibility to the corporate villain.
Strengths
Weaknesses
K. V. Anand delivers a technically polished film with an ambitious storyline. His direction manages to extract strong performances and maintain visual appeal, though the screenplay could have been tighter to avoid pacing issues.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated the innovative concept and Suriya's performance but pointed out flaws in screenplay and pacing. The technical brilliance was widely praised, while the narrative's shift to formulaic action was noted as a drawback.
Final Box-Office Result
Brothers released on 12 October 2012 (2012).
Brothers is declared a FLOP at the box office.
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Brothers directed by K. V. Anand. Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Suresh, Kalpathi S Ganesh.
Brothers stars Suriya, Kajal Aggarwal, Sachin Khedekar, Tara, Irina Maleva.
Tollybo rates Brothers 2.5/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Brothers composed by Harris Jayaraj.
Brothers — Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Runtime: 168 minutes, Language: Tamil.