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Last updated: 5 May 2026

Brothers (2012) Review

A review of Brothers (2012) (Tamil action, sci-fi, thriller), directed by K. V. Anand. Starring Suriya, Kajal Aggarwal, Sachin Khedekar. Akhilan and Vimalan are the conjoined twins of genetic scientist Ramachandran, whose company makes Energion, a dietary supplement that promises to make geniuses out of children. When Russian journalist Volga tells them that there is something fishy about Energion and is mysteriously found dead, thei... Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: FLOP. Released: 12 Oct 2012. Runtime: 2h 48m.

Brothers
FLOP

Brothers(2012)

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

ActionThriller

Ratings

IMDbIMDb6.3
LetterboxdLetterboxd3
Metacritic UserMetacritic User0
TMDBTMDB57
Rotten Tomatoes AudienceRotten Tomatoes Audience50

Our Rating

2.5

📖 Story

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.

🔍 Analysis

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.

🎭 Performances

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

Strengths

  • Unique concept of conjoined twins
  • Strong technical aspects including cinematography and background score
  • Suriya's dual performance
  • Engaging first half with emotional depth

Weaknesses

  • Uneven pacing especially in the second half
  • Predictable action-thriller elements in latter part
  • Songs do not significantly enhance the narrative

🎬 Direction & Writing

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.

📰 Ratings Sources

No rating sources available.

Our Rating

2.5/5

💰 Box Office Collection

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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards

No centers data available.

No awards data available.

😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics

TypeValue
Positive60%
Neutral25%
Negative15%

Critics

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

FLOP

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Brothers release in theatres?

Brothers released on 12 October 2012 (2012).

Is Brothers a hit or flop?

Brothers is declared a FLOP at the box office.

Where to watch Brothers online? OTT release date?

Brothers is available on YouTube, YouTube, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.

Who directed Brothers?

Brothers directed by K. V. Anand. Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Suresh, Kalpathi S Ganesh.

Who are the main cast members of Brothers?

Brothers stars Suriya, Kajal Aggarwal, Sachin Khedekar, Tara, Irina Maleva.

What is the Tollybo rating for Brothers?

Tollybo rates Brothers 2.5/5. Verdict: FLOP.

Who composed the music for Brothers?

Music for Brothers composed by Harris Jayaraj.

What is the genre and runtime of Brothers?

Brothers — Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Runtime: 168 minutes, Language: Tamil.

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