Last updated: 24 Apr 2026


Tamil · Action, Drama
2h 22m · 17 Jan 2020
Music: Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon | DOP: Om Prakash | Writer: R.S. Durai Senthilkumar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Pattas is a Tamil action drama that revolves around the legacy of a traditional martial art called Adimurai. The story follows the journey of a young man, who discovers his father's past as a martial arts master and strives to reclaim his family's honor. The narrative intertwines themes of heritage, revenge, and self-discovery as the protagonist trains to become a skilled fighter and confronts his adversaries.
Pattas delivers a blend of action and drama centered on the revival of a traditional martial art form, which adds a cultural depth to the storyline. The screenplay is straightforward, focusing on the father-son relationship and the protagonist's transformation, though it occasionally leans on familiar tropes of the genre. The pacing is uneven; the first half establishes the characters and their motivations with moderate engagement, while the second half intensifies with action sequences and emotional confrontations, maintaining audience interest.
The film's music, composed by Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon, features energetic songs that complement the film's tone, though none stand out as particularly memorable. The background score effectively elevates the fight scenes and dramatic moments, enhancing the overall cinematic experience. Cinematography by Om Prakash captures the rural and urban settings with clarity, supporting the narrative's emotional beats.
While the film succeeds in showcasing traditional martial arts and offers a solid performance by Dhanush, it falls short of delivering a novel story or screenplay, relying heavily on formulaic elements. Nevertheless, it provides decent entertainment for fans of action dramas and martial arts cinema.
Dhanush: Strong and charismatic portrayal of the protagonist, effectively balancing action and emotional depth.
Sneha: Supportive role with limited scope but delivers her part convincingly.
Mehreen Pirzada: Adequate as the female lead, though her role is largely ornamental.
Naveen Chandra: Plays the antagonist with intensity, providing a credible threat.
Nassar: Adds gravitas in a pivotal supporting role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar directs with a focus on action and emotional drama, delivering a commercially viable film though without much innovation in storytelling. The direction maintains clarity and coherence but does not push creative boundaries.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally appreciated Dhanush's performance and the film's action choreography but criticized the predictable plot and screenplay. The cultural element of Adimurai was noted as a positive aspect, while the film's pacing and underutilization of female characters were common points of critique.
Final Box-Office Result
Local Boy released on 17 January 2020 (2020).
Local Boy is declared a FLOP at the box office.
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Local Boy directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar. Produced by T. G. Thyagarajan, Sendhil Thyagarajan, Arjun Thiyagarajan.
Local Boy stars Dhanush, Sneha, Mehreen Pirzada, Naveen Chandra, Nassar.
Tollybo rates Local Boy 2.5/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Local Boy composed by Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon.
Local Boy — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 142 minutes, Language: Tamil.