Last updated: 30 Apr 2026
Tamil · Action, Drama, Thriller
2h 33m · 23 Feb 2017
Music: Vijay Antony | DOP: Jeeva Shankar | Writer: Bhashyasree, Jeeva Shankar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Yaman is a political thriller that revolves around the rise of a common man into the murky world of politics. The story follows the protagonist, played by Vijay Antony, who enters the political arena to fight against corruption and injustice. As he climbs the ladder of power, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas, highlighting the dark underbelly of political machinations and the sacrifices involved in the pursuit of power.
Yaman delivers a gripping narrative that blends political drama with action elements, maintaining audience engagement through its well-structured screenplay. The story unfolds at a steady pace, with the first half effectively setting up the protagonist's motivations and the political landscape, while the second half intensifies the conflict and showcases the protagonist's strategic maneuvering.
The screenplay is taut and focused, avoiding unnecessary subplots, which helps in maintaining the film's momentum. The pacing is balanced, though some viewers might find the middle portions slightly stretched. The songs, composed by Vijay Antony, are situational and complement the narrative without disrupting the flow. The background score is impactful, enhancing the tension and emotional beats throughout the film.
Cinematography by Jeeva Shankar captures the gritty and realistic tone of the political world effectively. Overall, the film succeeds in delivering a potent political thriller with a strong central performance and technical finesse.
Vijay Antony: Strong and convincing portrayal of a common man turned politician, bringing intensity and depth to the role.
Miya George: Provides solid support with a restrained and natural performance.
Thyagarajan: Effective in the role of a seasoned politician, adding gravitas to the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Jeeva Shankar's direction is assured and focused, successfully balancing the political drama with thriller elements. His writing keeps the narrative tight and avoids unnecessary diversions, though deeper exploration of some characters could have added more layers.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally praised the film for its engaging political narrative and Vijay Antony's performance. The screenplay and direction were noted for maintaining tension and focus, though some pointed out pacing issues in the middle. The music and background score received positive mentions for complementing the film's tone.
Final Box-Office Result
Yaman released on 23 February 2017 (2017).
Yaman is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Yaman is available on Xumo Play. OTT date will be updated soon.
Yaman directed by Jeeva Shankar. Produced by Allirajah Subaskaran, Fathima Vijay Antony.
Yaman stars Vijay Antony, Miya George, Thyagarajan, Arul D. Shankar, Sangili Murugan.
Tollybo rates Yaman 2.75/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Yaman composed by Vijay Antony.
Yaman — Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 153 minutes, Language: Tamil.
