After delivering some out-and-out comedies such as Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Junga, Gokul directs the Tamil remake of Helen titled "Anbirkiniyal". The film stars Keerthi Pandian, her father Arun Pandian, and Praveen Raja. Anbirkiniyal is around these three actors. The film describes their relationship, their basic characterization, and their love for each other. From the beginning, we get into the life of Anbirkiniyal and her day-to-day activities. Her character itself is beautifully crafted. As a person who hasn't seen the original film, I feel that her character makes us look at her throughout the whole film. She perfectly justifies her name "Anbirkiniyal". Keerthi Pandian had perfectly done justice to the role with her brightening look and satisfying performance. Her portion with her real-life father Arun Pandian who is seen in his comeback venture after a sabbatical is definitely beautiful and heart-warming. Arun Pandian and Praveen Raja played well their roles. The film starts off as a feel-good drama and turns in the pre-interval into a complete survival thriller which is the actual genre of the film. Anbirkiniyal might be the remake of a Malayalam film but Gokul has made sure to satisfy the Tamil audience with the incorporation of elements that could reach out among them. The film has a certain relatability. The emotional bonding between the characters and their personal conflicts are things that we can easily relate to it in real life. We are able to feel their emotions and their struggles which is a major pillar of the film. Even the small mouse plays a good role in the film. Anbirkiniyal and that mouse had a beautiful bonding which is heart-touching to watch. Unlike his previous films, Gokul seems to have worked in a film that has its equal shares of fun and thrills. There's nothing unnecessary in the film. Every scene and subplots have its justification in the film. The comic moments enlighten the screen while the darker and thrilling moments would make you impatiently wait for the climax. Technically, the film is quite satisfying and even, its minor issues with the logic can be simply avoided. Overall, Anbirkiniyal is a beautiful film to watch.
