Vanamagan

Tamil films have started to focus more on the actual story rather than commercializing a poor script. This revolves around a great concept, the CGI was excellent which was surprising as usually they seem unrealistic. Also, Thambi Ramaiah is a great addition to the film. He executes his comedy in his signature style and it makes this film a great watch for all ages. This film offers a perspective that is often overlooked in the modern age, and it is broadcasted exceptionally well in my option despite other reviewers who disagree.

This is definitely worth a watch, in fact- it was good enough for me to write my first review for IMDb.

Whole film was just filled with climax. Love this movie watching. This movie is worth watching. I would recommend everyone watching this review, should watch for at least one time. The whole movie is about a guy who live in jungle of Andaman and later due to human interference.........

Finally something fresh in India as well as in tamil cinema the movie also has important message about caring for nature besides that the movie also has all comercial film elements good locations good action outstanding acting by all specially by lead actors besides that it has a tarzan kind of plot so it also has much needed romance as well the first half mostly concentrates on the romance like the girl bringing him in her house teaching the man to be human taking him to office the special bond that grows between them while all this is shown in a very beautiful way which is a must for tarzan type of story then the second half concentrates on action so overall a well made film actually i watched such good film after long time a film not to be missed at all as we dont get to see such different films every day in India

Vanamagan (aka Tarzan The He-Man in hindi) is an action adventure film written and directed by A. L. Vijay. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Sayyeshaa, Prakash Raj, Thambi Ramaiah, and Varun.

A rich spoilt girl goes to Andaman with her friends to celebrate her birthday with her friends, there she knock a tribal man while evading policeman.

I have to say that the plot and the start of the film was terrific but execution and primarily the climax had ruined a promising film. The film has some very illogical and senseless scenes which ruins the entire film and derails the film from it's plot.

The start of the film is good and realistic but as the film progresses the commercialization kills the main intent of the film and the film becomes another ordinary revenge film.

The acting in the film is average and apart from Jayam Ravi all of the other actors were average to bad, the character transformation of Sayyeshaa from a cold hearted business woman to a kind woman didn't get digested as it happens too fast. We have seen Prakash Raj doing such roles multiple times and there were no freshness or efforts seen in his acting. Thambi Ramaiah was impresive with his comic skills and Varun was average.

Screenplay of the film is average and didn't excites much. The twists and turns in the film doesn't excites much and looked predictable. The climax of the film looked dragged upon and ends in abrupt ending killing the remaining limited excitement.

The film has some great potential and could've been a great film but misses the mark. The film can be watched once but without any expectations.

P. S. I have watched the film in Hindi language hence the comment is based on that film.

A.L Vijay's 'Vanamagan' is dedicated to the 100+ uncontacted (sparsely populated) tribes as per the end credits. However, it thoroughly sticks to its icky Tamil masala film formula. Six songs that bear no purpose whatsoever, are inserted at the worst of junctures.

The two positives about the film are a) The scene where Jayam Ravi's character Vaasi / Jaara treats the injured tiger that tried to harm a little child (the CGI isn't great but the sincerity in putting the thought across is felt!) b) The end credits which provide the audience with a brief on the dwindling numbers of tribal population all around the world.

What we get to see in the rest of the film is just stock characters (and a jungle-dweller) who go about their clichéd businesses of romance, song-and-dance routines, unconvincingly choreographed stunts, and oodles of tribal sentiment under the garb of a social message. A.L Vijay's intention is honest, but he succumbs to the 'isms' of Tamil cinema a tad too much for 'Vanamagan' to be taken seriously. The second half is slightly better than the first, mostly owing to the magnificent shooting locales in Andaman.

Sayyesha is an exceptional dancer but the same cannot be said about her acting skills (as yet!). Thambi Ramaiah annoys with his poor comic timing and one-liners. Prakash Raj repeats his trademark style while portraying the antagonist.

Verdict: Below average!