Nam Naadu 2007

Sarath Kumar, Kartika, Nassar, Manivannan, Charan Raj, Vijayakumar, Ramesh Kanna, Pragathi, Riyaz Khan

Karthika, playing Muthuzhagu's love interest, lacks a strong screen presence. Added to that, the actress looks self-conscious in those unsuitable glamorous outfits she has been given to wear in the song sequences. Read More

Sreekanth Deva's music is ordinary. The background music is borrowed from A R Rahman scores. The dialogue by Ramesh Kanna is condescending and overwritten. Characters often talk more than they need to. Read More

Ramesh Kanna, who acts as a comic side kick of the corrupt minister has also written the script of the film. He has laced the film with some recent political happenings and makes barbed references to ruling and opposition parties in the state. Read More

The political story is closely intertwined with the regular dose of sentiments - maternal love, sister's love affair and his own romance with a school teacher. And to thrill Sarath fans, there are a few amazing stunts too. Lead lady Karthika's debut performance is good. Read More

Editing fastens the pace of the movie and the camera complements the direction. Director Suresh did a fairly well job in regionalizing the Malayalam movie. For the original version is a blend of comedy and social issues. Read More