My Favourites of 2008 (Tamil Movies)

Yes, I am back and this time, once again, with another post on movies, specifically, Tamil Movies. My blog, which I started of to be sort of a place to express my thoughts and all, seem to be centralized mostly on movies...well, I guess I am pretty much a movie lover....
Anyway, let's get to the topic now....I am going to list my top-5 favourite Tamil Movies that were released last year (2008) and just to inform, I have not watched all the movies that came out in 2008. I watched quite a number of films based on their popularity and critical acclaims.So here goes the list, in no particular order...

• Anjathey : I remember mentioning this movie here under one of the movies that I really wanted to watch and let me be clear that I was not at all dissapointed!!! After watching this movie, I was so wow-ed...seriously...I wanted to post a review, but didn't and can't remember why anyways. Btw, this movie is by the man behind "Chithiram Pesuthadi", Mysskin. I loved this film so much and it's because of the simplicity and the real and engaging theme that the movie handled. It's basically a cop story, intertwined with a rather creepy and extremely saddening crime issue with the cops looking for the culprits. But, the main theme dwelved on friendship and how fate,ignorance and misunderstandings could just destroy something that you have build with so much love. For those who are reading this right now, this is a MUST-WATCH and please, please go and watch it if you have not!

• Santhosh Subramaniam: I remember ranting about it here that I got very much irritated by Genelia ( who plays Hasini) after watching this movie for the second time. But, hey this movie was seriously fun and entertaining. A feel-good family entertainer to say the least. Again, it was the fourth movie of the Raja-Jeyam Ravi duo and did become a huge hit. Anyways, Jeyam Ravi and Prakash Raj were awesome and Genelia was quite alright too. Songs were good and I enjoyed it thoroughly as it was based on a lovey-dovey theme which although is quite common in Tamil Cinema, here in this film, was handled in a different way. Again, go and watch this on a weekend if you have missed it. The comedy aspect with Premji and Santhanam around can definitely help you relieve some stress!!!

• Vaaranam Aayiram: One of the few movies which released with some huge expectations, and quite expectedly turned out to mixed reviews and thoughts from people around. The huge PLUS of the movie, even before its release was the audio by Harris Jeyaraj, which is perhaps, easily the best album of 2008 (Remember Mundhinam, Anjale & Nenjukkul Peithidum???). Surya without any doubt was clearly amazing in the two roles he essayed, as both the father and son, with believable body language and genuine emotions. But, as I mentioned in my review, the movie worked only in parts for me. Anyway, it's definitely one of the better movies that came out last year. To check out my review, Vaaranam Aayiram (click here).

• Saroja: This movie is from the same team that churned out the suprise-hit of 2007, Chennai 600028. Saroja is a thriller with a lot of fun attached to it due to it's four lead actors, Premji, Vaibhav, Saran and Siva. Vaibhav is a newcomer but the others are the same faces from Chennai 60028. What about the other 7-some who were in Chennai-28 you may ask...they all appeared in guest-roles throughout this movie, including Jai (of Kangal Irandal fame). Since, this is a suspense thriller, I can't reveal much of the plot, but it certainly revolves around the four-some that I mentioned above. All through the movie, you can expect fun and a lot of fun, right from the beginning till the very end. And, that's precisely the strength of the movie. The comedy and the way their characters (Premji,Vaibhav,etc) were played was simply awesome. Overall, this is another MUST-WATCH. Oh, also worth mentioning is Yuvan's youthful songs and almost-perfect background scores.

• Dasavathaaram: Again, one of the most awaited movies of last year...this one was another milestone in Kamal's already wonderful career. With 10 unique characters, Kamal was really good and essayed all the characters well. The story and the theme was different and the way everything was connected certainly made it a good for view. I have said a lot about this movie, so I would suggest to check my review, Dasavatharam : It's all about Kamal! (click here).

So, if you missed any one, please go and watch it asap.

Chao!