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Watching Yennai Arindhaal at dawn on release day wasn't just a movie going exp. it was a Festival says "The Hindu"
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Wed (Premieres) - $113KQuote:
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Thurs - $53K
Fri - $120K
Sat - $129K
Total - $415K [₹2.58 Crs]
" @ATMUSent Saturday is not done yet, more screens reporting, may reach $150K!!!
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I know Friday and esp Saturday will be huge. They screened in proper theaters only on Friday and the Wednesday shows had less screens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Machi - where do we stand now? 500k is an achievable target. I think it can go beyond 700k at least given the no of screens
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700K i doubt selva, we have only a Sunday now, i don't think there will be much foot fall on coming weekdays, and next weekend u have Anegan, it will reach 600K for sure, guess it is a SuperHit already there.Quote:
Originally Posted by selvakumar
To add to that timeline for characters also shown to the perfection like vivek and his team body language & salt pepper look & position and the Isha's timeline with her hair do, Smile and a very tad little maturity.Quote:
Originally Posted by mappi
Wonderful work Gautam kudos
Yes I watched the movie.
I completely enjoyed the movie but didn't like Voice overs that GVM is so obsessed with.
Will write detailed one after my 2nd watch.
another ~100 000 on sunday will take it over 5k. Weather wont be of much help in the next few days but it can definitely touch 7k.Quote:
Originally Posted by selvakumar
oh yeah i heard that the weather spoiled the party :twisted:
" A NEW PROFOUND LOVE FOR AJITH AND GAUTHAM MENON ... "
By Anita @AnitaRaghuraman
How can a classy cop go down to the road and dance for a peppy number? How can an elegant gentleman use profanity with such style and ease? How can a dancer look so beautiful in a simple saree with a big round bindhi? Yes, it can happen in Gautham Menon's Yennai Arindhaal. While all my colleagues went ga-ga about using a ‘mass’ hero in Gautham Menon’s film and how they were waiting for its release, I kept calm and waited for the storm. It was a direct hit; right on my face. I sat in the theater amidst all the howls and screams stunned, for giving us Ajith as Sathyadev who you would fall in love with. Not a single movement, I consumed the film frame by frame without a blink. I experienced a new profound love for Ajith and Gautham Menon. I have defragmented the film to my understanding.
Ajith vs Sathyadev
With a bucket of ‘mass’ films like Kaththi, Lingaa, ‘I’ and now Yennai Arindhaal, most people watched them for its star value. To me Yennai Arindhaal was all about Sathyadev and not Ajith. Gautham Menon has taken out the mass factor in Ajith and gave him the Sathyadev mask. And without a doubt Ajith was the perfect fit. Well, this is how a film should be taken. A director should want to fit in a hero/actor in the lead role in his script rather than write a script for the hero/mass factor. Only Ajith could do the perfect Sathyadev. Be it using abusive words (though it was muted, lip movement says it all) or wearing those classy white shirts on khaki pants or confessing his love or enacting a caring father or dancing for a ‘kuthu’ song, such multifaceted elegance and effortless performance can’t be found in any other actor. Sathyadev definitely marks a new Ajith to all his fans.
GVM’s touch
When it is a love story there is a trademark that GVM makes the best use of. Although Yennai Arindhaal consisted almost a mix of Kaakka Kaakka and Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu and the story was very predictable from the beginning, those sparkling moments of action sequences, the much-needed and well-fitted song breaks and all his characters make the film a definite watch (more than once). The story displays human emotions more prominently than just a tough cop fighting to save the world. Here Sathyadev is a poised gentleman and a classy cop who falls in love just like any other person from an upper middle class segment.
Portrayal of women in GVM’s films is something that I always look for. Though Trisha comes in just for a few minutes in the film, she depicts an independent and a single mother whose other half is her daughter. Beauty in the eyes of God, purity in her nature and serenity in her looks, Trisha steals the first half of the movie as she took Hemanika to the heights of Jessie from Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya. Anushka Shetty plays another independent single woman who falls in love with Sathyadev at first sight! Can it still happen? ( the love at first sight). In GVM’s film, it can, in the most convincing way.
The most sought after villain
A lost talent redeemed himself and regained some momentum with his performance here. This was Victor played by Arun Vijay at par excellence. One thing about Victor in Yennai Arindhaal is that, he looks as classy, angry and fierce as Sathyadev. His high energy performance in the last 30 minutes stole the show and that intensity was needed. The phone sequence for 5 minutes where Sathyadev and Victor talk (in split screen), showcases his unknown performance facet in a brilliant way. Be it the stunt sequence or showcasing his love interest, Arun Vijay deserved the much-needed appreciation.
Expectations fulfilled?
I watched this film as a neutral audience. To me this film brings back the Ajith of yore from performance based movies like Vaali, Villain, and Citizen, he was a class apart to take a script like this after Arrambam and Veeram, and it is a daring move. In Harris’ music composition, the songs and BGM were very apt. The background score not once looked like it was propelled into the film, but it blended in the film with an urban and contemporary touch.
Though Yennai Arindhaal is a predictable feast for GVM’s crowd, watch it for the long lost Ajith who is there in every frame of the film but not once does he bore you. Watch it for the emotional connect with the silver screen that you have longed. Watch it for the union of brilliant performers, contemporary storytelling and newfangled love interests.
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Saw GVM interview with Madhan in Pudhuyugam channel. He revealed that Victor as a teenager is also at the hotel where Sathya's father is killed. Seeing the fear the shooter (Daniel Balaji) instills in the hotel owner he decides to become a gangster. The same incident creates both Sathya and Victor. GVM said that this is revealed later in the film in the uncut international version. For those who saw the film outside India....are these scenes there? I guess not and might be added after a few days as GVM said in an earlier interview.
What you guys don't have that scene ?? :shock: yes he was seen in that hotel as a cleaner, one incident creates 2 different characters, Kottukku antha pakkam onnu Intha pakkam onnu ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Movie Buff
I wish GVM reduce Anushka's coffeteaarea dialogues scene and add some gangster scenes when he release it in Telugu.
I think it is not there....am also slightly doubtful whether I missed it. But looks like it is not there in the Indian version.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siv.S
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Karnataka Boxoffice @KABoxoffice
Yennai arindhaal 3 days 2,19,00,530/- collection " Net ".
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The scene comes towards the end when the voice over changed to Victor, the small and the only twist in the film ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Movie Buff
I watched in the Netherlands, and yeah those scenes were there, shown as inter-cut flashbacks. Very similar to the inter-cut flashbacks shown while Victor runs in slow-mo towards climax.Quote:
Originally Posted by Movie Buff
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Originally Posted by Siv.S
Pallathil oru yannai vizhunthalum, athan ullathai vizhithi vida miduyathu
Thenmozhi
The whole beauty of the YA is how well the duality is considered as a driving force of human decision making. 'You become what you are provided you make up to it' - This realisation occurs to all the principle characters, except Satya, who gets into the multiple layers. Hemanika & Victor too face similar walls with a choice : either they can return or break the wall, meaning either to continue in harmony (Hemanika) or push forward what you have already made of yourself (Victor).
Thenmozhi is a sweet girl. She is at an age where an early sucess and beloved family gives her enough space to know what she desires - an handsome man. Her duality is when she finds that handsome man and how he becomes the man of her life. Its not entirely on that man, but through the search she does within herself.
Thenmozhi character is the muscle around the beating heart. Remove her, there will be a huge leak. She is introduced as a girl caught in the quick sand of our parent's culture. She is neat enough to say a NO without using the word NO. She likes to party. She likes to flirt. She meets Satya in the Flight and immediately an incident fills her with shame and the over shyness allows her to stamp Satya in her thoughts. Apart from his handsome looks, frankness, humour and gentle-man presentation, she gets hooked to him for the only reason - her dream unfolding before her (explained in the intro song). Maybe she was not much impressed with anyone else, or she hardly came across someone his caliber. Hesitant, she checks for Satya over the internet, satisfied, this time again on the steps like 'to-have-an-Police-Boyfriend-is-cool", she offers her love as a 'test-and-trail-run'. END of Thenmozhi-The Girl.
When Satya takes her home, she already got the needed image of Satya which is more than what she initially thought. Hesitant at the door, she actually falls for the maturity inside Aisha, crediting the upbringing. She then discovers the bonding between the little girl and Satya. She notes his hospitality. She admires his calmness. Through this calmness, her immense desire thats been hitting her heart like a rough ocean wave becomes a placid lake. Around her she sees many beautiful things, like the nature that occupies the scenary of a lake side. She is settled now and her heart which went disco previously chirps a melody that she lends her ears to. END - Brith of Woman in Thenmozhi.
And Anuska ... don't get me started. She is most gorgeous female lead ever walked on the corridors of TFI (ofcoarse the word 'most' comes with an additional label 'exceptions not included').
Request : Is it possible to get the still or poster of Ajith sitting on the sofa as a gaurdien angel wating for Victor. It was fantastic on screen. I remember seeing it as an affiche in one of the cinema halls posted here. Thanks.
watched YA last saturday. enjoyed a lot. GVM's done a great job. this was my first time watch ..
The things i liked
1.all songs and the picturization
2.able to see ajith as gangster, police man, lovestruck guy and father and every time his facial expressions :thumbsup:
3.trisha ajith's portion completely-The way he looks at trisha everytime-"mazhai vara poguthae song" -so beautiful :cool:
4.at coffee shop when aunshka tells her love his expression- loved it
5.vivek's comedy every time-so funny
6.ajith's expression just before he starts to shoot arun vijay's boss(silva)
7.arun vijay tall and slim energetic....great acting :clap:
8.ajith with ashish vidyathi during his home visit- so funny
8.when ajith and bad guys exchange bad words- so attractive :wink:
9.when anushka in ajith's house bad guys come to their house to get anushka and the following funny conversation
10.ajith- arun vijay final fierce phone conversation
11. all physical fights between ajith and bad guys when he was a gangster or police guy
so happy for ajith GVM and his fans including me..another blockbuster on the way :victory:
planning to watch it again this wk.
mappi :) that tall glass cold coffee convo. didn't worked for me so as for many i guess, it was bit lengthy, IMO but their flight convo. and the song was well mixed, and why did she tell in the end " we can skip the coffee" i didn't get it :roll:
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Originally Posted by rachel
Sir Venugopal..... Inga entha La***@** Ba*** illa :rotfl:Quote:
Originally Posted by rachel
Siva,
We can skip the coffee = Jalabula Junks.
The entire coffee shop sequence is to fold you into a lighter vien, which eventually heads to a big time entry for Victor. Here HJ drives the two "We meet Again" scenario excellently and distinctly. Arun Vijay gets a solid entry and cool lines which puts front an another dimension of Satya. Satya was at his preface dating, cool, playing it like a charm boy, and suddenly he jumps into action that not only the smashing glass panes answer but also his thundering cry of the battle - Speech ada kudukura U/A.
Now just imagine :
1/ Anuska walks in - Ajith Smiles - Masked men arrive - HJ rams his guitar.
2/ Anuska walks in - Satya invites her - Satya behaves himself - Anuska is shy but bold - HJ is flirting with his instrument - when suddenly masked men arrive - HJ picks up his guitar - Ajith gets up from his chair.
Jalabula junks :lol:
I would go with your 2 option, would have shifted the louus and all in the following scene in the car.
Thats what you actually see, with some toppings. The toppings will be for only that much time, the time taken to pull your fingers and meet your mouth to whistle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siv.S
I totally understand your point. Just giving you another way to experience the same. But if you still feel its was a bit over played, it must have been over played. Namba Swan mari irrukanum, Thani-a vittu, saraka mattum uriyanum ... LoL.
That coffee was an excuse to know each other. Over a period of time, both get to know each other well and hence coffee can be skipped is what Thenmozhi implies.
mappi check Pm
Thala....Quote:
Retweeted 321 times"Most magical mesmerizing screen presence" - These 5 words can be substituted with a single word: AJITH. yeah, 'Thala' rocks..!
A_A freeya vidunga... Desperate souls interested in YA BO more than us... Anyone who has a website or few hundred followers in Twitter can come up with these numbers... And media is making a story out of it... Eventually the most important thing is everyone involved in the trade has to be happy.. YA will certainly do...
Yes hatrick sucess for thala.. that too big response in malaysia [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by ArulprakasH
Enjoyed the movie, really a very good movie, have a great time Ajith fans.........Quote:
Originally Posted by ALWAR_AJITH
Thanks na.Quote:
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Yennai Arindhaal public expectations & opinion in London | athavannews.com:
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Srilanka ladies sema hard core fan-aa Irukkainga :D Thala should consider doing a movie for Ayngaran or Ayngaran collobrated venture once in a 3 years, that's enough for them to take Thala's image to different level ;)
Each and every one addressing him as Thala :bow: nowadays the nearby states telugu, mallus even north Indians call him as a Thala, I don't think any Tamil actors being called by their title everywhere ;)
Can anybody post gvm interview in vj tv?
Arul, more than anything this movie and Thala's performance will be remembered for long time....Quote:
Originally Posted by ArulprakasH
Watched it. Liked it. Will watch again.