Khan Saheb Kamal Haasan's Jamaat/Jeba Koottam/Devasthaanam - Part 8

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Vetri Vizha - one of the most re-released films of Kamal, probably due to the large number of stunt sequences & thrill-a-minute first half. The other frequently re-released movies are Sigappu Rojakkal, Vikram, Khaki Chattai & Tik Tik Tik.

VV - Post interval, especially after the flashback, the script goes downhill. Janagaraj's sermon and the entire sequence which lead to 'Vaanamenna Keezhirukku' is a torture. Prathap Pothen's amateurish direction skills are evident in these scenes, as well as those involving Radha Ravi (thoppai joke), SS Chandran (is this the only movie he did with Kamal?), and the fake kidnap preceding 'Poongatru' song. Prabhu fans were quite disappointed with his role.

Pluses - Kamal in a no-nonsense character, Superfast screenplay in the first half, Interval block which gives goosebumps to Kamal fans, the stunt scenes - with Vikram Dharma inside the elevator, clash with Samudram and the scenes involving Zinda are all top class. Illaiyaraja's haunting BGM is a major plus. IIRC, the audio of VV was a platinum jubilee hit & the movie itself crossed 100 days, making it a success in A, B and C centers. But it was released along with the more family-friendly Maappillai which became a silver jubilee hit.