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Vivek steals the show

(Pasupathy C/O Raskapalayam)

        Director Selvabharathy has tried his hand at the oft-repeated 'mother sentiment' in Pasupathy C/O Rasakapalayam. But what may salvage the film is the fun and lark-filled situations created by Vivek, who seems to be back at his best.

        Umpteen number of movies celebrating motherhood has hit the Tamil screen before. But to the credit of the director it should be said that he goes on 'exaggerated' sentimental scenes and has avoided cliched romantic duets.

        Ranjth as Pasupathy is an apt choice for the lead role. Carrying no image behind his name, Ranjith has essayed the role with some comfort. Sindhu Tholani as Pasupathy's friend helps him in nursing his mother back to good health.

        But it is the ebullience and energy of Vivek that makes the film tick.He plays a cop in a local station, who assists Pasupathy in his endeavours. Vivek's typical one-liners, all taking off from contemporary and contextual events are a delight. Imitating thespian Sivaji Ganesan at many places, Vivek shoulders a major burden in the movie.

        Pasupathy (Ranjith), leads his life for his mother. He comes from Rasakapalayam to Chennai to earn his livelihood. He meets Dass (Vivek), a constable. After his acquaintance, he manages to gets the job of assisting the cops at the local police station. Pasupathy's heroics in pinning a criminal down, result in rich rewards for Das. He gets promoted as the local inspector.

        A sequence of events leads to Pasupathy's mother developing cardiac failure. In a bid to save his mother, Pasupathy runs around to arrange for money to meet the medical expenses. But fate comes in the form of a group of extremists, who hatches a conspiracy that lands Paupathy in prison. The movie ends on sentimental note with a touchy climax.

        The rest of the cast includes Thyagu, Ilavarasu, Ganja Karuppu among others. Deva has composed the music, while Tajmal has handled the cinematography.

        Selvabharathy has managed to provide fun through the segments involving Vivek. In the final reckoning, this may help save the film from being an also-ran.

        — M Bharat Kumar

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