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Restrained innings from 'Captain'

(Sabari)

        It is more a norm for Vijayakanth to don the role of a macho man on the job of setting things in order in the society. Sabari is no different but the Captain has foregone the 'Khaakhi' to be a 'doctor.'

        Dr Sabarivasan (Vijayakanth) is not the one to turn a Nelson's eye to the prevalent corruption in the State-run hospitals. A leading cardiologist, he is crossed by a greedy politician, a thug and corrupt policemen. He single handedly ventures to teach them a lesson, braving the odds to get even.

        It is a subtle portrayal by Vijayakanth sans the lengthy and punchline dialogues. Yet he manages to home in his political message thanks to the dialogues of Pattukottai Prabhakar.

        Director Suresh has woven a script which suits Vijayakanth's new-found political image giving him enough scope to flex his muscles. As the proverbial Tamil heroine, Jothirmayee admires the good deed of the hero and gets hooked. Next in the line is a few romantic duets in exotic locales.

        Malavika has a fleeting appearance and disappears in that fashion. The medico pines for the doctor but gives up in the one-sided act. As usual the villains are loud. Be it Pradeep Rawat, Vincent Asokan or 'Pithamagan' Mahadevan, the vocal chord is at the highest decibel level.

        Dr Sabarivasan is a sincere and upright man, who helps police to apprehend a dreaded criminal (Vincent Asokan). He incurs the wrath of the criminal's brother Pradeep Rawat. The corrupt politician hits the revenge mode to bump off Sabari's family.

        It is the turn of doctor to settle scores after losing his father and sister in the sinister act. All hell is let loose as the doctor goes all guns blazing to teach the evils a lesson.

        Screenplay lacks coherence in the beaten to death storyline. Mani Sharma's music is a huge saving grace, with a few hummable melodies.

        The end product may have passed muster if the director had gone easy on the bloodsheds. Of course, the script could have done with a better handling.

- M Bharat Kumar

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