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        After a decent start to his career as an actor with Thalainagaram, director Sundar C has tried his hand at starring in an action-packed flick glorifying the hero, which is a re-make of Malayalam classic Sphadikam.

        The original version featured Mohanlal and Thilakan as father and son. It was about a disciplinarian father and a wayward son and was a hit in Kerala. However, doing re-makes is a demanding exercise, considering the fact that one has to re-create the same magic.

        Though the remake is not wholly convincing, it is enjoyable in parts, thanks to decent portrayals by Prakashraj and Sundar C. Debutant director Badri has tried to retain the emotional encounters between father and son in the original with minor changes to suit the audience here.

        The movie occurs in Tirunelveli where a retired school teacher Vedhakannu (Prakashraj) is arrested on a murder charge. The story unfolds in a flashback. Vedhakanu, a President's medal winner in Mathematics, is a strict disciplinarian and treats his son Pandi, who is also his student as he does others.

        Vedhakannu wants his son to end up a wizard in mathematics. However, he (the son) has other interests. The harsh manner in which he deals with his son, results in Pandi becoming a local goon Puli Pandi (Sundar C).

        The hero ends up as a criminal on the run, his dad hates him and is never accepted in the family. Meanwhile, Puli Pandi comes across a teacher Bharathy (Gopika) and falls in love with her. The rest of the story is about how the wayward son overcomes the challenges and in the process saves his dad, who is accused of a murder. Prakashraj as the strict father, essays his role well. As for Sundar, it is a tough job to match Malayalam hero Mohanlal's performance as 'Aadu Thomas' in the original and he has done his best.

        Gopika has nothing much to do. Vivekh in the company of Anju evokes laughter. Music director D Imman has come up with hummable tunes.

        Badri deserves a pat for a job well done.