Dasavatharam – New Avatar of Tamil Cinema
Prodigious flick raising each and everyone’s adrenaline has finally hit the screens thus marking a great milestone in the history of Tamil Cinema. Of course, performing 10 roles reveals of the breathtaking hard work by Kamal Haasan, but Director K.S.Ravikumar takes plighting fleet in well executing the scenes involving all these characters. Imagine, four different characters encountering each other at same time and that is something will make you render grand round of applause from beginning till the end.
Placed at different eras of 12th and 21st Century, A God’s statue plays a crucial role equivalently of Kamal Haasan. Obviously, don’t forget the terrible Tsunami that happens to be another central theme in this flick.
The prologue has Govindrajan (Kamal Haasan), a scientist in NASA addressing a huge crowd where Chief Minister Karunanidhi, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and American President George Bush are guests of honors. In his speech, he has something important to say about a statue that has a great past history and you fleeted back to 12th Century.
Raja Kulothunga of 12th Century orders to demolish a God’s statue and wants the people to worship the God of his own community. On the course of removing the statue, King’s men are severely injured by Nambi Rajan (Kamal Haasan) who is a staunch believer of Narayana. Unbearable and frustrated King has Nambi tied to the statue and then thrown into the enraged sea.
Forthwith in narration, the story shifts to 21st Century at NASA where Govinda Rajan aka Govind excogitates a biological weapon on December 20, 2004. But sooner, there are gangs to snatch and supply it to the terrorists in the world so that the entire human race may get deteriorated. Aware of the situation, the biological weapon is grabbed by Govindarajan and by course of perplexities; it reaches Mandaveli in Chennai through courier.
On the heels of getting it into their hands, an American Hit Man and former CIA agent (again played by Kamal Haasan) is hired to bump of Govindarajan and snaffle up the biological weapon. Meanwhile, we have CBI officer Naidu (Kamal Haasan) is appointed to stop the baddies and their evil deeds.
Rest of the story is an embodiment of roller-coaster ride of spine-chilling thriller where all the characters played by Kamal Haasan are brought in together by Tsunami and a statue.
American President George Bush, An ex- CIA agent, Avtar Singh – a pop singer, 110-year old granny who is bit depressed, A tall innocent Muslim, Staunch Nambi Rajan of 12th Century, CBI Naidu, Poovagam – An youngster from Dalit Community, Govind Rajan – A scientist and Japanese Martial Arts expert. Imagine, the combo of these characters of different attributes together on the screen for 3 hours and it is really mind blowing.
Though, each of the characters has been stunningly presented with makeovers and gestures, there are few characters that grasps your attention. Performance by Kamal Haasan on the role of Raja Nambi is really dazzling. Well, on the lines of delivering social message you have Poovagam of Dalit Community excelling is enunciating dialogues with Nellai slang.
Then for the action part, Martial Arts trainer and American Hit Man will move audiences to edge of their seats. But the most heart binding emotional sequence about communal integrity (Brahmin and Dalit) will make you clap and shed bit of tears. As off laughter, you have CBI Naidu who has rib-trickling comedic stuffs for all. Coming up with dual roles, Asin does a decent job on her part, but overdoes in dubbing and that doesn’t do good.
Crafting a phenomenal script and blending a fictional theory on ‘Other Side of Tsunami’ is a piece of marvelous deliverance from Kamal Haasan. Dialogues are more precise in all situations. Be it comedy or serious situations, Kamal Haasan’s work is there with it. Especially dialogues centering on George Bush reveals of his real life character and we are if he is gonna watch it, he will get enraged with Kamal Haasan. Dialogues between Japanese Martial master and American during climax are highlighting notch-marks. “Have you forgotten Hiroshima?” says American Hit Man and in turn Japanese guy with counter “Have you forgotten about what happened to Pearl Harbor?” there are really appealing and that’s an auteur’s cut of excellence.
All the songs have been canned well and KS Ravikumar has framed them in such a way that it moves along with the story. He makes it sure that none of the audiences go out to take a puff. Himesh Reshamiya’s take on ‘Oh Oh Sanam’ is good for the ears and so does the lyrical lines. Devi Sri Prasad does a commendable job with his background scoring and it enhances the visual quality.
Computer Generated Graphics are more enough to surprise the audience and its an incredible task of picturing 4-5characters played by Kamal at the same time. There are no possibilities finding out flaws in them. Ravi Varman scrolls the lens here and there. They are really captivating but upto some extent and at many points its more disgusting to see the same camera movements.
Summing up, Kamal Haasan rules the screen and there is nothing more you have got to appreciate other than him. A great movie with an exceptional storyline has it all in taking Tamil Cinema to the next level in the series of World Cinema.
Cast & Crew:
Banner: Aascar Films International
Production: V Ravichandran
Direction: K.S. Ravikumar
Story, Screenplay and dialogues: Kamal Haasan
Music: Himesh Reshamiya and Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematography: Ravi Varman
Verdict: Best of Indian Cinema
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41 Responses
film super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
proving that kamal the universal hero and can act different roles in a single film.But instead of acting different roles by single person can give to other individuals then it will be best.
Can avoid stupid asin because irritating over actions.
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Yes the movie is getting mixed reviews. Few say its excellent. Few says its disappointment. But i feel the movie is good and one can see kamal’s hardwork in it.
Posted on June 25th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
santhosh,,you fucker,,you dont know what you are talking…keep away from these sort of statements
Posted on June 24th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I feel the movie is just average. I think ten characters are not necessary in the movie. Just for the heck of doing 10 characters, kamal has done it. No link between the ten characters. moreover i suspect was all those characters really done by kamal? Because, fletcher and bush looks so lean and kamal is fat. its not beleivable. and the japanese man also looks different. i think all ten are not kamal. and its a disappointment for kamal fans.
Posted on June 24th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
All the ten characters are well stitched. I got carried away on three characters especially: 1) Fletcher - What an awsome accent and mannerism. He steals the show. 2) Bush - Perfect as Bush in all means. 3) CBI Naidu (Balram Naidu) - Funny Man. Good comic sense.
Posted on June 23rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Kamal Hassan’s accent for Fletcher’s role and Bush role are excellent. He speaks like an american. I dont know how he got the perfect american accent. Kamalhassan means perfection.
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Nice Movie. Saw it yesterday. Its the best of kamal’s movie
Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Wonderful movie of Hollywood standard. Indian Cinema has shown sheer performance in improving. Excellent camera work, good dialogues and interesting screenplay. Moreover kamal has done a perfect job. His mannerism and style are awesome.
Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
wonderfull movie. watch it soon.
very happy when i saw the film.the film is running at a (steady) superfast pace.
the characters and the makeups are amazing
RAVIVARMAN’s camera and sets are perfect match for this big movie
the entry seen of KAMAL is superb.
among ten characters one character disappoints me THE TALL MAN(wny???). other than that the film is full power packed entertainer. watch it……….
Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Padam nalla irukku. Rendu vaati parthen. Like kamal’s performance
Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 12:03 am
I havent seen such a wonderful movie till date. Dasavathara is the best of best
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Super Movie. Movie of the year.
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I am sure the movie is rocking and I wish Kamalji “All the Best” and Hope to watch this Movie soon with My husband Mr. Prakash Gopalakrishnan, Chennai
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Padam inna idhu. Kalakitta Thala. Padam Super
Posted on June 17th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Review seems to be gud. Let me watch tommorow & post my comment.
Posted on June 16th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
wonderful movie. like 2 watch again
Posted on June 16th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Excellent stunt. Fletchers role is marvellous. I really dont know how kamal has got the perfection of an american. No matter Fletcher or Bush. Both he carried it with ease. Perfect body language, mannerism, accent. Excellent work by Kamal
Posted on June 16th, 2008 at 12:53 am
the film was very thrilling and the songs were very attractive.
climax fight was superb.
mallika sherawath’s death was sad to me because she is my favourite actress in hindi.
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
this is a best film i have ever watched.
acting of kamal sir was superb
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I say dasavatharam as the movie of india… best movie of india. pretty sure, the movie will get many awards as possible…
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Well done Kamal sir! Its worth watching a movie like this. I am sure ill watch it atleast 10 times
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Kamal has over taken sivaji (sivaji ganesan) in acting. Dasavatharam has overtaken sivaji ( rajinikanth movie). kamal is the ruler of indian cinema. all the best kamal ji
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
SImilar to a hollywood movie. Well done. Kamal has proved his calibre
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Good Film. Decent Film. Stylish Film. Thrilling Film.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 2:08 am
Nice movie. Dasavatharam is a milestone in Kamals career.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Read reviews from rediff.com, sify.com, kollwoodtoday.com, indiaglitz.com, galatta.com, behindwoods.com and now read it from cinefundas.com - Almost in all reviews, i read everything positive. I am die hard fan of kamal and i love the movie very much. initially after coming out of the first show, i was bit scared wether all kind of people will accept this rich theme? now i am confident after reading reviews from all the sites. The movie is rocking and sure this movie will run for so many days.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Superb screenplay, Excellent performance, Strong story, Good Music = Dasavatharam
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Dasavatharam is rocking. Only kamal can act like this. Other actors and directors should learn from kamal to give rich movies like this. kamal is taking kollywood to next level of hollywood. Hats Off to Kamal Hassan. I love both rajini and kamal. But Kamal made me mad on him after dasavatharam. Am waiting for his next venture marmayogi.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:49 am
yes kamal fan i agree with u. santosh’s comment is stupid. dasavatharam is super. if a person says its not good, then he is a fool. i saw the movie three times same day(today - fiirst day). continuous three shows
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:45 am
You stupid santosh. Whatz wrong with you? r u gone nuts? Dasavatharam is the best movie of indian cinema. But u say its just average. I think ur taste is so cheap. Might be you encourage only masala movies like kuruvi. If your class is so cheap, better stay away from rich films like dasavatharam. don’t simply post wrong and stupid comment in sites.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:44 am
i feel the movie is just average. nothing much to praise the movie. what is the necessity for kamal to act in 10 roles. actually that is not required for the subject. any x y z could have done the other 9 roles. just to break the record of sivaji ganesan kamal has done this attempt. he has done his part well. but still i feel there is nothing to praise the movie like this. i really dont know why everybody are just raving about the movie. whatz so special in the movie? its full of graphics. overall kamal has worked hard. thatz it. the makeup of few characters are really poor. few makeups like, tall man and old lady, its very artificial. the makeup is like a toon. its not natural. i feel its really unwanted to spend so much on the movie. its a normal story. and it can also be done by a single role of kamal. anywayz can watch the movie once
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:41 am
I just watched the movie in Mayajal, chennai. 100% perfect class movie. I say dasavatharam is the all time best of indian cinema and no other movie can compete with it.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Dasvatharam is an excellent movie only for A centres. It might not reach B, C and D centres. Still a good attempt by Ulaga Nayagan Kamal. Kamal has prooved himself as Ulaga Nayagan
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Earlier only sivaji was the biggest movie in kollywood which gave good business over the globe. Now dasavatharam breaks sivaji record. I feel dasavatharam is very very very very very very very very good. Sivaji was just a commercial flick. But dasavatharam is high beyond the expectation. The hard work has given the team a good result. letz hope more movies like this in future. All local and commercial directors, please watch this movie and learn to give a good movie. dont take movie just for the heck of taking it. give us worthy movies like dasavatharam.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Wow! what a movie! never expected such a class movie. the movie will surely run for more than a year.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Gud review by cinefundas team. Kudos to Kamal and team. Good songs, cinematography, and everything
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Only kamal can do such great wonders. It is not an easy deal to handle story, screenplay, dialogues and action. Excellent dialogues. I love kamal. Love u kamal so much
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Best film i have ever seen. Good screenplay
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Excellent body language. It is not easy to excel in the perfection of a US Chap. But kamal has done it. Superb performance. Especially cletcher and bush performance are marvellous. CBI naidu role is funny and overall kamal fits the bill
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:25 am
No words to express! Kamal Hassan is the king of global cinema. Movie is equivalent to hollywood kinda stuff. i never expected such a grandeur. Simply superb.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Excellent movie. I havent seen such a movie in my life. Hats off to Kamal Ji
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 1:16 am
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