| Cast: |
Vega, Vimal, Jeeva |
Director: |
Pandiraj
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| Music: |
James Vasanthan |
One can’t recall whether any film having a bunch of ‘children’ as the
protagonists has released in the recent memory of Tamil films. Usually, the
characters of children in Tamil films always speak more than their age; it
has almost become a general norm in Tamil films that the children’s speeches
belie their actual age.
‘Pasanga’ breaks this artificial depiction and has shown the children as
they are. The film is certain to rekindle in all the adults their
school-day memories. ‘Pasanga’ isn’t meant only for children, it
actually makes very good viewing for adults.
The story revolves
around the trio of friends in Jeeva, Pakkoda and Kuttimani full of
mischief and studying in a small town school. A new student,
Anbukkarasu, is liked by both the fellow students and the teachers as
well. Jeeva, the hitherto hero of the school, develops hatred towards
Anbukkarasu. Things turn bad when the hatred spills over to their
respective families.
Anbu’s Uncle and Jeeva’s sister fall in
love with each other, paving way for the cessation of enmity between the
families. Even the marriage doesn’t break the ice between Anbu and
Jeeva. Whether or not did they become friends again is what the rest of
the story is all about.
Jeeva, who played the young Jeeva in the
film ‘Katradhu Tamizh’, plays the major role here and has emoted well,
especially with his expressive eyes that spew hatred in a realistic
manner. The boy playing Anbu too has done an excellent job. Pakkoda
and Kuttimani have done their parts admirably. The director has made
all the children act in a casual manner without them being
camera-conscious.
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Vega, who appeared ultra-glamourously in ‘Saroja’, appears in homely
costumes and has put in a good performance. Vimal, Vega’s lover has a
boy-next-door look and emotes aptly.
The first half is full of
the typical mischievous dramas indulged in by over-enthusiastic school
students. The subtle humour that runs throughout the entire length of
the film ensures that the viewers don’t get bored. Only when the school
boy feels for his inability to take part in the cycle race for want of a
cycle does his father think about his own life in a serious manner. The
story writer has brought out to the fore in an excellent manner how the
‘differences’ between parents play major roles in the growth and the
overall development of their own children.
Dr.
Balamuralikrishna’s song in the music of James Vasanthan leaves you
asking for more. The picturisation only adds to the mood of the song.
Cinematography and editing are quite good.
Debutant director
Pandiraj deserves kudos for not compromising with the screenplay and
dishing out an enjoyable fare.