Jilla is a 2014 Tamil action film written and directed by R.T.Neason.It stars Mohanlal, Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal.The film, produced by R. B. Choudary, will have music composed by D. Imman and cinematography by Ganesh Rajavelu.
Story
Jilla is set in Madurai, and what appears like such an ironic contrast to the holiness of the city, the film is swathed in blood -- with bullets, sickles, knifes and swords flying about. And when these seem inadequate, Vijay's Shakti throws stones with unbelievable precision to knock out an enemy.
The film begins with Mohanlal's Sivan being cornered by a gang as he is rushing his pregnant wife to hospital. And who rescues him? A young boy Shakti, the son of Sivan's driver who is felled by a policeman's bullet in the melee. Shakti grows up with an intrinsic hatred for the khaki, and so much that he does not want even his watchman to wear that. Oh yes, Shakti is adopted by Mohanlal who becomes a feared don - often comparing himself to the mythological Siva the "destroyer" to terrorise his detractors. In order to get a better grip over Madurai and to clear his path of obstacles, Sivan gets Shakti into the police force.
Things do not go Sivan's way though, and I presume that the huge fan club of Vijay would not stomach their hero being seen as a villain.A tragedy occured in Madurai, for which Sivan is responsible. This shakes and moves Shakti (we're reminded of Ashoka the Great surveying the dead and the wounded in the battle of Kalinga before a profound change comes over him), and as he visits the hospital and sees the most horrific of scenes, he decides that he will free Madurai of crime.
And for that, he has to first reign in his adopted father, Sivan, whose arrogance and ego would not let him see reason, even pushing him to take up the sword against Shakti. So, who wins, Sivan or Shakti? .
Positives:
Vijay and Mohanlal Combo
Cinematography
Action
BGM
Soori comedy scenes
Negatives:
Script
2nd half dragging
Predictable Story
Chitralokam Verdict:
If Jilla works, it is mainly because of a riveting performance by Mohanlal, and one continues to be amazed by his range.Mohanlal, who shows us how a good actor with good screen presence can keep us from laughing a poorly written character off the screen.Jilla is just a one time worth watch because of Vijay and Mohanlal.
Story
Jilla is set in Madurai, and what appears like such an ironic contrast to the holiness of the city, the film is swathed in blood -- with bullets, sickles, knifes and swords flying about. And when these seem inadequate, Vijay's Shakti throws stones with unbelievable precision to knock out an enemy.
The film begins with Mohanlal's Sivan being cornered by a gang as he is rushing his pregnant wife to hospital. And who rescues him? A young boy Shakti, the son of Sivan's driver who is felled by a policeman's bullet in the melee. Shakti grows up with an intrinsic hatred for the khaki, and so much that he does not want even his watchman to wear that. Oh yes, Shakti is adopted by Mohanlal who becomes a feared don - often comparing himself to the mythological Siva the "destroyer" to terrorise his detractors. In order to get a better grip over Madurai and to clear his path of obstacles, Sivan gets Shakti into the police force.
Things do not go Sivan's way though, and I presume that the huge fan club of Vijay would not stomach their hero being seen as a villain.A tragedy occured in Madurai, for which Sivan is responsible. This shakes and moves Shakti (we're reminded of Ashoka the Great surveying the dead and the wounded in the battle of Kalinga before a profound change comes over him), and as he visits the hospital and sees the most horrific of scenes, he decides that he will free Madurai of crime.
And for that, he has to first reign in his adopted father, Sivan, whose arrogance and ego would not let him see reason, even pushing him to take up the sword against Shakti. So, who wins, Sivan or Shakti? .
Positives:
Vijay and Mohanlal Combo
Cinematography
Action
BGM
Soori comedy scenes
Negatives:
Script
2nd half dragging
Predictable Story
Chitralokam Verdict:
If Jilla works, it is mainly because of a riveting performance by Mohanlal, and one continues to be amazed by his range.Mohanlal, who shows us how a good actor with good screen presence can keep us from laughing a poorly written character off the screen.Jilla is just a one time worth watch because of Vijay and Mohanlal.
Chitralokam Rating: 3 / 5
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