Jayam Kondaan (U)
29/Aug/2008 Romance, Action

2.00

A few fries short of a happy meal.

The story is simple and well written and the script to a large extent remains true to its character, but the vital element of briskness is missing in the narrative. One can’t really put a finger on what went wrong, but the film fails to grip for any length of time and that’s where the script has fai...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

2.50

Breezy entertainer.

R.Kannan asserts with his debut film Jayam Kondaan that he has the potential to churn out a neat feel-good entertainer. The racy screenplay and the crisp message at the end deftly packaged on the back of the age-old formula, makes the film work in these hard-up times. The most refreshing thing about...(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com

2.50

Sibling reconciliation.

Director Kannan's debut film 'Jeyam Kondaan' comes across as an entertainer sans conviction. The film does boast of some slick cinematography but then every other department fails to impress much. Vidyasagar has certainly had an off day with his music. Kudos to Kannan for coming up with good charact...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

3.00

Go watch Jayam Kondaan.

Kannan deserves credit for a good job on his story and screenplay. His twists and turns make you sit up, and he etches small characters in a way that makes it easy to identify with them. Balasubramaniam's camera makes sure the viewers aren't treated to bizarre angles. V T Vijayan's editing is slick ...(more)

Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com

3.00

On the right track straightaway.

Rising above clichés for the most part, writer-director R.Kannan presents a story of underplayed sentiments and logical action. Neat narration marks Jayam Kondaan. Kudos to Vinay for choosing his second project with care! Lekha has landed on a plum debut role, which she pulls off with elan. In beaut...(more)

Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu