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2.25
An outdated film that verges on the obscene
The plot, however, is pretty interesting. You have Periya Paandi (Bhagyaraj) who wins as an independent candidate in his constituency, and on whose choice the fate of the government depends, as the two major parties end up with the same number of seats. But the storyline is treated with almost laughable seriousness, and when coupled with substandard acting and Tamil television soap-like production values, the story just doesn�t matter. You have the occasionally decent joke � the one where Chinna Paandi (Jayaram) gets scared by a politician�s gun and tries to walk out on Periya Paandi is quite funny � but as the clich� goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day.(more)
Source: Sudhir Srinivasan, The Hindu
2.00
Thunai Mudhalvar is set in a fictional village called Manjamaakaanoor and it is one of the very few things that the film gets right.
The film comes together only towards the end when Periyapandi decides to put an end to the drama but the truth is revealed before he can stage a grand entrance, and offers a glimpse of what could have been possible if this material had been handled by an able filmmaker, say someone like Chimbudevan.(more)
Source: M.Suganth, Times Of India
2.50
Every citizen in India fantasizes about teaching the erring politicians a lesson by outwitting them and Thunai Mudhalvar,written by K. Bhagyaraj is one such fantasy.
If you are a Tamil movie lover above forty like this reviewer, rush to the nearest theatre before the biggies arrive , for there is vintage Bhagyaraj on show and some nineties pleasures. If you are younger, come on you've seen more than a few high budget fiascos haven't you?. This one wont hurt you that much.(more)
Source: Editorial board, IndiaGlitz.com