Aayutha Ezhuthu (A)
21/May/2004 Drama, Thriller 2HR 35MIN

3.25

Dotted with the typical Maniratnam touch.

It's dotted with the typical Maniratnam touch, lively and entertaining. Slow take-off and lag in narration make Ayudha Ezhuthu a disappointment for the craftsman's fans who always expect a masterpiece from him. Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's inimitable style of capturing images on lenses has audi...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

3.50

Mani's bold and daring move.

Aayitha Ezhuthu is a bold and daring move by Mani Ratnam to change the staid style of our commercial cinema. Mani has totally neglected his biggest selling point - Song picturisations which are a total let down. Surya has given a finely calibrated performance and is smashing, while Madhavan is terri...(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com

3.75

Clearly defined characters.

AS LONG as the treatment is fresh and the presentation original, the maker's source of inspiration is immaterial. Every frame of "Aayudha Ezhuthu" bears the Mani Ratnam stamp and that's what matters. The entire approach is positive and hence heartening. A. R. Rahman's songs appeal more on screen bec...(more)

Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu