Cast: Vishal, Sameera Reddy and Poonam Kaur

Director: Prabhu Deva

Ratings: 2.5/5

Familiar Path

Expectations and hype are high on Vishal starrer Vedi especially after the actor's good showing in his last Avan Ivan. With this film, he returns to his familiar territory, as it is a mass masala entertainer loaded with action, romance and humour.

With Prabhudeva directing this Telugu remake (Sowriyam), there is style and richness all through. The movie has Sameera Reddy sharing the screen with Vishal.It is a typical masala entertainer which is hero-driven from the word go. A sea change from Vishal's Avan Ivan.

The first half of the movie sees Prabhakaran (Vishal) chased by few men. He manages to take refuge in Kolkata. There he meets Deepa (Poonam Kaur) and asks her for a room to stay.

In the meantime, Prabhakaran runs into talkative and chirpy Paro (Sameera Reddy) and her gang of friends. Paro comes to know the other side of Prabhakaran. and as expected falls for him.

Meanwhile, Divya is often troubled by some goons and Prabhakaran saves her. A flashback reveals that Prabhakaran has scores to settle in his life. There is a sibling story with underworld background.

Vishal plays his part well. It is the Vishal that we have seen in so many films in the past. He romances and he fights. Sameera Reddy is tailor-made for the role. Tall and cute Sameera Reddy has more to do than just romancing the hero on screen. Poonam Kaur is impressive in her role.Music by Vijay Antony is fits the story. Racy songs for commercial films are unwritten rule which he follows it well.

Cinematography by R D Rajasekhar is other major highlight.

Produced by G K Film Corporation and presented by Sun Pictures, the movie directed by Prabhudeva has no dull moments but there is a deja vu ride all through.