Yatchan

Yatchan is a vibrant and compelling movie released in 2015, directed by the famous Vishnuvardhan and written by himself along with Subha. It is a Tamil action, comedy-drama movie, produced under the banner of Vishnuvardhan Pictures along with UTV Motion Pictures. The film stars a spectacular lineup of talented actors including Arya, Krishna Sekhar, Deepa Sannidhi, among others, many of whom are famous names in Tamil cinema.

The storyline illuminates the lives of two individuals and their interconnected destinies. The film opens with the narration of the story of the carefree and flamboyant life of Chinna (played by Krishna) who is an ambitious and aspiring actor from the small village of Tuticorin, later moving to Chennai to fulfill his dreams of becoming a star in the film industry. Despite multiple hurdles, Chinna's determination does not waver. His character offers a good mix of comic relief sprinkled with the right amount of emotion that audiences can relate to the aspirations of individuals coming from modest backgrounds, a theme that has been previously underrepresented in Indian cinema.

On the other hand, we have the character of Thambi (played by Arya), who resides in Chennai. His lifestyle and conditions are starkly contrasting to that of Chinna's. Thambi's life revolves around his job as a contract killer for a local big shot. Thambi has his life settled, doing what he does best in an almost mechanical manner until life throws him a curveball. His character offers a thrilling, action-packed perspective to viewers.

The interesting part captures when these two completely contrasting characters cross paths due to a series of unexpected events and their worlds flip upside down with these unforeseen circumstances. The narrative of the film cleverly juggles between these two characters showing the unfolding of the events in their respective lives and how they collide.

Director, Vishnuvardhan, profoundly known for making engaging films with romping action and well-drawn-out characters, handles the narrative of Yatchan intricately, and each scene is directed with precision. He skillfully unfolds each sequence to impact the viewers and maintain the curiosity and excitement throughout the movie.

A smashing musical score sets the pace of the movie, composed by music maestro Yuvan Shankar Raja and keeping the audiences hooked to the rhythm. One of the noteworthy features of Yatchan is its cinematography. Cinematographer Om Prakash does a commendable job, transporting viewers precisely to each scene by capturing beautiful landscapes and locales that add charm to the movie.

Apart from the lead actors, the supporting cast, featuring Adil Hussain, Thambi Ramaiah, RJ Balaji, and many others add icing to the cake. Each character’s capabilities were harnessed to the maximum to deliver a robust and authentic feel to the narrative.

Deepa Sannidhi, the leading lady of the movie brings forth an impressive performance as a layered character, adding the right amount of drama and emotions required to keep the audiences captivated. Krishna and Arya share a delightful chemistry which makes the comedy come alive in the movie.

In true Vishnuvardhan style, the film is packed with a fair share of explosive moments, some of which are genuinely surprising and well executed. Each unexpected twist or turn in the plot seems to be a treat for the audience because of the unique storytelling approach.

Yatchan adds to the list of movies where the director's stylized filmmaking perfectly blends with the narrative. It leaves you hooking by making you curious about the parallelly running lives of Thambi and Chinna and their final encounter.

To sum it up, Yatchan is an engaging amalgamation of action, comedy and drama, packed with performances that leave a mark. The clever scripting and praiseworthy performances add a captivating allure to the movie. Whether you are a fan of action or comedy-drama, Yatchan offers an insightful peek into an unraveling tale that will keep you engrossed till the end.