DASAVATHARAM -

DASAVATHARAM – The highly expected movie for the past 2 yrs, at last released yesterday. It’s much expected because of the 10 different roles portrayed by Kamal Hassan which is the first time in World Cinema History. Kamal dons the role of the Hero, the Villain (American), American President (Bush look-alike), Heroine’s Grand mother, a Vaishnavite, a Punjabi Pop Singer (Daler Mehendi look-alike), a Japanese Fighter, a Telugu CID Officer, a Muslim Giant, a Christianity converted Harijan (Speaking Nagercoil Tamil). Except the Giant Kamal, (whose make-up is artificial) all others make-up is mind-blowing.

I was awe-struck by the old lady makeover, with lot of wrinkles all over the body, with less Height, with broken teeth, speaking in an old-lady voice. None can do these kind of roles other than Kamal. Though it’s not new to him, it’s a Visual Treat for Kamal fans.

Technically, the film has taken Tamil Cinema to the next level. The make-up and the Special Effects will be a mile stone.

Music is not up to the mark. I didn’t like the songs when the music was released. Though Himesh has given hits in Hindi, his Tamil debut is average.

Asin has done a neat job with less over-action. Mallika Sherawat’s Skin show is just for Commercial purpose. Jayapradha, who was once considered the Epitome of Indian Woman by Satyajit Ray has lost her charm and grace. Rekha – Ayyp Paavam…