Another movie from Suresh Gopi crime thriller movie factory. This time he has K.Madhu as director. But looks like this one will also face the same fate as the previous ones of similar genre in the box office.
The novelty of the film is definitely that there are three murders committed on a single night on a train, of which the victims are in no way related. The script is tight, with most ends tied up. Though the fake blood, some overdone dramatic sequences in the first half, and the super star mostly as a one man dialogue presenter looks foul, the overall production is slick. Shots of trains, top angle shots of moving express trains sprinkled all over creates the atmosphere of urgency. Snappy editing and quick-paced action help take the tension to a feverish pitch. Interspersed with the frantic chases are moments of relief provided by Suraj as the TT and Anoop as the A C attender.
Suresh Gopi as Sharafuddin Tharamasi does not seem fresh, because he has been doing such roles far too often, but the character is safe in his hands. Whatever its antecedents, this is just another cleverly packaged one-man show for him. The entire story is designed to suit his energetic style of acting as he infuses the drama with tremendous anxiety, particularly in the first half, with his edgy body language
Nowrunning.com seems to be confused as to what to say:
Suresh Gopi as Sharafuddin Tharamasi has done a good job. He has given life to the character. But there does not seem to be much freshness about him, his performance or his appearance. It may be because he has been doing such roles far too often. Though there is nothing outstanding about his performance, he has lent credibility to the role and done it in his own style. The film is good but not outstanding and could even prove disappointing. It is likely to be dismissed as just another thriller, though a well-made one. The novelty is that there are three murders committed on a single night on a train, and the victims are in no way related.
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August 1, 2007 at 4:56 am
Objection Rediff; Madras mail was a block buster? was it the starting of Crime thriller in Malayalam? I am afraid no one will consider the movie as a crime thriller as there is much to laugh (first half) less to thrill.Where stays NewDelhi,Indrajalam kind of movies released long before. Reviewer is trying to compare on Train, it is pathetic.