Cast: Santhanam, Vaibhavi Shandilya, 'Padma Shri' Vivek, VTV Ganesh, Sampath Raj, Robo Shankar, Sanjana Singh, Doctor Sethu, Daniel Anne Pope, Narayan Lucky, Aryan, Papri Ghosh, 'Power Star' Srinivasan, Sharath Lohitashwa, Rajkumar
Direction: G.L.Sethuraman
Production: VTV Productions
Music: STR
Runtime: 2 hrs 21 mins
Censor Certificate: U
Plot - How Santa's love become success amidst many problems from his lover Yazhini side forms the crux of the story.
Performance of the Star Cast - Santhanam tried to establish himself as a mass hero in this film and he proved it in some parts. Vaibhavi delivered a neat performance and looked cute in the film. Sampath Raj's characterisation was not good in some parts. Still, he did justice to his portions. Vivek's Sir gave his best in the humour portions and it worked well in some parts. Robo Shankar, VTV Ganesh and Sanjana Singh did their part well. Powerstar played an extended cameo like role and delivered his usual content. The other actors did their part well.
Technical Works - Abhinandhan's cinematography work was really good. Anthony Sir's editing was nice. STR's songs and background music was really a biggest plus. He made his musical debut very neat and gave a fresh feel to this commercial entertainer.
Director's Involvement with the Script - Director Sethuraman presented this commercial entertainer with usual cliches. In the film, some scenes will make us to remind about films like Chennai Express, Uthamaputhiran and Mirattal. If he tried some different angles to this commercial entertainer, everyone will be fulfilled to the core. Because of this, we will get partially satisfied.
Screenplay Execution - The predictability factor was at it's peak. In the beginning, the intro of Santhanam with a song was good. In the first half, few portions of humour worked out well. Due to the usual elements, some may feel comfortable with the screenplay. The interval block with a fight sequence was not bad. In the second half, the humour content holds the entire film so strong for an extent. So, audience will feel comfortable in the second half. The climax was an usual happy ending.
Main Negatives - Sethuraman should have tried something with different elements in this film. But, he presented it in an usual manner. That's the issue in fulfilling all the set of audience. He should have concentrated more in humour to make it so crispy. But, Santhanam's screen presence along with Vivek Sir's humour will make you comfortable.
To Santhanam - Audience expecting new elements from you brother. Your performance was good. But, we wish to see something different from your films. So, you give some importance to interesting and fresh scripts.
Verdict
'Sakka Podu Podu Raja' is an usual commercial entertainer with same elements that we have already seen. But, the humour content in the second half was so good enough to hold the interest of the audience. It deserves a decent one time watch for Santhanam's screen presence.
Cut Short Rating - 6.8/10
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