29 Tamil Movie Review
Cast-:
Vidhu ,Preethi Asrani , Master Mahendran ,Avinash,Shehnaz ,Fathima,Prem Kumar and Others.
Crew-:
WRITTEN & DIRECTED: Rathna Kumar A SEAN ROLDAN MUSICAL PRODUCERS: Kaarthikeyan S | Lokesh Kanagaraj PRODUCTION HOUSE: STONE BENCH STUDIO & GSQUAD DOP: Madhesh Manickam EDITOR: R S Sathish Kumar ART: Shanmugaraja COSTUME DESIGNER: Praveen Raja STUNT: Don Ashok LYRICS: Uma Devi, Bakkiyam Shankar CHOREOGRAPHY: Sherif M, Leelavathi CO-DIRECTOR: Mathankumar PUBLICITY DESIGNER: Viyaki COLORIST: G. Balaji VFX: Hocus Pocus SOUND DESIGN: Kewyn Frederick MAKEUP: Vinoth STILLS: J. Harishankar CASTING DIRECTOR: Varsha Varadarajan PRO: Sathish S2media PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE: G Duraimurugan PRODUCTION CONTROLLER: GANESH PS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Madhan Shanmugam EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: M Ashok Narayanan ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Pavan Narendra CO PRODUCERS: Kalyan Subramanian – Pradeep Kumar Boopathi DIRECTION TEAM: Vignesh Ravichandran, T.M. Sendhil Kumar Nesan, Saravanan Rajadurai, Ibrahim Mohammed, Akash Balaji, Vishnu Vijayan, Aravind Raj Mohan, Sharook Sherief, Balaji Viswanathan Music Label – Sony Music India Pvt. Ltd.and Others.
Story -:
Vithu, a 29-year-old protagonist struggling to establish an identity of his own, finally acquires one—that of being the boyfriend of a beautiful woman—thanks to the love of the female lead, Preethi Asrani. Vithu remains content, believing that this newfound identity as a lover, along with Preethi’s affection, is all he needs in life. However, Preethi Asrani attempts to make him realize that life is not solely about romance; there is a world beyond it, and achieving something meaningful within that broader context is equally essential. When her efforts prove futile, she decides to end their relationship.
What becomes of Vithu’s life after he loses both the girlfriend and the romance he had come to view as his very identity? Does he reunite with the lover who left him, or not? Blending the celebration of love with the realities of life that exist beyond it, the film *29* tells this very story.
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Movie Review-:
Ratna Kumar, known for directing films like *Meyaadha Maan* and *Aadai*, has helmed this project. He has crafted the film with such finesse that it beautifully brings the lifestyle of the 2010s vividly to life before our very eyes. While the director effectively portrays what life was like for the youth in Chennai 15 years ago, he also addresses an issue concerning the natural environment.
Since the film follows an old-school screenplay style, there are occasional lulls in the first half. However, for those accustomed to such a deliberate pace, this will not come across as a flaw.
At the same time, it remains doubtful to what extent Gen Z audiences will be able to connect with this film. In the first half, the protagonist relies heavily on voice-overs (internal monologues). Although this can be slightly jarring at times, the director’s decision to build an entire scene around this narrative device was a commendable creative choice.
The film begins as a romance but shifts onto a completely different track in the second half. Although the director provides subtle clues regarding this shift early on, it may still prove to be a disappointment for those who walked in expecting a purely romantic film.
In terms of performances, the protagonist, Vidhu, passes with flying colors. He leaves the audience astonished, making one wonder if he is indeed the same actor who previously portrayed a villainous role in the retro-themed film *Retro*. Preethi Asrani delivers a charming performance, handling the character of Viji with great elegance.
Similarly, Master Mahendran makes a striking impression with his debut in a negative role. The ultimate fate of his character, however, is quite predictable. The supporting cast, too, delivers solid performances. Technically, the film is impressive—an achievement significantly bolstered by Sean Roldan’s background score.
The romantic sequences, the dialogues, and the technical craftsmanship. The old-fashioned screenplay style (which tests one’s patience) and the narrative shift that occurs in the second half.29 is a film tailor-made for the audiences of the 80s and 90s generations.
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