Remember Ajith’s 2007 blockbuster movie “Billa”? Well, “Billa 2” is all set to be the prequel to that story. This installment by Chakri Toleti shows how a common man, who happens to be an Eelam refugee, David (Ajith) and hails from the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu would eventually become Billa, a feared underworld don.

Aijit is cast as the lead in the movie, and Parvathy and Bruna Abdullah are his leading ladies, with Sudhanshu Pandey in an important part. Huma Qureshi had originally been cast, but with changes in script, the female lead too got changed.

Ajith’s original movie ‘Billa’ that released in 2007 and was directed by Vishnuvardhan, got him noticed more than ever, and the movie itself had done very well with Nayanthara and Namitha, undertaking rather steamy scenes.

A point of interest is that the director of the movie, CHakri Toleti, is going to use an EPIC camera for the movie. This makes Billa 2 the first Indian movie to be shot using the camera, which was made famous by James Cameron when he filmed his movie, ‘Avatar’.

As per the demands of the script, the audience would get to see a much younger Ajith in this movie. The score of the movie has been composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, of the Mankatha fame. Cinematographer for the movie is RD Rajashekar.

The logo for the film has been received very enthusiastically by the thala fans, and you can see that it certainly has taken the social networking sites by storm.

Ajith shares screen space with the two buxom beauties, the music directed by Yuvan, and not to mention, Chakri’s direction, and this can only spell the formula for a super hit. Billa 2 is certainly going to open in April 2012 to a full house. It certainly is one of the most eagerly anticipated movies of 2012.

In case, you are on the lookout for fun filled entertainer of the spicy type; Velayudham directed by M Raja will fit your needs. Without having to bother your grey matter; the flick with its formulaic dependence on stunts, visceral action, emotion, songs, melodrama and baseless fiction will see you through. With the Telegu flick ’Azad’ inspiring its essential threads; the film of V.Ravichandran’s production is a trademarked mass entertainer helping theater goers in their time pass in accompaniment of cans of popcorn.

With a rocking number introducing its advent into the celluloid; the flick revolves around the missions of a crusading journalist- who aims at unraveling corruptions rampant amongst politicians and other influential circuits. Genelia D’Souza cast as Bharati-(the struggling media person) not only exposes the unholy nexus between the home minister and a circle of terrorists; but also has sting operations conducted to eradicate evils. In course of one of her operational moves; couple of Bharati’s friends gets killed. Badly battered Bharathi in turn, comes up with an innovative plan. She hits upon the novel idea of devising a fictitious character that can rid the domain of evils.

While one strand of the plot revolves around Genelia; the masculine protagonist Vijay is seen dominating the other. Thus correspondingly, one gets to see the existence of a simple and innocent milkman in company of his doting sister. The role played by Vijay also takes the name of Velayudham. With scenes centering on Pavunoor- a small hamlet, viewers get glimpse into an archetypal brother who does not mind crossing any extent of hardship for the sake of his little sis. Sequences related to Vaidehi (played by Hansika) and her father in spite, of their thematic irrelevance give rise to droll humor.

The arrival of Velayudham in Chennai strikes the root leading to the forced interaction between the hero and his female counterpart.Velu is seen arriving in Chennai to draw money for the purpose of his sister’s marriage. By strange turn of incidents and co incidents; Vijay is compelled to take the fictitious garb of Velayudham- Bharati’s brainchild designed to encounter and eradicate evils. It is here that hero becomes a super hero taking on all evils with penchant, poise and well maintained muscular frame. Other than having scenes interspersed with Vijay’s infectious vulnerability to dancing; there are those displaying the charismatic hero’s stylish attire and play of Samurai sword. Velayudham’s heroism is not only restricted to the prospect of power play; but also extends to humorous and romantic sequences as well.

The film with its interplay of action, power play, romance and humor sees the director delivering a peppy package. The strength of hero’s powerful masculinity finds a suitable expression towards the end; when the hero cum superhero is seen removing his shirt. What a magical transformation from a milkman to superhero! – Transformation worth boasting of indeed. Vijay does justice to all aspects of his screen presence ranging from dancing, flaunting visceral power down to dialogue delivery. His relaxing mode of dialogue delivery has been efficiently used. It pays off particularly in scenes centering on romance and humor. Jokes of Sanatham have significant role to play in enhancing the film’s comic base despite their gross irrelevance to the main plot. The same pertains to Hanseeka’s comic scenes with the hero; though after a point they appear to be pretty irritating. Genelia looks cute as always and does all that she can to bring out the effect of a relatively serious character portrayal. Both cinematography and musical score with their seemingly popular base fits into the requirement of this commercial entertainer. Though the initial half passes off in a jiffy; things loose pace following intermission.

RATING :8.5/10

Verdict : Good/Nice entertianer