Story - Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu

The movie is about a poor boy Marimuthu (Vishnu) who is immensely passionate about kabbadi but is forced to give it up his on account of his father’s death. As luck would have it, he gets a chance to play for the village Kabaddi team, 'Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu', which is infamous for not winning. Marimuthu’s entry marks a change in the team’s performance and they then go on to reach the top aided by Muthu (Kishore), a renowned professional coach. The events surrounding the journey to the top form the crux of the movie.

Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu - Exciting

Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu centres on the fortunes of a village Kabaddi team which is noted for its inability to win. The team’s fortune change with the entry of poor boy Marimuthu (Vishnu) who is immensely passionate about kabbadi but is forced to give it up his on account of his father’s death. Further aided by a renowned coach, the team rises to the top.

Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu is a winner thanks to a clean and tight script, sharp and effective dialogues and refreshing narration. First time director Susindran needs to be commended for realistically capturing the spirit and drama of the game. The picturisation of the game is strikingly real and run up to the finale has been particularly well executed. That said, the climax is some what unconvincing and the movie could have done with a shorter and crisper first half. The background score is also somewhat of a let down.

In the acting department, the hero Vishnu looks the part and plays it well,   but it’s Kishore who steals the show in the role of the coach. Saranya Mohan livens up the proceedings with her infectious charm and cute expressions. Overall, Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu is an enjoyable movie well worth your time.