Jayamkondaan

Infobox_Film
name =Jayamkondaan

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writer = Kannan
starring = Vinay Rai, Bhavana, Lekha Washington, Vivek,
Santhanam,
Cochin Hanifa,
Saranya Mohan
director = Kannan
producer = T. G. Thiyagarajan
distributor =
released = August 29, 2008
runtime =
language = Tamil
music = Vidyasagar
awards =
budget =
imdb_id = |

"Jayamkondaan" ( _ta. ஜெயம் கொண்டான்) is a 2008 Tamil action and romantic film. Directed and co-written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan its stars Vinay Rai, Bhavana and Lekha Washington in the lead roles. Vivek and Kishore, prominent actors from the south Indian film industry, played other pivotal roles in the film.

The film revolves around an IT professional, who returns to Chennai from London, to set up his own business. He feels if one has to reach his goal in life it is better to win over your enemies and take them along. He finds out that his late father had another family, and that his step sister wants to seel his home. After clashes with his sister, another tragedy occurs with a rowdy, who wants to make vendetta with the family. How they sort out the house issue, reconcile their sibling relationship and stop the threat from the rowdy form the crux of the story.

The film opened to worldwide audiences after several delays, on 29 August, 2008 alongside "Dhaam Dhoom". The film opened to generally positive reviews.cite web|work=Rediff.com (Srinivasan, Pavithra)|title=Go watch Jayam Kondaan!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/29ssj.htm|accessdate=2008-08-29] cite web|work=Sify.com (Moviebuzz)|title=Jayam Kondaan|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14748742&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=2008-08-29]

Plot

Arjun (Vinay) is an IT professional who was in London for years, and has now come down to Chennai to set up his own business. He has a wide friends circle like Krishna (Krishna), Gopal (Vivek) and their wives, who make merry. Arjun's philosophy in life is to be always cool and never lose one's temper under any circumstances. He feels if one has to reach his goal in life it is better to win over your enemies and take them along.

However Arjun is shocked when he finds that his late father had another family, and his half sister Brinda (Lekha Washington) is now trying to sell his family house in Madurai. She needs the money to go to US, as she has got a scholarship at MIT! They lock horns over the property and land up in Madurai, where a red chilly dealer (Nizhalgal Ravi) is staying in their house with his daughter Annapoorni (Bhavana). Arjun pretends that Poorni is his childhood sweetheart, wins her over and manages to get her vacated from the premise.

There is a rowdy Guna (Kishore) who is a terror in Madurai and Arjun gets entangled with him that leads to an accident in which his wife Poonkodi (Athisaya) gets killed. Now Guna is baying for revenge as he follows Arjun to Chennai. The rest of the film is how Arjun tries to take the responsibilities as a big brother and wins over Brinda and deals with Guna, who is determined to kill him.

Cast

*Vinay Rai ... as Arjun Sekhar. An IT professional returning from London, Arjun has plans to start his own business. Arjun's philosophy in life is to be always cool and never lose one's temper under any circumstances. He feels if one has to reach his goal in life it is better to win over your enemies and take them along.
*Bhavana ... as Annapurani. A champion volleyball player and student from Madurai. She is the daughter of the chilli vendor, who lives in Arjun's family house.
*Lekha Washington ... as Brinda. Illegitimate daughter of Arjun's father, whom wnats to sell the family house in order to afford to travel to America to study at the MIT. Clashes with Arjun regarding the sale of the family house.
*Kishore ... as Guna. A rowdy in Madurai who begins to clash with Arjun following the tragedy caused upon him by Arjun, who unintentionally was involved in the killing of his wife.
*Adhisayaa ... as Poonkodi. The village wife of Guna, who gets killed in a mishap by Arjun. Causes the major conflict between Arjun and Guna.
*Santhanam ... as . A carefee friend of Arjun.
*Vivek ... as Gopal. married carefee friend of Arjun.

Release

Reviews

The film was described by Sify.com as a "breezy entertainer", with the reiewer taking a liking to the film, comparing "Jayamkondaan" to the successful films "Run", "Sandakozhi" and the Malayalam film "Kireedom". The script and direction is described as "successful due to straightforward narration and packaging".cite web|work=Sify.com (Moviebuzz)|title=Jayam Kondaan|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14748742&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=2008-08-29] Lekha Washington's performance was praised, citing that she "sparkles as the half sister in a well etched role" and is "the surprise packet and has the credentials to make it big". Vinay Rai "looks too thin and fragile" but "adds to the film’s energy", while Bhavana has nothing much to do other than "looking prim and proper".cite web|work=Sify.com (Moviebuzz)|title=Jayam Kondaan|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14748742&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=2008-08-29] Out of the comediens, Sify reports that Krishna and Santhanam were more effective than Vivek who at times you feel speaks more dialogues than necessary. Praise is also heaped on Athisaya as the small town girl who gets enamored by the rowdy, describing her as a "revelation", while Kishore "fits the bill as the bad guy".cite web|work=Sify.com (Moviebuzz)|title=Jayam Kondaan|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14748742&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=2008-08-29]

In unison, Rediff.com also praise the film as a "nice blend of the cinematic and logic".cite web|work=Rediff.com (Srinivasan, Pavithra)|title=Go watch Jayam Kondaan!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/29ssj.htm|accessdate=2008-08-29] The reviewer describes Vinay Rai, "as the protagonist is very comfortable in his role" and thathe has "expressive eyes, emotes well, and makes sure his audience isn't disappointed. However Lekha Washington is clearly the surprise package", echoing Sify.com's views. However it claims that Bhavana, with her "soulful eyes and acting talent, could have done with a meatier role".cite web|work=Rediff.com (Srinivasan, Pavithra)|title=Go watch Jayam Kondaan!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/29ssj.htm|accessdate=2008-08-29] The film has risen above the clichés as per the review of The Hindu and the reviewer has praised Vinay for chosing this film as his second project".cite web|work=The hindu.com (Friday review)|title=the makings of a winner |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/05/stories/2008090550050200.htm] Critics claimed that Kannan deserves credit for a "good job" on his story and screenplay.cite web|work=Rediff.com (Srinivasan, Pavithra)|title=Go watch Jayam Kondaan!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/29ssj.htm|accessdate=2008-08-29] Vidayasagar’s music was described as is "so-so", there is a feeling that you have heard these tunes before with the "picturisation is nowhere near the high standards set up by the director’s guru (Mani Ratnam).cite web|work=Sify.com (Moviebuzz)|title=Jayam Kondaan|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14748742&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=2008-08-29] Rediff claims that Balasubramaniam's camera makes sure the "viewers aren't treated to bizarre angles" and that V. T. Vijayan's editing is "slick and smooth".cite web|work=Rediff.com (Srinivasan, Pavithra)|title=Go watch Jayam Kondaan!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/29ssj.htm|accessdate=2008-08-29]

oundtrack

Infobox Album | Name = Jayamkondaan
Type = Album
Artist = Vidyasagar


Released = June 3, 2008
Recorded =
Genre = Feature film soundtrack
Length =
Label =
Producer = Vidyasagar | Reviews =
Last album = "Kuruvi"
(2008)
This album = "Jayankondaan"
(2008)
Next album = "Raman Thediya Seethai"
(2008)

The film has six songs composed by Vidyasagar with the lyrics primarily penned by Vaali and Pa. Vijay. The audio of the film released worldwide on June 3, 2008, two months prior to the release. The soundtrack was successfully received with praise.cite web| title=Jayamkondaan Music Review| work=Indiaglitz.com|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/9665.html|accessdate=2008-08-29]

References

External links

* [http://www.jeyamkondaan.com Jayamkondaan official website]