Udhayanidhi Stalin has already carved a niche for himself as a producer of quality films. But OKOK was significant for him since he has taken the avatar of an actor!
The right script at the right time with the right director, no doubt a conscious decision on Udhayanidhi’s part to team up with proven humour specialist Rajesh and in the company of Santhanam, leads to a great introduction for the debut actor.
There’s no big story in OKOK, but what makes the film tick? It’s smart packaging with Rajesh’s typical signature comedy - loads of witty one-liners, comical punches by Santhanam, fresh pair Udhay and ravishing Hansika and Harris Jayaraj in the scheme of things, the movie lives up to all the pre-release hype.
The story begins with Saravanan (Udhayanidhi) receiving his girl friend Meera’s (Hansika’s) wedding card. In order to stop the marriage, he sets out to Pondicherry along with his close buddy Parthasarathy aka Partha (Santhanam) in a janavasa car.
As they embark on the journey, a flashback opens up. Saravanan, a happy-go-lucky youth, and Partha work for a multiplex in the city.
Saravanan meets Meera at a traffic signal and falls for her charm instantly. He follows her and finds out that she is an aspiring airhostess and her dad is a deputy commissioner of police (Sayaji Shinde).
After Meera rejects Saravanan’s proposal begin the comical episodes of Saravanan, in the company of Partha, trying to impress Meera. Whether he succeeds in his endeavours or not is to be viewed on screen.
Considering it his debut, Udhay has done a convincing job. He is at ease in front of the camera and shows a lot of promise. But he needs to hone his dancing skills.
Kudos to him (being the producer as well) for allowing equal screen space to Santhanam. Udhay and Santhanam’s onscreen chemistry literally rocks!
Santhanam, of late in full form, hogs the limelight and sweeps you off your feet with his brilliant comic one-liners. Hansika looks captivating and has got a meaty role.
She is at her glamorous best in songs and gets the right emotions in the comic scenes. With a perfect lip-sync, she is a treat to watch.
Not to forget Saranya’s terrific performance as Udhay’s adorable mother who struggles to complete her graduation for 20 years. And then there’s Azhagam Perumal, Uma Padmanabhan and Sayaji who are ok in their roles.
You can see Arya, Sneha and Andrea in cameos, thanks to Rajesh’s clout.
There’s never a dull moment in the entire proceedings, though logic slips at several places. Harris’ music reminds one of his previous hit numbers with Kadhal Oru and Azhage being the highlights.
Balasubramaniam’s cinematography goes well with the mood of the film. The movie is a bit too lengthy. Nevertheless, it is clean summer fare worth a watch!
Udhayanidhi Stalin has already carved a niche for himself as a producer of quality films. But OKOK was significant for him since he has taken the avatar of an actor!
The right script at the right time with the right director, no doubt a conscious decision on Udhayanidhi’s part to team up with proven humour specialist Rajesh and in the company of Santhanam, leads to a great introduction for the debut actor.
There’s no big story in OKOK, but what makes the film tick? It’s smart packaging with Rajesh’s typical signature comedy - loads of witty one-liners, comical punches by Santhanam, fresh pair Udhay and ravishing Hansika and Harris Jayaraj in the scheme of things, the movie lives up to all the pre-release hype.
The story begins with Saravanan (Udhayanidhi) receiving his girl friend Meera’s (Hansika’s) wedding card. In order to stop the marriage, he sets out to Pondicherry along with his close buddy Parthasarathy aka Partha (Santhanam) in a janavasa car.
As they embark on the journey, a flashback opens up. Saravanan, a happy-go-lucky youth, and Partha work for a multiplex in the city.
Saravanan meets Meera at a traffic signal and falls for her charm instantly. He follows her and finds out that she is an aspiring airhostess and her dad is a deputy commissioner of police (Sayaji Shinde).
After Meera rejects Saravanan’s proposal begin the comical episodes of Saravanan, in the company of Partha, trying to impress Meera. Whether he succeeds in his endeavours or not is to be viewed on screen.
Considering it his debut, Udhay has done a convincing job. He is at ease in front of the camera and shows a lot of promise. But he needs to hone his dancing skills.
Kudos to him (being the producer as well) for allowing equal screen space to Santhanam. Udhay and Santhanam’s onscreen chemistry literally rocks!
Santhanam, of late in full form, hogs the limelight and sweeps you off your feet with his brilliant comic one-liners. Hansika looks captivating and has got a meaty role.
She is at her glamorous best in songs and gets the right emotions in the comic scenes. With a perfect lip-sync, she is a treat to watch.
Not to forget Saranya’s terrific performance as Udhay’s adorable mother who struggles to complete her graduation for 20 years. And then there’s Azhagam Perumal, Uma Padmanabhan and Sayaji who are ok in their roles.
You can see Arya, Sneha and Andrea in cameos, thanks to Rajesh’s clout.
There’s never a dull moment in the entire proceedings, though logic slips at several places. Harris’ music reminds one of his previous hit numbers with Kadhal Oru and Azhage being the highlights.
Balasubramaniam’s cinematography goes well with the mood of the film. The movie is a bit too lengthy. Nevertheless, it is clean summer fare worth a watch!
Verdict –Rollicking comedy
Rating - 3.7/5
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