Buffoon

Ashok Veerappan's debut directorial Buffoon is an engaging thriller that explores how far an ordinary man will go to save his life. Kumaran (Vaibhav) and Muthaiah (Anthakudi Ilaiyaraja) dream of going abroad, for which they need to scramble a lakh each. So they temporarily begin working as lorry drivers. But when they somehow get entangled in a drug trafficking case, their struggle to find a way out forms the rest of the film's plot. The film manages to address multiple issues through Kumaran and the people living in his orbit. Kumaran is a theru koothu kalaignan (street play artist), and is putting up a street play when we are introduced to him. Through subtle details and sequences in passing, the film manages to highlight the issues faced by such artists, who are often strapped for money. Buffoon also touches upon the issues of Sri Lankan refugees, mainly through Ilaiyaa (Anagha), Kumaran's love interest. The film's ability to seamlessly shift from the issues of street play artists to the personal problems of Kumaran, who battles a drug mafia, and a bigger political game, is how its screenplay shines.

Though the director has worked with sensible movie maker Karthik Subbaraj. Couldn't believe this is his first movie as director. Ashok Veerappan bro, you have great future. I wish you achieve great heights. I saw this movie and was predicting the climax but I was wrong because you had good multiple twists. (Fact is every human keep changing their decisions when they are behind money) You have explained "GREED" very well. What I liked the most in the movie other than the climax is, the escape journey to Kerala and how he returned to back to TN lawyer house. Pulling Joju sir to this role was awesome, I loved the father role and his acting should be appreciated. Police character, he was good asusual. In the previous movies of Vaibhav's, he has been chilling and casual. In this movie, he was serious and confused state of mind. His acting was also good.

What could have been better: His friend missed somehow in the ocean, all of a sudden he is returned. This line could be done better.

All the best to the crew for upcoming projects.

A very decent make, especially on the srilanka issues, the story and screenplay is all good, for cinema observer, not for cinema critics. Seems like the actor couldn't give life to his role, he could have done better. Very decent and strong dialogues on politicals matters, literally very bold dialogues. I liked the interval dialogue. I like the hype and the showtime of Joju Gorge. Director's very daring attempt on his debut with whatever provided to him he's done a decent job. Contents like this needs better freedom on the creative side and to my surprise the production seems chill,Production should have done more to this film.

This movie will not be suitable for a masala audience, but okay for an average cinema viewer.

Personaly I liked the natural practical realities of life and it's flow shown in this movie. But I won't celebrate it too much. Because it lags on some points. But strictly not a bad movie. It lies between an average movie to a super dooper movie.

The casting is perfect except two characters: Actress: her lipsync is not that much good.

Police actor (Tamil): His acting is not that much like Jai bheem.

Vaibhav acted well, Infact I love his movies personally, and this one is very pleasing.

The friend chacter looks like comedy performer Amudhavanan, but he acted well.

All the other supporting characters are also okay.

Finally, If you have some time and a relaxing mood, you are ready to go.

If you like more masala movies. Please don't watch this movie, just stay where you are right now.

Good one but still expected a better climax. The screenplay was exceptional considering the directorial debut and the performances from the lead cast definitely needs a special mention and when it comes to maintaining the suspense of the entire plot the director has managed it to perfection. The climax was a partial letdown but not entirely though as there are other sequences in the movie that override the shortcomings of the climax. Its definitely a good one time watch but a must watch for the people who like the suspense factor when it comes to watching movies. This movie definitely deserves 10/10 but only partial disappointment is the climax.