Debutant director Ravi has come with a gripping story for 'Aacharya'. He worked with Bala in
the past. The story runs around the Brahmin youth who is forced to wield the knife by the
situation. The director partly succeeds in his attempt to present a good movie.
Yadunandan (Vignesh) is born in a poor Brahmin family who struggle hard for their survival.
Following the death of his parents, Yadunandan goes to Madurai in search of a job. He
does menial jobs in a police station and gets his daily food. Certain circumstances make him
accept a crime that he has not committed. He goes to prison and comes across Kokki
(Kanja Karuppu), a jail mate. Kokki helps him in meeting Mayakka (Vadivukarasi). She gives
Yadunandan a job and a place to live. They work for Annavi Thevar (Nasser), who controls
all activities in the locality.
In the process, Yadunandan meets Devakosa Mangai (Divya) and falls for her charm. He
helps her in getting selected as police officer with the help of Annaavi Thevar. Thiruvasagam
(Charanraj), a honest cop, comes to know about the activities of Annavi Thevar. Meanwhile,
Mayakka is attempted for a murder. Yadunandan saves her by weilding a knife in his hand.
Now Annavi Thevar starts showing his colours. This makes Yadhunandan to end him.
Finally how Yadunandan proves his innocence forms the climax.
Performance:
Vignesh has performed well. His transformation from a god-fearing youth to an angry man,
is picturised well. Debutant Divya looks charming. Nasser's performance is impressive.
Vadivukarasi has also played well. The others have got limited role to play. Music by
Srikanth Deva is pleasant. Ravi's direction and script is fine. The other technical aspects are
okay.
