After the success of “Bichagadu 2”, Vijay Antony’s fourth film, “Toofan”, has been released. This movie is the Telugu version of the Tamil film “Malai Padikatha Manithan”, which came out last week. In “Toofan”, Vijay Antony plays a secret agent, while Megha Akash is the heroine. Kannada actor Dolly Dhananjaya plays the villain. We’ll see if this film, which didn’t do well in Tamil, manages to entertain Telugu audiences.
Toofan Movie Story: Salim (Vijay Antony) is living alone in the Andaman Islands on a mission from his boss after losing his wife in a heavy rainstorm. There, he meets Soumya (Megha Akash), who is struggling after losing her father and facing problems with a local gangster (Dolly Dhanunjaya). The movie “Toofan” explores how Salim and Soumya’s relationship develops, why Salim clashes with the local gangster, what Salim’s mission is, and why his boss has kept him in the Andaman.
Performances: In the movie, only Dolly Dhanunjay and Sarath Kumar gave impressive performances. Even experienced actors like Megha Akash, Murali Sharma, and Sathyaraj were let down due to poorly written roles. Vijay Antony struggled very hard with his single expression.
Technical Aspects: The story chosen by director and cinematographer SD Vijay Milton is quite ordinary and seems to borrow a lot from Hollywood and Spanish films, often coming across as unoriginal. While some scenes are well-crafted, like the fight involving the beagle dog and the poetic depiction of a car sinking in the sea, overall, the movie isn’t very impressive. As a cinematographer, Vijay Milton did a decent job, but as a director, he fell short. The songs, background music, production design, and VFX are also not noteworthy.
Analysis: Vijay Antony, who supports the industry by releasing two or three films a year, is still having a hard time as an actor. Unfortunately, “Toofan” shows that it’s better to stick with Vijay Antony’s unique concept films.
Verdict: “Toofan” falls short of expectations despite its potential. While the film features a few well-crafted scenes and strong performances from Dolly Dhanunjay and Sarathkumar, it struggles with a familiar and unoriginal story that lacks depth. The cinematography shows promise, but the overall direction fails to make a significant impact. With mediocre music, production design, and VFX, the film doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Fans of Vijay Antony might find some interest, but overall, “Toofan” doesn’t stand out in the crowded film landscape.
Bottom Line: Vijay Antony fans might find some interest.
Rating: 1.5/5
