Ok, we are all exposed to all kinds of Tamil masala movies.One hero battling against an entire battalion is not something very new. But, KAITHI (Prisoner) has definitely a fresh approach among Tamil movies. Since the happenings are of single night events, the hero wears the same costume (that too very dirty) and with more of believable scenes.

Towards the end, possibly the director is lured by typical (cliched) scenes, too familiar in most of the Tamil movies. Surprisingly, the important segment of the hero's life is told in words from the mouth of the hero, without flashback scenes. No melodrama (but for the very last scene, which is required to show the bond between the father and his beloved daughter), no songs and no stupid comedy scenes.

The attack on the police station, though reminds us of old Hollywood movies, the director has modified the scenes suitable for a Tamil movie. Karthi, a main stream hero of Tamil film industry, is to be certainly appreciated for his selection of this role. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj definitely deserves to be appreciated for his overall presentation. Apart from Karthi, other actors like Narain,George Mariyan and the boy who acts as the cook and tags along Karthi, are to be definitely appreciated for their performance.

Overall, a neat thriller for your weekend.