Vishwanath and Sons

The first half is highly entertaining, but the writing stumbles a bit in the latter half with some slow-paced and formulaic moments.

Quick Take: Amid the clutter of mindless action films, Vishwanath And Sons is a breath of fresh air, powered by mature writing, rich emotions and strong performances.

Suriya has delivered a classy and mature performance but the real show stealer of the film is Mamitha Baiju especially in the first half.

Abhay and Nirmala (who Maddy calls Mrs Nirmala) become the family Maddy has been searching for her whole life, and Mamitha Baiju gives so much life to her character through her superb performance.

Suriya returns to the family entertainer genre after nearly two decades, delivering a warm, sincere romantic drama that works largely on the strength of its performances, and less on the script.

GV Prakash Kumar’s music and Nimish Ravi’s cinematography add to its technical appeal, making it a visually engaging experience.

As long as the film stays focussed on the antics of Nirmala, Maddy, Sanjay, and the young baby at the centre of it all, Vishwanath and Sons is the thorough family entertainer that Indian cinema desperately needed. However, once it shifts to the story of Anjali (A miscast Raveena Tandon) and her daughter Meghana (Bhavani Sre), Vishwanath and Sons becomes a drag and a half.

The second half is slower, packed with sentimental scenes. With no big bad villains in the picture, the fight sequences feel very unnecessary.

Director Venky Atluri's Vishwanath and Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, is a feel-good family drama that talks about childhood trauma, healing and what companionship mean.

Given the precarious nature of the premise, Atluri deserves credit for walking a fine line. He never pretends that this is a conventional relationship, but neither does he allow it to become creepy.

Director Venky Atluri has crafted a clean family drama driven by an unconventional love story. The first half of the film is breezy and engaging, driven by Sanjay's charm, Nirmala's reactions and Maddy's comedy.