With two of the finest actor’s of Tamil Cinema Vikram and Jiiva acting in this movie expectations were quite high. From the teasers and posters doing the rounds, it was more than clear that there are 2 characters in the movie enacted by Jiiva and Vikram but with a single name “David”. How does the Bijoy Nambiar flick faired against its expectations?
CAST
The film boasts Vikram and Jiiva in the lead roles alongside Tabu, Lara Dutta and Isha Sharvaani. The cast also includes Nassar, Nishan, Rohini Hattangadi, Saurabh Shukla, Shwetha pundit and Sheetal menon.
PLOT
As the tag line of the movie suggests “Two lives… One name”, this is a “Two story… One movie”
- May 2010 - Goa - David (Vikram) is an alcoholic who spends most of his time either drinking (or) venting about his miserable life to Frenny (Tabu) who runs a massage shop at Goa. David falls for Roma (Isha Sharvani) who has already been engaged to Peter (Nishan), who also happens to be one of the BFF of David. Will David sacrifice his frienship to win Roma? or will he sacrifice his dream girl to save his friendship?
- Dec 1999 – Mumbai – David (Jiiva), an aspiring guitarist from a devotional and god-fearing Christian family has greater ambitions in his life. The charming and stylish guitarist has a strained relationship with his dad “Father” Noel (Nassar) who donates more than what he earns. While on the verge of going to a multi-city USA tour to perform as lead guitarist, a political party accuses Father Noel of pulling people into Christianity and forcing them into religious conversions. David sets out to find an answer and reason over the false allegations against his father. Did he get an answer to all his questions?
Under what circumstances our 2 David’s cross each other’s path? Watch it and find out (at your own risk).
PERFORMANCE
Jiiva and Vikram, the name says it all. Two of the best performers in Tamil Cinema has once again lived to our expectations and it is their sole presence and charisma which keeps the movie going. Whatever character is thrown in front of him, Jiiva picks up and delivers with ease.
Vikram as tippler has very less to offer considering his role. I still wonder what forced an actor like Vikram to pick up this role. The conversations with his dead father are little complicated to understand though. While Vikram’s part of the movie is lifeless and hollow, Jiiva’s plot keeps us little engaging (that’s how the initial build up was).
Isha Sharvaani as Roma had the most significant role among the other female leads. She communicates with her eyes throughout the movie and sparkles with her expressions. Naaser, who usually appears as a rough and tough Villain or a cop, does make an impact as Father Noel.
Tabu as Vikram’s friend and advisor Frenny, runs a massage parlour at Goa. Her role is of very little significance and such a character was not even required. But why Tabu??? Another talent wasted.
Lara Dutta as Gayathri, a widow and a Guitar student (of David) has very little to offer and adds only to the long list of stars appearing in this flick. Has age really caught up with former Miss Universe or is it just the make-up and costumes?
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VERDICT
Only very few lucky David’s (people) out of millions has the strength to withstand this latest venture by Bijoy Nambiar which runs for less than 130 minutes.
Critique Rating
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