After Mudhalvan, Kaadhal, Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi and Veyyil, Kalloori is the fifth production from Shankar’s S Pictures. Balaji Shathivel has directed Kalloori, which is different in terms of storyline and portrayal from his earlier venture, Kaadhal.
Undergraduate students Muthu (Akhil), Ramesh, Aiyanaar, Kamakshi, Albert and Kayalvizhi have been friends since their admission in their school. In addition to being dedicated students, some of them have special talents; Muthu is a good athlete and Kayalvizhi is an able orator.
Shobana (Tamanna) is a city girl who joins the same college. When Shobana joins the friends’ group, Muthu senses a strange closeness and a deep relationship towards her. But poor Muthu is not able to distinguish between friendship and love. This dilemma tortures him. Feeling too scared to discuss it, he travels to his home town, attempting to sort it out by himself.
While on a college tour, Shobana discusses her feelings for Muthu with Kayalvizhi, quoting Kayalvizhi’s opinion in the debate. While Muthu and Shobana go through an uncertain phase, an unexpected tragedy permanently tears them apart, bringing a sudden and sad ending to everything between them.
In appearance, behavior and attitude, the entire cast as well as the college set-up is very realistic and convincing. New hero Akhil as well as the heroine Tamanna have put up an admirable show. The dialogues by Balaji Shakthivel are genuine and spontaneous. Songs in Kalloori do not belong to the typical ’Kuthu’ type; all of them are based on suitable situations. Chezhian’s camera intensely follows the life of the youngsters, recording the subtle and touching moments in their lives.
Truly a movie to enjoy and relish!