Saba Nayagan (2023) User Reviews

UNDERRATED! This was so much more fun than I thought it'd be.

[TreeFiddy53 · 8/10 · 6 February 2024]

Why more people aren't talking about this film, I don't know. Underrated, IMO. Don't watch the trailer if you haven't. I went into this film with no prior idea of what this was about, and about half way through, I thought "there's nothing new in this film, but it's really enjoyable". Boy was I wrong...about the first part, which we'll get to.

I'm not a fan of the RomCom genre but I thought Thiruchitrambalam was a fun movie. Most romance movies are sappy or too commercial, hardly relatable. This, however, you have (or somebody you know has) lived through about 90% of plot of this film. It will take you on a nostalgia trip (not the easy-way-out kind) like most movies haven't in a long time.

The cinematography deserves a special mention, not for showing scenic locations well, but for showing certain characters a certain way that you can hear your childhood friend go "Kavithai da. Kavithai!" I didn't care for the songs in Thiru'balam, and I didn't care for the ones in this film either. Regardless of how old the plot is it was FUN! Relatable, humorous. And then, the part that I DID NOT except.

One of Ashok Selvan's best works. What a 2023/24 he's had! Everybody else was great at what they were given.

What I saw in this film, I have NOT seen in any other film before. Mindblowing? No. But maaaybe, yes? That last part changed how I viewed the entire movie. Credit to the writing team. How wrong was I about the "There's nothing new in this film" part!? XD But hey, glad to be wrong this time.

Don't miss out on this one. Hardly anybody is talking about it, I don't know why. 90's bois, you'll LOVE it.

[7/10] Here is what I think about 'Sabanayakan': A complete list of where the film scores and where the film fails.

[Vetrrich_Chelvan · 7/10 · 17 February 2024]

(+2) Ashok Selvan is an excellent actor and has also become a skilled dancer. He is truly captivating on screen, and his dialogue delivery and expressions add depth to his character, 'Saba'.

(-1) Unfortunately, Karthika's acting is subpar. Although her character has limited scope, she fails to make an impression.

(+2) The dance choreography in this movie is both unique and creative. It'll leave you amazed and impressed. Kudos to the masters Raju Sundaram, Leela, and Brinda.

(-1) The songs in the movie were not up to the mark. The lyrics were outdated and failed to blend well with the overall theme of the film. They were forgettable.

(+3) The movie's concept is brilliant - the lead character is arrested and begins narrating his love stories to the police. The credit goes to C. S. Karthikeyan.

(+2) The screenplay is refreshingly different from the usual romantic movies that idealize fairy tales. It's commendable that it remains grounded in reality, with the lead character falling in love multiple times and not sticking up to one girl.

(-2) However, the ending is clichéd, and the director could have avoided it altogether. It's unrealistic and doesn't fit with the rest of the movie, which tries to be as realistic as possible. The climax seems like a fantasy and was included just to wrap up the story.

(-1) The movie feels a bit too long after a while. It's exhausting to see the lead character's heart being broken multiple times, and the viewer starts wishing for the movie to end.

(+4) The movie's humor is its strong point. It's been a while since I watched a movie that made me laugh so much. The comedy isn't overdone, with the tone of the dialogues and the background music being perfectly balanced. The jokes are on point and relatable.

(-1) Some dialogues in the movie are derogatory towards women, with the word 'figure' being used to objectify them. For example, the dialogue 'Our boys do not leave out a single 'figure,' they 'correct' them all' is disgusting and should have been avoided. Credit goes to C. S. Karthikeyan.

Overall, Sabanayakan is an enjoyable, lighthearted comedy that's perfect for a weekend watch. Although there are some negative aspects to the movie, the positive ones outweigh them. You can watch it with your friends, family, and loved ones without any worries. It won't disappoint you.

Vetrrich Chelvan HOTSTAR17022024.

Decent Romcom

[pselvin-37617 · 7/10 · 21 March 2024]

1. No need to FF any song sequence, they are all decent enough to watch with family 2. No super hero type hero character, but just normal average like many of us 3. No overload of alcohol or tobacco scenes 4. No item song sequences 5. Decent BGM, Screen play, dialogues 6. Most importantly No overload of punches, social messages 7. No super hero stunts, except one, bearable 8. Ashok Selvan's performance is very good 9. No flaws in story telling, direction 10. Actors that performed friends have done well 11. Katthika's performance decent

A good decent romcom that will make you feel being part of a normal decent world.

Well executed

[dotfilem · 7/10 · 27 February 2024]

Saba Nayagan (2023) #dotFilmReview

This coming-of-age drama follows Saba, the happy-go-lucky protagonist, through the years leading up to his adulthood and highlighting events of friendship and romance along the way.

"Saba Nayagan" offers a delightful blend of coming-of-age romance and comedy, delivering ample doses of enjoyment. Its comedic scenes, clever pop culture references, and witty one-liners largely hit the mark, with only a few instances falling short. The film adopts a self-aware approach, steering clear of delving into overly dramatic emotional territories, and instead maintains a focus on its comedic and romantic elements. Despite skipping over some potentially heart-wrenching moments in the romance, the narrative remains consistently light-hearted and entertaining.

The film benefits from well-executed choreography in its stunning songs, complemented by Leon James' captivating background scores. While the cinematography skillfully captures the charm of the story, the occasional overuse of yellow tones detracts slightly from the visual appeal. Ashok Selvan delivers a commendable performance, while the heroines also shine in their respective roles, contributing to the overall success of the film.

A nice feed good movie

[ganeshkyaba · 10/10 · 23 December 2023]

Saba nayagan is a very nice feel good movie that you can enjoy with your family and friends. Crisp screenplay, lively characters, excellent organic comedy and a very interesting twist in the end for a love story. Excellent production value, nice music and uniformly well acted. Ashok Selvan is moving from strength to strength with his choice of movies. All 3 female leads have registered strong performances. The comedy works big time. First time director C. S. Karthikeyan has done a neat job and looks like one director we can watch for in the future. Must watch if you love Rom com. Definitely one of the top 10 movies of 2023.

A perfect rom-com

[maheshannamaloai · 10/10 · 10 February 2024]

The director of this movie cs kartikeyan cleverly uses several callbacks from classic films and manages to perfectly hit the nostalgia felling which all men would be able to feel. This movie is a perfect blend of romance, comedy and emotions. The crew does an Expectional job, especially the lead, Ashok Selvan as saba he is nearly in every other frame of the film but never makes you fell saturated and he is great in romantic portions. The female leads also do their job exceptionally well but kartika muralidaranhan is a standout among all the girls viviya(not sure about the spelling) as saba s sister is perfect,and the girl who played riya is has done the job but doesn't match the charm of ashok selvan she clearly is a mismatch in the song where the dance together. Megha akash also doesnt fail to impress us with her brief presence on screen. Jaiselan and arun fill the void for comic and are natural on the screen. This is films is so underrated. This film is for all men, clearly and cleverly depicts the struggles of a boy in getting his girl. This movie surely deserves tour time and attention.

Not a movie for 2023

[nirmalrajd · 3/10 · 4 February 2024]

Seems like this movie should have been released 20 years back. Story is not great! Don't know how it got this huge score in IMDB. Too boring 😔.jokes and scenes were very predictable and highly used in tamil cinemas for long years. Casting seems flashy . But they didn't meet the expectations.

Saw it after few sneak peek and IMDB(7.6). It was a huge disappointment to all. I know , I am not a director and if you ask me to make a movie I can't make one. But as a viewer , I don't want other movie viewers to be disappointed with more expectations with the misleading IMDB score. Kindly keep your expectations low with the the movie.

"Love Struck: A Heartwarming RomCom"

[cdchbrt · 10/10 · 23 February 2024]

"Love Struck" takes audiences on a delightful trip down memory lane, reminiscent of those cherished college days filled with innocent love and laughter. Ashok Selvan shines brilliantly, delivering a heartfelt performance that tugs at the heartstrings. The chemistry among the characters is palpable, thanks to the well-written script and stellar casting. Special mention goes to the supporting cast (Friends) whose sparkling humor keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. Kudos to the director for his adept handling of both writing and screenplay, making "Love Struck" a must-watch for romcom enthusiasts.

Hardly brought any laughs

[sksushanthcool · 2/10 · 17 February 2024]

Right from the first few minutes of the film it is evident that the director tried to imitate Edgar Wright's style of directing (Shaun of the dead, Hot Fuzz etc.,). He terribly failed at it and ended up creating a half cooked weak plotted nightmare with forced laughs and cliche filled scenes.

Another important point is that actors should stop playing roles as teenage kids in school, as if we are still in 1980s or something. The movie 96 did a great job in this by being practical with brilliant casting.

Wonder why tamil cinema is doing so bad nowadays, we should stop encouraging such films and should not even watch it on OTT so that the directors feel the heat and stop making such low quality boring films.

A light hearted fun watch

[ennadaveetlayeadikiringakaipul · 10/10 · 15 February 2024]

In one word this movie is a wonderful rom-com with stellar cast perfomances especially Ashok Selvan steals the show with brilliant loveable acting. The female leads have also done a good job. But it is Ashok Selvan who steals the show. There are many brilliant cinematic comedic moments in this film with call backs to classic films and meme songs at appropriate times. I kid you not you will smile so much throughout the film that your mouth will hurt. With Nakkalites Arun also scoring heavily in the comedy. Overall a wonderful feel good movie which can be watched with family. The music could have been a bit better in my opinion but at this point i am just nitpicking. I have nothing but praise for this film.

Cheers!!

Ashok Selvan did at last!

[kuttyputty · 10/10 · 26 February 2024]

It is evident that the protagonist is an underrated actor. Thegidi movie put him with greatest expectation and more than the multiversatile actor his catch towards romance and comedy would be a wild card weapon.

I remember one of his full time comedy movie savalae samali during early days of his career, which did not make an impact but after all these years with few ups and downs he is courage enough to do one more of kind of the same genre BUT to my suprise the theme is fully engaging and refreshing .

I didn't have much hope when I start this movie but other than screenplay his matured mannerism tooks me into it. One can say loops and logics within the flim but at current era when all genre and trend are explored in Tamil cinema, the director and entire team put their efforts to take this movie on a good enjoyable full time one story with adaptable screenplay movie...

For each ocassion the protagonist played a adaptable role and it looked like another chartecter played the role. The involvement of multiple female artists and mix of role and flexible screenplay along with the continued monologues and dialogues paved way for much entertaining session

Ps Ashok Selvan - hats off!

You did showed courage to pick an expired and predictable theme and Excel it to be a perfect entertainer

Watched a romance comedy full time movie after a long time - will watch again someday :)