Director Saran's 'Modhi Vilaiyadu' is a glossy and stylish looking film. Saran, known for his water-tight screenplay and sharp dialogues, has done it again in 'Modhi Vilaiyadu', although in bits and pieces.   

Udhay (Vinay) and Madhan (Yuva) are close buddies living out of the riches of the former's multi-millionaire father Rajan Vasudev ('Kalabavan' Mani). The friends meet L R Eshwari (Kajol Agarwal), a pretty college student and fall head-over-heels in love with her. Udhaya's father, surprisingly, lends support to Madhan's love with the girl.

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Since Rajan Vasudev is an aggressive businessman, he has many rivals and they target his son. One of his rivals hire a hit man to kill Udhay but his friend Madhan is killed in the operation. Suddenly Udhay faces a strange experience. He is denied all the wealth and facilities of a son of a millionaire. He is forced by his father to go to the streets but decides to fight back.

The rest of the movie deals with how Udhay gives back to Rajan Vasudev in the company of Haneefa and Santhanam. The more-purposeful second half badly lacks convincing narrative needed for an engrossing cat and mouse game. The film is stylish and spectacular but it lacks the substance that could impress us in a cat and mouse game.

Vinay, 'Kalabhavan' Mani, VMC Haneefa, and Santhanam have done their respective parts well. Santhanam's comedy is quite enjoyable, especially the moments in second half where he imitates Arya in 'Naan Kadavul', Jai's 'Subramaniapuram', Vijayakanth's 'Ramana' and a Hollywood actor.

Kajal Agarwal steals the show with her unmistakable charm and cute looks. She enlivens the otherwise dull proceedings in the first half.

The Colonial Cousins have made an impressive debut as music directors and they have given a couple of lovely songs. Cinematography and editing are sleek.

Saran, who manages to read the pulses of audiences of 'B' and 'C' centres, has made an attempt to woo the elite and multiplex audiences. The film looks sophisticated but the content is could have been dealt in a more engrossing way.