Thanga Magan

Thanga Magan is a 2015 Indian family drama film written and directed by Velraj. Produced by actor Dhanush, it stars himself in the lead role, alongside actresses Samantha and Amy Jackson.

Cinematographer Velraj made his directorial debut with Velaiilla Pattadhari), one of the blockbusters of 2014. The huge success of the film prompted the team comprising Dhanush, director Velraj and music sensation Anirudh to get back together for a second outing. 

The first half is mostly fun with Dhanush romancing the two heroines -- Amy Jackson, who plays Hema his teenage love and Yamuna (Samantha), whom he eventually marries. The first half ends with the tragic death of his father played by director KS Ravikumar. His father is an absent-minded, but honest income tax officer, who is forced by circumstances to commit suicide.

Amy Jackson, however, looks young and pretty and gives a spunky performance.

Equally impressive is the demure saree-clad Samantha in her deglamourised and timid avatar. Both Amy and Samantha have a substantial role and have performed admirably.

Anirudh's music, especially the songs are discreet and low-key, but works for the overall ambience of the film.

The director has loaded the first half with plenty of comedy, romance and sentiments, but seems to have run out of ideas in the second with the film ending on a tame note.