A modest film with a good heart is always enjoyable for spectators. Yaathisai is one such movie. Despite the funding limits, a lot of effort has been made to showcase the seventh century. Dharani Rasendran aims to add a new perspective to the well-known struggle between the Cholas and the Pandiyas. The movie isn't about rulers or men of authority. It is about one man's desire to rescue his clan and return what is rightly theirs. "What is stopping him?" or, to be more specific, "who is stopping him?" It's not about raw force or strength.  

The film is raw, and the characters give it their best. The masks that disguise human emotions are removed, revealing their true colors and honest intents. The writing mirrors the rawness on film, as the spectator is treated to one terrific exchange after another. There are some incredible stunt routines as well. The stunts in the film are worth our time and money.

Seyon, as Kothi, is the warrior who sets out to free his clan. It's extremely intriguing. Seyon plays the role convincingly and makes us think that he would succeed in his endeavor. Shakti Mithran, who plays Ranadheera Pandiyan, too gives an excellent performance. It's amazing to see two men who are so similar compete against each other.

Despite the fact that the film merits a lot of acclaim, the dialect transition stuck out like a sore thumb. I appreciate that it is an experiment, but it appears that a lot is lost in translation, despite the inclusion of English and Tamil subtitles. It would have been preferable if the filmmakers had chosen the Tamil that we are familiar with. Expressing emotions correctly helps to capture the audience's attention.

However, Yaathisai is refreshing in that it exposes the true aims of the so-called beneficent kings. Their ultimate motivation was power. They donated to the people in order to ensure their ability to maintain rule for as long as possible.

Congratulations to the entire technical staff of the picture. The film truly sparkles in their hands. Ranjith Kumar, the film's art director, and Akilesh Kathamuthu, the cinematographer, are its essence. They make every effort to accurately represent the intended time period. Chakravarthy's music meshes wonderfully with the mood of the characters on screen. Editor Mahendran Ganesan ensures that the film is sharp.

Dharani Rasendran should be commended for undertaking this film with a group of rookies. The attention to every detail was captivating.