Udhayanidhi experiments with an action film in ‘Gethu’

When Thulasi Raman (Sathyaraj), a PT teacher working in a girls’ school lodges a complaint with the police about the extended activities of the bar adjacent to his school, he endangers not only life but of his family. The bar is owned by two brothers who are goons dominating the neighbourhood and they try intimidating Thulasi Raman into withdrawing the complaint. But Thulasi Raman does not give in.
Subsequently the school teacher gets implicated when the younger bar owner is found killed and Thulasi Raman’s ring is found at the scene of the crime. The deceased’s family members are now baying for Thulasi Raman’s blood.
This is Udhayanidhi’s first attempt at an action film. And, the actor shows an improvement in his performance. As Thulasi Raman’s son, Sethu, he embarks on a journey to prove his father’s innocence and find the culprit responsible for the bar owner’s death. Running parallel to this main thread is another story of a sniper, (Vikranth) who is entrusted with the assassination of a VIP. Who is the VIP? And what is the motive behind the assignment?
This thriller is good in parts. Vikranth barely talks but conveys through his eyes. Amy Jackson is a pretty arm candy opposite Udhaynidhi.
What adds strength to this action story is the remarkable camera work by Sukumar. Visuals are stunning.
Directed by Thirukumaran, ‘Gethu’ is an entertainer that can be watched once.