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Director Perarasu has stick to his old formula for success. ‘Tirupati’ is just a continuation of his two earlier films, as there is nothing new in it to boast of. The dialogues, presentations and song picturization are very much similar to his earlier films. The expectation on Ajit and Perarasu combination is certainly more than this. Unfortunately, the director seems to be obsessed with larger-than-life and kind-hearted character, who tries to reform the society.

‘Tirupati’ has all the masala elements like outrageous songs, crass comedy, glamorous heroines, big hero and predictable plots. The film then tries to convey a message through the hero’s violent actions.

Tirupati (Ajt) runs the Tirupati Sounds that provides mikes and other electronic goods for functions. He does all his works with the help of his comedian friends (Ganja Karuppu, Benjamin, Sathyan). He is also Suri’s (Riaz Khan) henchman, who is the son of a powerful minister (Pyramid Natarjan). He works for them by heading a gang that breaks the meetings of rival parties, takes bribes etc. He then meets a beautician Priya (Sada) and falls in love with her. The rest of the film is on his love-hate relationship, heroine’s bluffs and comic confrontation at her house.

‘Tirupati’ is a typical Perarasu film with the hero having a great supportive family. It has a nice father (R.Sunderajan), a loving mother, a notorious brother (Harish Raghavendra) and a pregnant sister (Deepa). The pregnant sister dies due to the negligence of a doctor at a private hospital, who demands a huge sum of money. The doctor is none other than Suri’s half brother. This incident makes Tirupati turn against his boss.

The film is very much like Perarasu’s earlier film ‘Sivakasi’ but the director has managed to wrap it neatly by including a social message. It tells about the election manifesto that promises Free Sukha Prasavam (normal delivery) in the state for pregnant ladies. It also brings to light how far the promise has been fulfilled. However, it lacks good punch lines for the hero unlike other Perarasu’s films. The pace in the second half slows down and the climax fight scene gets repetitive. Moreover, Bharadwaj’s music has nothing to offer.

Ajit has taken the whole burden on his shoulders. He has done a good job in spite of a regular feel-good character that he plays in the film. Sada’s role in the film is very small and Riaz Khan’s performance as a villain is fine.

On the whole, director Perarasu should have brought in some fresh ideas for the film instead of relying on his tried formulas. He should try to do something different in his next films.