Naan Mahaan Alla is the kind of movie that relies more on its raw and realistic treatment than the story to entertain the viewers. It's one of the most grounded action movies presented by the Tamil cinema, and I'm glad I saw it. It offers an interesting insights into middle-class family lifestyle and the criminal mindsets of the youth. Director Suseenthiran has treated a fairly simple story like a complex one and that's why it works.
The film does get disturbing a number of times due to its gritty tone, and thus it's hard to recommend it for kids although there's nothing too explicit. This film features some of the finest performances coming from almost every actor, including Karthi and the actors who played the villain gang. Music by Yuvan is impressive, and so is the cinematography by R. Madhi, especially during the final fight sequence.
NMA has a lot to offer, but given how slow the plot is, the real story takes a lot of time to start and it basically just feels like a buildup for the absolutely action-packed third act filled with fights and chase sequences. Of course, there are a number of good things to appreciate here but in the end, it's the realistic action and intense performances one will remember this film for.
If you're looking for a good dose of action, drama and suspense, check out NMA soon. It's a power-packed action thriller with a realistic treatment, powerful performances and lots of raw action. Not for the faint heart, though.