Vishwanath And Sons Movie Review: A refreshing Suriya in a wholesome family entertainer

Vishwanath And Sons brings together Suriya and Venky Atluri for the first time. As promised by the makers, the film delivers a clean family entertainer set against a rich family backdrop, with a strong ensemble adding to the fun. Backed by Sithara Entertainments, the film has released worldwide in Tamil and Telugu today.

Sanjay Vishwanath (Suriya) is a wealthy businessman who is also driven by a passion for winning an Olympic medal for the country in pistol shooting. Despite being over 40, he remains one of the most eligible bachelors. His mother Nirmala Devi (Radhika) constantly pushes him towards marriage, but her efforts go in vain. In an unexpected turn, Sanjay decides to give her a grandchild through surrogacy and goes ahead with it. However, when the baby needs a bone marrow surgery, the situation brings the surrogate mother Maddy (Mamitha Baiju) back into their lives.

Once Maddy arrives, Vishwanath And Sons turns into a fun ride centred around the baby and the Suriya-Radhika-Mamitha trio. Maddy eventually develops feelings for Sanjay, but he is not ready to accept them. He points out their 20-plus-year age gap and also makes it clear that he has no interest in entering marital life. This portion forms the core of the first half, which is packed with several fun moments and keeps the proceedings light for the most part.

The second half takes a more emotional route, shifting its focus beyond the baby and the relationship between Sanjay and Maddy. Sanjay gets more prominence, while the story gradually explores the family’s wider relationship circle. The importance of family bonds and staying united becomes the central theme. Although the second half may initially feel like a departure from the tone of the first half, Venky Atluri cleverly establishes these family links through small portions in the earlier stages. This helps the film eventually come together as a wholesome family entertainer.

Vishwanath And Sons is a refreshing contrast to Suriya’s recent films. The actor appears in a classy, cool and refreshing look throughout the film, while Sanjay Vishwanath feels like a comfortable role for him. Suriya carries the character with ease and delivers both the fun and emotional portions effectively.

Mamitha Baiju is equally good as Maddy, bringing a smile to the audience in several scenes. She is particularly impressive while expressing her love for Suriya during the emotional portions. Radhika is another major strength, as her character goes beyond a routine mother role and gives her ample scope in both emotional and fun sequences.

Raveena Tandon, Bhavani Sri, Sunil Reddy and Nassar make their presence felt in their respective supporting roles. On the technical front, GV Prakash Kumar’s music is pleasant and breezy, keeping the film within its family entertainer zone. Nimish Ravi’s cinematography adds a rich and classy visual appeal to the film. KN Vijaykumar’s dialogues, particularly those revolving around relationships and family bonds, also work well with the narrative.

Venky Atluri delivers an out-and-out clean family entertainer and handles the subject in a safe and accessible manner. The first half offers plenty of fun, while emotions take over in the second half. The much-discussed Suriya-Mamitha pairing is also justified well, with the director making their relationship work on screen despite the age-gap factor. Vishwanath And Sons may tread familiar territory with its family-bond drama, but the rich production values, solid ensemble and engaging performances make it an enjoyable watch.

Vishwanath And Sons Movie Rating: 3.5/5