Osthe (2011)

The remake of Dabangg. STR reprises the role of Salman Khan. Osthe Velan is a charismatic police inspector who loots the money coming from corrupt politicians. He pisses off one such aspiring politician 'Boxing' Daniel. Daniel is out to get Osthe, come hell or high water. Osthe has his team of funny side-kick cops who love their 'ins'

Osthe has a vulnerable younger step brother Balan, who is used as a pawn by the bad guys. Osthe also has a troubled relationship with his step father. His mother is his only solace and she also is killed by the bad guys. Osthe meets his match in Neduvaali and he woos her and marries her. Her father is a drunkard.

Finally, Osthe mends ways with his family and blows away the villains singlehandedly. STR even shows his newly acquired abs in the final fight with Daniel

Hits

• STR has his own way and his Nellai accent is quite authentic. The man oozes style in his coolers and tight and colorful clothes. In the climax, his body is surprisingly quite awesome. 
• Richa's intro scene is such a free show. The lady is so curvy and has well endowed assets. She is a dream girl. But, other than the songs, she doesn't have much to do. Pure eye candy
• Santhanam and co.'s antics are funny and are laugh worthy. Several light moments. 
• Thaman's songs are super hits and they have been picturized very colorfully. The sets, the energy and costumes in all the songs are impressive
• Jithan Ramesh has a decent role after ages. He is surprisingly the younger brother to STR. His dialog delivery is much better. 

Comments

• Kalasala is nowhere near Munni, though both the songs are equally impressive in the audio. 
• VTV Ganesh has his first average outing.
• Sonu Sood just hams. Nothing special. So many villains just get overwhelmed by Osthe in no time.
• Revathi and Nassar have nothing much to do. 
• There is no pace in the movie. It moves leisurely and is quite long. 

VERDICT

Just an average outing that might appeal to STR fans in particular.