The new movie from director K. Annan is Yantra, an action-adventure flick that is set to raise the profile of local Indian films. The talent featured in "Yantra" did a great job in the telling of the story and they looked quite comfortable in front of the camera. A mention must be given to the make up department for making the characters visually believable.

Some of the scenes really showcased the maturity of the talents and this is apparent by the way S. Haridhass and M. Jasmin complemented each other on screen."Yantra" was promoted as the first Malaysian film with 3D animation and although it was a bold move, it is good to know that Malaysian film-making is slowly taking steps in order to give film enthusiasts an extra value for their money.

The film however did try to tell a large story rather quickly and the film did feel rather rushed in production. Certain parts of the film were too long and confusing while other parts were not explained enough. Perhaps better pacing and tempo could have helped the film."Yantra" is definitely a different film to watch. While we may be used to the song and dance love stories that are quite the staple of Tamil cinema, it is nice to know that there is something different out there.

“This is also a first for a local Tamil movie featuring 3D animation,” said Annan. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Datuk S. Veerasingam, who launched the movie, said it had the makings to be a hit with the audience.The movie is produced by Avana Entertainment and ATV Pictures Sdn Bhd while Guinness Anchor Berhad is the main sponsor.

GAB and the producers have started a series of charity drives to collect funds for three Tamil schools — SRJK (T) Tapah Perak, SRJK (T) Ladang Tuan Mee and SRJK (T) Ladang Coalfields. The money raised through the charity drive will be used to buy essential items for the students.

Movie Synopsis:

"Yantra" tells the story of Murugesu (S. Haridhass), a physically disabled man, and his wife Nandini (M. Jasmin) who is blind. The couple look after two temples situated near a cave - one for Lord Murugan and the other for Goddess Marriaman. The couple have a daughter, Ammani (R. Kameesha), who has mystical powers.

As the story goes, a century ago two bolts of lighting hit the ground in a remote village. This mysterious event left many baffled and as time passed, the story became a myth. The remote village in the legend is the same one that Murugesu and Nandini live in. When a group of treasure hunters decide to seek out the truth and the possibility of treasure, the tale begins to twist and unfold into an interesting story.

Source: Cinema Online, The Star, NST