The time travel is not new to Indian cinema, but a very less explored concept. Especially technology easily available in todays world, the filmmakers utilising the opportunity at their best. With this kind of theme, Indian films can seek the global market, who is already the number one film producer in the world. But it needs to put a full stop for the traditional narration and characters and character developments. Like the father and son characters are played by the same actor which has not changed since the last 70 years or so. And the film length as well too long to sit for it. Other than these, I enjoyed this film.So the story begins in the 1990 where the twin brothers go for each others throat for a watch, in which the event finally ends in a total disaster. But not until 26 years later when it reaches for one of theirs son's hands, letting us know it is a time travel device. Then the fun parts, as well as the romance undertakes, until the final act where it becomes serious again and concludes with a twist. The sequel is for sure, they already named it 'Decoded' and I'm looking forward for its official launch.It was a well written script, but there are too many naturally occurring intense scenes like the bird scenes et cetera. Those were added just to cover up the loops. Since it's a sci-fi and time travel theme, the errors should be taken care or minimise them as much as possible and that's what the writer did. But still there a few silly stuffs like where the watch ends at the end, and adding years and months to the device without the scientific knowledge to make it work.But still I felt the director of 'Yaavarum Nalam' did a wonderful job. He spent nearly a decade for this script, the hard work finally paid off well. Surya produced it under his 2D entertainment banner and performed so well in the triple roles with the support of other excellent actors. Definitely a great watch for the Indians, for the International audience as well, but a familiar theme makes it a decent entertainer.8/10

The movie has been scraped off bits by bits from several movies like Edge of tomorrow,Groundhog day etc which all says about time continuum. The movie is so far the best one and liked movie of Surya after several years to be exact after Vaaranam Aayiram(2008),he is a top notch actor who got carried away with same pattern of wig change/styles and no story just action and exceptionally over claimed hype. He has got this one right by adding in special effects and story line only 1 thing 1 don't understand, why is surya so obsessed with dual or tri characters? Take movies you will see twins,father-son etc charactersall played by surya. He needs to change it too which is becoming a stereotyping for a such fine actor like himself. The best things in the movie that I liked are: 1.Time travel portrayed in good manner 2.Gadgets animation works good(cradle,box,watch,stopped rain etc) 3.Villain character worked charm 4.Lullaby is a masterpiece 5.No heroic entrance to get all claps and all 6.Best selfie sequence with MS DhoniI am giving only 7 because they could have eliminated goofs and negatives which could have been eliminated to make this a masterpiece movieI found certain negative in the movie and that's why 1.Unnecessary song sequence when they are in love and her seeing him among all the people,this number has been played several times in Indian movies and 1st song.2.Same stereotyped thing:where the girl who he loves is in same village as his mother and even same family 3.Elimination of 26 years of coma,that too seen in many movies3.Cliche Goofs that I found: 1. When Athreya goes down the stairs and he rewinds the watch everything comes back to normal, except for the fact Mani didn't know what happened next moment. If you recall the one who wears the watch will definitely know what happened 2. The wire with electricity that powered the watch in the last sequence was there for around 15-20 minutes while all the things happened and it still had power???? WTH someone should have changed that to something else. Anyway what has been done can't be modified hope to see such quality movies from Surya. I had been fan of his until I saw Ayan after which it took 8 long years to see the Surya who has the potential to pull me back in the chair.

This film is essentially a commercial movie, nevertheless it has been made with such care that it will also please those who are interested in watching only those movies of high quality.The movie has handled the time travel genre in a different manner unlike other movies. There is a small difference which the Director Vikram has conveniently chosen to ignore.The performance of Suryah in the antagonist role is definitely something that requires a special mention. He has really put a great amount of efforts in ensuring the output of that character is good.There are many "WOW" moments in the movie during the first half of the movie when the protagonist finds out that he has the power to travel in time. The song that comes subsequently in celebration of his control over time has also been extremely well made. A.R.Rahman's music as always does its job brilliantly.The showdown during the climax is thrilling one and is very fast moving and keeps you on the edge of the seat.Verdict - Watch it already. Enough said.

24 had one of the best openings a movie could ever have. I just love the way it began, when it came to younger Surya, it was fun but on the other hand it did get irritating a bitPerformances- Surya has done a neat job as Mani and brilliant job as Athreya. Samantha could have dubbed for herself which would have made her role quite noticeable. Saranya really has done the same old role more better. Positives- The fast paced screenplay and the amazing use of the concept time travel. Loved the way Athreya character was written. He was a really a smart villain after the other amazing Sidharth Abhimanyu. Brilliant bgm and songs. Arr at his best. Ending really was apt and properNegatives- I expected a more complex story or more of a sensible movie because the theme was time travel but I guess the director had to compromise and add some fantasy elements for the movie to reach the other class audiences. But the point is they never appreciate anything new, which is bain to Tamil films.Overall- An enjoyable ride with brilliance in every field but could have added more sensible contents so that the intelligent audiences who thrive to watch a sensible Tamil movie could have enjoyed.