Director Selvaraghavan, who is renowned for his unique scripts and refreshing style of film making, teams up with his brother & versatile actor Dhanush for the fourth time in Mayakkam Enna.Thulluvadho Ilamai, Kaadhal Kondein & Pudhupettai are their first three projects.

Mayakkam Enna is all about a genius who has a great dream - to become a wildlife photographer - who falls down due to an unexpected betrayal, the frustration of which leads him to alcoholism and agony in love.

The first half is complete with all the entertainment ingredients and Selvaraghavan's directorial touches. Friendship and love are treated well. From the forest photo shoot of birds to the emotional romantic frames of Karthick and Yamini, the first half sizzles. As the movie progresses, it departs from the entertainment & fun, and reality sets in. Instead of saying with words, Selvaraghavan has narrated beautifully with visuals!

Dhanush plays as Karthick and is the undoubted show stealer of Mayakkam Enna. He successfully plays his role which demands multiple dimensions, with many challenges. He also scores in frames where he needs to underplay himself. His expressions and body language adds value to the script and each and every frame that he appears in.

Director Selvaraghavan gives more importance to female leads, and Mayakkam Enna is no exception. Richa Gangopadhyay looks cute and resembles Priyanka Chopra. She has successfully done her potential role, and comes out excellent in the second half. For instance, the scene in which she cleans her own blood from the floor is extraordinary!

Sharp casting is a major positive, with each of them performing well. Sharp and realistic dialogues are spread all over the movie. What's amazing (and appreciable) is that there are no double meaning dialogues or glamour in the entire movie!

Cinematographer Ramji, who already worked with Selvaraghavan in Ayirathil Oruvan, has done a fabulous job. Each and every frame is very poetic and creative. His camera is the biggest strength for the movie. G. V. Prakash's background score is also great, with Voda Voda and Kadhal En Kadhal being the toe tappers. The song Kadhal En Kadhal, which was highly expected, has not been placed well.

A rather huge drawback comes in the form of slow paced screenplay, particularly in the second half. From empty frames to overly stretched frames, the second half may be painful to sit through for some. Certainly, the commercial and masala entertainer movie fans will feel the bite!

Selvaraghavan's script, Dhanush's fascinating multi-dimensional performance and Ramji's beautiful cinematography stand out. However, the sluggish pace of the screenplay takes Mayakkam Enna a step down to a Can Watch!.