Once there was a season in tamil film industry when a lot of films shot at campus sites were churned out. Main star cast will be college goers with comedians like Vennira aadai moorthy and Oru viral Krishnarao in the role of professors. Then tamil cinema meandered around various trends like comedy, action, love sentiments etc. Now again this trend is being set off by "April Mathathil" directed by S.S.Stanley. Srikanth and Sneha being the heartthrob of younger generation in the lead role, steal the show.

Srikanth's face and his costumes don't suit his role of economically backward lad. Srikanth's performance is O.K. except for the climax scene where he overacts. With tamil cinema being dominated by many elder actors it is refreshing to see a talented young face. Our Tamil fans always have a soft corner for buxom personalities like Khushboo and Jothika. Sneha in this film has gained some weight and is sure to snatch away many sleeps. Her performance is also flawless and her homely face expresses the feelings of dilemma very well. Though she met with an accident and injured her leg during the shooting of this movie, with her cooperation, they have canned the movie in time.

Gayathri Jeyaram, in the role of a tomboyish girl dances for a glamorous song in the beginning, vanishes and reappears at the end. Karunas in combination with Venkat (Gangai Amaran's son) excels well in timing comedy though most of the times it is just eve-teasing type of comedies derating the girls.

People who had not entered college gates are sure to feel for that if they watch this movie. Srikanth, Sneha and co. seem to simply enjoy life during their college days.It is funny that though the film is shot in a college campus and the story revolves around students, in no scene the students take a book, read or attend classes. They are always at canteen, smoking, drinking beer and chatting.

Much is expected from Peter hain after his excellent stunts in "Run". But he disappoints us as there is only one fight sequence in the film, which is actually a mob clash. M.V. Panneerselvam's cinematography is very much appealing to our eyes. Hats off to Yuvan shankar raja for beautiful songs and excellent background score.

S.S.Stanley has shown his directorial touch in his debut film itself in scenes where Srikanth's brother finds it difficult to eat using a spoon and Srikanth feeling nervous and delicate to accommodate his friends in his house.

Though the film has average storyline, the director has succeeded in attracting the younger generation by youthful songs, comedy and interesting screenplay. There is no doubt that with not much films to compete with, "April Mathathil" has created waves among the youth.