Ajit kumar's "Raaja"gains momentum only in the second half of the movie.The story is pitted with two priya's (jhothika&prinyaka Trivedi) with Raja(ajit).Movie starts with drab comedy sequence with Vadivel&Vaiyapuri makes a valiant attempt to tickle, fails…

Priya (jhothika) runs away from her parents as the attempt by her father to get herself in a unmatched wedlock.She takes asylum with Raja.Raja(Ajit) is totally against getting married to any girl.It's a lengthy flashback which enacts the knot which director Ezhil has done with some maturity.

Priya (Jhothika)a senior in college Bullies priya(PT) to help her in getting Raja closer to her.But on the contrary Raja falls in love with Priya(Priyanka Trivedi).It's focus is that both the priya's land in loving raja.A crude attempt to rape(sonu on priya(PT)) adopted by the director doesn't gel well with the current scenario,outdated..violent college brawls and road side fights are there..but director gives ..day off.. for the cops..

Sentimental climax at the railway station seem to be a part of all movies off late. S A Rajkumar's music reminds of old Deva tunes.'Raja'has all ingredients of a good entertainer but lack luster first half has thrown a golden chance away for Ajit to regarded as a romantic hero than a thug hero. sk

- SK