Lingusamy's second venture after his super hit family sentimental film "Aanandham" and this time he has taken up a different plot of action packed youthful love story. One should appreciate his versatility in handling an entirely different storyline from his previous one. Run is the story of a bold young fellow facing threats and challenges as a result of loving a rowdy's sister and how he tackles them and whether his love succeeds. In some places it reminds us of the film "Dhil".

Cho chweet Maddy who is desperately in need of a hit after two successive flops has metamorphosed into an action hero. It's relieving to see him without his usual boyish grin. His performance as an action hero and delivery of dialogues with cocked head when he's angry is admirable.

Meera Jasmine is sure to steal many young hearts with her charming smile and striking beauty.

Though the story can be written in a single sentence, the screenplay is very interestingly written which makes the film a complete entertainer. Lingusamy's directorial touch is noticeable in many scenes. According to this film, Madhavan hails from Srirangam and we can see him riding a bike with Tiruchy registration. This shows the director's involvement and perfection.

Being an action film, the stunt sequences are picturised well. Jeeva's Cinematography has captured the movie at various different angles we have not seen before in tamil movies and especially in songs the crystal clear cinematography ties the audience to their seats. Wondering when our directors are going to stop shooting the songs abroad.

The songs are already chartbusters and in everybody's lips. The background score is enjoyable especially the "Priya" bit played when Meera appears. Vivek's comedy relieves the tension of the action film and leaves the audience in splits of laughter.

Atul Kulkarni, the handsome villain whose talent was wasted in “Hey Ram” is not tapped here too. Anu Hassan and Raguvaran have done a commendable job in the role of Madhavan’s sister and brother-in-law respectively.

Though often Madhavan gets into fight with the rowdy gang in a subway, middle of road etc., not even a single policeman appears in the whole film. Madhavan’s meeting Meera repeatedly at various places in a big city like Chennai that too accidentally is too fictious. It’s tiresome to see Maddy searching for a girl and running behind her right from “Alaipayuthey”.

Madhavan runs after Meera Jasmine in the first half and in turn her brother’s people runs after Madhavan, justifying the title. Will the film run successfully? Let’s wait and see.