Here are a few more reviews of Unnaipol Oruvan that are worth mentioning.

Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu was pleased with the effort overall.

Knowing the taste of the Tamil audience, the actor hasn’t stuck to the completely underplayed performance of Naseeruddin Shah. Kamal’s is original and it is appealing.

S. Shivakumar made a few comments in the Bangalore edition of the same newspaper.

What works is the fact that Kamal has not changed anything drastically. I thought a lesser known actor like Nasser would have suited the protagonist’s role better but if the crowds are thronging, it’s because of Kamal and Lal. Was Naseer better in the original? This role is a cakewalk for Kamal though he could have cut down on the use of English with the fake accent. Mohanlal definitely walks away with the acting honours. People who accuse Kamal of being narcissistic should watch the film just to appreciate the way Lal’s role has been lengthened and the fact that he gets the better lines. It’s a chance to watch two of our most consummate performers, not sparring but complementing each other.

The last review is from a magazine in Canada. The reviewer was thrilled to see a meaningful Tamil movie for a change! Below is the scanned version (click to see full-size image).