Cast : Udhayanidhi Stalin,
Santhanam, Nayanthara, Sunder Ramu
Director : SR Prabhakaran
Music : Harris Jayaraj
Producer : Udayanidhi Stalin
Release Date : 14 February 2014
Length : 156 minutes
My Thoughts
Kathirvelan (Udhayanidhi
Stalin), an aredent Anjaneya devotee head to Coimbatore from Madurai to solve
the marital problem between his sister (Chaya Singh) and her husband. He bumps
into his college friend Mayil (Santhanam). Eventually, falls in love with
Pavithra (Nayanthara). The rest of the story is about Kathrivelan chasing
Pavithra, Pavithra falling for Kathirvelan and then, Kathirvelan seeking
approval for their wedding from their respective families.
All said, I have a
disclaimer!
I went to watch the movie because of the following three reasons:
1.
Santhanam
2.
Santhanam
3.
Udhanidhi Stalin and
Santhanam combo
Having said that, I was
not disappointed!
Santhanam is at his
comical best again. The dialogs are catchy and it evokes laughter. His mannerisms
are equally funny. What makes this movie a real fun watch is owing to the fact
that the humor is situational and blends with the script!
Udhayanidhi Stalin looks
more comfortable in front of the camera compared to OKOK. But, I still liked
him more in OKOK. I won’t really say that he is a good actor or has impeccable
comic timing. But, yet he somehow manages evoke laughter. And, who doesn’t like
to laugh?
Nayanthara is looking at
her best. Her salwar suits are so vibrant and beautiful. The clothes she wears
in the songs are equally beautiful. Her eyes bears lots of kohl adding to her
beauty. Yes. This is all I have to say about her because I was smitten by her
girl next door look!
OK, now let’s face it.
Harris Jayaraj, with due respect, it is time that you consider retirement seriously.
The songs are PATHETIC. All the songs seemed to be the same for me. The only
saving grace is the choreography. I shamelessly admit that I enjoy Udhayanidhi
Stalin’s dance. It is FUNNY!
The screenplay flows with
ease. But it is a little too over-burdened with clichés. But, the dialogs are different
and catchy. I particularly loved the twist in the climax!
A talent like Sharanya
Ponvannan is wasted in the film. She is asked to give only one expression – The
expression of fear/shiver. But we all know how impeccable her comic time can
be! And Chaya Singh (of Manmadha Raasa…
Manmadha Rassa… fame) is Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elder sister? Are you
serious?! Sunder Ramu (who comes as Dhanush’s friend in 3 and Mayakkam Enna) is portrayed as the clichéd
villain – Come on grow up! – is another talent that is wasted. One more thing,
the way the screenplay is handled reminded me of Director Rajesh (of SMS, Boss Engira Baskaran, OKOK and the
boring All in
All Azhaguraja)
All said, the movie is a
onetime watch. It won’t bore you. And as you walk towards the exit, you will
remember the following three things:
1.
Santhanam’s dialog and comical timing of course
2. Udhayanidhi Stalin’s dance
3. Nayanthara’s outfits
Rating
2.5/5
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