After many months, I left the theater feeling satisfied. The movie follows a simple and predictable storyline but is filled with classic elements of "OG" Sundar C, along with the signature comedy of "OG" Santhanam.
This film was made 12 years ago, but it's only being released now, and it still feels fresh. The standout feature of the movie is Santhanam, who single-handedly carries the film with his impeccable comedic timing. Every scene he's in is met with laughter from the audience. At one point, I even had a stomach ache from laughing so hard. The final 15-20 minutes, which feature Santhanam, the late Mano Bala, and others, are particularly memorable and had the theater in stitches. It's also worth noting the five songs typical of a Tamil film and some illogical fight sequences. While unrealistic, we still enjoyed them in the theater. At times, I felt like we'd missed these elements in the last 10 years of cinema.
I'm truly grateful to have watched this film. I don't understand why Santhanam isn't acting as comedian because every time he delivered a line, the theater erupted with laughter. The director, known for his comedy, has recently moved on to making horror films with lackluster comedic elements. He's one of the finest comedy directors, and I hope this movie's success encourages him to return to this genre.
This is a complete theater experience-an ordinary movie made extraordinary by its comedic sequences. It's a family-friendly film, though some of the glamourous moments might lean into comedy a bit too much.
Finally, my request is this: if Tamil cinema could create a movie like this 12 years ago, why are modern directors making such boring films? It's disappointing for both their reputation and their fans. I hope this trend changes soon.
