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Topic started by Dinesh84 on Sun Feb 21 7:16:16 2010.

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• From: Roshan on Sun Feb 21 7:18:22 2010.

  Million Dollar Baby
  
  Brilliant performance by Hilary Swank
  
  And I simply loved the BGM.
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Sun Feb 21 7:32:35 2010.

  Mouna Raagam.
  
  As we prepare ourselves to witness how Divya is going to accustom to her forced marriage and the ensuing situations, Mani Ratnam cleverly suggests that these are common for every Indian woman through the portrayal of the sister-in-law of Divya. She might not be as fiercely independent and dogmatic as Divya, but who knows, she might as well faced the same situations. She has very limited screen time, Mani presents her in three scenes - She is the *only* person who insists on asking Divya's opnion in deciding her marriage; She is happy with her husband; She convinces Divya and sends her inside the bedroom during the first night after marriage. (Interestingly, not shown on screen). It's upto the audience to connect these dots. Talk about economical screenwriting!
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Feb 21 7:35:47 2010.

  40-year old Virgin.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Sun Feb 21 7:37:51 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  40-year old Virgin.

  
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Feb 21 7:42:17 2010.

  It was a hillarious movie dinesh, except that every fifth word was *&%$@#
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Feb 21 10:01:40 2010.

  kutty
  Despite some Bruce Lee'ism (and NT'ism in one scene), Dhanush is extremely likeable in this movie. I was laughing like a child thru out the first half - he is just brilliant (good% of credit goes to the writer).
  
  And the train scene with Mayilsamy as TT rewound a couple of times and enjoyed LOLing
  
  Unfortunately, the film is boring and annoying after that train scene
  
  Shreya is dull and the dubbing voice is intolerable. Songs / BGM are outright noise (didn't bother to check who the MD is).
  
  I was wondering how someone who comes up with a brilliant first half can drag it in such a stupid way later on
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Feb 21 10:14:20 2010.

  nANayam
  When my b-i-l picked up this dvd, I was wondering how one can watch a movie with Sibiraj as lead.
  
  Well, prepared myself using "the-technology-of-the-colleague-of-my-keralite-friend" (he won't watch any TF unless someone treats him with a kuppi as a desensitizer) and was expecting the worst.
  
  It turned out to be an OK movie - first of all Sibiraj is not the hero but Prasanna (more tolerable). Then there is SPB. Then there is somewhat different plot (possibly borrowed, but interesting). Then there is also outright stupidity (who takes pics using film camera anymore? also the bullet thingy). And Sibiraj is hopeless as a villain as well
  
  Had they removed all songs (we FF'ed anyways), it could have been better.
  
  Hope SPB recovered his investment..
  
  

• From: interz on Sun Feb 21 13:37:55 2010.

  Theeratha Vilaiyaattu Pillai - Parthen Rasithen
  
  Movie about a guy who wanna find the perfect match for his life among 3 girls, see if he succeeds or not.
  
  Although the story was predictable, I enjoyed it more than Vishals recent movies.
  
  About performance: Vishal doing his part good. Sarah Jane, Tanushree Dutta, Neetu Chandra hot girls to watch (the only minus was their dubbing voices...cant they find dubbing artists in chennai who speak like real tamils...), thank you producer to spend money on 5 actresses. Sneha and Mallika Kapoor appearing in cameo roles.
  
  Comedy is again great, Santhanams one liners cracks me up.
  "machan current off pannitta ellarum kareena kapoor than". Mayilsaamy and Sathyan funny too. Prakashraj, Mouli, Sudha also done their roles well.
  
  Biggest minus are the songs and BGM. I hate when they use ilayaraja music in overdose. YSR better luck next time.
  
  An acceptable debute for director Thiru, Thiruvizhavai kondaadu machan.
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun Feb 21 14:25:13 2010.

  Pattanathil Bootham
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Wed Feb 24 4:27:22 2010.

  Bama vijayam.. KB
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Wed Feb 24 5:41:01 2010.

  I was flipping through my friend's DVD collection when I came across the classic Maya Bazaar. The last time I watched the film was when I was 10 years old, I think.
  Enjoyed all the scenes in the film. Kalyanam samayal saadham still sounds amazing after all these years!
  S.V. Ranga Rao
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu Feb 25 9:34:42 2010.

  Ninaithale Inikkum (2009)
  
  the story is the hero
  ending was
  
  songs, amazing! VA?
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Sun Feb 28 1:23:54 2010.

  Antaheen. Last year's national award winner. multiple stories neatly tied together in a "slow" screenplay. (putting it in quotes because "Art" films & bengali films are called slow). Worked really well for me, inspite of the artificially delievered dialogues. Aparna sen was a delight to watch. And lovely songs by Shantanu Moitra, beautifully sung by Shreya Ghoshal. She picked up an award too for these songs!
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Feb 28 21:55:57 2010.

  Veera.
  
  The Musical. Rajini Rocks. Raja Rocks. Roja Rocks.....okay, the last one was for rhyming reasons don't take it seriously More on the Rajini's thread.
  
  Also.
  
  Ghilli.
  
  Finally, got around this film which even some Vijay detractors seemed to like. I got no complain, good moments here and there.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Feb 28 22:31:11 2010.

  pazhassi rAjA (Malayalam ofcourse).
  
  Couldn't finish in one sitting (too long and other important things kept interrupting).
  
  I'm really glad that I didn't sacrifice other important things in life to watch this in theater when they screened in Michigan
  
  Good movie with a number of serious problems
  
  IR has done a fabulous job - though often being overshadowed by the 'soundu effects' (Oscar winner Rasool overpowering music mercilessly). Only two songs are shown in full on screen (kunnaththE & Adhi ushus) while ambum kombum's pallavi alone gets played in a sequence. That's fine as songs should be used in movie only as required.
  
  Sarath Kumar does a decent job (and rightly praised by all) while Mammootty's performance can be compared to Kamal's role in UPO (well, a little more - he gets to show off some kaLari stuff on three scenes -but more gimmicks than actual fierceness), as I kind of knew this thanks to reviews, wasn't disappointed. It's not NT's VKB kind of role anyways
  
  While the "revenge" scenes were scintillating stuff (thoroughly enjoyable), the ones that should make one feel for our freedom fighters (and should make one cry) are woefully inadequate in emotions That's the biggest negative of the movie, IMO.
  
  Both the women have done their parts well as so are the other associates of Pazhassi. So are the songi british fellows and the conspirators. Good enough!
  
  One thing (which I kind of suspected always) got confirmed that the "freedom fight" of Indians was more against traitors than the british themselves How many fighters they could have sailed from UK to India anyways - to rout such a huge country (during a time period when they were fighting world wars, not having tech like today etc). It was always Indians (jameens, maharAjAs, koolippadai etc) who helped british put the majority of Indians into slavery.
  
  Unfortunately, the same happens in a different form even now, though at a lower %
  
  

• From: Prabo on Wed Mar 3 9:30:43 2010.

  Tamilpadam - There were some nice touches here and there, but overall its very boring :thumbsdown:
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 3 10:41:50 2010.

  app, aalamadangala is fully picturised - not sure if your DVD had it. Although not very relevant to the movie, it was picturised very well with energy and aesthetics.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Mar 3 12:35:47 2010.

  Plum,
  
  Oh yes, it's there on the DVD...it was my miss
  
  The visuals are boring to me and got FFed.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Fri Mar 5 0:25:21 2010.

  Indru poi naalai vaa classic..
  
  

• From: Scale on Fri Mar 5 2:50:20 2010.

  Amelie'lam paarthu irupeengha...
  
  Jeux d'enfants Eng Title Dare Me If you Love- An Amazing French love movie. Brilliant writing and beautifully filmed! VTV paartha effect. indha maadhiri mature lovelam padama edukka aal illaiyennu oru aadhangam dhaaan. Highly recommending guys. paarthuttu sollungappa.
  
  

• From: joe on Fri Mar 5 11:38:50 2010.

  கற்பகம்
  
  Ranga rao ,what an actor
  
  

• From: complicateur on Fri Mar 5 12:19:50 2010.

  AravindMano wrote:

  Mouna Raagam. As we prepare ourselves to witness how Divya is going to accustom to her forced marriage and the ensuing situations, Mani Ratnam cleverly suggests that these are common for every Indian woman through the portrayal of the sister-in-law of Divya.

  
  
  Written nearly 2 years ago. Cross posted somewhere here too IIRC.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Fri Mar 5 22:26:05 2010.

  மௌன ராகம் : படத்தில் பல இடங்களில் ரேவதியின் பாத்திரப்படைப்பு நன்றாக இருந்தாலும், ஒரு விஷயத்தில் மட்டும் அடிப்படை பண்புகளிலேயே இன்னும் எனக்கு உடன்பாடில்லை. இவ்வளவு தூரம் அன்பான ஒரு சூழ்நிலையில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட ஒரு பெண், காதல் என வரும் போது வீட்டில் உள்ள யாருக்கும் சொல்லாமல் கிளம்பிப் போய், பெற்றோர்களை இன்னலுக்கு உள்ளாக்கும் கதாபாத்திரம், படம் முடியும் வரையிலும் அதற்காக ஒரு சில மணித் துளிகள் கூட அது தவறு என உணர்வதில்லை. அவ்வளவு சுயநலமிக்க ஒரு பாத்திரத்தின் மீது ஒரு பிடிப்பு வரவில்லை.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat Mar 6 0:20:46 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  மௌன ராகம் : படத்தில் பல இடங்களில் ரேவதியின் பாத்திரப்படைப்பு நன்றாக இருந்தாலும், ஒரு விஷயத்தில் மட்டும் அடிப்படை பண்புகளிலேயே இன்னும் எனக்கு உடன்பாடில்லை. இவ்வளவு தூரம் அன்பான ஒரு சூழ்நிலையில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட ஒரு பெண், காதல் என வரும் போது வீட்டில் உள்ள யாருக்கும் சொல்லாமல் கிளம்பிப் போய், பெற்றோர்களை இன்னலுக்கு உள்ளாக்கும் கதாபாத்திரம், படம் முடியும் வரையிலும் அதற்காக ஒரு சில மணித் துளிகள் கூட அது தவறு என உணர்வதில்லை. அவ்வளவு சுயநலமிக்க ஒரு பாத்திரத்தின் மீது ஒரு பிடிப்பு வரவில்லை.

  
  
  அந்த குடும்பத்திற்கு அவ செஞ்ச தப்பு தெரியவும் இல்லை....அதனால் அந்த குடும்பம் வருத்தப்படவும் இல்லை.....இருந்தாலும் தார்மீக ரீதியாக...அவள் தவறு என்று உணர வேண்டும் என்கிறீர்களா?
  
  அப்ப வீட்டை விட்டு ஓடிப்போய் கல்யாணம் பண்ணும் பெண்கள் எல்லாம் மோசமான குடும்ப சூழலில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட பெண்கள் அப்டீஙரீஙளா?
  
  அல்லது அன்பான குடும்ப சூழலில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட பெண்கள் எல்லாம் வீட்டில் சொல்லி விட்டுப் போய் கல்யாணம் பண்ணும் பெண்கல் அப்டீஙரீஙளா?
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sat Mar 6 2:31:16 2010.

  VTV- LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
  
  online good print
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Mar 6 2:56:11 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  மௌன ராகம் : படத்தில் பல இடங்களில் ரேவதியின் பாத்திரப்படைப்பு நன்றாக இருந்தாலும், ஒரு விஷயத்தில் மட்டும் அடிப்படை பண்புகளிலேயே இன்னும் எனக்கு உடன்பாடில்லை. இவ்வளவு தூரம் அன்பான ஒரு சூழ்நிலையில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட ஒரு பெண், காதல் என வரும் போது வீட்டில் உள்ள யாருக்கும் சொல்லாமல் கிளம்பிப் போய், பெற்றோர்களை இன்னலுக்கு உள்ளாக்கும் கதாபாத்திரம், படம் முடியும் வரையிலும் அதற்காக ஒரு சில மணித் துளிகள் கூட அது தவறு என உணர்வதில்லை. அவ்வளவு சுயநலமிக்க ஒரு பாத்திரத்தின் மீது ஒரு பிடிப்பு வரவில்லை.

  
  
  That was not convincing for me too.. I have already said that. Revathy's role was a bit funny to say the least. Mohan character convincing'a irunthathaala intha kuRai theriyala. MR just needed some background story to carry forward Mohan-Revathi roles and he created the episode betweek Karthik-Revathi, with his usual 'cute' stuff. That's it. When Revathi completes her flashback story to Mohan, it hardly creates any impact on us. Mohan'um romba symathatic aayiduvarnu ethirpaarthaa avarum kondu vantha gift'a patthi pEsa aarambippaar (golusu and divorce papers). This makes Revathi's role even more funnier.
  
  Even in Kannathil Muthamittal - the main plot is the story between Parents and an Adopted Child, and he needed a back ground for the child', and ended up choosing Sri Lanka's ethnic issue and made it without substance. Nevertheless he scores with the main plot and KM is my 3rd favourite MR movie (first two are Nayagan and Iruvar)
  
  In most of the MR movies - specially the sub plots will usually be kinda "nuNi pul mEithal' type. Depth irukkaathu. Iruvar would have ended up as one of the best movies in tf history - if not for this weakness of MR, IMO. intha kuRai athigam illaatha orE padam - Naayagan but then again we had Kamal there.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sat Mar 6 3:23:33 2010.

  The biggest problem with the Revathy role is that you will never see a tinge or iota of an indication as to the tragedy that has happened in her life (and not too long ago). Too "convenient" for comfort....
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Sat Mar 6 3:26:41 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  VTV- LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! online good print

  
  VTV- LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
  online good print
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Mar 6 3:38:52 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  The biggest problem with the Revathy role is that you will never see a tinge or iota of an indication as to the tragedy that has happened in her life (and not too long ago). Too "convenient" for comfort....

  
  
  I missed that point. And that's why it doesnt create any impact when she completes her flash back. "Oh ippadi oru kathai irukkA.. ivanga aadi Odi guthichu paattu paadunatha pArthA appadi theriyaleyE" enguRa feelthaan varum.
  
  And the lyrics of the song oho mEgam vanthathO - misleads us and gives an impression that she holds some feministic views and hence the objection for marriage. The dialogues just before the first night - endorses that further. Antha kONathula kathaiya kondu pOi irunthaa innum nallA irunthirukkum (oru vElai padathula 2nd half slow and dragging'nu solliduvaangaLOnnu bayathula Karthik episode'a kondu vanthArO ennavO )
  
  Lesa lesa padathula Priyadarshan ippadi oru rendugkettAn role try paNNi iruppaar with Trisha and it just falls flat on his face.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sat Mar 6 4:42:04 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  And the lyrics of the song oho mEgam vanthathO - misleads us and gives an impression that she holds some feministic views and hence the objection for marriage. The dialogues just before the first night - endorses that further. Antha kONathula kathaiya kondu pOi irunthaa innum nallA irunthirukkum (oru vElai padathula 2nd half slow and dragging'nu solliduvaangaLOnnu bayathula Karthik episode'a kondu vanthArO ennavO )

  
  Yes, and we are not talking about a mere love failure here! Firstly, even if it is argued that it might be a facade, it doesn't convince. Actually she is a bit like that (independent and not the typical submissive type) but to completely hide the tragedy aspect makes it contrived
  
  Now that you have mentioned the alternate angle - the tit-for-tat (and natural) ego games and the reconciliation in the 2nd half would have worked better that way i think (but padam odirukkadhu)
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Mar 6 4:54:25 2010.

  Bala, the movie you want to see(as opposed to the one mani made) eventually was made as pellaina kothalo(telugu)
  1. Crap movie
  2. Freeya mani
  Dhairyamirundhaa paarungO.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Mar 6 4:57:51 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Bala, the movie you want to see(as opposed to the one mani made) eventually was made as pellaina kothalo(telugu) 1. Crap movie 2. Freeya mani Dhairyamirundhaa paarungO.

  
  
  I think the problem is number 2
  
  

• From: equanimus on Sat Mar 6 5:33:44 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  இவ்வளவு தூரம் அன்பான ஒரு சூழ்நிலையில் வளர்க்கப்பட்ட ஒரு பெண், காதல் என வரும் போது வீட்டில் உள்ள யாருக்கும் சொல்லாமல் கிளம்பிப் போய், பெற்றோர்களை இன்னலுக்கு உள்ளாக்கும் கதாபாத்திரம், படம் முடியும் வரையிலும் அதற்காக ஒரு சில மணித் துளிகள் கூட அது தவறு என உணர்வதில்லை. அவ்வளவு சுயநலமிக்க ஒரு பாத்திரத்தின் மீது ஒரு பிடிப்பு வரவில்லை.

  
  விவசாயி சொன்னது போல், பெற்றோர்களுக்கு அது தெரிய வருவதாக படத்தில் எங்கும் காட்டப்படவில்லையே. அப்படி இருந்திருந்து, அவர் வருத்தப் பட்டாலும் கூட, அதை அவருடைய guilt ஆகத் தான் புரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும் என நினைக்கிறேன். மற்றப்படி பொதுவாக "இது தவறு" என நாம் தீர்ப்பு எழுத முடியுமா என்ன?
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Sat Mar 6 5:49:54 2010.

  Alice in Wonderland 3D- awesome movie, better than avatar
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Mar 6 7:15:22 2010.

  Watching Vaaranam Aayiram.. What a movie
  
  Appavae solli irukaen.. This is GM's best movie nnu. But konjam doubt second time interesting aa irukkumaanu as the movie is little slow. As of now End of love with Sameera reddy.
  
  Surya Rocks in every frame. Just loveable. In the current generation actors only he can do this movie with much perfection. No two ways abt it
  
  The telephonic conversation between dad and son Surya after Sameera's death. Surya just rocks
  
  very honest attempt. Surya voada life la ovvoru asaivukkum avanga appaa evvalavu inspiration irunthirukaarunnu from Surya's POV, it was very well done
  
  And the love part, not a usual nee azhagaa irukka kind of deceiving dialogues and the girl with responsibility falls over within few days.
  
  Azhagaa irukkaan, nallaa pasuraan.. appadiyae konja konjamaa develop aagi, namakku ivan thaan poruththa maanavan nnu vara katttam. Perfect and very convincing And she gives her. What a way to get there
  
  GM at his best. Have to see rest of the movie in night
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sat Mar 6 7:38:32 2010.

  Goa - Ho Hum. Reminded of the scene in Ayan with a director surreptitiously purchasing English DVDs.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Mar 6 12:16:04 2010.

  Aval Peyar Tamilarasi..
  
  First half was watchable. Second half... Snore..
  
  Compli sonnappavae sudharichurukkanum..
  
  Innum ethana naalikuthaan LKG, UKG love ellam paakkanumo theriyala...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sat Mar 6 12:23:03 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Aval Peyar Tamilarasi..

  
  indha padam eppo vandhuchu? I've been seeing trailors of a film called Veerasegaran. Adhulayum thaadi vecha kero, thavani ponnu etc... (nothing wrong in small town/village subjects at all obviously but avana ivan nu oru strong doubtu)
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Mar 6 12:25:01 2010.

  Namma 'Parkinsons' Jai-dhan hero. Padam netthu release aachu. New director.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sat Mar 6 12:25:02 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Plum wrote: Bala, the movie you want to see(as opposed to the one mani made) eventually was made as pellaina kothalo(telugu) 1. Crap movie 2. Freeya mani Dhairyamirundhaa paarungO. I think the problem is number 2

  
  PM nadippu prachanai but main kedayaadhu. Photo shoots dhaan, to be honest. Grace, class kilo enna vilai?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sat Mar 6 12:25:53 2010.

  Oh, avura.. ok ok
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Mar 7 11:49:13 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Oh, avura.. ok ok

  
  
  bangalore tamilar-a aaittel pongo
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Mar 7 11:55:32 2010.

  Ninaithale Inikkum (MalayaLam remake)
  
  Mukka vassi paarthappuRam thaan original malayaLa padam paarha gyapagam vanthuchu
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Mar 7 12:11:18 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Roshan wrote: And the lyrics of the song oho mEgam vanthathO - misleads us and gives an impression that she holds some feministic views and hence the objection for marriage. The dialogues just before the first night - endorses that further. Antha kONathula kathaiya kondu pOi irunthaa innum nallA irunthirukkum (oru vElai padathula 2nd half slow and dragging'nu solliduvaangaLOnnu bayathula Karthik episode'a kondu vanthArO ennavO ) Yes, and we are not talking about a mere love failure here! Firstly, even if it is argued that it might be a facade, it doesn't convince. Actually she is a bit like that (independent and not the typical submissive type) but to completely hide the tragedy aspect makes it contrived Now that you have mentioned the alternate angle - the tit-for-tat (and natural) ego games and the reconciliation in the 2nd half would have worked better that way i think (but padam odirukkadhu)

  
  
  yea - oho megam vandhadho song looks clearly like a commercial compromise........
  
  but enakku therinja defence - does she even say "i love u" once to karthik?........they dont have a duet nor any intimate scenes highlighting their love (have to watch the movie again).........does revathy really has any control over her relationship with karthik..........she just gets swept off her feet - we dont know how much she was into that relationship.........also the "time" between karthik's death and her engagement is unknown.........i get a feel, given her naive decision to do register marriage with karthik - she must have been conceived by mani as a really young girl ........
  
  

• From: equanimus on Sun Mar 7 15:16:13 2010.

  Bala/Roshan/Maddy,
  Hey, but aren't you missing the forest for the trees here? Surely the film isn't about the loss of a loved one?! Manohar was everything that Chandrakumar is not. That's the whole point. So, in a symbolic sense, Manohar's “death” occurs precisely when she marries Chandrakumar. And she does grieve over the latter quite a bit, to start with.
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sun Mar 7 16:14:55 2010.

  Mouna Raagam processed through the Kubler-Ross cycle of dealing with loss was something P_R and I discussed in the Mani saar thread a long time ago. Those well versed with the search function in the hub could help in unearthing said diskassan...
  
  

• From: equanimus on Sun Mar 7 16:19:30 2010.

  Here you go.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Mar 7 19:07:26 2010.

  Sholay (original muthu from Sippy) after a gap of few years !
  
  Totally deserves the cult classic status it has!
  
  Bachchan is so enjoyable in this even after so many years -too good yet effortless!
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Mar 7 22:47:20 2010.

  Peranmai.
  
  My Cringe-shield lasted for about an hour or so. Further viewing would have exploded my head. Some notes for fun:
  
  1. Are the folks in TFI got no guts to tell Jeyam Ravi that he can't act? My help?
  
  2. What's the deal with cutting down trees to hold back the enemies? You are breaking Al Gore and James Cameron's heart, man.
  
  3. Did I mention Jeyam Ravi can't act?
  
  4. Why get 70s porn-styled actors for Caucasion bad guys when you can get backpack tourists as they used to do in good old days?
  
  4. Did I mention Jeyam Ravi...ah, feggedabaoutit.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 8 0:03:22 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Peranmai. My Cringe-shield lasted for about an hour or so. Further viewing would have exploded my head. Some notes for fun: 1. Are the folks in TFI got no guts to tell Jeyam Ravi that he can't act? My help? 2. What's the deal with cutting down trees to hold back the enemies? You are breaking Al Gore and James Cameron's heart, man. 3. Did I mention Jeyam Ravi can't act? 4. Why get 70s porn-styled actors for Caucasion bad guys when you can get backpack tourists as they used to do in good old days? 4. Did I mention Jeyam Ravi...ah, feggedabaoutit.

  
  
  
  
  btw, ur points are 1,2,3,4 & 4 - repeating urself isnt it
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 8 0:09:44 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  btw, ur points are 1,2,3,4 & 4 - repeating urself isnt it

  Total confusion after seeing it
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 8 0:13:05 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  MADDY wrote: btw, ur points are 1,2,3,4 & 4 - repeating urself isnt it Total confusion after seeing it

  
  
  ok...i thot u put it intentionally
  
  me too watched it in theater - very dumb movie.......aana neraya per appreciate pannanga
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Mar 8 0:14:26 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: MADDY wrote: btw, ur points are 1,2,3,4 & 4 - repeating urself isnt it Total confusion after seeing it ok... me too watched it in theater - very dumb movie.......aana neraya per appreciate pannanga

  
  
  Naanum veetula DVD eduthu paathen... Shabba mudiyala... ESP Jeyam Ravi a thaan paakave mudila...
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 8 0:31:43 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  me too watched it in theater - very dumb movie.......aana neraya per appreciate pannanga

  Yeah, one said it was a "good attempt". I suppose, as opposed to "well made". I asked my wife, "Does he (JR) look like a tough guy to you?" She said, "What? No! But he's cute"
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 8 0:59:38 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  MADDY wrote: me too watched it in theater - very dumb movie.......aana neraya per appreciate pannanga Yeah, one said it was a "good attempt". I suppose, as opposed to "well made". I asked my wife, "Does he (JR) look like a tough guy to you?" She said, "What? No! But he's cute"

  
  
  indha ladees-e ippadi dhaan boss - i have seen so many girls terming Jeyam Ravi as "cute"
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon Mar 8 1:13:01 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: MADDY wrote: me too watched it in theater - very dumb movie.......aana neraya per appreciate pannanga Yeah, one said it was a "good attempt". I suppose, as opposed to "well made". I asked my wife, "Does he (JR) look like a tough guy to you?" She said, "What? No! But he's cute" indha ladees-e ippadi dhaan boss - i have seen so many girls terming Jeyam Ravi as "cute"

  
  
  உங்களுக்கு பொறாமை...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 1:37:06 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Bala/Roshan/Maddy, Hey, but aren't you missing the forest for the trees here? Surely the film isn't about the loss of a loved one?! Manohar was everything that Chandrakumar is not. That's the whole point. So, in a symbolic sense, Manohar's “death” occurs precisely when she marries Chandrakumar. And she does grieve over the latter quite a bit, to start with.

  
  That's exactly why i said it would have worked better if it did not have the loss of a loved one. It is used for convenience and effect.
  This tree definitely sticks out and hard to ignore! And we are talking about a hole in the characterization of the main character, illaya?
  Moreover, we can take the "the film is not about that" line if the said deviation was incidental etc.. but Mani should have known that that would be the USP of the film. Adhu illenna padam odirukkuma?
  
  
  

  P_R wrote:

  All said, the rain-dance and sardarji taunts being overcompensation is a bit strained IMO. I just see them as commercial thrust-ins that didn't gel well with the characterization. The edges showed.

  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 2:12:23 2010.

  Quote:

  P_R wrote: All said, the rain-dance and sardarji taunts being overcompensation is a bit strained IMO. I just see them as commercial thrust-ins that didn't gel well with the characterization. The edges showed.

  
  
  Well, it is easy to say that from this distance. 80's being 80's, there is no way I would see these are commercial compromises. Commercial compromise for the 80's was of the order of pon mEni urugudhE
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Mar 8 2:19:41 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Commercial compromise for the 80's was of the order of pon mEni urugudhE

  
  Is it just me who thinks the whole angle with Headmaster's wife (incl. the song) as an extremely important juxtaposition to Srini-Viji.
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Mar 8 2:21:40 2010.

  Bala,
  I agree with you and Roshan when you say Divya's scenes before her marriage gives a different impression and that the tragic flashback looks contrived. My point is the nobody-knows-when flashback is inserted, quite literally, at a point after her marriage so as to hark back to a love affair that her arranged marriage just isn't. It is put there to specifically evoke that sort of a reaction from the audience. Quite clearly, we don't mourn Karthik's death per se, but rather the abrupt end to Divya's breezy love affair.
  
  So there's not much of a point in rationalising Divya's behavior in the aftermath of Manohar's death by arguing that she is overcompensating and maintaining a facade (I know you are only saying that such an argument isn't convincing) or that she was then too young and naive.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 2:25:09 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Plum wrote: Commercial compromise for the 80's was of the order of pon mEni urugudhE Is it just me who thinks the whole angle with Headmaster's wife (incl. the song) as an extremely important juxtaposition to Srini-Viji.

  
  Agree. I mean, the song is like why songs are there in films (with few exceptions) - a compromise - but the track in itself is not necessarily a compromise IMO. (Hope BM doesn't come out one day and say it was indeed a compromise - intentional fallacy )
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 2:28:59 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: Plum wrote: Commercial compromise for the 80's was of the order of pon mEni urugudhE Is it just me who thinks the whole angle with Headmaster's wife (incl. the song) as an extremely important juxtaposition to Srini-Viji. Agree. I mean, the song is like why songs are there in films (with few exceptions) - a compromise - but the track in itself is not necessarily a compromise IMO. (Hope BM doesn't come out one day and say it was indeed a compromise - intentional fallacy )

  
  Oh yeah, even granting the necessity for the track(just as necessary as poongatru pudhiraanadhu is, yes, agree.), the execution? Garish, to say the least.
  Well, setting aside the moral policing aspect, Kamal in all those skimpy clothes is sort of a nightmarish vision for me. (Not a fan of Silk Smitha either, so well, not much of a cigar for me there )
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Mar 8 2:29:44 2010.

  Yes, and it's another one of 80's films with Kamal, that pays a slight nod/homage to "The Graduate".
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Mar 8 2:30:09 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Adhu illenna padam odirukkuma?

  
  Actually, Bala, I don't think this was a commercial compromise at all. Like I said, the film plays the Manohar-Divya affair at that moment to evoke a certain effect. Had the film dealt with how Divya copes with the sudden killing of her lover, it'd have been a drastically different film. Most probably a more offbeat film, but also very different one. ஆனா, அது தான் மணிரத்னம் எடுக்க நினைச்ச படம்னு சொல்ல வரீங்களா என்ன?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 2:33:07 2010.

  Having said what i just said, the very decision to cast Silk Sumidha in that role - doesn't it scream of compromise?
  Definitely was not a fan of her then or even after vevaram therinja vayasu, but in retrospect i've begun to become a fan of Silk-SJ combination (that the whole concept doesn't exist outside Raajangam and Tamil pondy makes it more exotic!)
  And looking at her body of work now, she doesn't annoy one as much as a Namidha or Nayandhara
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Mar 8 2:36:12 2010.

  I'm not a big fan of this film (mouna rAgam), by the way. I actually think 'alai pAyuthE' is a superior film.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 2:37:07 2010.

  Quote:

  And looking at her body of work now, she doesn't annoy one as much as a Namidha or Nayandhara

  
  yeah, yeah, I see what you mean
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Mar 8 2:38:59 2010.

  Yeah, and in truth, Silk Smitha had a much larger fan base than Namidha could ever hope to. At her best, she was ramming it up with Kamal and Rajini. Time and again.
  
  I think Balu Mahendra would half concede that it was a compromise to cast Silk, and better yet, choreograph Pon Meni the way he did. In fact, in Veedu, he sees the aspect of all-encompassing reachability of that song, when a small kid sings it to old Grandpa..
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 2:42:48 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Adhu illenna padam odirukkuma? Actually, Bala, I don't think this was a commercial compromise at all. Like I said, the film plays the Manohar-Divya affair at that moment to evoke a certain effect. Had the film dealt with how Divya copes with the sudden killing of her lover, it'd have been a drastically different film. Most probably a more offbeat film, but also very different one. ஆனா, அது தான் மணிரத்னம் எடுக்க நினைச்ச படம்னு சொல்ல வரீங்களா என்ன?

  
  
  yeah, equa idha thAn nEthu naanum sonnEn. oru freeya mani padam kUda recommend paNNinEn(That was in the feminist militancy context) Balakku.
  
  adhu illainA padam Odi irukkumA is a very distracting question.
  
  I, for one, don't see any contradiction there. There's even a cheesy veedu-illam line that Mohan spouts at the end of the flashback - somehow, Mohan track was the least convincing for me in the whole movie. A bloody phony, is what I still think of him. That whole bit about him liking her precisely because of her independent mind etc - seem for effect more than anything else, although that is the reason one got involved in the movie back then.
  
  That track with Sardarji - you can call it unfunny, which it certainly was, but very, very believable in Divya.
  What do we expect? She keeps moping like Kavya Madhavan in Perumazhakkaalam?(a different context, btw).
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 3:00:48 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Adhu illenna padam odirukkuma? Actually, Bala, I don't think this was a commercial compromise at all. Like I said, the film plays the Manohar-Divya affair at that moment to evoke a certain effect. Had the film dealt with how Divya copes with the sudden killing of her lover, it'd have been a drastically different film. Most probably a more offbeat film, but also very different one. ஆனா, அது தான் மணிரத்னம் எடுக்க நினைச்ச படம்னு சொல்ல வரீங்களா என்ன?

  
  Ippadiyum eduthirukkalaam, keeping the Manohar episode as constant. What we had said was - this film is about Revathy not wanting to let go or move on and the ultimate reconciliation. Given how Revathy was characterized in the first half, the Manohar episode was thinichufied to bring in this effect. Idhu dhaan compromise nu thonudhu...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 3:06:21 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  That track with Sardarji - you can call it unfunny, which it certainly was, but very, very believable in Divya. What do we expect? She keeps moping like Kavya Madhavan in Perumazhakkaalam?(a different context, btw).

  
  Nitpick: Again, Revathy (Econometrics graduvEt body) is characterized as some "oor-kaari" in the 2nd half.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 3:07:38 2010.

  Quote:

  Again, Revathy (Econometrics graduvEt body) is characterized as some "oor-kaari" in the 2nd half.

  
  Didnt quite get the complaint here, Bala. Echuplain.
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon Mar 8 3:09:46 2010.

  ThunivE Thunai -
  
  Thihil + Masala
  
  actor Jai was good, dir SPM was good, md MSV was average
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 8 3:14:04 2010.

  Broken English la ellam pesuvaangale (there is an argument that it is for the Sardar's benefit but enakku appadi thonala). aana munna sonna "pizhaye" nitpick nu solluvaanga neraya peru, idhellam sonna kaduppaaiduvaanga
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Mar 8 3:19:13 2010.

  Bala,
  What I seriously doubt is that it's a commercial compromise. Lest we talk in parallel, let us make something clear. While you seem to be interested in the what, I'm talking about the why (to invoke a personal theory). Why is the flashback inserted at a later point? How would the film have been if we saw the events unfold chronologically (even if it's not clear when exactly the Manohar-Divya episode happened)? The very idea that no one else even comes to know of the affair except Divya and Chandrakumar is quite telling, isn't it?
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 8 3:24:36 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Adhu illenna padam odirukkuma? Actually, Bala, I don't think this was a commercial compromise at all. Like I said, the film plays the Manohar-Divya affair at that moment to evoke a certain effect.

  
  
  Certain effect on what ? If you take the story as a whole - it hardly has any effect and doesnt gell at all. But it surely attracted (affected) the audience. Till date the majority who talk about Mouna Raagam - only talk of Manohar-Divya episode. But MR main'a solla vanthathu vERa vishayam which is between Mohan and Revathi. To me Karthik - Revathi part and Mohan - Revathi part - were like two different stories. Rendu padam pArtha maathiri oru feel varum.
  
  
  

  Quote:

  Had the film dealt with how Divya copes with the sudden killing of her lover, it'd have been a drastically different film. Most probably a more offbeat film, but also very different one. ஆனா, அது தான் மணிரத்னம் எடுக்க நினைச்ச படம்னு சொல்ல வரீங்களா என்ன?

  
  
  avar enna nenechArnu theriyala - but Divya character'a develop paNRathula Egappatta kuzhappam irunthirukku- that's what I feel. yaar kittEyum pagirnthakka mudiyaatha sOgamthAn romba kashtamAnathu. Divya is in a same situation and adha vechu nallA develop paNNi irukkaalaam - instead of lettiing her dance in the rain and utter feministic dialogues.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 8 3:31:25 2010.

  [quote="Roshan"]
  Certain effect on what ? If you take the story as a whole - it hardly has any effect and doesnt gell at all. But it surely attracted (affected) the audience. Till date the majority who talk about Mouna Raagam - only talk of Manohar-Divya episode. But MR main'a solla vanthathu vERa vishayam which is between Mohan and Revathi. To me Karthik - Revathi part and Mohan - Revathi part - were like two different stories. Rendu padam pArtha maathiri oru feel varum.
  என்னக்கு கார்த்திக்-ரேவதி காதல் தான் ரொம்ப பிடிக்கும்
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 8 3:33:53 2010.

  And I agree with Bala with regard to the thiNippu and adhu illEnnA padam Odi irukaathu enabthu ennudaiya vaathamum kooda. It didnt help the story but it made the movie commercially viable. Rain dance, pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' thaan enbathu en karuthu.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 8 3:37:34 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  And I agree with Bala with regard to the thiNippu and adhu illEnnA padam Odi irukaathu enabthu ennudaiya vaathamum kooda. It didnt help the story but it made the movie commercially viable. Rain dance, pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' thaan enbathu en karuthu.

  
  ....கார்த்திக்கின் காதாபாத்திரம் ஒரு ரெவலெஷன்
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 3:38:38 2010.

  Quote:

  pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction'

  
  Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 8 4:52:23 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV!

  
  யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்???
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon Mar 8 4:59:06 2010.

  maniratnam-bharathiraja-k.balachander
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Mar 8 5:03:07 2010.

  VTV
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 8 5:08:40 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  maniratnam-bharathiraja-k.balachander

  
  ஓ
  
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Mar 8 5:21:36 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Econometrics graduvEt body

  
  
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Mar 8 6:05:18 2010.

  Tamizh padam Mokkai pilm
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 8 6:45:27 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  Plum wrote: Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV! யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்???

  
  
  appadiyE English letters'a type paNNi irukkeenga
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 7:02:31 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: Plum wrote: Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV! யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்??? appadiyE English letters'a type paNNi irukkeenga

  
  
  adhuvum yaaru kitta?
  
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 8 7:13:42 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Roshan wrote: raghavendran wrote: Plum wrote: Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV! யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்??? appadiyE English letters'a type paNNi irukkeenga adhuvum yaaru kitta?

  
  
  That was hilarious neengaLE unga pEra appadithaan type paNNi irukkeenga
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Mon Mar 8 7:17:37 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Roshan wrote: raghavendran wrote: Plum wrote: Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV! யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்??? appadiyE English letters'a type paNNi irukkeenga adhuvum yaaru kitta?

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 8 7:21:10 2010.

  I am unable to control here after reading Groucho's interpretation of the post sirichu sirichu kaNNeerE vanthudhuchu
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 8 7:31:48 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  I am unable to control here after reading Groucho's interpretation of the post sirichu sirichu kaNNeerE vanthudhuchu

  
  yeah, that was the best part. Some fun, we had in that thread.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 8 9:56:14 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: Plum wrote: Quote: pEn puratchi dialogues kooda oru vagaiyaana commercial 'attraction' Sure, yes. The other two members of the supposed 80's tamil trinity, provide much more obvious examples of this in Pudhumaipenn and MUV! யாரை குரித்து சொல்ரிங் ப்லும்??? appadiyE English letters'a type paNNi irukkeenga

  
  naanum tamille englishle....shabbaa mudiyale...naa ipdiye pesren...muyarchi kai vida pattadhu
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon Mar 8 10:22:26 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  I am unable to control here after reading Groucho's interpretation of the post sirichu sirichu kaNNeerE vanthudhuchu

  
  
  
  
  
  Thanks for sharing... Neenga post pannalaina indha maanikkam en kannula patturukkaadhu...
  
  Well done, Rakesh bro...
  
  

• From: Appu s on Mon Mar 8 10:24:42 2010.

  Groucho
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon Mar 8 13:42:11 2010.

  
  
  namakku theriyama niraiya nadanthurukkE
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Mon Mar 8 15:02:34 2010.

  VTV hateCount + 1
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 8 21:30:33 2010.

  Good old days.
  
  Jai, enna solla varengga?
  
  

• From: ilekani on Tue Mar 9 0:06:11 2010.

  Sariyana Jodi. Never heard of this movie before but it turned out to be a really funny, fast-paced farce with a bit of a feminist tinge.
  
  No big stars, unless Pandiarajan and Disco Shanthi count. Directed by V. Prabhakaran. (I kind of wonder whether the story was lifted.)
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Wed Mar 10 2:05:08 2010.

  Iruvar.
  nAnum ovvoru varusamum indha padathai pAkkuREn. idhai minja koodiya padam yArum edukka mAttAngaLA? Best tamil film, ever.
  
  

• From: P_R on Wed Mar 10 5:08:13 2010.

  First hour each of..
  
  Kutty - 'shabbA.....
  
  Asal - hmm...Kutty rocks
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 10 5:30:33 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  First hour each of.. Kutty - 'shabbA..... Asal - hmm...Kutty rocks

  
  ungaLukku poRumai adhigam. In my case:
  
  SUN TV snatches of
  Kutty - 'shabbA.....
  Asal - hmm...Kutty rocks
  
  Prabhu - - podhumyA, dont become another Vijayakumar!
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Wed Mar 10 10:08:44 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  P_R wrote: First hour each of.. Kutty - 'shabbA..... Asal - hmm...Kutty rocks ungaLukku poRumai adhigam. In my case: SUN TV snatches of Kutty - 'shabbA..... Asal - hmm...Kutty rocks Prabhu - - podhumyA, dont become another Vijayakumar!

  
  
  Plum.. first I thought, u r saying something to our PR.. Young Thilagathai solreengala...
  
  

• From: joe on Wed Mar 10 13:56:03 2010.

  Goa - much better than expected
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Wed Mar 10 14:08:09 2010.

  I think people here speculates Mouna Raagam's success. When it was released first it did well only in Chennai and Madurai and barely recovered its investment. Over the period of time(thanks to television) it has grown to epic proportions and became evergreen movie.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Mar 10 14:32:35 2010.

  yeah... Most Mani movies r like that. If I am not wrong Naayagan was Mani's first film which enjoyed success all over..
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Wed Mar 10 14:43:14 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  yeah... Most Mani movies r like that. If I am not wrong Naayagan was Mani's first film which enjoyed success all over..

  
  
  That is 100% percent. Mouna Raagam got lot of accolades later. For example movie of this stature got only 43 marks in Ananda Vikatan and even other reviews were also not that great initially. Because everyone considered this movie as great later on, many of them billed this movie as a hit. It had successful run in Chennai and Madurai though. It was break even at end of its initial run.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Fri Mar 12 0:42:14 2010.

  Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi.. Ilaya Thilagam & SR
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Fri Mar 12 7:27:03 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  AravindMano wrote: Mouna Raagam. As we prepare ourselves to witness how Divya is going to accustom to her forced marriage and the ensuing situations, Mani Ratnam cleverly suggests that these are common for every Indian woman through the portrayal of the sister-in-law of Divya. Written nearly 2 years ago. Cross posted somewhere here too IIRC.

  
  
  Great post Sorry-nga, idhu dhaan en takku!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Mar 12 7:43:24 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  yeah... Most Mani movies r like that. If I am not wrong Naayagan was Mani's first film which enjoyed success all over..

  
  ajay
  mouna ragam i thought was his huge brk...illiya?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Fri Mar 12 8:32:17 2010.

  Raghav,
  
  No second thoughts on the film's quality. One of the best movies made in Tamil ever. But the BO success of the movie in the ROTN is what i was discussing.
  
  

• From: complicateur on Fri Mar 12 9:39:12 2010.

  AravindMano wrote:

  complicateur wrote: AravindMano wrote: Mouna Raagam. As we prepare ourselves to witness how Divya is going to accustom to her forced marriage and the ensuing situations, Mani Ratnam cleverly suggests that these are common for every Indian woman through the portrayal of the sister-in-law of Divya. Written nearly 2 years ago. Cross posted somewhere here too IIRC. Great post Sorry-nga, idhu dhaan en takku!

  
  ethukkunga Apologies? I find it quite gratifying when someone notices the same thing I have. In that regard I am more enthused about finding a kindred spirit.
  
  

• From: Prabo on Fri Mar 12 12:40:46 2010.

  Goa - I dont know whether I liked this film
  
  But much better than TamilFilm
  
  

• From: complicateur on Fri Mar 12 18:09:32 2010.

  VTV- Thoughts and Words in the relevant thread.
  
  

• From: Scale on Sat Mar 13 4:02:33 2010.

  Aan paavam :: kathai, thiraikathai, vasanam, direction - R Paandiaraajan That tiruttu muzhi is a visionary and truly deserves a honorary mention here. oru seperate thread open panni neraya discuss pannalam.
  
  Hilarious, Timeless Comedies! appa, sirichi sirichi vayiru valikkudhu. salikkave salikkaathu pola..
  
  Comedy: kulaiadiyil thavakkalai & the girl were having a deksa conversation through its mouth. pandiyaraajan passes by and due to some arguments he puts the deksa in his head Theory of Diameter of Pot-Guage! They took him to maruthuvar and he says deksaava kalattave mudiyaadhu and the girl was crying for deksa. The maruthuvar then brings some mooligays then karachi theksaala voothurar (Height of Stupidity). On the other shot pandiyaraajan takes him to maarvaadi shop for adamaanam by hiding thavakalai and only displaying deksa accepts even for 8 Rs saying thirudunathu thaaan kaasu kuduthu vaanginathaya adamaanam vaippen
  
  VKR & Pandian (the eldest son) were wondering how there are lot of people in the theatre yet there is no collection. See what pandiaraajan does 1.50 yaaravadhu padam kaatuvaangalada The scene in which he took the taperecorder for repair connectiona maathi kudutha vela seiya pogudhu. @ revathy's house 2 rs bus fare claim & battery thiruttu
  
  Dialoqs are brilliant, witty and too good.
  kelavi : thennamarathula thel kottina pannamarathula neri kattumaam (pazhamozhi) andha maadhiri mandaiyila adi patta thondaiya pogum (Revathy becoming dumb after falling in the well)
  
  Love: The deftly handled love track between Pandian & Seetha is million times better than what we see today.
  
  Performances: Splendid I say! Pandian brothers rocked, Seetha, Revathy, VKR, Kelavi (pan bro patti), Janakaraaj, Poornam, taperecorder, hotel staffs, kids all did a wonderful job.
  
  Music: Fantastic! Raaja's score written all over the movie. Flute usuage is mesmerising! Love theme and its sad violin orchestral version is haunting.. There are lot.
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed the movie and worth every watch. thirumbavum paakanum... Thank you Mr. Pandiyaraajan, IR & the team! Its been years I have enjoyed a movie like this
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Sat Mar 13 7:52:59 2010.

  Pidichiruku - Very simple, very very simple love story but nice. Songs are good.
  
  I enjoyed the movie.
  
  Between heroine, is it dull dhivya?
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp00W_MZ7Us
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sat Mar 13 10:51:22 2010.

  SETHU.......recently saw it in tv....awesome performance by vikram...probably the 1st film to brk the cliche that girls love only maavu pasange....chocolate boys,soft in nature...kind of stuff...gr8 effort by bala
  
  

• From: Murali Srinivas on Sun Mar 14 6:54:22 2010.

  Paaleri Manickam
  
  At the outset it can be classified as "who did it?" category. But it is not your normal investigation thing. The film unfolds in different levels with the layers surrounding the incident making it more complex.
  
  For more detailed writing,
  
  http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2061816#2061816
  
  
  Regards
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Mar 14 7:04:19 2010.

  Murali, I remember you recopmmending this. Couldn't make it. Got good rviews. Paarkanum
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Mar 14 10:08:37 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  probably the 1st film to brk the cliche that girls love only maavu pasange

  
  
  இது தானே வேணாங்கறது Most initial movies of Rajini automatically disprove this Actually, if we go back to Shivaji era, there are tons more.
  
  Sethu is definitely gooddu but not the firsttu!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 15 1:45:08 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: probably the 1st film to brk the cliche that girls love only maavu pasange இது தானே வேணாங்கறது Most initial movies of Rajini automatically disprove this Actually, if we go back to Shivaji era, there are tons more. Sethu is definitely gooddu but not the firsttu!

  
  app_engine
  if u c the films in 90's...most love films r like that..all kadhir films,kadhal kottai,aasai,kadhalukku mariyadhai etc...sethu was diff from that...appo majority were able to relate to that.thats wat i meant..sivaji filmsa?? ...semme comedy sir neenge...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Mar 15 2:41:13 2010.

  Up in the air --- Decent Movie...
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 15 2:44:49 2010.

  Raghavendran, when your knowledge of history is limited, you tend to glorify the recent ones.
  
  There are numerous films before the nineties where the heroine falls for rough and tough characters.
  
  As for Sivaji, whom I would refer here as Nadigar Thilagam, please check out films like Savale Samali or Pattikada Pattanama....app_engine was not joking when he mentioned NT.
  
  You still don't want to go beyond 80s...well watch Talabathi and watch Rajini and Shobana in it. You are not into Rajini? Watch Kamal in Sathya. Tikee? Athuvum illana, take Amala out of Sathya and watch her with the grumpy tough cop Prabhu in Agni Natchathiram...athuvum mudiyilanaa....
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 15 2:52:52 2010.

  Before we go on history education, groucho and app_engine, raghav has included kaadhalukku mariyaadhai in the maavu pasanga list. I'd like to know what certain hubbers think about that . While at it, kaadhal kOttai as well. I'd like to know what certain other hubbers think about that
  (raghav, run for cover )
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 15 2:58:21 2010.

  
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Mar 15 2:58:33 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Raghavendran, when your knowledge of history is limited, you tend to glorify the recent ones. There are numerous films before the nineties where the heroine falls for rough and tough characters. As for Sivaji, whom I would refer here as Nadigar Thilagam, please check out films like Savale Samali or Pattikada Pattanama....app_engine was not joking when he mentioned NT. You still don't want to go beyond 80s...well watch Talabathi and watch Rajini and Shobana in it. You are not into Rajini? Watch Kamal in Sathya. Tikee? Athuvum illana, take Amala out of Sathya and watch her with the grumpy tough cop Prabhu in Agni Natchathiram...athuvum mudiyilanaa....

  
  
  Puthiya paathai also can be included.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Mar 15 3:08:21 2010.

  Is "Maavu pasanga", the antithesis of male bravado, getting-your-hands-dirty kind of stuff? If so, very few characters qualify in Tamil cinema. Even the listed characters contradict some of "maavu pasanga" norms, in strict sense of the word..
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon Mar 15 3:46:35 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Raghavendran, when your knowledge of history is limited, you tend to glorify the recent ones. There are numerous films before the nineties where the heroine falls for rough and tough characters. As for Sivaji, whom I would refer here as Nadigar Thilagam, please check out films like Savale Samali or Pattikada Pattanama....app_engine was not joking when he mentioned NT. You still don't want to go beyond 80s...well watch Talabathi and watch Rajini and Shobana in it. You are not into Rajini? Watch Kamal in Sathya. Tikee? Athuvum illana, take Amala out of Sathya and watch her with the grumpy tough cop Prabhu in Agni Natchathiram...athuvum mudiyilanaa....

  
  
  அமர்கலம் பார்க்க சொல்லுங்க...
  
  Btw, Maavu pasanga"-னா என்ன???
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Mar 15 3:51:22 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  Btw, Maavu pasanga"-னா என்ன???

  Doughboy, I think. Either this or this. Resemblance has to be verified.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Mar 15 3:57:08 2010.

  
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 15 5:35:28 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  app_engine wrote: raghavendran wrote: probably the 1st film to brk the cliche that girls love only maavu pasange இது தானே வேணாங்கறது Most initial movies of Rajini automatically disprove this Actually, if we go back to Shivaji era, there are tons more. Sethu is definitely gooddu but not the firsttu! app_engine if u c the films in 90's...most love films r like that..all kadhir films,kadhal kottai,aasai,kadhalukku mariyadhai etc...sethu was diff from that...appo majority were able to relate to that.thats wat i meant..sivaji filmsa?? ...semme comedy sir neenge...

  
  
  i get what raghavendran is trying to say - 90's was full of soft heroes with many of wannabe-KBs/maniratnams belching soft themes with sympathy-seeking, self-destructing heroes like sollamaley livingston, kadhir padam heroes, love today vijay etc.......the themes were surreal with no real connection to realities of that generation........sethu was the closest to the reality with the small town mileu and caste/economic dynamics set up beautifully with never-seen before authenticity.........i dont think any previous "rough hero" movies can even boast of 10% of this authenticity...........for our generation (raghavs and mine) - sethu is one of defining moments in TF - it broke the back of maniratnam/pan-urban/pan-pizza trend and towed the Tamil film making into small towns and village subjects...........even the next big wave of TF paruthiveeran was extension of sethu trend, i would say........
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 15 5:39:37 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  pan-pizza trend

  
  
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon Mar 15 5:39:57 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  i get what raghavendran is trying to say - 90's was full of soft heroes with many of wannabe-KBs/maniratnams belching soft themes with sympathy-seeking, self-destructing heroes like sollamaley livingston, kadhir padam heroes, love today vijay etc.......the themes were surreal with no real connection to realities of that generation........sethu was the closest to the reality with the small town mileu and caste/economic dynamics set up beautifully with never-seen before authenticity.........i dont think any previous "rough hero" movies can even boast of 10% of this authenticity...........for our generation (raghavs and mine) - sethu is one of defining moments in TF - it broke the back of maniratnam/pan-urban/pan-pizza trend and towed the Tamil film making into small towns and village subjects...........even the next big wave of TF paruthiveeran was extension of sethu trend, i would say........

  
  
  என்ன Maddy, gapla கெடா வா???
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Mar 15 5:42:29 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  Btw, Maavu pasanga"-னா என்ன???

  
  
  Tamil la example Abbaas,siddharth Hindi la Salman khan, shahid kappoor...
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon Mar 15 5:45:28 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote: Btw, Maavu pasanga"-னா என்ன??? Tamil la example Abbaas,siddharth Hindi la Salman khan, shahid kappoor...

  
  
  Enakku maavupasanganra term kettaale Dev Patelthaan kannu munnadi varran..
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Mar 15 5:47:54 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Kambar_Kannagi wrote: Btw, Maavu pasanga"-னா என்ன??? Tamil la example Abbaas,siddharth Hindi la Salman khan, shahid kappoor... Enakku maavupasanganra term kettaale Dev Patelthaan kannu munnadi varran..

  
  
  oh .. sorry.. dev patel a naan pasanga list la consider pannavae illa
  
  Hope wibha see our posts
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 15 5:49:46 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  MADDY wrote: i get what raghavendran is trying to say - 90's was full of soft heroes with many of wannabe-KBs/maniratnams belching soft themes with sympathy-seeking, self-destructing heroes like sollamaley livingston, kadhir padam heroes, love today vijay etc.......the themes were surreal with no real connection to realities of that generation........sethu was the closest to the reality with the small town mileu and caste/economic dynamics set up beautifully with never-seen before authenticity.........i dont think any previous "rough hero" movies can even boast of 10% of this authenticity...........for our generation (raghavs and mine) - sethu is one of defining moments in TF - it broke the back of maniratnam/pan-urban/pan-pizza trend and towed the Tamil film making into small towns and village subjects...........even the next big wave of TF paruthiveeran was extension of sethu trend, i would say........ என்ன Maddy, gapla கெடா வா???

  
  
  still iyam a yang
  
  btw, yet to read ur post on anruagji in Indian films section - thanks for posting
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon Mar 15 5:52:47 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  btw, yet to read ur post on anruagji in Indian films section - thanks for posting

  
  
  No mensan...
  
  Ok Joe, we are stopping. That was the last...
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 15 5:54:30 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  MADDY wrote: pan-pizza trend

  
  
  nallA train paNNi vechurkkayyA neeyi apprentissu!
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Mar 15 6:01:21 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  Ok Joe, we are stopping. That was the last...

  
  
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Mar 15 6:03:12 2010.

  இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார்.
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon Mar 15 6:07:06 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote: Ok Joe, we are stopping. That was the last...

  
  
  அட, போன வாரம் எல்லா இடத்துலயும் ஹிந்தி படங்கள் பேசுவது பற்றி சொன்னீர்களே... சீரியசா எடுத்துக்காதீங்க. Just pulling ur leg
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Mar 15 6:08:04 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார்.

  ஓ! இந்தி பத்தி பேசவே கூடாதுண்ணு நான் சொல்லல ..அப்படியே விவாதத்தை கடத்திக்கொண்டு போய் இதை இந்தி சினிமா பிரிவு ஆக்கிடாதீங்கண்ணு தான் சொன்னேன்
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Mar 15 6:09:19 2010.

  joe wrote:

  P_R wrote: இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார். ஓ! இந்தி பத்தி பேசவே கூடாதுண்ணு நான் சொல்லல ..அப்படியே விவாதத்தை கடத்திக்கொண்டு போய் இதை இந்தி சினிமா பிரிவு ஆக்கிடாதீங்கண்ணு தான் சொன்னேன்

  
  
  Mundhanaal kittathatt CM ippadi thaan pesinaapla!
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Mar 15 6:13:28 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  joe wrote: P_R wrote: இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார். ஓ! இந்தி பத்தி பேசவே கூடாதுண்ணு நான் சொல்லல ..அப்படியே விவாதத்தை கடத்திக்கொண்டு போய் இதை இந்தி சினிமா பிரிவு ஆக்கிடாதீங்கண்ணு தான் சொன்னேன் Mundhanaal kittathatt CM ippadi thaan pesinaapla!

  
  
  என்னமா கோர்த்து விடுறாரு பாருங்க
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Mar 15 6:15:10 2010.

  joe wrote:

  P_R wrote: இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார். ஓ! இந்தி பத்தி பேசவே கூடாதுண்ணு நான் சொல்லல ..அப்படியே விவாதத்தை கடத்திக்கொண்டு போய் இதை இந்தி சினிமா பிரிவு ஆக்கிடாதீங்கண்ணு தான் சொன்னேன்

  
  Yeah I got you I meant Indhi films only.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Mar 15 6:16:25 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  joe wrote: P_R wrote: இந்தி பத்தி இங்க பேசவேணாம்னு சொன்னத சொல்றார். ஓ! இந்தி பத்தி பேசவே கூடாதுண்ணு நான் சொல்லல ..அப்படியே விவாதத்தை கடத்திக்கொண்டு போய் இதை இந்தி சினிமா பிரிவு ஆக்கிடாதீங்கண்ணு தான் சொன்னேன் Mundhanaal kittathatt CM ippadi thaan pesinaapla!

  
  Yeah it was at the function held for the construction laborers who built the asembly complex. As most of them were from Central Indian states, Hindi songs were played. Nice gesture to have a function for them.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Mar 15 6:27:38 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Yeah it was at the function held for the construction laborers who built the asembly complex. As most of them were from Central Indian states, Hindi songs were played. Nice gesture to have a function for them.

  
  Naama ippadi irukkom, ......
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Mar 15 6:38:07 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  P_R wrote: Yeah it was at the function held for the construction laborers who built the asembly complex. As most of them were from Central Indian states, Hindi songs were played. Nice gesture to have a function for them. Naama ippadi irukkom, ......

  
  
  மொழித் திணிப்பு மனப்பான்மையும் ,ஆதிக்க திமிரும் கொண்டவர்கள் மேல் தட்டு மக்களே .. உழைக்கும் ஏழை மக்களுக்கு அந்த எண்ணம் கிடையாது ..உடல் உழைக்கும் தொழிலாளர்கள் அவர்கள் எங்கிருந்து வந்தாலும் நம் சகோதரர்கள் .அவர்களை மதித்து ஆதரிப்பது நம் கடமை.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Mar 15 6:45:45 2010.

  Quote:

  உழைக்கும் ஏழை மக்களுக்கு அந்த எண்ணம் கிடையாது

  
  Eh?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Mar 15 7:50:21 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Quote: உழைக்கும் ஏழை மக்களுக்கு அந்த எண்ணம் கிடையாது Eh?

  
  
  Joe andha madhiri samples paathirukka maattaaru
  
  

  Joe wrote:

  அவர்களை மதித்து ஆதரிப்பது நம் கடமை.

  
  
  most tamilians i have met have this attitude - praiseworthy
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Mar 15 8:24:25 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Plum wrote: Quote: உழைக்கும் ஏழை மக்களுக்கு அந்த எண்ணம் கிடையாது Eh? Joe andha madhiri samples paathirukka maattaaru

  
  
  சிலர் படிப்பறிவின்மை காரணமாக அவ்வாறிருக்கலாம் ..ஆனால் பெரும்பான்மை அடித்தட்டு மக்கள் இந்த விடயத்தில் மேல்தட்டு மக்களை விட பரந்த மனப்பான்மை உள்ளவர்கள்.
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon Mar 15 8:53:13 2010.

  Anbe Aaruyire! Excellent comedy. eththanai thadavai paaththaalum salikkaadha padam.
  paadalgal pramaadham
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Mar 15 8:55:45 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Anbe Aaruyire! Excellent comedy. eththanai thadavai paaththaalum salikkaadha padam. paadalgal pramaadham

  
  
  Hope it is not S.J Surya's film
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon Mar 15 9:02:33 2010.

  see here TM >> http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2062696#2062696
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Mar 15 9:06:59 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  see here TM >> http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2062696#2062696

  
  
  appa sari
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Mar 15 9:41:17 2010.

  tamizh padam....
  recentadhan parthen...made a mockery of all leading stars of tamil filmdom..the way audience have recieved it shows the run of the mill hero worship era is probably coming to an end....fingers crossed...500
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Mar 16 4:33:02 2010.

  Mullum malarum and Udhiripookkal back to back I have never seen better movies than this two in tamil
  
  Are there other movies by this director(Mahendran) ?
  
  
  wt a beauty
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Mar 16 5:01:46 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Mullum malarum and Udhiripookkal back to back I have never seen better movies than this two in tamil Are there other movies by this director(Mahendran) ?

  
  Enna ippadi kettupteenga?
  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536820/
  
  welcome back
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Mar 16 5:08:23 2010.

  Quote:

  enna ipdi kettutteenga

  
  
  
  welcome back sarna.
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Tue Mar 16 5:15:47 2010.

  Uthiripookal is ultimate classic in tamil - sharp dialogues, crisp editing, excellent music - after all cinema is a visual mediam - Thanks Mahendran sir
  
  sarna, Welcome boy
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Mar 16 5:16:36 2010.

  aiiii... AF and Sarna same avatar I suppose!!
  
  

• From: BM on Tue Mar 16 5:46:40 2010.

  Hey Sarna welcome back
  
  

• From: Aalavanthan on Tue Mar 16 5:51:00 2010.

  Ninaithalae Inikum.. the new one.. First one hour was as usual with no proper base for the story.. second half is engaging... A good director who can refine himself if he improves his screenplay skills. Reason.. none of the songs I thought should have been in the movie.. It would have been a much more gripping if we had no songs there..
  
  Manobala continuity miss panintaaru.. oru scenela mush-oda innoru scenela ilaama, marupadiyum adutha scenela mush-oda.. assistant directors ennaiyaa panreenga...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Mar 16 8:55:00 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Uthiripookal is ultimate classic in tamil - sharp dialogues, crisp editing, excellent music - after all cinema is a visual mediam - Thanks Mahendran sir sarna, Welcome boy

  
  
  it inspired 2 young men of 70's to go on to become directors - Maniratnam and Shankar
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Mar 16 18:34:57 2010.

  Thamizh Padam - ஆக்ஸா ப்ளேட்
  
  Goa-ve parava illa
  
  

• From: joe on Tue Mar 16 21:42:24 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Thamizh Padam - ஆக்ஸா ப்ளேட் Goa-ve parava illa

  
  
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Mar 16 22:34:11 2010.

  idha thaan naa thalapaada sollitirundhen.
  
  

• From: joe on Tue Mar 16 22:38:49 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  idha thaan naa thalapaada sollitirundhen.

  
  NOV,
  I have agreed that Goa is far better than Thamizh padam ..But differ with you if you say Goa is a great movie ..that is all.
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 0:14:51 2010.

  Me also Goa > Tamizhpadam but neither is great shakes anyway.
  Freudian analysis:
  Goa detractors: Plum likes goaa because of raja family connection
  Plum: goa detractors diss goa because of raja family connection. Besides, ysr isn't my cup of tea.
  Freudian analysis 2:
  Nov likes goa because "he is still a young" or wants to be seen so amongst youngsters
  Idharku badhil noc solvaar
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Wed Mar 17 1:09:44 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  idha thaan naa thalapaada sollitirundhen.

  
  We can see much better spoofs in some episodes of Lollu Sabha.
  VAM's 2/3 pearls were the best thing about the film.
  And i agree with something you'd written - it was just an assembly line of scene replicas without any tyust (twist) or punch. Mouna Ragam announcement scene was ok but i could smile, at best.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Mar 17 1:15:51 2010.

  Plum,
  
  For me, TP was better than Goa. The second half of TP sucks but the film is watchable for Shiva's histrionics. But except Jai, nothing was good in Goa. Dont bring the 'Raja family connection' here because Chennai 28 is in my all time favourites list and I liked Saroja too.
  
  BTW, VP has announced his next project titled Poochaandi with Shiva and Premji in the lead. YSR music. Amma Siva production.
  
  

• From: equanimus on Wed Mar 17 1:36:52 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  it inspired 2 young men of 70's to go on to become directors - Maniratnam and Shankar

  
  நீங்க ரெண்டாவதா குரிப்பிட்டிருக்குற இயக்குனர் "அழகிய குயிலே," மெல்லிய உணர்வுகளோட ஒரு script, அப்படின்னெல்லாம் சொல்றதோட சரி. அதுலயே ஒரு satisfaction கிடைச்சுருதோ என்னவோ.
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 1:39:00 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Plum, For me, TP was better than Goa. The second half of TP sucks but the film is watchable for Shiva's histrionics. But except Jai, nothing was good in Goa. Dont bring the 'Raja family connection' here because Chennai 28 is in my all time favourites list and I liked Saroja too. BTW, VP has announced his next project titled Poochaandi with Shiva and Premji in the lead. YSR music. Amma Siva production.

  
  
  Ajay, that wasnt a serious post, as you must have known after reading the jab at NOV. Tried self-deprecation, looks like it didnt work.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Mar 17 1:41:19 2010.

  Plum,
  
  My post wasnt serious either. Just wanted to express my opinion on Goa.
  
  Wonder if VP doesnt have any other stuff!!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Wed Mar 17 1:41:37 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  மெல்லிய உணர்வுகளோட ஒரு script

  
  Appadinna enna?
  
  IMO, avaru enna pannitrukkaaro adhu dhaan avarudaya strength nu thonudhu, looking at his films and his sensibilities as seen through it. Perhaps its good that he doesn't venture into such things..
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed Mar 17 3:02:48 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Nov likes goa because "he is still a young" or wants to be seen so amongst youngsters Idharku badhil noc solvaar

  who is noc?
  
  maybe NOV actually likes the film?
  
  Joe, I do not remember saying anywhere that it is a great movie.
  
  

• From: joe on Wed Mar 17 3:17:33 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Joe, I do not remember saying anywhere that it is a great movie.

  
  
  Oh! ok ..Movie of the year -nnu etho sonna niyapagam
  appadi solliyirunthaalum thappillai only 3 months thaan aayirukku ...my bad
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed Mar 17 3:24:25 2010.

  appadi solli iruppen... adhu namma cinemavOda paridhaaba nilaiya kaattuthillaiyaa?
  I mean, if Goa is the best film so far for this year, what does it mean to the quality of the films released?
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 3:38:15 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Plum wrote: Nov likes goa because "he is still a young" or wants to be seen so amongst youngsters Idharku badhil noc solvaar who is noc? maybe NOV actually likes the film? Joe, I do not remember saying anywhere that it is a great movie.

  
  
  Typo, yuvar aanar. (not Yuvan Shankar aanar)
  
  BTW, that wasnt a serious post. chummA ipdi ellOrum oruthar liking-ai vechukittu avarai psycho-analsye seivadhai parody paNNEn. Obviously, it didnt come across properly.
  
  

• From: Anban on Wed Mar 17 3:42:01 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Thamizh Padam - ஆக்ஸா ப்ளேட் Goa-ve parava illa

  Goa is somewhat high range..
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed Mar 17 3:50:05 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  BTW, that wasnt a serious post. chummA ipdi ellOrum oruthar liking-ai vechukittu avarai psycho-analsye seivadhai parody paNNEn. Obviously, it didnt come across properly.

  why this persistent show of false humility?
  ennamO ungalukku thaan comedy varra madhiriyum, engalukku comic sense illaadha maadhiriyum...
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 4:03:40 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Plum wrote: BTW, that wasnt a serious post. chummA ipdi ellOrum oruthar liking-ai vechukittu avarai psycho-analsye seivadhai parody paNNEn. Obviously, it didnt come across properly. why this persistent show of false humility? ennamO ungalukku thaan comedy varra madhiriyum, engalukku comic sense illaadha maadhiriyum...

  
  
  nAn enna thAnE chonnEn?
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed Mar 17 4:05:38 2010.

  
  
  you are assuming that I didnt get the jest in your earlier post and that I was responding to it earnestly.
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 4:25:31 2010.

  appO unga postum didnt come across properly - nIngaLum en boat-la dhAn irukkInga
  
  

• From: jinju on Wed Mar 17 4:26:30 2010.

  45 minutes of Kutty....Dhanush trying to ape some telugu actor who did the original with disastrous results a la hrithik roshan as sooraj barjatya's quintessential 'Prem' with a salman khan hangover in Main Prem Ki Diwaani Hoon!
  
  chutched off the dvd. next in line is naanayam
  
  

• From: P_R on Wed Mar 17 4:26:41 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  appO unga postum didnt come across properly - nIngaLum en boat-la dhAn irukkInga

  
  
  post paNNA theriyAdhavanga ellAm....appidinnu solla mAttEn. Instead I'll say, "Perhaps I am not able to follow this well".
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Mar 17 4:28:19 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Plum wrote: appO unga postum didnt come across properly - nIngaLum en boat-la dhAn irukkInga post paNNA theriyAdhavanga ellAm....appidinnu solla mAttEn. Instead I'll say, "Perhaps I am not able to follow this well".

  
  
  You are very humble!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Wed Mar 17 8:24:43 2010.

  but tamizh padam termed a s a super hit...goa below average only
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Wed Mar 17 8:26:38 2010.

  Goa paakala, but TP marana kothu!!
  
  I laughed madly when VAM calls siva as "machi"
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Wed Mar 17 8:28:11 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Goa paakala, but TP marana kothu!! I laughed madly when VAM calls siva as "machi"

  
  
  ....ya i loved tamizh padam...esp ven they mocked mammootty.....semmeya kalaippan...that ramana scene
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Thu Mar 18 0:35:59 2010.

  Naanayam no story.. nothing.. only plus was the visuals..
  Sibiraj
  Prasanna
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Thu Mar 18 4:27:15 2010.

  Naan - good
  
  Ravichandran, Ashokan was good. What a pity role for Muthuraman. Liked only one song 'Raja kannu'
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Mar 18 11:17:47 2010.

  Vinnaithaandi varuvaaya - fantastic movie
  
  Goa - crap
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Mar 18 11:21:15 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Mullum malarum and Udhiripookkal back to back I have never seen better movies than this two in tamil Are there other movies by this director(Mahendran) ? Enna ippadi kettupteenga? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536820/ welcome back

  
  
  bala
  
  I was thinking that Johny was directed by Balu mahendhra
  
  plum
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Mar 18 11:23:15 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Uthiripookal is ultimate classic in tamil - sharp dialogues, crisp editing, excellent music - after all cinema is a visual mediam - Thanks Mahendran sir sarna, Welcome boy

  
  
  yes, uthiripookkal is the best in each and every aspect
  
  sanjeevi
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Mar 21 2:20:35 2010.

  POO
  
  VTV-- well-educated, well-equiped high-class high-level beautiful love story'naa
  poo-- padipparivillaadha unnadhamaana yadhaarththamaana azhagaana love story
  
  VTV'ya paaththuttu thanna ipdi oruththan true'vaa love pannamaattaanaa, ovvoru ponnum yEngura maadhiri...... poo paakkumbodhu, ovvoru payyanum thanna ipdi oruththi true'vaa love panna maattaalaa'nu yengavakkum
  
  nesam ennannaa true love'nu oru mannaangattiyum kedayaadhu
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Mar 21 4:01:11 2010.

  Kappalottiya thamizhan (thanks : Vasantham Central)
  
  No need to mention NT ..SV subbaih as Bharathi
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Mar 21 4:05:20 2010.

  Judge: neer desa throga cheyalil eedu pattergaL endru naan koorugiraen
  Sv subbiah: koori koLLum. NandrAga nAnUru murai kUri koLLum
  
  Kick-ass bharathiyaar as portrayed here
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Mar 21 4:45:21 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Judge: neer desa throga cheyalil eedu pattergaL endru naan koorugiraen Sv subbiah: koori koLLum. NandrAga nAnUru murai kUri koLLum Kick-ass bharathiyaar as portrayed here

  
  
  
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sun Mar 21 4:46:40 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Plum wrote: Judge: neer desa throga cheyalil eedu pattergaL endru naan koorugiraen Sv subbiah: koori koLLum. NandrAga nAnUru murai kUri koLLum Kick-ass bharathiyaar as portrayed here

  
  I would have to say he has inspired every single modern representation of the muNdAsu man. Including mine.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Mar 21 22:15:23 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Plum wrote: Judge: neer desa throga cheyalil eedu pattergaL endru naan koorugiraen Sv subbiah: koori koLLum. NandrAga nAnUru murai kUri koLLum Kick-ass bharathiyaar as portrayed here

  One single reason why I can never accept that Chaya dude as Bharathi. SVS sealed it for me. Ambuduthen.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Mar 21 22:56:55 2010.

  Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru
  
  story of a man and a girl working in an advertising agency that is going down the drains.
  they get an account that may save the company but it needs a baby for the advert campaign.
  
  they get a baby but the mother gets knocked down and then escapes from hospital, leaving the baby behind!
  
  would have worked greatly for Kamal.
  
  

• From: Scale on Wed Mar 24 6:20:49 2010.

  Schindler's list: 4thday on viewing still haven't reached half. Lost count how many times I 'replayed' <rettai kulal thuppakkiyaal paarka vendia padam>. Epic! shot in 72 days.
  
  :candle lighting:
  
  

• From: Wibha on Fri Mar 26 15:58:02 2010.

  Anand-Telugu
  
  Godavari
  
  Happy days
  
  Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam (it felt like a mix of hum tum and some other movie )
  
  Chukollu Chandrudu
  
  Ashta Chemma
  
  Pokiri
  
  Athudu
  
  Aahh Telugu Movies are SO GOOD... stupid Tamil movies spoiling them Most Telugu heroes look pretty......
  
  ARR- Please start composing for Telugu movies. THe movies are wonderful so everything will be a hit and will be PERFECT
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Sat Mar 27 1:54:16 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  Anand-Telugu Godavari Happy days Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam (it felt like a mix of hum tum and some other movie ) Chukollu Chandrudu Ashta Chemma Pokiri Athudu Aahh Telugu Movies are SO GOOD... stupid Tamil movies spoiling them Most Telugu heroes look pretty...... ARR- Please start composing for Telugu movies. THe movies are wonderful so everything will be a hit and will be PERFECT

  
  
  tamil padam avaluvu mattama
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Mar 27 2:14:09 2010.

  Aarumugam starring bharath directed by Suresh Krishna!
  
  
  
  Height of stupidity! Stale, insane, tried, tested, hackneyed story, screenplay, dialogues, expression. Cliche! Cha
  
  Remembering PR's saying very apt for this:
  
  To TFI: nee enna pandra?
  TFI: B.A
  GM: pO... innum 10 varushathukku adhayE pannu.
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Mar 27 2:19:34 2010.

  Ungalai yaaru indha padatthai pakka sonna
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Mar 27 2:20:25 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Ungalai yaaru indha padatthai pakka sonna

  
  
  nAnA virumbi poi pakkala Gavarmend bus'la pOttAnga
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Mar 27 2:30:47 2010.

  Wibha,
  
  Watch Magadheera. You may change your opinion on telugu movies. Wonder how this movie became a megahit.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Mar 27 2:33:15 2010.

  VR,
  
  That was a scene by scene rip off of SK's own Annamalai, right?
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Mar 27 2:33:32 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  Anand-Telugu Godavari Happy days Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam (it felt like a mix of hum tum and some other movie ) Chukollu Chandrudu Ashta Chemma Pokiri Athudu Aahh Telugu Movies are SO GOOD... stupid Tamil movies spoiling them Most Telugu heroes look pretty...... ARR- Please start composing for Telugu movies. THe movies are wonderful so everything will be a hit and will be PERFECT

  
  
  
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Mar 27 2:40:51 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  VR, That was a scene by scene rip off of SK's own Annamalai, right?

  
  
  appadi thaan irundhadhu.... was it a remake?
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Mar 27 8:36:11 2010.

  Zorba The Greek.. பிடித்த காட்சி, பிடித்த இசை
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Mar 27 9:50:10 2010.

  en raasaavin manasile ...... by Kasturi-raja(Selvaragavan's dad)
  
  Rajkiran - superb acting no tamil actor can better him
  
  isaikkadavul
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Mar 27 12:13:30 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Rajkiran - superb acting no tamil actor can better him

  
  
  ராஜ்கிரணுக்கு கிடைக்க வேண்டிய வெகுமதி இன்னும் சரிவர வழங்கப்பட வில்லை என நினைக்கிறேன். என் ராசாவின் மனசிலே, நந்தா, தவமாய் தவமிருந்து போன்ற படங்களில் இவருக்கு நிகர் இவரே.
  
  

• From: Scale on Sun Mar 28 1:16:14 2010.

  Two Mindblowing thrillers on a row...
  
  The Ususal Suspects - Fantastic, Gripping, Mystery/Thriller!
  
  How did this flee from the optics of KH & KSR during late 90's inspite of so many mokkai remakes or it wont work here. I cant imagine someone else doing better than KH(Verbal Kint) but he has past his age. Hitting on a nice tamil name for Kaiser Soze?
  
  
  The Departed - Ist Half - Jack Nickolson (adada manushan ennama nadikkiraanya, Age has never been an obstacle to perform, facela ethana expression vovvoru sathayum nadikuthu ) Probably, one of the finest/best actor hollywood have seen. Martin Scorcesse same... same! Long Live these legends.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun Mar 28 2:27:06 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  The Departed - Ist Half - Jack Nickolson (adada manushan ennama nadikkiraanya, Age has never been an obstacle to perform, facela ethana expression vovvoru sathayum nadikuthu ) Probably, one of the finest/best actor hollywood have seen. Martin Scorcesse same... same! Long Live these legends.

  
  ya...superb movie...i loved matt damon in it...awesome actor...scorcesse...won the oscars for departed
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sun Mar 28 2:30:28 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  Anand-Telugu Godavari Happy days Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam (it felt like a mix of hum tum and some other movie ) Chukollu Chandrudu Ashta Chemma Pokiri Athudu Aahh Telugu Movies are SO GOOD... stupid Tamil movies spoiling them Most Telugu heroes look pretty...... ARR- Please start composing for Telugu movies. THe movies are wonderful so everything will be a hit and will be PERFECT

  
  
  Telugu padam nalla irrukunu sollu tamizh padangal mattam irrukunu solla koodathu
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun Mar 28 2:34:27 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  Anand-Telugu Godavari Happy days Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam (it felt like a mix of hum tum and some other movie ) Chukollu Chandrudu Ashta Chemma Pokiri Athudu Aahh Telugu Movies are SO GOOD... stupid Tamil movies spoiling them Most Telugu heroes look pretty...... ARR- Please start composing for Telugu movies. THe movies are wonderful so everything will be a hit and will be PERFECT

  
  50%telugu movies r remake of tamil movies...they get inspired from tamil actors...r telugu heroes looking gr8?think twice my frnd
  
  

• From: Scale on Sun Mar 28 2:47:09 2010.

  I am in the Ist half and I am mighty impressed with Mark Wahlberg as Staff Sgt. Dignam, Underrated. Lot of F$ brilliant sharp lines I love these Goodfellas
  
  

• From: Scale on Sun Mar 28 3:13:59 2010.

  Before someone start questioning, does these guys really have the nerves to talk like this in official meeting Ppl from US can confirm.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Mar 28 3:41:24 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  50%telugu movies r remake of tamil movies...they get inspired from tamil actors...r telugu heroes looking gr8?think twice my frnd

  
  
  Well I'm talking about the new heroes...
  
  the recent 2000-2008ish tamil movies have been taken from telugu movies... and those heroes look sooo goodd and handsome..
  
  siddarth
  Raja
  and others
  
  old telugu actors
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Mar 28 9:15:52 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  Telugu padam nalla irrukunu sollu tamizh padangal mattam irrukunu solla koodathu

  
  
  bollywood padangal nallaa irukkunnu solradhukkaaga tamil padangal mattamaa irukkunnu sollumbodhu, idhu evvalavo thevala
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Mar 28 9:28:59 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Rajkiran - superb acting no tamil actor can better him ராஜ்கிரணுக்கு கிடைக்க வேண்டிய வெகுமதி இன்னும் சரிவர வழங்கப்பட வில்லை என நினைக்கிறேன். என் ராசாவின் மனசிலே, நந்தா, தவமாய் தவமிருந்து போன்ற படங்களில் இவருக்கு நிகர் இவரே.

  
  
  
  
  en rasavin manasile - indha padaththula, pala edangal'la rajkiran'oda nadippu chance'e illeenga
  
  

• From: Sarna on Fri Apr 2 3:38:17 2010.

  thamizh padam chanceless spoof each and every scene is enjoyable
  
  each and every expression of Shiva made me
  
  telugu balayya'va kooda vittu vakkala
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Apr 4 8:16:21 2010.

  aayirathil oruvan - the best from selvaragavan
  
  karthi
  
  reema
  
  andrea - wt a beauty
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Apr 4 9:21:30 2010.

  Angaadi Theru - the BEST Tamil film of 2010
  
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2083854#2083854
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Apr 4 16:19:00 2010.

  உதிரிப்பூக்கள் (முதல் முறை)
  
  அது என்னவோ தெரியவில்லை, இந்தப்படத்தைப்பார்க்க இதுவரை வாய்ப்பு இருக்கவில்லை.
  
  சந்தேகமேயில்லை, ஒரு மைல்கல்!
  
  ஜெய்கணேசு, ப்ளம் எல்லாம் சொன்னதுபோல் தான் - ஒரு முறையாவது தேம்பாமல் படம் முழுதும் பார்ப்பது கடினம். வீட்டில் ஆள் இல்லாத போது பார்த்ததால் தப்பித்தேன்
  
  

• From: interz on Sun Apr 4 17:21:02 2010.

  Paiya - Half good half bad
  
  It's a movie about a guy who helps the girl he loves to bombay, will he succeed on bringing her to bombay and tell will his love succeed? watch the movie to find out.
  
  Karthi definately tries to wash out his image as a jarring rowdy kind of type in this movie. This is a necessary movie for him to prove he also does chocolate boy roles.
  
  Tamannah cute and does her job neat.
  
  Jegan makes sure u get the dose o the laughter u need in this movie. Karthi's friends are funny gang too, esp Omar (Poi Solla Porom fame) and the girl (unknown)
  
  Villains as usualy shown as dummy pieces.
  
  Camera good work by Madhee esp enjoyed watching sutruthe boomi song.
  
  Songs by Yuvan shankaraja rocked esp the last song "Yetho Ondru Ennai Thaakka" which is not on the Paiya audio CD.
  
  N. Lingusamy did decent job. Hope he will do it a bit better on his next movie.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun Apr 4 23:10:41 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  aayirathil oruvan - the best from selvaragavan karthi reema andrea - wt a beauty

  
  yes AO rocked...
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Apr 5 3:22:54 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  உதிரிப்பூக்கள் (முதல் முறை) அது என்னவோ தெரியவில்லை, இந்தப்படத்தைப்பார்க்க இதுவரை வாய்ப்பு இருக்கவில்லை. சந்தேகமேயில்லை, ஒரு மைல்கல்! ஜெய்கணேசு, ப்ளம் எல்லாம் சொன்னதுபோல் தான் - ஒரு முறையாவது தேம்பாமல் படம் முழுதும் பார்ப்பது கடினம். வீட்டில் ஆள் இல்லாத போது பார்த்ததால் தப்பித்தேன்

  
  
  - idhu varaikkum pArkaliyA?
  
  The key is that the tears are incidental - the film stands by itself without the need to invoke tear glands. There is no sentiment here - no "En thangachidA"(incidentally, a throat-choke moment, the shameless mining of traditional sentiment notwithstanding) - it is just things as they are, and yet connecting with the heart.
  
  As mentioned before, pArkaNumnu illai, nenaichu pArthAlE tears automatic-A varudhu. (rewinding to baby anju bathing her elder brother post Ashwini's demise now)
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 5 8:28:25 2010.

  I'm terribly impressed with the 'ambattayan' character. I know personally such flesh-and-blood-and-emotion-and-honesty-and-sincerity persons in villages and him telling "can't shave the head" was what made me break down!
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 5 8:31:13 2010.

  Actually many scenes made me feel "I was there - seen it - lived with them" feel in UP.
  
  Classic is not enough to describe. So real yet no cliches! I think the golden age of TF seems to be late 70's!
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 5 8:33:25 2010.

  Played a few scenes of Johny last night, to relish the genius Mahendran (and Rajini / Sridevi).
  
  While watching the 'senO Rita' song, I got reminded of the dumb charade scenes of uthirippookkaL.
  
  Looks like Mahendran loves this thingy (and Mani Ratnam too - motta mAdi, motta mAdi)
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 5 12:04:42 2010.

  அதிசயபிறவி (எட்டு ராசி இல்லை என்பதால் "ப்" இல்லை)
  
  சோவின் சில ஒன்லைனர்கள் ஸ்வாரஸ்யம். ஒன்னப்பாத்த நேரம் - என்ன இனிமையான பாடல்!
  
  மற்றபடி, பாதிக்கு மேல் FF தான். அறுவை
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Apr 6 7:12:26 2010.

  Johny - full movie, per insistence by my 17 yr old.
  
  I like the movie better each time I watch!
  
  Mahendran
  
  It was interesting to see my son humming the theme music while doing some work on his machine (hours after the movie was over) Very powerful, haunting score by Raja!
  
  I wish Sridevi had done more movies in this style - lovely! Unfortunately, there are hardly any such that I can remember...moondRu mudichchu, may be. 16 vayadhinilE also. Not many, though
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Apr 6 9:13:45 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Johny - full movie, per insistence by my 17 yr old.

  You have a 17-year old son?
  
  btw, you should hear my 18-yr old son singing and whistling 60s songs.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Apr 6 10:00:07 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  You have a 17-year old son?

  
  
  NOV, You're getting shocked the second time on my age thingy
  
  Remember this?
  
  

  NOV wrote:

  how old are you?

  
  
  Looks like my posts sound immature...or, may be youthful
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Apr 6 10:06:03 2010.

  not bad memory for a 45-year old
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Apr 8 11:18:06 2010.

  தமிழ்ப்படம்
  
  'நேரமாச்சு, போய்ப்படு'ன்னு ப்ரஷர் கொடுக்காமலே என் பையன் நேத்து சமத்தா சோஃபாலயே தூங்க உதவி செய்த படம்! டைரக்டர் வாழ்க!
  
  One good thing about this movie is songs / music, commendable job!
  
  

• From: Scale on Fri Apr 9 9:37:27 2010.

  After a big bang-up of cerebrations chose to watch Battle of Algiers (UTV-WM) over Kuruthipunal (Kalaingar TV). Since I have already watched KP, I chose over the other.
  
  The brightly preferred b&w opening scene of the prisoner interrogation and the scenes of troops(w/ prisoner)
  in execution itself cued KP & some 'rattlesnake in drumkit' @Ennio Morricone's title theme made me sit, relax and allayed that I have chosen something good to watch further..................
  
  Meanwhile, I have been switching also Kalaingar TV to catch some scenes of KP. One is the railway station scene where KH long jumps before the pacing train <amusing>. After finishing TBoA checked Kal TV its still playing. Thanks to Advts UTV aired another movie that also got finished before KP The quality is awfully bad and its a shame that Kalingar TV still runs on obselete, corrupted VHS cassettes. I could spot too many clear, straight, black lines... padam irutto iruttu vera vishayam- PCS at his best. The best scene is the on-table interrogation scenes of Aadhi & Badri. Lighting, lip focussing I felt like "Aariya uthadugal unnadhu Dravida uthadugal ennathundra maathiri
  Nassar kitta oru flame irunduchu. He was terrific right from that scene tablea kaiya vachikittu & "nee thokkara edathulernthu un theramaiya waste pandra jeikkira pakkam vanthuru". Dialoq deliveries are as sharp as Razor that "thala vaal... " I wasnt impressed much (there are lot to pinpoint..Imitating badri) but later, the character gets a better shape when he tells his wife "kadavula kooda nambala nermaya thaan nambinen" when his senior officer cheated and suicide. "I think I am on the losing side" . Arjun was Ok. Gautami offering got cut. One of the bold, brilliant and postulated climax shown in Tamil films though their children's sequel was unnecessary. No Music, No Songs No BGM. This is sad indeed!
  
  Great movies! Cant dream of a better afternoon.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Fri Apr 9 11:30:53 2010.

  asal - couldn't watch beyond 15 minutes, switched off and went to bed.
  
  Ajith, wake up! Team up with good, imaginative people - otherwise, they'll make sure you stay on the race-course
  
  வேகாத பீஸாவுக்கு ஊசிப்போன தேங்காச்சட்னி மாதிரி 'சிங்கம் எங்க அப்பா'ன்னு பாட்டு வேற
  
  

• From: joe on Fri Apr 9 12:00:46 2010.

  சர்வர் சுந்தரம்.
  
  Legend Nagesh
  
  

• From: Sarna on Fri Apr 9 12:39:20 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  asal - couldn't watch beyond 15 minutes, switched off and went to bed Ajith, wake up! Team up with good, imaginative people - otherwise, they'll make sure you stay on the race-course

  
  
  Next movie is with Gauthom menon again a gangster movie Lets hope something good or atleast OK
  
  ASAL - for me Ajith's worst movie
  thala
  
  

• From: Sarna on Fri Apr 9 12:40:34 2010.

  joe wrote:

  சர்வர் சுந்தரம். Legend Nagesh

  
  
  excellent movie by K Balachandher
  
  excellent acting by Nagesh
  
  

• From: joe on Fri Apr 9 12:58:35 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  excellent movie by K Balachandher

  
  
  இது பாலசந்தர் படமல்ல ..பராசக்தி இயக்குநர்கள் கிருஷ்ணன் - பஞ்சு இயக்கிய படம்.
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Sat Apr 10 10:57:12 2010.

  Watching Ellaam Avan Seyal in Sun TV. Seems to be a decent movie. Nice plot and sub-plots.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Apr 10 11:08:01 2010.

  That's a remake of chinthamani kola case from kerala. So, possibly credit to malayalam film makers, if any.
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Sat Apr 10 11:22:14 2010.

  yes, read it in wiki. Shaji Kailas was the director in both Malayalam and Tamil.
  
  

• From: P_R on Sat Apr 10 11:50:03 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Sarna wrote: excellent movie by K Balachandher இது பாலசந்தர் படமல்ல ..பராசக்தி இயக்குநர்கள் கிருஷ்ணன் - பஞ்சு இயக்கிய படம்.

  
  Yeah. I too thought for long that it was directed by KB.
  It was an adaptation of KB's play though.
  
  

• From: Scale on Sun Apr 11 0:51:00 2010.

  Few scenes from
  
  Punnagai Mannan - Boy, What a KH His best are easily in 80's.
  
  Raaman Thediya Seethai - Its such a sweet experience of being blind and listening to the Master Melody Maker, VS
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Apr 13 23:07:25 2010.

  NK
  Mahendran & IR வாழ்க
  
  Makes one think whether some of kurumbus in post-marriage-MR movies had his wife's inputs...
  
  Also re-emphasizes the fact that the best movies in TF happened in late 70's / early 80's
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Apr 13 23:19:15 2010.

  a_e, let it be songs, stories, acting, lyrics, films or whatever, 60s is the Golden Period of Tamil Cinema.
  
  The period when giants like NT, Kannadhasan, KB, MSV, Sridhar, TMS and many others were ruling the roost.
  
  பொன்னாள் அது போலே வருமா இனிமேலே...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Wed Apr 14 18:52:09 2010.

  I for one want him to finish in podiums win 2 or 3 races get some good sponsorships and continue racing forever and bid adieu to films for good if he does well in F-2 this season`. Ajith clearly has more passion in racing.
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  Ajith, wake up! Team up with good, imaginative people - otherwise, they'll make sure you stay on the race-course

  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Apr 14 19:25:58 2010.

  A_F, sure a much better plan than doing 'aa'sals
  
  My movie watching spree finished - avaL appadiththAn done
  
  It's almost an all-Sripriya show, freak job! Both KH & RK have done excellent job as well. Dialogs are among the best ever in TF!
  
  

• From: Scale on Wed Apr 14 23:12:44 2010.

  Pasanga - If those 3 idiots have adopted 'all is well' belief so ludicrously during labour why not and welcome this debutant & kids travail!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu Apr 15 3:49:47 2010.

  ayutha ezhuthu...though its not mani's best and it had loopholes...but i still watch it wenever they show it on t.v....that may b due to the star cast...i dunno...but i really love the flashback portion of surya...the fight between maddy and surya..
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Apr 15 9:12:49 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  ayutha ezhuthu...though its not mani's best and it had loopholes...

  
  
  Another MR movie I liked very much.
  
  1. Asusual Maddy's performance was excellent. And his portion was excellent. Meera jasmine was so natural and award winning performance.
  
  2. But really Surya and his performance surprised me. Chanceless performance. Especially his performance alongside Bharathiraja(another great actor) were chanceless.
  
  3. Biggest surprise was trisha looked beautiful
  
  

• From: BM on Thu Apr 15 9:37:11 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  3. Biggest surprise was trisha looked beautiful

  
  
  Trisha azhaga irukrathula surprise enna irukku. Munnaal Miss chennai
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu Apr 15 9:40:40 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: ayutha ezhuthu...though its not mani's best and it had loopholes... Another MR movie I liked very much. 1. Asusual Maddy's performance was excellent. And his portion was excellent. Meera jasmine was so natural and award winning performance. 2. But really Surya and his performance surprised me. Chanceless performance. Especially his performance alongside Bharathiraja(another great actor) were chanceless. 3. Biggest surprise was trisha looked beautiful

  
  yup...even maddy surprised with his role...never seen before him like that..surya..was the"HERO"...as u call it...he looked most handsome in that movie only...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Apr 15 15:01:12 2010.

  Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think
  
  Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome.
  Uber-coolness personified Prashanth
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Thu Apr 15 16:45:12 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  3. Biggest surprise was trisha looked beautiful

  
  
  
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Thu Apr 15 16:46:08 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth

  
  
  Songs were very nice in this movie. Simran
  
  Prasanth
  
  

• From: joe on Thu Apr 15 21:11:14 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth

  
  
  I liked Karan in this movie
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Fri Apr 16 0:40:31 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth

  
  
  Vivek was good too.
  
  Kadhal....Kadhal...
  Kadhal...
  Kadhal oru kazhatti pOtta seruppu,
  ......
  Size seriya irrundha yaar vena maatikalaam!
  
  
  
  

• From: P_R on Fri Apr 16 1:43:55 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth Vivek was good too. Kadhal....Kadhal... Kadhal... Kadhal oru kazhatti pOtta seruppu, ...... Size seriya irrundha yaar vena maatikalaam!

  
  
  In the scene where Prashanth and Karan come in one bike: enna dA MGR-um. Nambiar-um doubles varaanga
  
  
  Vivek: ivvaLo dhaan da computer
  VaiyApuri: enakku oru sandhEgam
  Vi: indha aarvathai naan pAraatturEn... kELu
  Vai: idhula sun tv varumA
  Vi: anAvasiyama ungappA oru engineering seat-ai waste paNNittaaru
  Vai: unakku channel vaikka theriyalainnu sollu
  
  
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Fri Apr 16 6:04:04 2010.

  "Vai: idhula sun tv varumA " - This is cult (technology nammala overwhelm pannumbodhu use pannakkoodiyadhu)
  
  TV tuner card ellam enakku parichayam illadha samayathula, joke adikkaradha nenachu kettirukken
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Apr 16 9:37:56 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  19thmay wrote: Bala (Karthik) wrote: Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth Vivek was good too. Kadhal....Kadhal... Kadhal... Kadhal oru kazhatti pOtta seruppu, ...... Size seriya irrundha yaar vena maatikalaam! In the scene where Prashanth and Karan come in one bike: enna dA MGR-um. Nambiar-um doubles varaanga Vivek: ivvaLo dhaan da computer VaiyApuri: enakku oru sandhEgam Vi: indha aarvathai naan pAraatturEn... kELu Vai: idhula sun tv varumA Vi: anAvasiyama ungappA oru engineering seat-ai waste paNNittaaru Vai: unakku channel vaikka theriyalainnu sollu

  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Apr 16 9:39:08 2010.

  vivek to vayyapuri:aishwarya rai ulaga azhagi,un aalu ullur kezhavi
  
  

• From: viraajan on Fri Apr 16 12:23:29 2010.

  Watching parts of Run on K TV.
  
  Madhavan enna azhagu His body language is very unique. For instance, when Kulkarni & Co ambush maddy's house, Maddy reaches Kulkarni's house. First, they show only the knife and the child, later the camera moves up and focuses Maddy. There, the way Maddy starts the conversation by, with the phone receiver cradled between ear and shoulder! Very unique!
  
  Vidyasagar's BGM deserves a special mention.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Fri Apr 16 13:42:06 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  vivek to vayyapuri:aishwarya rai ulaga azhagi,un aalu ullur kezhavi

  
  
  
  Oh man! A Viivek in full flow is kind of hard to match, I say!
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Fri Apr 16 13:43:26 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  P_R wrote: 19thmay wrote: Bala (Karthik) wrote: Was watching "Kannedhire Thondrinaal" this week in KTV i think Absolutely enjoyable time pass All the essential ingredients of the mid-90s syndrome. Uber-coolness personified Prashanth Vivek was good too. Kadhal....Kadhal... Kadhal... Kadhal oru kazhatti pOtta seruppu, ...... Size seriya irrundha yaar vena maatikalaam! In the scene where Prashanth and Karan come in one bike: enna dA MGR-um. Nambiar-um doubles varaanga Vivek: ivvaLo dhaan da computer VaiyApuri: enakku oru sandhEgam Vi: indha aarvathai naan pAraatturEn... kELu Vai: idhula sun tv varumA Vi: anAvasiyama ungappA oru engineering seat-ai waste paNNittaaru Vai: unakku channel vaikka theriyalainnu sollu

  
  
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Fri Apr 16 13:45:38 2010.

  '98 - '03: Vivek was at his pomp (total vaaipillaamai)
  
  Dhool
  
  Lady: Poo thotiyE udachitiye dA moodevi...
  
  Vivek (on the run): Sorry Sridevi...
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Fri Apr 16 14:30:59 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  '98 - '03: Vivek was at his pomp (total vaaipillaamai) Dhool Lady: Poo thotiyE udachitiye dA moodevi... Vivek (on the run): Sorry Sridevi...

  
  
  
  
  yaaruda inga irundha paavada naada-va eduthathu?
  (removes the strap-like naada tied in his knuckles) idhu thaanda adhu.. idhu thaanda adhu
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Fri Apr 16 14:39:53 2010.

  VENKIRAJA wrote:

  Movie Cop wrote: '98 - '03: Vivek was at his pomp (total vaaipillaamai) Dhool Lady: Poo thotiyE udachitiye dA moodevi... Vivek (on the run): Sorry Sridevi... yaaruda inga irundha paavada naada-va eduthathu? (removes the strap-like naada tied in his knuckles) idhu thaanda adhu.. idhu thaanda adhu

  
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sat Apr 17 3:02:55 2010.

  vivek in aasayil or kadidham
  village people:ellarum sombe thookittu enge kelambiteenge???
  vivek:collector kitte manu kudukka porom,apdi avar othukulena avar munnadi oru karagattam aadikatlamnnu irukkom(while saying this he dances keeping sombu on his head)
  
  

• From: Rocky89 on Sat Apr 17 5:22:21 2010.

  Vivek in Kannedhire thondrinal or someothe prashanth movie.. no sure..
  
  Vivek : Aapam iruka?
  Waiter : Aapam illa sar, appam thAn irukku.
  Vivek : Appo irundhuchu, ippo irukka?
  
  
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Mon Apr 26 1:22:59 2010.

  UdhirippookkaL. Watching second time, after a three-year gap. And even the second time
  
  The mom and kids standing against the sunset should be one of the most defining title-card images ever!
  
  Three moments that I like to recollect,
  
  # Someone informs Ashwini that Vijayan would take her and the kids to a film that evening. She is totally surprised, but shows only a faint hint in her face with that smile, looks at the clouds, gets ready. The whole sequence with an unidentified female voice humming "indha poongaaththu..." in the background
  
  # The kids knocking the doors of their grandpa at midnight, giving only that innocent smiles as replies for the repeated questions and finally says 'ivaLukku pasikkudhu'
  
  # The very next sequence - Vijayan after knowing this, while walking in the street finds the kids eating something, sitting in that lone mandapam, fondly enquires about their lunch, gives them something to eat and takes them home. Not very sure what I liked in this scene
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 26 7:49:14 2010.

  AravindMano wrote:

  Not very sure what I liked in this scene

  
  
  That Vijayan character is quite unusual for TF and needs a whole lot of psycho-analysis (while 100% realistic as I've personally seen similar, complex characters in life).
  
  Mahendran has that knack of hitting you without getting loud or getting too melodramatic, over-dramatising etc of a scene
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 26 7:58:03 2010.

  I watched 'onnu mudhal poojyam vara' on net this weekend (posted about it in the songs thread). That's a Mahendranish movie, though without the effective BGM.
  
  See even the title, one-zero, what a nice way to capture almost the whole way of story telling in the movie - over telephone calls (it beautifully names the old rotary dial telephone).
  
  The movie was a 1986 release and hence pre-dates Priyadharshan's Chitram. So, the climax should have been striking at that time (though Chithram was the biggest hit ever in MF history, this key portion of story inspired from one-0)
  
  Mohanlal is supposedly the hero but he is seen on screen only for 10 minutes Even the "also-rans" like Mukesh, Suresh Gopi may have same amount of screen time as him while Pratap Pothen is shown a lot longer. This is what makes the whole presentation quite interesting. No unnecessary big air about hero, heroism and all that boring stuff! Just a couple of songs that run along the story seamlessly. No melodrama...
  
  Oh, I love 80's Malayalam movies!
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Apr 26 8:03:30 2010.

  app, in terms of marrying commercial path to artistic integrity, 80's Kerala reigns supreme in Indian Film history.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Apr 26 9:34:23 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  app, in terms of marrying commercial path to artistic integrity, 80's Kerala reigns supreme in Indian Film history.

  
  
  Exactly!
  
  Plum, You've nicely word-smith'd it
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon Apr 26 12:12:58 2010.

  Vinnai thaandi varuvaaya.
  
  Mudila, stopped watching with the Allepy portion. Apart from cinematography nothing impressed including the music. Simbu's acting and dialogues were irritating
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Mon Apr 26 12:16:37 2010.

  Prabo wrote:

  Vinnai thaandi varuvaaya. Mudila, stopped watching with the Allepy portion. Apart from cinematography nothing impressed including the music. Simbu's acting and dialogues were irritating

  
  Join the club - but secretaa vechukonga. publica indha padathai paththi kaetta- SUNTV vimarisanathula varra podhu janam maadhiri opinion pottudunga. pureedha?
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon Apr 26 12:26:42 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  Prabo wrote: Vinnai thaandi varuvaaya. Mudila, stopped watching with the Allepy portion. Apart from cinematography nothing impressed including the music. Simbu's acting and dialogues were irritating Join the club - but secretaa vechukonga. publica indha padathai paththi kaetta- SUNTV vimarisanathula varra podhu janam maadhiri opinion pottudunga. pureedha?

  
  
  Ok boss
  
  This movie is very highly overrated in hub.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Apr 26 13:12:27 2010.

  AravindMano wrote:

  UdhirippookkaL. Watching second time, after a three-year gap. And even the second time The mom and kids standing against the sunset should be one of the most defining title-card images ever! Three moments that I like to recollect, # Someone informs Ashwini that Vijayan would take her and the kids to a film that evening. She is totally surprised, but shows only a faint hint in her face with that smile, looks at the clouds, gets ready. The whole sequence with an unidentified female voice humming "indha poongaaththu..." in the background # The kids knocking the doors of their grandpa at midnight, giving only that innocent smiles as replies for the repeated questions and finally says 'ivaLukku pasikkudhu' # The very next sequence - Vijayan after knowing this, while walking in the street finds the kids eating something, sitting in that lone mandapam, fondly enquires about their lunch, gives them something to eat and takes them home. Not very sure what I liked in this scene

  
  
  jaya TV:?:
  
  me too watched it....
  
  
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Apr 26 14:03:51 2010.

  Payya - Strictly 5 minutes.
  
  Sangusamy
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon Apr 26 14:13:47 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Payya - Strictly 5 minutes. Sangusamy

  
  
  
  
  padam een intha ottam oduthunnu konjam aachariyamathan irukku
  
  on the other hand, a v.good movie, Angadi theru has also picked up well
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Apr 26 21:45:47 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Payya - Strictly 5 minutes. Sangusamy padam een intha ottam oduthunnu konjam aachariyamathan irukku

  
  
  Cloud 9 is also a factor'nu sonna YSR fans yarum oththukka matteenga
  
  

• From: jinju on Tue Apr 27 0:07:04 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Payya - Strictly 5 minutes. Sangusamy padam een intha ottam oduthunnu konjam aachariyamathan irukku on the other hand, a v.good movie, Angadi theru has also picked up well

  
  
  simble...no great opposition, summer vacations, whole family going watching Paiyya, a typical colorful tamil film with highly popular songs!
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Tue Apr 27 5:19:56 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Mahendran has that knack of hitting you without getting loud or getting too melodramatic, over-dramatising etc of a scene

  
  
  True. I think he treated the Vijayan's character very dignifiedly.
  
  

  HonestRaj wrote:

  jaya TV:?:

  
  
  Yeah. Usually Raj TV plays some old films during weekends & would save me, last weekend it was Jaya TV:)
  
  

• From: viraajan on Tue Apr 27 5:28:12 2010.

  Was traveling in TN Govt Bus. They played Thoranai
  
  I tried my best to avoid it by listening to songs in my walkman for an hour. But the travel was lil longer Couldn't avoid that!
  
  aradha payasu kadhai, thiraikadhai, vasanam, direction, climax, expression,
  
  Thank god. The 'Rodhanai' movie was followed by a sAdhanai movie Baasha Could watch it for 30 mins! Thalaivar kalakkal!
  
  X: avar nalla irukkanum pa....
  JR: naama ennama solradhu... adhAn indha naadE solludhe...
  
  
  
  

• From: Prabo on Tue Apr 27 5:49:46 2010.

  Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
  Good characterizations, well acted by support casts and comedy.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Thu Apr 29 9:52:17 2010.

  tune in to KTV.....
  
  SATHRIYAN
  
  another 30 mins is remaining.....
  
  Gowtham ivara vechu oru padam pannanumnu nenachukittu irundhEn.... adhellam thevai illai.. indha oru padame pOdhum... yaaralayum idhai minja mudiyadhu
  
  Isaignani's theme for Sathriyan
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Sat May 1 18:56:15 2010.

  SURA - No comments!
  
  My Name is Khan - Good!
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat May 1 23:02:51 2010.

  Vennila kabadi kuzhu
  
  I dont think anyone else has depicted the area around pazhani , this well in tamil cinema.Lots of movies has been made in that area.
  
  Awesome in terms of dialogues - they match exactly with the slang spoken there and also the charecterizations.Got reminded of some of my childhood friends from village.
  
  sila emotional scenes were feel panna vechutainga - very subtly handled
  
  Humour ipdithan edukkanum!...
  
  super movie!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sun May 2 0:16:16 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Vennila kabadi kuzhu I dont think anyone else has depicted the area around pazhani , this well in tamil cinema.Lots of movies has been made in that area. Awesome in terms of dialogues - they match exactly with the slang spoken there and also the charecterizations.Got reminded of some of my childhood friends from village. sila emotional scenes were feel panna vechutainga - very subtly handled Humour ipdithan edukkanum!... super movie!

  
  Delightful little movie. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it the 2nd time. Full-a paakka mudiyala nethu....
  Humor , my favorite is the poratta man. Aalum koralum paathaale sirippu varudhu
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun May 2 0:28:56 2010.

  Bala,
  
  I have learnt that the director is from our area - a village near pazhani.
  
  Infact "Vennila kabadi kuzhu" was a real kabadi team famous in that area in the 80's, which was owned by the relative of the director....who was a family friend of ours. these types of kabadi competitions are famous then in our area it seems.
  
  Now I can understand how he can depict the milieu and charecters beautifully.
  
  An unpretentious movie..hope he gets good offers and makes good movies in the future.
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sun May 2 0:34:43 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  An unpretentious movie..hope he gets good offers and makes good movies in the future.

  
  
  
  Dialogues and performances were way too natural. When Vishnu asks her "enna padikkareenga..", She swiftly replies "seyand year" I was avlo natural
  
  BTW, What is Susindran doing now? the hero Vishnu is doing Thoonga nagaram, alongside are Barani (Kalloori/Nadodigal), Vimal (Pasanga). Hope it does well. Cloud Nine!
  
  

• From: Rocky89 on Sun May 2 0:40:00 2010.

  Vishnu is also doing 'Bale Paandiya'.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun May 2 4:58:22 2010.

  Viv,
  
  Don't you remember me saying exactly the same things like you (and you asked where I'm from)
  
  Excellent movie!
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun May 2 5:27:45 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Viv, Don't you remember me saying exactly the same things like you (and you asked where I'm from) Excellent movie!

  
  
  app,
  
  marandhuten... unga ooru edhu?
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 3 2:08:13 2010.

  Sura - Fun filled Mass entertainer
  
  Mind-blowing dance steps by Vijay Asusual Vijay excelled in comedy, fights and acting
  
  Tammu darling wt a beauty yaen gael make dhaan konjam over
  
  Overall a timepass movie
  
  one good dialogue by Vijay :- andha petti'la irukkura mudi mudi mudi sauri mudi.... adha kooda ungalaala pudunga mudiyaadhu
  I presume that the above dialogue is aimed at adhi-medhaavi's, pundits, critics etc who blindly bash Vijay and his movies.
  
  

• From: Scale on Mon May 3 2:13:02 2010.

  oh, ithu vera irukka...
  
  //who blindly bash Vijay and his movies//
  
  Who is that?
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon May 3 2:17:04 2010.

  Great way to respond critics
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon May 3 2:18:58 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  oh, ithu vera irukka... //who blindly bash Vijay and his movies// Who is that?

  
  
  check out the poll option in the official sura thread. around the 40 votes polled in the flop section, more than half will include the crowd that have not watched the movie and voted just for the pure fun of blind bashing vijay hubla idhellam sagajamappa
  
  

• From: avven on Mon May 3 2:29:39 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Sura - Fun filled Mass entertainer Mind-blowing dance steps by Vijay Asusual Vijay excelled in comedy, fights and acting

  
  
  theaterla athiradi song mudicha vudanei mukkavasi pear kaitatinainga
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  Overall a timepass movie

  
  
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  one good dialogue by Vijay :- andha petti'la irukkura mudi mudi mudi sauri mudi.... adha kooda ungalaala pudunga mudiyaadhu I presume that the above dialogue is aimed at adhi-medhaavi's, pundits, critics etc who blindly bash Vijay and his movies.

  
  
  
  

• From: Scale on Mon May 3 2:30:08 2010.

  No, I don't visit that thread, Sorry! And whoever voted 'blindly' I am surprised.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon May 3 2:32:43 2010.

  Watched Sura!!
  
  <Begin Loop>
  
  Sevul-la self slap, Inime Vijay padam paapiya?
  
  <Endless Loop>
  
  

• From: avven on Mon May 3 2:33:07 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  check out the poll option in the official sura thread. around the 40 votes polled in the flop section, more than half will include the crowd that have not watched the movie and voted just for the pure fun of blind bashing vijay

  
  yeppo thaan thiruthuvangalo
  

  jinju wrote:

  hubla idhellam sagajamappa

  
  
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon May 3 2:33:46 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  No, I don't visit that thread, Sorry! And whoever voted 'blindly' I am surprised.

  I tried to do that, voting blindly, and ended up clicking on Google ads. So there you, blind voting is good for online advertisements.
  
  

• From: Surya on Mon May 3 2:34:15 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Scale wrote: No, I don't visit that thread, Sorry! And whoever voted 'blindly' I am surprised. I tried to do that, voting blindly, and ended up clicking on Google ads. So there you, blind voting is good for online advertisements.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: avven on Mon May 3 2:34:25 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Watched Sura!! <Begin Loop> Sevul-la self slap, Inime Vijay padam paapiya? <Endless Loop>

  
  aadutha padathuku appuram same sevul-la slap pannikathingo
  
  

• From: avven on Mon May 3 2:35:24 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Scale wrote: No, I don't visit that thread, Sorry! And whoever voted 'blindly' I am surprised. I tried to do that, voting blindly, and ended up clicking on Google ads. So there you, blind voting is good for online advertisements.

  
  
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon May 3 2:43:12 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Scale wrote: No, I don't visit that thread, Sorry! And whoever voted 'blindly' I am surprised. I tried to do that, voting blindly, and ended up clicking on Google ads. So there you, blind voting is good for online advertisements.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Scale on Mon May 3 3:04:54 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Watched Sura!! <Begin Loop> Sevul-la self slap, Inime Vijay padam paapiya? <Endless Loop>

  
  
  Syntax Error!
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon May 3 4:28:54 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Watched Sura!! <Begin Loop> Sevul-la self slap, Inime Vijay padam paapiya? <Endless Loop>

  
  
  Kai valichchaa sollu, naan vanthu slap panraen
  
  

• From: avven on Mon May 3 4:38:56 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kai valichchaa sollu, naan vanthu slap panraen

  
  yenga na pooninga koncha naala
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon May 3 4:45:48 2010.

  avven wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Kai valichchaa sollu, naan vanthu slap panraen yenga na pooninga koncha naala

  
  
  time kidaikkum boathu vanthu check pannuvaen.. avvalavaa post panna pidikirathilla ippellaam
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon May 3 4:56:35 2010.

  avven, thirumaran avargalai Sura padathukku kootitupoi urchaka padathunga we need lighthearted posts in all threads
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon May 3 6:34:07 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Vennila kabadi kuzhu ... Awesome in terms of dialogues - they match exactly with the slang spoken there and also the charecterizations.Got reminded of some of my childhood friends from village.

  
  
  Dialogues are by Baskar Sakthi.
  He writes shortstories in many magazines and has written dialogues for some serials too.
  
  His short story collection பழுப்பு நிற புகைப்படம் was noticed for its simple but well-done characterizations, appropriate dialogues and easy mix of poignance and occasional humour.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon May 3 7:11:02 2010.

  Prabo wrote:

  avven, thirumaran avargalai Sura padathukku kootitupoi urchaka padathunga we need lighthearted posts in all threads

  
  
  
  
  rather i will have Suraa puttu tonight
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon May 3 7:31:17 2010.

  Viv, village near Dindigul
  
  Watched நாடோடிகள் yesterday.
  
  Sashi Kumar is a mix of somewhat good & bayangara sodhappal performances, very inconsistent on screen. Other actors are impressive naturals.
  
  Movie has its moments - like the sufferings of the 'friends' and the way in which the couple ditch them etc, but overall not as crisp and interesting as subramanyapuram.
  
  அந்த வானத்தப்போல மனசக்கொண்ட மன்னவனே What a contrast this gives to ears when compared to the sodhappal BGM that's loud and jarring thru out the movie!
  
  

• From: joe on Mon May 3 8:07:16 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Humor , my favorite is the poratta man. Aalum koralum paathaale sirippu varudhu

  
  
  They showed this in TV add and every time i laughed loudly
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon May 3 8:15:46 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: Vennila kabadi kuzhu ... Awesome in terms of dialogues - they match exactly with the slang spoken there and also the charecterizations.Got reminded of some of my childhood friends from village. Dialogues are by Baskar Sakthi. He writes shortstories in many magazines and has written dialogues for some serials too. His short story collection பழுப்பு நிற புகைப்படம் was noticed for its simple but well-done characterizations, appropriate dialogues and easy mix of poignance and occasional humour.

  
  
  All this are in this movie too Humour was not inserted, instead it just happaned in the movie as it happens in real life, I liked it much.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 3 8:46:15 2010.

  Caught the latter half. Very well done.
  
  After the caste-related reason to sit out of the match, Sekar appreciating unconsciously when his (erstwhile) team does well on the field - well done. Very subtle capture of minute emotions.
  
  As Jaiganes had written elsewhere(which I purposefully caught up with after watching the movie this week), it does seem like the feel-good sports movie was a clever camouflage for a deeper social commentary - which keeps coming back
  - in the point-blank interrogation of the mother of the acquired uncle in Madurai, who wants to ensure that the invitees for dinner, the Kabaddi team, are of the right caste configuration, and is thoroughly disapproving of her son's rejection of caste and God, thanks to "EdhO katchi"'s influence. I have never seen this particular dynamic captured in Tamil films. Now, that man is what you call an ordinary worker of our fabled progressive parties, a man who lives the principles that the movement founded, but is not explicitly demonstrative or vocal about it, adjusting with the flow of the rest of his social life equanimously. And to act ascounterpoint for his liberalism w.r.t caste, he has his place-of-origin related paasam and obsession. As flesh and blood as you can get.
  
  - the kabaddi success of the team leading to the whole village of Mari forgetting the caste differences temporarily, and the way a fellow-caste-member of Sekar, who has come to Madurai to bask in the glory of his village team in the wake of the new found success, chides him for having brought caste into it. It is not that this man is a caste-indifferent do-gooder but just a practical man, who probably has his own set of caste related prejudices but can set it aside for other reasons.
  
  - the larger issues of Mari's deprivation in comparison to peers of his age are probably addressed in a million movies before - but the very believable ways in which those barriers break down - due to very practical reasons - capture another aspect of the same dynamic. The animal in some of the characters leads to caste equations raising its ugly head now and then, but it also gets suppressed just as believably.
  Throughout the watch, admittedly only of the latter half, I kept expecting a tragic denoument but I didnt expect the way it turned out. I was sort of expecting a caste related hack down of the hero, thanks to the tense undercurrents built up very well in the build-up to the final act - primarily because I felt that the director wasnt touching the caste issues without a pay-off to round it with. He managed to surprise me there, but in retrospect, I can make sense of it.
  
  The pay-off would have completely derailed the movie - and I come around to the view that feel-good-sports was just a backdrop, and the director made a clever choice to highlight the fact with the eventual fate of Mari, without compromising on the characterisation. His characters are ordinary men, who can be roused into caste-related frenzy in the aftermath of a catalyst event, but arent always in that mode
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 9:05:08 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: Vennila kabadi kuzhu I dont think anyone else has depicted the area around pazhani , this well in tamil cinema.Lots of movies has been made in that area. Awesome in terms of dialogues - they match exactly with the slang spoken there and also the charecterizations.Got reminded of some of my childhood friends from village. sila emotional scenes were feel panna vechutainga - very subtly handled Humour ipdithan edukkanum!... super movie! Delightful little movie. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it the 2nd time. Full-a paakka mudiyala nethu.... Humor , my favorite is the poratta man. Aalum koralum paathaale sirippu varudhu

  
  
  
  
  veetla time slot kEttu vangi parthEn.... eventhough I have a DVD with the combination of Ch-28
  
  When Visnu is racing with the bus & the bus driver allowing him to come first...
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 9:17:51 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Watched Sura!! <Begin Loop> Sevul-la self slap, Inime Vijay padam paapiya? <Endless Loop>

  
  
  "Vettaikaran" appovE nan ungalukku support pannEn... neengalu Vijay fan enbadhu ippo irukkura palarukku theriyadhunnu..
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon May 3 10:09:00 2010.

  Flau, Susindran is not that deep-nu patchi solludhu. So I am very reluctant to read much into this.
  
  btw this is an example of a case where intention of the maker concerns us, isn't it ?
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon May 3 10:11:09 2010.

  VENKIRAJA wrote:

  BTW, What is Susindran doing now?

  
  avaru nambaaLu karthi-ya vechu naan mahaan alla edukkuraapla
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon May 3 10:14:02 2010.

  PR/Plum,
  Actually, what I'm unsure is whether there is anything incisive about the film's sociopolitical commentary with respect to the caste system and such.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon May 3 10:20:11 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  As Jaiganes had written elsewhere(which I purposefully caught up with after watching the movie this week), it does seem like the feel-good sports movie was a clever camouflage for a deeper social commentary - which keeps coming back - in the point-blank interrogation of the mother of the acquired uncle in Madurai, who wants to ensure that the invitees for dinner, the Kabaddi team, are of the right caste configuration, and is thoroughly disapproving of her son's rejection of caste and God, thanks to "EdhO katchi"'s influence. I have never seen this particular dynamic captured in Tamil films. Now, that man is what you call an ordinary worker of our fabled progressive parties, a man who lives the principles that the movement founded, but is not explicitly demonstrative or vocal about it, adjusting with the flow of the rest of his social life equanimously. And to act ascounterpoint for his liberalism w.r.t caste, he has his place-of-origin related paasam and obsession. As flesh and blood as you can get.

  
  
  Yes.That guy being a communist is pretty much straight forward i believe.This is a very rare thing that is captured in tamil cinema.Progressive middle class man influenced by a party's ideology is very common actually.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 3 10:32:14 2010.

  Equa, incisive or not, I feel the commentary exists. Obviously, we aren't talking ankur manthan or nishant here. The lack of incision is self-displayed by the movie as it just introduces the motifs and brushes them off, perhaps to service the feel-good sports movie part. But the net result worked for me well as a starting point to such deliberations.
  
  The only other explanation is that he was going for a vaguely poetic irony with the ending. Very likely, mind you, as feeyar says, that.
  
  (Perhaps I was just in search of a movie to analyse, fit theories and apply fallacy on the intentions of the maker!)
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 3 10:49:30 2010.

  Vennila kabadi kulu - except worst love( ) track, the movie is excellent
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon May 3 11:03:41 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  worst love( ) track

  
  
  
  Very soft, realistic and sweet!
  
  I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு!
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon May 3 11:04:53 2010.

  Plum,
  Fair enough. I actually agree with everything you've said here. And I also liked the film a lot. But I found it quite odd how it brings up the caste angle time and again but sooner or later brushes it off, as you put it.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 11:05:51 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet! I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு!

  
  
  tachings. .kissings ellam avaru edhirparkkuraru
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon May 3 11:08:05 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  I found it quite odd how it brings up the caste angle time and again but sooner or later brushes it off

  
  
  Actually, that is the way it really is (or used to be when I grew up) in this part of TN
  
  No big fights / violence but can lift up its nastiness every now and then. At the same time, equally powerful forces / idealogies existed to "brush it aside"
  
  

• From: joe on Mon May 3 11:14:12 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  app_engine wrote: Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet! I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு! tachings. .kissings ellam avaru edhirparkkuraru

  
  
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon May 3 11:25:35 2010.

  Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 3 11:28:23 2010.

  App, you put it nicely. I guess there is some madurai in me although I am not a native for all practical purposes. That equation of the casteist undercurrrent existing, but being brushed off regularly, and exploding only on occasions, usually a catalyst of an event triggering it, that's the dynamic I think the movie caught very well - and I fairly think that the party worker character is the clearest clue towards this.
  
  That steering clear of a good vs evil - even a "caste feeling is evil" - narrative certainly caught my attention. The question is that would a maya thEvan be one of these characters who has normal moments other than plotting to establish his casteist and family supremacy every single minute he is on screen, and the incidents he triggers are one of those many catalyst moments. Possibly, yes.
  
  (Well, that's my canny attempt at digressing this discussion to a bigger canvas with kid, bala, frabhu, compli all pitching in )
  
  

• From: Scale on Mon May 3 11:38:02 2010.

  Except the game 'kabadi' everything worked for me. hm... cricket, hockey, soccer, karate, kung fu, boxing, kick boxing, rugby, ice hockey, gymnastics anything left from olympic games?
  
  

• From: Surya on Mon May 3 11:41:24 2010.

  Prabo wrote:

  Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla

  
  
  which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan."
  
  

• From: Appu s on Mon May 3 11:46:41 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet!

  
  
  Exactly! here also love at first sight
  
  

• From: Scale on Mon May 3 11:48:55 2010.

  hm... Nadia
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon May 3 11:49:34 2010.

  Prabo wrote:

  Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla

  
  Exactly. Indha commercial films ellaam orE bracket-la pOdavE koodaadhu, aamaam
  
  Watched parts of mannan last night. PVasu's finest
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Mon May 3 11:51:49 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Watched parts of mannan last night. PVasu's finest

  
  
  Without any doubt Mannan is one of my all time favourites of Rajini. Rajini at his comic best. Unfortunately I lent my dvd to some friend. Pasanga Aattaiya pottuttaange.
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Mon May 3 11:52:16 2010.

  Surya wrote:

  Prabo wrote: Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan."

  
  
  Actually, the sentiment scenes in that movie with Sivaji and Nagesh will be really good. The dialogues are so powerful in that movie! Some of those:
  
  1. When Rajini sees Sivaji after growing up in Sivaji's office.
  2. When Rajini's younger brother splashes rain water on Rajini while driving fast, and Sivaji comes later that way.
  3. When Nagesh retrieves Rajini's taxi just because he doesnt want to see his son being sad.
  4. Rajini's fierceness after burying Nagesh.
  5. Rajini breaking his car and getting drunk after his younger brother ditches him.
  6. When Rajini comes to know abt his younger brother failing and goes to question him in a club.
  
  So on and so forth! One of my top 5 Rajini movies... The song "Oora therinjikitaen" was played about 2 to 3 times due to fans shouting once more in Udhayam theatre when it was released in 1985!
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 11:53:36 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Prabo wrote: Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla Exactly. Indha commercial films ellaam orE bracket-la pOdavE koodaadhu, aamaam Watched parts of mannan last night. PVasu's finest

  
  
  missed to add Padikkadhavan in emotional impact.. Sivaji - Rajini - IR in the background with his oru koottu kiLiyaga
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Mon May 3 11:57:03 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  Surya wrote: Prabo wrote: Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan." Actually, the sentiment scenes in that movie with Sivaji and Nagesh will be really good. The dialogues are so powerful in that movie! Some of those: 1. When Rajini sees Sivaji after growing up in Sivaji's office. 2. When Rajini's younger brother splashes rain water on Rajini while driving fast, and Sivaji comes later that way. 3. When Nagesh retrieves Rajini's taxi just because he doesnt want to see his son being sad. 4. Rajini's fierceness after burying Nagesh. 5. Rajini breaking his car and getting drunk after his younger brother ditches him. 6. When Rajini comes to know abt his younger brother failing and goes to question him in a club. So on and so forth! One of my top 5 Rajini movies... The song "Oora therinjikitaen" was played about 2 to 3 times due to fans shouting once more in Udhayam theatre when it was released in 1985!

  
  
  Yes. It is. Oora therinjikkittaen was one of very few songs played once more in Chennai.
  
  

• From: joe on Mon May 3 11:58:02 2010.

  படிக்காதவனில் தம்பியை பஸ்ஸில் அனுப்பி வைக்கும் ரஜினி கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக பணத்தை எடுத்து கொடுக்கும் (வசனம் இருக்காது ) காட்சி , தம்பி பரீட்சையில் தேறி விட்டதாக ஒடி வந்து கட்டிக்கொள்ளும் காட்சி , கல்லூரி விழாவுக்கு செல்லும் காமெடிக் காட்சி - இவைகளில் ரஜினியின் முத்திரை மிக இயல்பாக பதிந்திருக்கும்.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 11:59:28 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  1. When Rajini sees Sivaji after growing up in Sivaji's office. 2. When Rajini's younger brother splashes rain water on Rajini while driving fast, and Sivaji comes later that way. 3. When Nagesh retrieves Rajini's taxi just because he doesnt want to see his son being sad. 4. Rajini's fierceness after burying Nagesh. 5. Rajini breaking his car and getting drunk after his younger brother ditches him. 6. When Rajini comes to know abt his younger brother failing and goes to question him in a club.

  
  
  7. Rajini bus la irukkumpodhu.. kanakke illama thambikku kaasu eduthu kudupparu
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Mon May 3 12:02:32 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Prabo wrote: Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla Exactly. Indha commercial films ellaam orE bracket-la pOdavE koodaadhu, aamaam Watched parts of mannan last night. PVasu's finest missed to add Padikkadhavan in emotional impact.. Sivaji - Rajini - IR in the background with his oru koottu kiLiyaga

  
  
  I agree - 100%! It really melts me when that song is played in the background for those scenes.
  
  Some dialogues I can think of at once:
  
  Rajini to Sivaji - "Enna nae, neenga kooda enna vittutu poraen-nu solreengalae?"
  
  Sivaji - "Adadae, naan antha arthathula solala. Intha olagathula ellarumae oru naal orutha orthuar vittutu thaanae poganum"
  
  Rajini to Nagesh - "Intha olagathula anbu, paasam, nesam, ellamae sethu poidichu-nu nenachan pa. Aanam innum athalaam irukku-nu ippo purinchikitaen".
  
  etc etc...
  
  

• From: joe on Mon May 3 12:03:08 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  Sivaji - Rajini - IR in the background with his oru koottu kiLiyaga

  
  
  True ..NT's look and Rajini's affection on NT ..which looks not just on screen character ..Rajini reflects his mariyathai to NT
  
  

• From: Prabo on Mon May 3 12:04:53 2010.

  Surya wrote:

  which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan."

  
  
  Nooru varusham is panakaaran...All those Rajni movies of that period padikaathavan, panakaaran, velaikaaran, guru sishyan, etc, etc are all clean entertainers. You go expecting some enterainment and you get it and he did it almost every single time. I miss such kind of movies nowadays...
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 3 12:09:27 2010.

  Prabo wrote:

  Surya wrote: which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan." Nooru varusham is panakaaran...All those Rajni movies of that period padikaathavan, panakaaran, velaikaaran, guru sishyan, etc, etc are all clean entertainers. You go expecting some enterainment and you get it and he did it almost every single time. I miss such kind of movies nowadays...

  
  
  aana ippa varra padangalai namakku pidikkiradhillai..... but ungalukku appo enna vayasu irundhadho, andha vayasu ullavanga ippo varra padangalai rasikkiranga....
  
  I am curious to know what Nadigar Thilagam & Puratchi Thalaivar fans thought about these films those days
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon May 3 12:52:00 2010.

  joe wrote:

  படிக்காதவனில் தம்பியை பஸ்ஸில் அனுப்பி வைக்கும் ரஜினி கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக பணத்தை எடுத்து கொடுக்கும் (வசனம் இருக்காது ) காட்சி .

  
  
  
  
  lighta over acting pandradhukkum oru talent venum..rajni does it with ease
  
  

• From: Surya on Mon May 3 13:03:10 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  Surya wrote: Prabo wrote: Rajnikanth starrer Padikaathavan is going on in tv, not sure which tv, just listening audio from my room. Awesome, RK's dialogue delivery, modulations kaekkum pothey ivlo sirripu varuthu. Commercial movie at its best ....comedy,action, sentiment, romance, style, songs but no punch dialogues...mmm ippolam intha maathiri padam varathilla which one is Padikaadhavan? the one with "nooru varusham, inthe maapillaiyum ponnumdhan." Actually, the sentiment scenes in that movie with Sivaji and Nagesh will be really good. The dialogues are so powerful in that movie! Some of those: 1. When Rajini sees Sivaji after growing up in Sivaji's office. 2. When Rajini's younger brother splashes rain water on Rajini while driving fast, and Sivaji comes later that way. 3. When Nagesh retrieves Rajini's taxi just because he doesnt want to see his son being sad. 4. Rajini's fierceness after burying Nagesh. 5. Rajini breaking his car and getting drunk after his younger brother ditches him. 6. When Rajini comes to know abt his younger brother failing and goes to question him in a club. So on and so forth! One of my top 5 Rajini movies... The song "Oora therinjikitaen" was played about 2 to 3 times due to fans shouting once more in Udhayam theatre when it was released in 1985!

  
  
  Oh!! That's the movie with Laksmi the Taxi??? I love that movie...
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue May 4 2:56:45 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet! I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு!

  
  
  soft and sweet ok.... but realistic
  
  thangachchilai maadhiri irukkaa saranya.... avalukku avana paaththa odana lovvvu.... adhu epdinga ? ohhh.... idhukku per dhaan LAFS'aa
  adhukooda paravaa illa, 1 year kazhichchu thirumbavum andha oor thiruvizhaavukku varuvaa... vandhu avana dhaan theduvaa.... Mozhi pada dialogue dhaan gnaabagaththukku varudhu
  
  azagaana veedu katti, veettu munnaala dhrishti bomma ottra maadhiri...... azhagaana padam eduththu, dhristi pottu maadhri oru luv track
  
  

• From: Scale on Tue May 4 3:28:03 2010.

  Sarna solratha paartha palaya paambu padam thaan gnabaham varudhu.. The makers can't think beyond love in TF's and they have employed all kinds of techniques.
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue May 4 3:38:16 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  joe wrote: படிக்காதவனில் தம்பியை பஸ்ஸில் அனுப்பி வைக்கும் ரஜினி கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக பணத்தை எடுத்து கொடுக்கும் (வசனம் இருக்காது ) காட்சி . lighta over acting pandradhukkum oru talent venum..rajni does it with ease

  
  
  sasikumar doing the same in nadOdigaL was
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue May 4 4:09:09 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  joe wrote: படிக்காதவனில் தம்பியை பஸ்ஸில் அனுப்பி வைக்கும் ரஜினி கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக பணத்தை எடுத்து கொடுக்கும் (வசனம் இருக்காது ) காட்சி . lighta over acting pandradhukkum oru talent venum..rajni does it with ease

  
  
  puriyalayae
  example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please.....
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue May 4 8:08:45 2010.

  Sarna,
  
  Let's agree to disagree.
  
  ஒன்று மட்டும் சொல்லிக்கொள்ள விரும்பறேன், நீங்க இன்னும் வாழ்க்கையில பாக்க வேண்டியது (சினிமாவில் அல்ல) நிறைய இருக்குங்கோ
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 4 9:05:23 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  app_engine wrote: Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet! I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு! soft and sweet ok.... but realistic thangachchilai maadhiri irukkaa saranya.... avalukku avana paaththa odana lovvvu.... adhu epdinga ? ohhh.... idhukku per dhaan LAFS'aa

  
  
  "kaadhal" padam parthuttu kaari thuppiruppeengalE
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Tue May 4 9:12:23 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  app_engine wrote: Sarna wrote: worst love( ) track Very soft, realistic and sweet! I haven't enjoyed any love song in recent TFM as much as லேசாப்பறக்குது மனசு! soft and sweet ok.... but realistic thangachchilai maadhiri irukkaa saranya.... avalukku avana paaththa odana lovvvu.... adhu epdinga ? ohhh.... idhukku per dhaan LAFS'aa

  kadhalukku than kannilliye...
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue May 4 9:13:23 2010.

  SoftSword wrote:

  example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please.....

  if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting..
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 4 9:22:13 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting..

  
  
  then what is natural acting
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue May 4 10:36:26 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna, Let's agree to disagree.

  
  
  seri
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  ஒன்று மட்டும் சொல்லிக்கொள்ள விரும்பறேன், நீங்க இன்னும் வாழ்க்கையில பாக்க வேண்டியது (சினிமாவில் அல்ல) நிறைய இருக்குங்கோ

  
  
  oh !!!
  
  

• From: joe on Tue May 4 10:40:53 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting

  
  
  To be frank , Nadikka theriyathavan solluRa sappai kattu.
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Tue May 4 10:41:08 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting

  
  
  If you like somebody very very much then it is natural acting.
  
  

• From: avven on Tue May 4 10:44:19 2010.

  tamizharasan wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting If you like somebody very very much then it is natural acting.

  
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 4 10:45:08 2010.

  joe wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting To be frank , Nadikka theriyathavan solluRa sappai kattu.

  
  
  "nadippu" ennum sollE unmaikku maaranadhu enra porulil varuvadhuthan...... adhula natural'nu sonna enna artham? --- idhuthan ennudaya sameebathiya sinthanai
  
  
  
  

  tamizharasan wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting If you like somebody very very much then it is natural acting.

  
  
  ellame bias thaanga...
  
  ippathan SURA thread + Thala thagaval mayyam padichen......
  
  rendu pakkamum kitta thatta orE madhiri than defend panranga.... idhu ellor kittayum irukku
  
  

• From: joe on Tue May 4 10:48:32 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  joe wrote: HonestRaj wrote: NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting To be frank , Nadikka theriyathavan solluRa sappai kattu. "nadippu" ennum sollE unmaikku maaranadhu enra porulil varuvadhuthan...... adhula natural'nu sonna enna artham? --- idhuthan ennudaya sameebathiya sinthanai

  
  
  நான் சொன்னதைத் தான் நீங்க கொஞ்சம் வளைச்சு வளைச்சு சொல்லுறீங்க
  
  

• From: Appu s on Tue May 4 10:49:09 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  idhuthan ennudaya sameebathiya sinthanai

  
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 4 13:09:20 2010.

  joe wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: joe wrote: HonestRaj wrote: NOV wrote: SoftSword wrote: example scenes for light overacting and strong overacting please..... if someone you like overacts, its light overacting. otherwise its strong overacting.. then what is natural acting To be frank , Nadikka theriyathavan solluRa sappai kattu. "nadippu" ennum sollE unmaikku maaranadhu enra porulil varuvadhuthan...... adhula natural'nu sonna enna artham? --- idhuthan ennudaya sameebathiya sinthanai நான் சொன்னதைத் தான் நீங்க கொஞ்சம் வளைச்சு வளைச்சு சொல்லுறீங்க

  
  
  vaLaichu vaLaichu sollumpodhu.. oru kavignanukku uriya thOranai vandhududhu
  
  

  Appu s wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: idhuthan ennudaya sameebathiya sinthanai

  
  
  ennaya panradhu.. sondha velaikku naduvula.. samooga sindhanayum enakulla Odikitte irukku
  
  
  
  

• From: tamizharasan on Tue May 4 14:47:47 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  ennaya panradhu.. sondha velaikku naduvula.. samooga sindhanayum enakulla Odikitte irukku

  
  
  This alone proves you are a loyal follower of Vijaykanth.
  
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue May 4 22:31:40 2010.

  Actors can tune their acting to different levels- like tuning the volume in the tape recorder...they can be both subtle and if needed they can pep it up...rajni does it nicelynu sonnen!
  
  rajni punch dialogue - ippo irukkura heroes punch dialogue ...look at the difference!
  
  shivaji - am rajan - look at the difference!
  
  

• From: joe on Tue May 4 22:35:55 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  shivaji - am rajan - look at the difference!

  
  
  Yes , we can clearly see the difference ..But can you specify slight overacting , natural acting from this difference?
  
  Put AVM rajan in kattabomman , sivaperuman or karnan ...see the difference and impact .
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue May 4 22:59:13 2010.

  joe,
  
  natural acting(oxymoron?) pathi naan edhuvume sollaliye
  
  but there is something called subtle acting or spontaneous acting - watch iruvar
  
  

• From: joe on Tue May 4 23:15:42 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  but there is something called subtle acting or spontaneous acting - watch iruvar

  
  
  Yeah ,i know you will say Mohanlal acting was subtle , spontaneous and reflecting MGR 100%
  
  Lets agree to disagree.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue May 4 23:22:38 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: but there is something called subtle acting or spontaneous acting - watch iruvar Yeah ,i know you will say Mohanlal acting was subtle , spontaneous and reflecting MGR 100% Lets agree to disagree.

  
  
  I dint say that at all - but why should he,its a semi fiction...not a spoof.
  
  

• From: joe on Tue May 4 23:30:49 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  joe wrote: Vivasaayi wrote: but there is something called subtle acting or spontaneous acting - watch iruvar Yeah ,i know you will say Mohanlal acting was subtle , spontaneous and reflecting MGR 100% Lets agree to disagree. I dint say that at all - but why should he,its a semi fiction...not a spoof.

  
  
  First of all , I know Iruvar is in most fav movies list for many (May be including you) ..But for me ,it is just technically brilliant ,nothing more.. and much hyped movie.
  
  For me , suhasini's dilogues are enough to dismiss all these subtle , spontaneous claims .
  
  regarding mohanlal , I liked him more in many malayaLam movies ,but Iruvar is nothing extrodinary as many claim.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed May 5 0:01:06 2010.

  joe wrote:

  regarding mohanlal , I liked him more in many malayaLam movies ,but Iruvar is nothing extrodinary as many claim.

  
  
  even Adoor goplakrishnan has claimed that Maniratnam has got the best out of Mohanlal - im not saying you must agree with Adoor but you cannot just dismiss the claim since it has such strong credibility in form of Adoor's statement........Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed May 5 0:07:16 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal

  I disagree vehemently.
  He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights.
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 0:08:22 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  even Adoor goplakrishnan has claimed that Maniratnam has got the best out of Mohanlal - im not saying you must agree with Adoor but you cannot just dismiss the claim since it has such strong credibility in form of Adoor's statement.......

  
  
  Agreed
  
  

  MADDY wrote:

  Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal

  
  I have no issue for someone having this opinion .. Mohalal nalla perform pannuRathu onnum aacharyam illa .. So i will never say it is not good performance ..just i didn't find anything extraordinary.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Wed May 5 0:19:36 2010.

  Lal was
  * very good in Iruvar.
  * pedestrian in UPO.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Wed May 5 0:29:44 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal I disagree vehemently. He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights.

  
  Nov,
  You are complaining as if Thamizh cinema has loads of talended actors above Lal!
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed May 5 0:31:13 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal I disagree vehemently. He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights.

  
  
  ippa onnum panna mudiyadhu
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed May 5 0:52:32 2010.

  sridhar, that does not mean we should hail mediocrity.
  
  maddy, ellaam oru idhukku thaan.
  you better get used to violently opposite opinions
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed May 5 0:54:32 2010.

  Maddy, janadhibadhi dummy piece. Change that to pradhamar.
  (Ippo pradhamarE dummy piecengaradhu vEra vishayam - so maybe change that to TN CM )
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Wed May 5 1:03:00 2010.

  Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 1:22:50 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a

  
  
  LM,
  what do you think about his performance in Popcorn?
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Wed May 5 1:36:32 2010.

  mediocre
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Wed May 5 1:45:48 2010.

  joe wrote:

  littlemaster1982 wrote: Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a LM, what do you think about his performance in Popcorn?

  
  
  Popcorn pakkave illa. My post was w.r.t Iruvar only.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 2:01:43 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  NOV wrote: MADDY wrote: Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal I disagree vehemently. He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights. Nov, You are complaining as if Thamizh cinema has loads of talended actors above Lal!

  
  
  He is not complaining. That is his view.
  
  Avaroada Favorite Shivaji yae ippa uyiroada vanthu Mohanlal is a great actor nnu sonnaa kooda avar oththukka maataar..
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:04:59 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  joe wrote: littlemaster1982 wrote: Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a LM, what do you think about his performance in Popcorn? Popcorn pakkave illa. My post was w.r.t Iruvar only.

  
  
  OK.
  
  I like mohanlal ..But Popcorn parthu veRuththu poyitten
  I came to the conclusion , Mohanlal is spontaneous with MalayaLi body language ,but he is not versatile to adopt anything other than malayaLi / malayaLam. Ithu therinju thaan UPO-la avarai malaYali-yagave kaatittanga pola .
  
  

• From: Appu s on Wed May 5 2:08:21 2010.

  Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO?
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:11:41 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO?

  
  UPO -la mohanlal malayaLi-ya thaan varRar ..So thaniya solla thevaiyilla .
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed May 5 2:18:29 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a

  I was responding to Sridhar's post.
  Mohanlal was not mediocre in Iruvar. He was bad.
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed May 5 2:20:42 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  He is not complaining. That is his view.

  
  
  why are you dragging NT into this?
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:21:39 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: He is not complaining. That is his view. why are you dragging NT into this?

  
  
  Summa oru poochandi-kku thaan
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed May 5 2:24:48 2010.

  avarukku pozhudhu pOgalai.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed May 5 2:24:50 2010.

  NOV,
  
  On what grounds do you rate ML as bad in IRUVAR?
  
  

• From: Appu s on Wed May 5 2:26:28 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Appu s wrote: Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO? UPO -la mohanlal malayaLi-ya thaan varRar ..So thaniya solla thevaiyilla .

  
  Avar Telgu-va vanthalum antha mathri expressions than koduthirupparu?
  if u r talking about dialogues alone,agreed.but Malayali-aa nadichathalaa than UPO-la ippadi nadikka mudinjathunu solla mudiyathu.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 2:27:06 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  littlemaster1982 wrote: Ennadhu Mohanlal mediocre-a I was responding to Sridhar's post. Mohanlal was not mediocre in Iruvar. He was bad.

  
  
  Acting paththi paesinathaala, ungala poruththa varaikkum best actor NT yae vanthu sonnaalaum neenga Mohanlal great actor nnu neenga oththukka maateenga...
  
  Prabhu Deva va great dancer a consider panra neenga, avarae vanthu Kamal's dance is very grace nnu sonnaalum neenga oththukka maateenga..
  
  basically u are adamant nnu solla vanthaen
  
  Simple aa sollanumnaa, kadavulae vanthu kadavul intha ulagathula illainnu sonnaalum neenga namba maateenga
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:30:06 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  joe wrote: Appu s wrote: Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO? UPO -la mohanlal malayaLi-ya thaan varRar ..So thaniya solla thevaiyilla . Avar Telgu-va vanthalum antha mathri expressions than koduthirupparu?

  
  
  Athai thaan naanum solluRen.
  
  Avar telungana nadichalum malayaLi body language-la irunthu veLiya vaRrathu kashtam .
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed May 5 2:31:21 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Acting paththi paesinathaala, ungala poruththa varaikkum best actor NT yae vanthu sonnaalaum neenga Mohanlal great actor nnu neenga oththukka maateenga... Prabhu Deva va great dancer a consider panra neenga, avarae vanthu Kamal's dance is very grace nnu sonnaalum neenga oththukka maateenga.. basically u are adamant nnu solla vanthaen Simple aa sollanumnaa, kadavulae vanthu kadavul intha ulagathula illainnu sonnaalum neenga namba maateenga

  
  
  ippa edhukku neenga olareenga
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 2:35:05 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Acting paththi paesinathaala, ungala poruththa varaikkum best actor NT yae vanthu sonnaalaum neenga Mohanlal great actor nnu neenga oththukka maateenga... Prabhu Deva va great dancer a consider panra neenga, avarae vanthu Kamal's dance is very grace nnu sonnaalum neenga oththukka maateenga.. basically u are adamant nnu solla vanthaen Simple aa sollanumnaa, kadavulae vanthu kadavul intha ulagathula illainnu sonnaalum neenga namba maateenga ippa edhukku neenga olareenga

  
  
  neethaanae VTV realistic love, simbu great acting.. VKK love scenes sothapall nnu sonnavan..
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:37:36 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Thirumaran wrote: Acting paththi paesinathaala, ungala poruththa varaikkum best actor NT yae vanthu sonnaalaum neenga Mohanlal great actor nnu neenga oththukka maateenga... Prabhu Deva va great dancer a consider panra neenga, avarae vanthu Kamal's dance is very grace nnu sonnaalum neenga oththukka maateenga.. basically u are adamant nnu solla vanthaen Simple aa sollanumnaa, kadavulae vanthu kadavul intha ulagathula illainnu sonnaalum neenga namba maateenga ippa edhukku neenga olareenga neethaanae VTV realistic love, simbu great acting.. VKK love scenes sothapall nnu sonnavan..

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Appu s on Wed May 5 2:38:20 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Appu s wrote: joe wrote: Appu s wrote: Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO? UPO -la mohanlal malayaLi-ya thaan varRar ..So thaniya solla thevaiyilla . Avar Telgu-va vanthalum antha mathri expressions than koduthirupparu? Athai thaan naanum solluRen. Avar telungana nadichalum malayaLi body language-la irunthu veLiya vaRrathu kashtam .

  
  UPO la athu enna thaniya malayali body language-nnu ketkuren?
  antha scenes-laam mute panni paakromnnu vachu konga?appavum malayali-nnu solvengala?
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed May 5 2:41:20 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  neethaanae VTV realistic love, simbu great acting.. VKK love scenes sothapall nnu sonnavan..

  
  
  
  
  innum neraya solluren,
  
  1. Kamal and Rajini are great actors
  2. MGR is charismatic handsome actor
  3. Thirumaran annan rombavum nallavar
  
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 2:42:57 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: neethaanae VTV realistic love, simbu great acting.. VKK love scenes sothapall nnu sonnavan.. innum neraya solluren, 1. Kamal and Rajini are great actors 2. MGR is charismatic handsome actor 3. Thirumaran annan rombavum nallavar

  
  
  Sarna,
  ur id is hacked
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed May 5 2:43:10 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  On what grounds do you rate ML as bad in IRUVAR?

  for being the weakest link in an otherwise brilliant movie.
  
  

• From: joe on Wed May 5 2:47:51 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  joe wrote: Appu s wrote: joe wrote: Appu s wrote: Joe,what is malayali body language in UPO? UPO -la mohanlal malayaLi-ya thaan varRar ..So thaniya solla thevaiyilla . Avar Telgu-va vanthalum antha mathri expressions than koduthirupparu? Athai thaan naanum solluRen. Avar telungana nadichalum malayaLi body language-la irunthu veLiya vaRrathu kashtam . UPO la athu enna thaniya malayali body language-nnu ketkuren? antha scenes-laam mute panni paakromnnu vachu konga?appavum malayali-nnu solvengala?

  
  
  Yes .எனக்கு அப்படித் தான் தோணுது .(UPO -vai poRuththa varaikkum ,that is a compliment)
  
  I really incapable of giving specific instance of malayaLi body language ..but as you are familiar with malayalam movies as well ,hope you can understand the difference.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed May 5 2:52:17 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Sarna wrote: Thirumaran wrote: Acting paththi paesinathaala, ungala poruththa varaikkum best actor NT yae vanthu sonnaalaum neenga Mohanlal great actor nnu neenga oththukka maateenga... Prabhu Deva va great dancer a consider panra neenga, avarae vanthu Kamal's dance is very grace nnu sonnaalum neenga oththukka maateenga.. basically u are adamant nnu solla vanthaen Simple aa sollanumnaa, kadavulae vanthu kadavul intha ulagathula illainnu sonnaalum neenga namba maateenga ippa edhukku neenga olareenga neethaanae VTV realistic love, simbu great acting.. VKK love scenes sothapall nnu sonnavan..

  
  
  urundu purandu sirichchu tired'aa iruppeenga, thanni kudichchittu konja neram rest eduththuttu, thirumbavum vandhu urundu purandu siringa
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed May 5 2:57:34 2010.

  actually, VTV love scenes>>> VKK louuu, statementla appadi onnum funny illaye
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 2:59:18 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  actually, VTV love scenes>>> VKK louuu, statementla appadi onnum funny illaye

  
  
  itha sollittu neenga muzhikareenga paarunga.. athaan.. ungalukkae confident illayae
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed May 5 3:06:22 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  MADDY wrote: actually, VTV love scenes>>> VKK louuu, statementla appadi onnum funny illaye itha sollittu neenga muzhikareenga paarunga.. athaan.. ungalukkae confident illayae

  
  
  the rolling eyes is for "wats so funny in sarna saying that - even i felt VTV love scenes>> VKK love scenes".......
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 3:38:44 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: MADDY wrote: actually, VTV love scenes>>> VKK louuu, statementla appadi onnum funny illaye itha sollittu neenga muzhikareenga paarunga.. athaan.. ungalukkae confident illayae the rolling eyes is for "wats so funny in sarna saying that - even i felt VTV love scenes>> VKK love scenes".......

  
  
  sari vvidunga.. every one has their views.. I have a strong believe that my love for Anouskaa and Shreyaa is the best..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed May 5 3:45:15 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  sari vvidunga.. every one has their views.. I have a strong believe that my love for Anouskaa and Shreyaa is the best..

  
  
  GM: eppadi pazhanichaami, ippadi vekkame illama sollitta
  
  

• From: BM on Wed May 5 3:45:53 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  sari vvidunga.. every one has their views.. I have a strong believe that my love for Anouskaa and Shreyaa is the best..

  
  
  Ithu oorukku poi iukka unga wife ku theriyuma
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Wed May 5 3:47:21 2010.

  Joe, first time I hear someone saying, "malayali body language', and I agree, Lal-ettan has it a lot, no matter which language he acts in. In fact, he has it more than Mammooty. You can see that in Kalabavan Mani, a bit in Haniffa...a bit difficult to describe. Lal-ettan is my favourite Malayalee actor, but I agree when it comes to Tamizh his Malayalee branding (or your 'body language' is too strong. I suppose that's what makes Mamootty more comfortable in Tamizh than ettan himself. And I agree about Popcorn, a film no decent Lal-ettan fans should recommend to others
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed May 5 3:54:47 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: sari vvidunga.. every one has their views.. I have a strong believe that my love for Anouskaa and Shreyaa is the best.. GM: eppadi pazhanichaami, ippadi vekkame illama sollitta

  
  
  ithukkae vekka pattaa eppadi.. but athukku maela ethuvum solla maataen
  
  

  BM wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: sari vvidunga.. every one has their views.. I have a strong believe that my love for Anouskaa and Shreyaa is the best.. Ithu oorukku poi iukka unga wife ku theriyuma

  
  
  Intha loagathula irukkira ellaa wife kkum theriyum, avangavanga purushan manasalavu kandippaa raaman illainnu
  
  

• From: interz on Thu May 6 16:12:59 2010.

  Sura - Aala Vidura
  
  Just as I thought Vijays former movie was the worst, he proves me wrong. I usually enjoy watching Vijays movies but when they become reptitive and predictable like most of Vijaykanths movie it irks me.
  
  Sura is a movie about a good man who defends his fishermen and rescue them from the villain.
  
  About performance: Vijay not up to his best, poor dialogue delivery. He sound like a tired guy most of the movie. Tamannah better avoid mention Sura in her Biography. Vadivelu is too annoying, his solo comedies might suit on stages as sketches but not in movies. Dev Gill, better luck next time as a villain.
  
  Manisharma re used his Billa theme and used it in Sura. Shame on you man. Songs already big hits in Telugu, so they dont sound fresh when u hear in tamil.
  
  SP Rajkumar succeeded on showing how to ruin a jubilee movie.
  
  This is not an attack on Vijay , but my opionion and review about the movie.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Fri May 7 1:35:21 2010.

  Interz good review.
  
  To be fair, Arunachalam padathula SS, Senthil-a vachu oru padam edupaare, adhu maadhriye irrundhadhu!
  
  

• From: Punnagai Mannan on Fri May 7 2:19:43 2010.

  interz wrote:

  Sura - Aala Vidura Just as I thought Vijays former movie was the worst, he proves me wrong. I usually enjoy watching Vijays movies but when they become reptitive and predictable like most of Vijaykanths movie it irks me. Sura is a movie about a good man who defends his fishermen and rescue them from the villain. About performance: Vijay not up to his best, poor dialogue delivery. He sound like a tired guy most of the movie. Tamannah better avoid mention Sura in her Biography. Vadivelu is too annoying, his solo comedies might suit on stages as sketches but not in movies. Dev Gill, better luck next time as a villain. Manisharma re used his Billa theme and used it in Sura. Shame on you man. Songs already big hits in Telugu, so they dont sound fresh when u hear in tamil. SP Rajkumar succeeded on showing how to ruin a jubilee movie. This is not an attack on Vijay , but my opionion and review about the movie.

  
  
  atleast one vijay fan here had the guts to speak out the truth than hiding behind smilie emoticons and false praise/claims...well written interz and hope vijay shows some common sense and choose better projects in the future
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri May 7 2:40:53 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Interz good review. To be fair, Arunachalam padathula SS, Senthil-a vachu oru padam edupaare, adhu maadhriye irrundhadhu!

  
  
  
  
  

• From: avven on Fri May 7 2:42:56 2010.

  interz wrote:

  This is not an attack on Vijay , but my opionion and review about the movie.

  
  unga review Anatha vikitan review vei mealu
  
  

• From: Sarna on Fri May 7 5:57:58 2010.

  Punnagai Mannan wrote:

  hope vijay shows some common sense and choose better projects in the future

  
  
  Punnagai mannan,
  Vijay openly admitted that he wants to do only heroism oriented masala movies and satidfy his fans....Vijay movie template is like 5songs+3or4 fights+comedy+sentiment+punch dialogues....
  so if we like the above template , we should go and watch or else we should ignore....and that is the basic common sense for us.
  
  

• From: Appu s on Fri May 7 6:00:50 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Interz good review. To be fair, Arunachalam padathula SS, Senthil-a vachu oru padam edupaare, adhu maadhriye irrundhadhu!

  
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri May 7 11:34:11 2010.

  interz wrote:

  Sura - Aala Vidura Just as I thought Vijays former movie was the worst, he proves me wrong. I usually enjoy watching Vijays movies but when they become reptitive and predictable like most of Vijaykanths movie it irks me.

  
  
  Vijayakanth padam jeikkalai (later stages)... ivarukku jeikkudhu...
  idhu madhiri padangal palarukku sammatti adi ... come on Vijay.. come on
  
  another brother also coming... i am ready to welcome u too
  
  mark my words ...... enga aalu idam ivanga rendu perukkumthan...
  
  odn't get frustrated boys.. field nitchayam
  
  
  <more to be posted later>
  
  

• From: joe on Fri May 7 12:01:07 2010.

  உயர்ந்த மனிதன்.
  
  

• From: Padmanabhan on Sat May 8 8:40:09 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal I disagree vehemently. He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights.

  
  
  this must be the lamest thing i've ever heard in this forum..r u serious!!! its like saying pacino was the weakest link in 'dog day afternoon" or kamal was the weakest link in "avvai shanmugi"..
  
  lals performance in iruvar must be among the all the best performances in indian cinema...i think you dont appreciate subtlety very much
  
  

• From: vithagan on Sat May 8 10:41:16 2010.

  Padmanabhan wrote:

  NOV wrote: MADDY wrote: Iruvar is one of the finest performances from lal I disagree vehemently. He is the weakest link in the film. Someone else better would have lifted the film to greater heights. this must be the lamest thing i've ever heard in this forum..r u serious!!! its like saying pacino was the weakest link in 'dog day afternoon" or kamal was the weakest link in "avvai shanmugi".. lals performance in iruvar must be among the all the best performances in indian cinema...i think you dont appreciate subtlety very much

  
  
  You can hear it from me again. I don't like Mohanlal in Iruvar. I'm not commenting on his performance but andha roleku suthama suit aagala.
  
  

• From: satissh_r on Sat May 8 13:56:31 2010.

  http://www.scubeproductions.com/jakkuboys.html
  
  Not sure if this is the right forum though... Romba overa otranga
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sat May 8 19:25:44 2010.

  Just finished watching dEvar magan (for the first time in full).
  
  Easily among the best of TF.
  
  Kamal excelling in his own way and Sivaji the majestic!
  
  Interestingly, Revathy gets an equal mark with these two in such a movie, with her phenomenal way of handling a village girl role (the comical part of singing to Gowthami notwithstanding).
  
  The way she says சீரழிச்சுப்புட்டியளே! WOW! Simply stunned with her modulation, one of the best ever! Age clearly shows in this movie but that suits the role very well too.
  
  I would rate the scenes of Gowthami re-visit (excluding the inji iduppazhagi comedy) as the best part of the movie! There is a completely Malayalam touch there and I think Bharathan shows his class in those scenes!
  
  While Raja's BGM is top-class, songs other than the inji iduppazhagi are average or below, IMO (even in the context of the movie). Not emotional / playful enough. (virumANdi is a much better score by IR, comparitively). BM must have been simply trying to generate a controversy talking that this was considered as equal with Roja for NA. (This is coming from someone who isn't even a great admirer of the Roja score, BTW).
  
  Special mention is due for Vadivel and the dialog writer, well done!
  
  

• From: joe on Sun May 9 4:54:05 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  songs other than the inji iduppazhagi are average or below, IMO (even in the context of the movie). Not emotional / playful enough.

  
  
  
  
  மாசறு பொன்னே வருக , வானம் தொட்டு போனா.... ரெண்டும் முதல் தடவை தியேட்டரில் பார்க்கும் போதே புல்லரிச்சதுங்க
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun May 9 5:09:01 2010.

  joe wrote:

  app_engine wrote: songs other than the inji iduppazhagi are average or below, IMO (even in the context of the movie). Not emotional / playful enough. மாசறு பொன்னே வருக , வானம் தொட்டு போனா.... ரெண்டும் முதல் தடவை தியேட்டரில் பார்க்கும் போதே புல்லரிச்சதுங்க

  
  
  Great song!
  
  And the two versions of potripadadi ponne - vanam thottu and vettaruva thaangi especially the chorus part before the song starts
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sun May 9 6:25:47 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  joe wrote: app_engine wrote: songs other than the inji iduppazhagi are average or below, IMO (even in the context of the movie). Not emotional / playful enough. மாசறு பொன்னே வருக , வானம் தொட்டு போனா.... ரெண்டும் முதல் தடவை தியேட்டரில் பார்க்கும் போதே புல்லரிச்சதுங்க Great song! And the two versions of potripadadi ponne - vanam thottu and vettaruva thaangi especially the chorus part before the song starts

  
  
  இஞ்சி இடுப்பழகி கூட அடிக்கடி கேட்கும்போது எனக்கு அலுப்பு தட்டிவிடுகிறது. ஆனால் எப்போது கேட்டாலும் சலிக்காதவை போற்றி பாடடி பெண்ணே ( குறிப்பா அதன் முதல் இடை-இசை ), மணமகளே மனமகளே, மாசறு பொன்னே வருக..)
  
  "மணமகளே மணமகளே" பாடலில் எனக்கு ஒரு இடத்தில் கருத்து வேறுபாடு இருக்கிறது. தமிழ் நாட்டு சூழலில் நடக்கும் கல்யாண நிகழ்ச்சியாதலால் நாதஸ்வரத்தை (ஷெனாய்க்கு பதிலாக) பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கலாம். ராஜா அப்படி செய்திருந்தால் அதன் அழுத்தம் இன்னும் அதிகமாக இருந்திருக்கும்.
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sun May 9 7:43:59 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  தமிழ் நாட்டு சூழலில் நடக்கும் கல்யாண நிகழ்ச்சியாதலால் நாதஸ்வரத்தை (ஷெனாய்க்கு பதிலாக) பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கலாம். ராஜா அப்படி செய்திருந்தால் அதன் அழுத்தம் இன்னும் அதிகமாக இருந்திருக்கும்.

  
  நல்ல காரணம் இல்லாமல் இல்லை. நாதஸ்வரம் கம்பீரத்திற்கு பெயர் போன ஒரு மங்கள வாத்தியம். சுப காரியங்களில் சந்தோஷத்தின் பிரதிநிதித்துவமாக ஒரு மிக முக்கிய பங்கு பெறுவதும் இதனால் தான். அநேகமாக தாலி கட்டும் தருணம், அதாவது திருமணத்தின் உச்ச கட்டத்தின் போதே ஓங்கி ஒலிக்கும். ஷேஹனாய் அப்படி அல்ல. ஒரு திருமணத்தில் நடக்கும் சோக தருணத்தை உணர்த்தும், அதாவது மணமகள் தனது வீட்டாரை பிரிந்து மாட்ட்றான் வீட்டிற்கு காலத்திற்கும் சென்று விடும் படலத்தை குறிக்க வாசிக்க படுகிறது. அதன் குரலில் என்றும் ஒரு சோகம் இழையோடும்.
  
  தேவர் மகனில் நடக்கும் கல்யாணத்தில் இரு வகையில் இந்த ஷேஹனை பயன் படுகிறது. ஒன்று நேரான அர்த்தம். பஞ்சவர்ணம் தனது தந்தையான செல்லையாவை பிரிந்து செல்கிறாள். ஊருக்கே தெரியும் ஜோடிப் பொருத்தம் சரியில்லை என்று. ஒரு சாதாரண மணமகளை விட அவளது மனநிலை மிகவும் பீடிகை கொண்டிருப்பது நியாயமே. மற்றொரு விஷயம் அந்த கோவிலில் நடந்தது கல்யாணம் மட்டும் அல்ல. ஒரு விவாகரத்தும் கூட. மனதளவில் என்றாலும் பானு ஊரறியப் புறக்கணிக்கப் படுகிறாள். இதை ஒரு பொழுதும் நாதஸ்வரத்தின் கம்பீரம் உணர்த்தாது. Please give Raaja some credit.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun May 9 8:06:34 2010.

  Cambli, please give-A? Why? Why not? Why me? Who can take away credit from him except agenda-driven, blinded-by-hate, desparate (certain) people?
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sun May 9 8:12:35 2010.

  Plum,
  I dont believe there was any sort of agenda in Venki's statement. Just wanted to point out that there are often more pressing issues than milieu in the choice of instrument. Of course, it is also my opinion that using a shehnai instead of the obvious choice was a conscious decision but I cannot speak to that with any authority. I just wanted to point out why the shehnai worked better for me in that particular piece.
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Sun May 9 8:16:02 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  Plum, I dont believe there was any sort of agenda in Venki's statement. Just wanted to point out that there are often more pressing issues than just milieu in the choice of instrument. Of course, it is also my opinion that using a shehnai instead of the obvious choice was a conscious decision but I cannot speak to that with any authority. I just wanted to point out why the shehnai worked better for me in that particular piece.

  
  
  Yes sir! More melancholic.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun May 9 8:18:25 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  venkkiram wrote: தமிழ் நாட்டு சூழலில் நடக்கும் கல்யாண நிகழ்ச்சியாதலால் நாதஸ்வரத்தை (ஷெனாய்க்கு பதிலாக) பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கலாம். ராஜா அப்படி செய்திருந்தால் அதன் அழுத்தம் இன்னும் அதிகமாக இருந்திருக்கும். நல்ல காரணம் இல்லாமல் இல்லை. நாதஸ்வரம் கம்பீரத்திற்கு பெயர் போன ஒரு மங்கள வாத்தியம். சுப காரியங்களில் சந்தோஷத்தின் பிரதிநிதித்துவமாக ஒரு மிக முக்கிய பங்கு பெறுவதும் இதனால் தான். அநேகமாக தாலி கட்டும் தருணம், அதாவது திருமணத்தின் உச்ச கட்டத்தின் போதே ஓங்கி ஒலிக்கும். ஷேஹனாய் அப்படி அல்ல. ஒரு திருமணத்தில் நடக்கும் சோக தருணத்தை உணர்த்தும், அதாவது மணமகள் தனது வீட்டாரை பிரிந்து மாட்ட்றான் வீட்டிற்கு காலத்திற்கும் சென்று விடும் படலத்தை குறிக்க வாசிக்க படுகிறது. அதன் குரலில் என்றும் ஒரு சோகம் இழையோடும். தேவர் மகனில் நடக்கும் கல்யாணத்தில் இரு வகையில் இந்த ஷேஹனை பயன் படுகிறது. ஒன்று நேரான அர்த்தம். பஞ்சவர்ணம் தனது தந்தையான செல்லையாவை பிரிந்து செல்கிறாள். ஊருக்கே தெரியும் ஜோடிப் பொருத்தம் சரியில்லை என்று. ஒரு சாதாரண மணமகளை விட அவளது மனநிலை மிகவும் பீடிகை கொண்டிருப்பது நியாயமே. மற்றொரு விஷயம் அந்த கோவிலில் நடந்தது கல்யாணம் மட்டும் அல்ல. ஒரு விவாகரத்தும் கூட. மனதளவில் என்றாலும் பானு ஊரறியப் புறக்கணிக்கப் படுகிறாள். இதை ஒரு பொழுதும் நாதஸ்வரத்தின் கம்பீரம் உணர்த்தாது. Please give Raaja some credit.

  
  
  Nice
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun May 9 8:23:34 2010.

  Using shehnai instead of nadswaram - wonder what jaiganes will have to say to that
  Ok, there goes - one more "breaking rules" but as you pointed out, more of a conscious choice.
  
  While on that, I wonder if Jaiganes has seen pazhassi raja, because native instruments or keralan ethos is not part of the BGM choices there. While bashing Ravan, wonder what jai has to say about this. BGM is not exact sciene after all.
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun May 9 10:39:22 2010.

  Was surfing through the channels.
  
  There was a movie on Zee Tamil. Navya Nayar is in hospital and is explaining the story of a movie which never got released. I just watched it for few seconds. I found something interesting. Continued to watch it. I made some guesses about the movie and finally concluded that it should be Aadum Koothu. I thought this movie never got released. But during the com. break, they displayed Aadum Koothu on screen. I was so happy that I guessed it right just by seeing Navya Nayar
  
  Watched the movie till the end. Have to admit that the movie was interesting and had some good twists. How come this movie went unnoticed?
  
  Commendable performance by Navya Nayar.
  
  Sad that I couldn't watch it from first. I should soon get a DVD (kedaikkuma ) of this movie.
  
  Movie has an interesting plot. Not only me, my bro, uncle, dad who were watching it along with me were also interested and they also liked it.
  
  I remember, it was said that IR was the composer?
  
  Has anyone watched this movie? Any comments?
  
  uyirOttam uLLa oru padam... enakku romba pidichirundhadhu... muzhu padamum pAthA, innum nalla irukkum...
  
  annai annai, aadum koothai,
  naadacheidhaai ennai..
  - Poet Bharathiyar!
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sun May 9 12:23:48 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  இதை ஒரு பொழுதும் நாதஸ்வரத்தின் கம்பீரம் உணர்த்தாது.

  
  
  உணர்த்தும் என நினைக்கிறேன். இந்த உணர்வுக்கு இந்த இசைக்கருவிதான், இந்த ராகம் தான் என வரையறுக்கப்பட்ட எல்லா மரபுகளையும் மீறி சமயம் கிடைக்கும் போதெல்லாம் உடைத்துப் பார்த்தவர் ராஜா. சோகத்திற்கு ஷெனாய் என்பதும் ஒரு வழக்கம். அதையும் உடைத்துக் காட்டியிருக்கலாம் என்பதே என் கருத்து. நாதஸ்வரத்தால் முடியும். கிராமங்களில் பார்க்கலாம்.. தப்பு அடிப்பதை சவ ஊர்வலங்களுக்கு மட்டுமே பயன்படுத்த மாட்டார்கள். திருவிழாக் காலங்களில் சுவாமி புறப்பாடு என்றால் தேரில் அம்மான் பவனி வரும்போது முதலில் இருவர் தப்பு அடித்துக்கொண்டே முன் செல்வார்கள். நூறு அடிக்கு பின்னால் நாதஸ்வரம் - தவில் தொடர, தேரும் பின் தொடரும். இன்னொரு பக்கம், மங்கல கரமான கல்யாண வைபோகங்களில் ஒலிக்கும் நாதஸ்வரம்-தவில் ஒயிலாட்டாம், கரகாட்டம் போன்ற நிகழ்ச்சியிலும் வாசிக்கப்படும்.
  
  ஜானகி குரலில் "சங்கீதமே சந்தோஷமே" சோகப் பாடலில் கூட நாதஸ்வரத்தை பயன்படுத்தியிருப்பார் ராஜா. கேட்டதில்லையா?
  
  மங்கள நிகழ்ச்சிகளில் கம்பீரமாக இருக்கும் என நாதஸ்வரத்தை ஷெனாய்-க்கு பதிலாக வாசிக்க சொல்லுங்கள் பார்ப்போம் வட இந்திய படங்களில் வரும் திருமண நிகழ்ச்சிகளுக்கு? வாசிக்கலாம். ஆனால் அவர்களுக்கு மனதில் ஷெனாய் தரும் மண்மணத்தை தராது. அதுபோலத் தான் இதுவும். இசைக்கருவிகள் மண்ணோடு மண்ணாக ஊறிப்போனவை. இவையெல்லாம் என்னோட தனிப்பட்ட பார்வை. அவ்வளவுதான். பெரும்பாலான மக்களுக்கு ஷெனாய் பிடித்திருக்கிறதென்றால் நானும் பழகிக்க வேண்டியதுதான்
  
  

  complicateur wrote:

  Please give Raaja some credit.

  நீங்க வேற, ஏன் சார் இப்படி எடக்கு மடக்கா எழுதிறீங்க? Plum-அ பாருங்கள் எப்படி வரிந்து கட்டிக்கொண்டு வருகிறார் என.
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  Who can take away credit from him except agenda-driven, blinded-by-hate, desparate (certain) people?

  
  வாழ்த்துக்கள்! எப்படியெல்லாமோ முயல்கிறீர்கள்!
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun May 9 13:53:29 2010.

  vennkkiram, nIngaLum "வாழ்த்துக்கள்! எப்படியெல்லாமோ முயல்கிறீர்கள்"
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun May 9 13:55:40 2010.

  ஷெனாய் enbathan annan thanE நாதஸ்வரம்?
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun May 9 14:22:18 2010.

  Irumbuk Kottai Murattu Singam
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sun May 9 15:13:53 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  venkkiram wrote: தமிழ் நாட்டு சூழலில் நடக்கும் கல்யாண நிகழ்ச்சியாதலால் நாதஸ்வரத்தை (ஷெனாய்க்கு பதிலாக) பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கலாம். ராஜா அப்படி செய்திருந்தால் அதன் அழுத்தம் இன்னும் அதிகமாக இருந்திருக்கும். நல்ல காரணம் இல்லாமல் இல்லை. நாதஸ்வரம் கம்பீரத்திற்கு பெயர் போன ஒரு மங்கள வாத்தியம். சுப காரியங்களில் சந்தோஷத்தின் பிரதிநிதித்துவமாக ஒரு மிக முக்கிய பங்கு பெறுவதும் இதனால் தான். அநேகமாக தாலி கட்டும் தருணம், அதாவது திருமணத்தின் உச்ச கட்டத்தின் போதே ஓங்கி ஒலிக்கும். ஷேஹனாய் அப்படி அல்ல. ஒரு திருமணத்தில் நடக்கும் சோக தருணத்தை உணர்த்தும், அதாவது மணமகள் தனது வீட்டாரை பிரிந்து மாட்ட்றான் வீட்டிற்கு காலத்திற்கும் சென்று விடும் படலத்தை குறிக்க வாசிக்க படுகிறது. அதன் குரலில் என்றும் ஒரு சோகம் இழையோடும். தேவர் மகனில் நடக்கும் கல்யாணத்தில் இரு வகையில் இந்த ஷேஹனை பயன் படுகிறது. ஒன்று நேரான அர்த்தம். பஞ்சவர்ணம் தனது தந்தையான செல்லையாவை பிரிந்து செல்கிறாள். ஊருக்கே தெரியும் ஜோடிப் பொருத்தம் சரியில்லை என்று. ஒரு சாதாரண மணமகளை விட அவளது மனநிலை மிகவும் பீடிகை கொண்டிருப்பது நியாயமே. மற்றொரு விஷயம் அந்த கோவிலில் நடந்தது கல்யாணம் மட்டும் அல்ல. ஒரு விவாகரத்தும் கூட. மனதளவில் என்றாலும் பானு ஊரறியப் புறக்கணிக்கப் படுகிறாள். இதை ஒரு பொழுதும் நாதஸ்வரத்தின் கம்பீரம் உணர்த்தாது. Please give Raaja some credit.

  
  
  பெரியத் தேவரின் உடலுக்கு தகனமூட்டும் காட்சியில் இரு மகன்களும் ஒரு முடியைக் கூட உடம்பிலிருந்து மழிக்கவில்லை. மரபுக்கு கொஞ்சமும் ஒட்டாத இந்தக் காட்சியை எப்படி எடுத்துக்கொண்டீர்கள்? தமிழ்த் திரையுலகிற்கு நிறைய விஷயங்களை அறிமுகப்படுத்தியிருக்கிறார் கமல். கிராமத்து சுடுகாட்டில் Pant போட்டுக்கொண்டு சடலத்திற்கு தீ மூட்டுவதையும் அதோடு சேர்த்துக்கொள்ள வேண்டியதுதான்.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun May 9 18:30:15 2010.

  அரங்கேற்ற வேளை
  
  I've seen the malayalam original when it got released and it was a laugh riot (ramji rao speaking was the name of the movie. Innocent was phenomenal there. 'ஒரு தோக்கு கிட்டிட்டுண்டு' used to be as frequently used in my cirlces as 'அரசியல்ல இதெல்லாம்...' in TN )
  
  Except the telephone / kidnap thingy, everything seems to be different in the Thamizh version. Not boring but cannot be classified under good films of Fazil.
  
  ஆகாய வெண்ணிலாவே and the BGM are the good contributions by IR. Revathy is also very good!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon May 10 5:26:05 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Irumbuk Kottai Murattu Singam

  NALLA IRUKKA PADAM?
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon May 10 5:39:42 2010.

  nadhaswaram will give a bright feeling - afternoon or early morning maadhiri romba velichamana sounda irukkum..
  
  But shenai is more on the evening mode....different feeling altogethor - perfect choice for that scene.
  
  Think about the manguyile prelude in shenai...anga nadhaswaram than correcta irukkum
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 10 5:47:46 2010.

  vivs, prachnai adhu illai. Tamil rural milieu-vai represent paNNarA maadhiri instrument choice En paNNalai-nu kEkkarar. Fair enough. namma enna sollalAmnA, ipdi thAn paNNanumnu rules irukkA? Rules break pandradhukkAga apdi paNNarnu.
  
  Seriously, though, I agree with compli on this. But the complete lack of nativity in Pazhassi Raja BGM left me a little cold.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon May 10 6:57:06 2010.

  usage of shenai in Mahanadhi will be brilliant too
  
  music is such a free flowing thing and cinema is abstraction, i dont know why people want rules, conformity here.......IR did wat he felt was best for the scene and i dont think we can contest IR's thought process in such things.......
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon May 10 7:11:48 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  usage of shenai in Mahanadhi will be brilliant too music is such a free flowing thing and cinema is abstraction, i dont know why people want rules, conformity here.......IR did wat he felt was best for the scene and i dont think we can contest IR's thought process in such things.......

  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 10 10:31:29 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  MADDY wrote: usage of shenai in Mahanadhi will be brilliant too music is such a free flowing thing and cinema is abstraction, i dont know why people want rules, conformity here.......IR did wat he felt was best for the scene and i dont think we can contest IR's thought process in such things.......

  
  
  isai karuvigal patri ellam enakku theriyadhu..
  
  onnu mattum nyabagam vandhadhu...
  
  Punnagai Mannan --- Kamal Revathy kalyanam mudinjadhum varra BGM nalla irukkum.. takes u to some marriage hall
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 10 10:47:31 2010.

  sura review'la irundhu rombha thalli vandhuteenga... ippa nan enge post panradhu
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon May 10 21:57:43 2010.

  vedigundu murugesan - pasupathy's attempt at mass
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue May 11 1:20:33 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  vedigundu murugesan - pasupathy's attempt at mass

  
  
  Nalla arambichaapla, ippo ippadiyellam nadakkudha
  On a related note, Gorypalayam nu oru padam trailer pottutte irukkaan. This violent-Madurai-thaadi-hero-thavani-heroine formula is here to stay, onniyum panna mudiyaadhu!
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue May 11 1:51:03 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Nalla arambichaapla, ippo ippadiyellam nadakkudha

  
  he actually mentions that audience will whistle and clap, in opening scene. eduththu koduppaaru.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue May 11 10:21:28 2010.

  ராஜாவின்டெ மகன் (மோகன்லால், அம்பிகா - மலையாளம்)
  
  One of those hit movies of 80's that I missed in theater despite the bachelordom. I knew from my buddies that this was a thazhuval of Sidney Sheldon's "Rage of Angels", my most fav novel among his.
  
  Like IW's Almighty for Mammootty's New Delhi, this is another nice localization of a popular English novel! Though the main focus of novel was on Jennifer (like most novels of the writer), here the role of the lawyer is limited - though not overshadowed by the stardom of Lal. Interestingly, the politician character is given as much screen time (even a song) as Lal, the mafia guy.
  
  The key scenes of the novel are nicely indianized. Interestingly, there are also considerable changes w.r.t. child's identity etc.
  
  Simple, fast moving entertainer!
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Tue May 11 10:37:35 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  ராஜாவின்டெ மகன் (மோகன்லால், அம்பிகா - மலையாளம்) One of those hit movies of 80's that I missed in theater despite the bachelordom. I knew from my buddies that this was a thazhuval of Sidney Sheldon's "Rage of Angels", my most fav novel among his. Like IW's Almighty for Mammootty's New Delhi, this is another nice localization of a popular English novel! Though the main focus of novel was on Jennifer (like most novels of the writer), here the role of the lawyer is limited - though not overshadowed by the stardom of Lal. Interestingly, the politician character is given as much screen time (even a song) as Lal, the mafia guy. The key scenes of the novel are nicely indianized. Interestingly, there are also considerable changes w.r.t. child's identity etc. Simple, fast moving entertainer!

  
  
  balaji remade this movie in thamizh as 'Makkal en pakkam' *ing Satyaraj, Ambica and Rajesh. Music by chandrabose with vairamuthu penning that awesome 'Aandavana paakanum' SPB singing at his best.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue May 11 10:54:55 2010.

  Yes, jai, I knew it was remade in Thamizh.
  
  Did it do well at BO? I'm not familiar with the song that you're talking about.
  
  The malayalam movie's songs are way below average, considering the awesome standards they had during 80's / early 90's. Not one impressed me (neither they were big hits I think).
  
  Knowing that Chandrabose at times re-used Malayalam hits when movies were remade ('vaishAka sandhyE', my fav malayalam song from nAdOdikkAtRu, was borrowed as 'poo pooththadhu' in kadhAnAyakan), I wonder whether he did the same with rAjAvinde makan...
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue May 11 11:19:46 2010.

  App, what are the songs in r. Magan? I remember atleast one gets a lot of airtime in sat channels
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue May 11 11:25:19 2010.

  All three songs were first-timers for me when I saw the movie yesterday.
  
  An Ambika orphanage function song, Ambika - politician duet and Ambika-Lal song, none of them got registered in my mind
  
  Songs used to be so good in 80's malayalam movies while BGM was generally found wanting (unless it was IR or Raveendran). In R-M both were below average.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 11 11:25:53 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  app_engine wrote: ராஜாவின்டெ மகன் (மோகன்லால், அம்பிகா - மலையாளம்) One of those hit movies of 80's that I missed in theater despite the bachelordom. I knew from my buddies that this was a thazhuval of Sidney Sheldon's "Rage of Angels", my most fav novel among his. Like IW's Almighty for Mammootty's New Delhi, this is another nice localization of a popular English novel! Though the main focus of novel was on Jennifer (like most novels of the writer), here the role of the lawyer is limited - though not overshadowed by the stardom of Lal. Interestingly, the politician character is given as much screen time (even a song) as Lal, the mafia guy. The key scenes of the novel are nicely indianized. Interestingly, there are also considerable changes w.r.t. child's identity etc. Simple, fast moving entertainer! balaji remade this movie in thamizh as 'Makkal en pakkam' *ing Satyaraj, Ambica and Rajesh. Music by chandrabose with vairamuthu penning that awesome 'Aandavana paakanum' SPB singing at his best.

  
  
  M E P remake'ah
  
  Malayalam remake'la vaazhndhurukkaru
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue May 11 11:28:44 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Did it do well at BO? I'm not familiar with the song that you're talking about.

  
  Sathyaraj'ku popular song'unga
  
  Aandavan paakkanum
  avanukkum ootththanum
  appa naan kElvi kEtkanum..
  sarvEsa.. thalai ezhuthu endha mozhiyada..
  adhil thappi chella enna vazhiyada
  
  

• From: interz on Wed May 12 13:25:15 2010.

  Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam - Kar* Wins
  
  A story about two cowboys who defends justice and saves a city from the bad guy.
  
  Though the story is thin, the screenplay is good and you can enjoy watching the movie. Childish at times, but laughable. Its like Tamil Padam part II
  
  I wonder about one thing .. why did red indians boil lawrence, vaiyapoori and ilavarau if they are vegetarians?
  
  About performance: Lawrence fits surprisingly as the hero, convincing as the brave as well as the weak one. Padmapriya, Sandhya, Lakshmi Rai has very little to do. Comedians are biggest plus in this movie. MS Baskar, Sams, Ilavarasu, Vaiyapoori, delhi ghanesh good job.
  
  Art, Camera, Editing, Graphics all great. The biggerst minus is the songs and some part of BGM (Pirates of the carribean theme???). Even a newcomer would have made better songs than G. V Prakash.
  
  A big pat on Simbudevans shoulder for making a different subject. Tamilcinema needs variation and innovative minds.
  
  *you must watch the movie to find out what that means
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Wed May 12 13:46:06 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  app_engine wrote: Did it do well at BO? I'm not familiar with the song that you're talking about. Sathyaraj'ku popular song'unga Aandavan paakkanum avanukkum ootththanum appa naan kElvi kEtkanum.. sarvEsa.. thalai ezhuthu endha mozhiyada.. adhil thappi chella enna vazhiyada

  
  
  சத்யராஜ் கதாநாயகனாக உதயமாகிய காலக் கட்டத்தில் வந்த வெற்றிப்படம் 'மக்கள் என் பக்கம்'.
  
  சிறுவயதில் பார்க்கும் போது, ரகுவரனின் நடிப்பு குறிப்பா இறப்பதற்கு முன்பு நடித்த காட்சி என்னை மிகவும் கவர்ந்தது.
  
  'ஆண்டவன பார்க்கணும்' - அப்போதையை பிரபலமான பாடல்.
  
  

• From: Scale on Thu May 13 3:37:44 2010.

  யாவரும் நலம்.
  
  <13 further more reasons why I should stay away from such pathetic horror shows>
  
  1) The pei/aavi doesn’t mind to wait for 30 years because of the 'thigh-slapping' motive to revenge it on the same place (exact sq.m). Wow!! Then how come it missed when Doctor hanged the policeman in their home. Is the 'aavi' a child there or still in her mother’s womb.
  
  2) The serial is broadcasted every day only at 1.00 pm 'eye' TV whereas Maddy/Dr gets a special UK/US/Gulf/Africa/Antartica broadcast during nights.
  
  3) How come none of the ladies have any clue about the same direful occurances.... similar family members, new house shifting, paal therayurathu, promotion, 10k increment, house loan 20 years, Pregnancy, abortion, college going girl etc.
  
  4) The 'aavi' is travelling everywhere along with Maddy lift, car, site, hospital what we know through the mobile and how many times he met the Doctor.
  
  5) Which one is better for sniffing? The policeman 'ring' finding or the dog 'photoalbum' or Maddy's hammer design.
  
  6) Songs : No cook-book from IF will ever forefend these ingredients even if one has to prepare boiled eggs. And the policemen role/comedies are like KS.
  
  7)
  
  ....... (kaathil poo suthum velai's contd)
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu May 13 3:56:14 2010.

  Scale, I did mention the script is not great. And of course, Madhavan's performance wouldn't have any weight in your mind.
  
  

• From: Scale on Thu May 13 4:38:53 2010.

  Exactly!
  
  While the movie itself so bad Maddy's performance doesn't agitate a bit. He is Ok again as always (except thambi that blame goes to Dir) but nothing great.
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu May 13 4:51:12 2010.

  I wouldnt call the movie bad. But neither would I call Madhavan's acting earth-shattering. I am always left to wonder, did-I-miss-anything, whenever some Hubber praises the performance so high.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu May 13 4:57:30 2010.

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 4:59:19 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal

  
  
  
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Thu May 13 5:01:21 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal

  
  
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:02:51 2010.

  gte up changes alone is not gud acting..its in a way to hide ur acting...it wil show as if u r doing something diff...like V.A...in yavarum..he wouyld have carried the whole film on his shoulders...the expressions he gives wen he turns around and looks his house ....he has shown all emotions in his face...most natural... ...he deserves wat appreciation he has got for yavarum..
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:04:16 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal

  GROUCHO..
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu May 13 5:06:50 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal

  Who said its dismal? I said its nothing to shout about.
  
  You can repeat the same thing over and over again (like Thambi portrayal was par excellence) but it will only be self-serving and at most earn a few emoticons here and there.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu May 13 5:08:15 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid Madhavan's acting in YN is dismal

  
  
  I think u shd be seriously rating the so called Mass Movie heroes performance in all the movies as the best, as they dont fall under any of the theories u mentioned
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 5:08:53 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  gte up changes alone is not gud acting..its in a way to hide ur acting...it wil show as if u r doing something diff...like V.A...in yavarum..he wouyld have carried the whole film on his shoulders...the expressions he gives wen he turns around and looks his house ....he has shown all emotions in his face...most natural... ...he deserves wat appreciation he has got for yavarum..

  
  
  andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu May 13 5:09:05 2010.

  raghavendran, don't get side-tracked. Why do you have to bring in another to support your cause. this only shows lack of self-confidence.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:11:28 2010.

  if an actor comes as he is wothout any getup change...then v dont consider him at all....if he hides behind a get up...then v scream best actor and awards pour in...has al paccino changed get ups???or mohanlal for that matter...yavarum is to b appreciated...he bridges the fear factor between the film and the audience...as thr r no gimmicks or graphics...
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:12:42 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy

  absolutely
  
  

• From: Scale on Thu May 13 5:15:52 2010.

  adada... padatha pathi thaan pesa vanthan why side-tracking again on performance as I dont have any complaints.
  
  NOV,
  
  If the movie is not bad then what it is.......? How?
  
  I would prefer the serial than this called as 'movie'. michan irukkura pointsayum pottudren.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:18:16 2010.

  i am talking cos u guys said maddy's performance is not gr8...
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu May 13 5:19:02 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  If the movie is not bad then what it is.

  depends what your benchmark is.
  among tamil horror movies, its among the best.
  
  

• From: Scale on Thu May 13 5:20:01 2010.

  that is a reply to groucho :no no not anymore: Stick to movie please. While I feel the movie itself 'bad' (clumsy?) maddya enna solla mudiyum.
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu May 13 5:20:35 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  i am talking cos u guys said maddy's performance is not gr8...

  then talk about maddy and his performance.
  
  btw, I won't say it wasnt great; he was quite adequate in it.
  
  

• From: Scale on Thu May 13 5:20:36 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Scale wrote: If the movie is not bad then what it is. depends what your benchmark is. among tamil horror movies, its among the best.

  
  
  ithane... appa OK!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:22:13 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: i am talking cos u guys said maddy's performance is not gr8... then talk about maddy and his performance. btw, I won't say it wasnt great; he was quite adequate in it.

  i was doin that i guess....yes it was gr8
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu May 13 5:25:16 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  if an actor comes as he is wothout any getup change...then v dont consider him at all....if he hides behind a get up...then v scream best actor and awards pour in...

  
  
  shabaa
  
  IMO no one here having that state of mind.
  
  Eppadi change panni act panrathaala mattumae eppadi great acting nnu aaga poarathillayo...
  
  Get up change pannaama nadikirathaala mattumae great performance nnum aaga poarathilla...
  
  and reverse also holds true..
  
  Intha padathula oruthar motta poadala, kaathula kammal kuththala, athanaala great performance nnu talk panratha vituttu put the points please
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:28:11 2010.

  thiru sir....appdidhaan oru mirage irukku...i m tryin to say..normala vandha notice panradhillennu...appadiyum nalla nadikkalamnnu solle vandhen..in tamil its not like that for sure...thats wat i m sayin..i didnt mean the hubbers
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Thu May 13 5:28:15 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  Sarna wrote: andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy absolutely

  
  
  Agreed! Can't think of any other contemporary actor pulling it off without parodying oneself. Looking at some of the closeups, you get the feeling that Maddy (carried the grave fear & anxiety of the haunted secrets, that it could endanger his family) brought out the emotional quotient with a consistent interpretation. There wasn't a sudden "bravado" moment.. What the heck, I "cared" for Maddy's family the whole time.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 5:28:17 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Intha padathula oruthar motta poadala, kaathula kammal kuththala, athanaala great performance nnu talk panratha vituttu put the points please

  
  
  points put pannaa kooda, adha get pannaama, lollaa pesunaa epdi
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:29:32 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Agreed! Can't think of any other contemporary actor pulling it off without parodying oneself. Looking at some of the closeups, you get the feeling that Maddy (carried the grave fear & anxiety of the haunted secrets, that it could endanger his family) brought out the emotional quotient with a consistent interpretation. There wasn't a sudden "bravado" moment.. What the heck, I "cared" for Maddy's family the whole time.

  
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 5:29:32 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: Sarna wrote: andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy absolutely Agreed! Can't think of any other contemporary actor pulling it off without parodying oneself. Looking at some of the closeups, you get the feeling that Maddy (carried the grave fear & anxiety of the haunted secrets, that it could endanger his family) brought out the emotional quotient with a consistent interpretation. There wasn't a sudden "bravado" moment.. What the heck, I "cared" for Maddy's family the whole time.

  
  
  me too
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 5:31:58 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: Sarna wrote: andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy absolutely Agreed! Can't think of any other contemporary actor pulling it off without parodying oneself.

  
  
  The Man in my avatar is forcing me to disagree here
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu May 13 5:33:27 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: raghavendran wrote: Sarna wrote: andha vaasappadikkitta veettukku ulla/veliya avaroda face'a photo edukkumbOdhu... chanceless maddy what a natural and excellent acting by maddy absolutely Agreed! Can't think of any other contemporary actor pulling it off without parodying oneself. The Man in my avatar is forcing me to disagree here

  ...well prpbably he would hesitate to do it now...cos of this image...both r my favs...so i agree with u too sarna
  
  

• From: Nerd on Thu May 13 10:12:27 2010.

  Grouch/Kid and other maddy admirers - Excellent
  
  Maddy's YN was easily the best performance by a lead actor in 2009. But Hub thaviRa vera yaarum kandukkalai
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Thu May 13 10:35:13 2010.

  No posting.. just quoting.... en adutha thalaimurai
  
  thalai thalaya adichukitten.. get-up change panna mattum pOdhadhunnu.. ippo thanakkunnu varumpodhu ellorum dhum kattureenga... < edited as required>
  
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  If one's notion of earth-shattering contemporary performance is playing a hunchback, or a much older man or a ten-year old, then I'm afraid ______ acting is dismal

  
  
  

  raghavendran wrote:

  gte up changes alone is not gud acting..its in a way to hide ur acting...it wil show as if u r doing something diff...like V.A... he has shown all emotions in his face...most natural...

  
  
  

  raghavendran wrote:

  if an actor comes as he is wothout any getup change...then v dont consider him at all....if he hides behind a get up...then v scream best actor and awards pour in...has al paccino changed get ups???or mohanlal for that matter... thr r no gimmicks or graphics...

  
  
  

  raghavendran wrote:

  i am talking cos u guys said ______ performance is not gr8...

  
  
  
  

  raghavendran wrote:

  thiru sir....appdidhaan oru mirage irukku...i m tryin to say..normala vandha notice panradhillennu...appadiyum nalla nadikkalamnnu solle vandhen..in tamil its not like that for sure...thats wat i m sayin..i didnt mean the hubbers

  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 13 10:45:16 2010.

  Mariyadhai movie - in one scene , young vijaykanth gets angry and slaps meera jasmine. Sudden reaction* of old vijaykanth after seeing that incident is
  
  reaction* : magan mel kovam, andha pen mel paridhaabam'nu, rendu vidhamaana unarchigala velippaduththura edaththula captain'in nadipu can give a savaal to any komban actor of tamil cinema
  
  

• From: Appu s on Thu May 13 12:22:00 2010.

  Paleri manikyam the movie is perfect with minor ignorable flaws. a investigation movie with different narration,mamooty a private detective wants to solve the mystery behind the murder which happened 50 years ago,the murder happened on the same night he was born. He doesnt want to punish anyone since no suspects are alive.
  
  a big bow to director Ranjith who given a perfect screenplay for this complex story,the way he handles the screenplay with 50 years ago flashback scenes and present scenes are ...
  
  Cast all the actors given their best.
  Mamooty brilliant performance as the brutal..
  
  There is no songs in the movie,thats good,but the BGM and the climax could have been better.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Fri May 14 12:30:13 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Maddy's YN was easily the best performance by a lead actor in 2009.

  
  
  தேர்ந்த நடிகரால் ஒரு படம் எப்படி உயர்ந்த இடத்திற்கு எடுத்துச் செல்லப் படுகிறது என்பதற்கு யாவரும் நலம் ஒரு சரியான உதாரணம்.
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Fri May 14 14:41:24 2010.

  Watched Kodambakkam.
  
  Nice attempt by Jeganji after his disaster Puthiya Getthai.
  
  Mounam pesiyathae padathuku piragu Nadha oda best nu itha sollalam.
  
  Diya Thavani la nalla iruntha.
  
  Story neraya padathula pathurunthalum screenplay was not boring.
  
  Manivannan as Rasaram and Ramesh Kanna as Puli kumar
  
  Kanja karupu - Cycle kadaiya showroom nu sollurahtu
  
  Ragasiyamanthu kaadhal Nalla picturisation
  
  Negatives - Muthalvan amma and Teja shree
  
  

• From: Scale on Fri May 14 15:28:20 2010.

  Almost a decade back I watched a dubbed film of Mamooty in tamil (Casino) as an investigating officer/lawyer? semmaya iruppaaru. I dont remember much, Can anyone help me with the name of the movie. TIA! appu_s post reminds me that.
  
  

• From: Appu s on Fri May 14 15:40:46 2010.

  Scale, Mamooty have done 4-5 five CBI officer roles i think ,
  he has 4 sequels as CBI. Oru CBI-in dairy kurippu,Jagratha,Sethurama Iyer CBI,'Nerariyan CBi....
  cant guess which one you are talking about...
  
  

• From: Scale on Fri May 14 16:16:33 2010.

  The only clue I have is its in late 90's dubbed one and was played in Casino. a lawyer? Checked Mamooty's wiki page but doesn't help. Total memory failure Ashamed of not knowing anything about mallu films.
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Fri May 14 16:47:21 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  Almost a decade back I watched a dubbed film of Mamooty in tamil (Casino) as an investigating officer/lawyer? semmaya iruppaaru. I dont remember much, Can anyone help me with the name of the movie. TIA! appu_s post reminds me that.

  
  
  is it the movie where thilakan plays his father and mammoty unravels a bomb explosion similar to Rajiv Gandhi assassination and Vani vishwanath plays a police officer?
  If so the movie was titled as 'Unmai' in thamizh and 'Sathyam' in Malayalam.
  
  

• From: interz on Fri May 14 17:42:18 2010.

  Guru Sishyan (2010) - 150 minutes of torture
  
  This movie is so bad I dont wanna waste space writing review about it.
  
  GOD help tamil cinema.
  
  

• From: jinju on Fri May 14 23:57:32 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  is it the movie where thilakan plays his father and mammoty unravels a bomb explosion similar to Rajiv Gandhi assassination and Vani vishwanath plays a police officer? If so the movie was titled as 'Unmai' in thamizh and 'Sathyam' in Malayalam.

  
  
  jaiganes, the film u are talking about is "The Truth" directed by Shaji Kailas which of course translates to sathyam in malayalam language. Sathyam is actually another forgettable malayalam film with Prithviraj playing the lead as a police officer and priyamani the heroine, directed by the Uwe Boll of malayalam cinema, Mr. Vinayan ...i think it has also been dubbed into tamil.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat May 15 0:05:15 2010.

  Was chatting with my team lead who is a malayali. I just started talking abt my malayalam movie interest and lots about mohan lal,how i started to watch movies just for mohan lal etc etc etc
  
  later came to know my team lead is a mammootty fan! ushhhhhh
  
  

• From: jinju on Sat May 15 0:10:01 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Was chatting with my team lead who is a malayali. I just started talking abt my malayalam movie interest and lots about mohan lal,how i started to watch movies just for mohan lal etc etc etc later came to know my team lead is a mammootty fan! ushhhhhh

  
  
  
  
  btb, the bolded part holds true for me too...
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat May 15 1:31:30 2010.

  Vivs, epic misfire
  
  Santhanabarathy mAdhiri "abirami nalla titleNE", "guna kooda superA irukku"-nu solli samALichIngaLA?
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat May 15 2:23:23 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Vivs, epic misfire Santhanabarathy mAdhiri "abirami nalla titleNE", "guna kooda superA irukku"-nu solli samALichIngaLA?

  
  
  He mentioned there will be a hint of mohan lal in all movies - but mammootty will be the charecter
  
  "aamaanga...mohanlal is spontaneous - but cannot be versatile as mammootty"apdinu solli samalichuten..added kamal to the mixture when talking abt versatility and sponteinity balance..
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sat May 15 2:24:50 2010.

  
  
  

• From: Scale on Sat May 15 2:40:43 2010.

  Checked some youtube links, I vaguely guess its "The King" aayinum padam paarthe solla mudiyum. Thanks!
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat May 15 2:45:51 2010.

  Scale,
  
  I think you are referring to 'Oru Abibaashakante Case Diary'. It was directed by Madhu, director of the CBI series. In this film, Mammooty plays the role of an advocate and investigates a murder.
  
  

• From: Scale on Sat May 15 2:56:52 2010.

  Thanks ajay. I remember he played a lawyer. Does this dubbed in tamil and what is the title. Someone recommended and we went for it a pretty good watch. Mammooty rocked every scene semma tip-topa iruppaaru too many good conversations.
  .
  
  

• From: jinju on Sat May 15 2:58:13 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Scale, I think you are referring to 'Oru Abibaashakante Case Diary'. It was directed by Madhu, director of the CBI series. In this film, Mammooty plays the role of an advocate and investigates a murder.

  
  
  going by Scale's description of "semaya iruppar" i doubt it is abibaashakante case diary...even The Truth was an ordinary one if u consider other mammootty investigative films...if it's The King then the description matches...but then, mammootty was a collector in that one, tho that's also basically murder investigation...
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat May 15 3:00:16 2010.

  I am not sure if there was a dubbed version because in our hometown, Mallu films have a direct release and there will be no dubbed versions.
  
  'The King' also has a similar plot if I am not wrong. So the movie you mean should be either of the two.
  
  

• From: Scale on Sat May 15 3:14:49 2010.

  I think I am confusing with some court scenes it should be 'The King'. Thanks all!
  
  

• From: Scale on Sat May 15 3:23:34 2010.

  No not King that left handed funk hair styling is not there for sure
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sat May 15 6:29:47 2010.

  [quote="HonestRaj"]No posting.. just quoting.... en adutha thalaimurai
  
  thalai thalaya adichukitten.. get-up change panna mattum pOdhadhunnu.. ippo thanakkunnu varumpodhu ellorum dhum kattureenga... < edited as required>
  
  honest....naa eppovume solradhudhaan adhu
  
  

• From: joe on Sat May 15 6:37:55 2010.

  ViNNai thaandi varuvaaya.
  
  Few scenes are good . Cinemotography Good .Simbu was good ..Music was good ..But failed to impress me as a whole 95% of the frames ,only Simbu and Trisha ..As expected Trisha spoiled it Trisha-kku pathil antha telugu heroine iruntha konjam work out aayirukkumo .second half dragging too much ..nothing sort of made an impact.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun May 16 4:11:09 2010.

  N a y a g a n
  
  Re-kindling an old debate. In many scenes(crucial), there is a half-second gap between on-screen events and Raja's annotation in BGM. It is after that BGM starts that I get my lumps in throat. Raja is the difference between the film being intellectually satisfying and emotionally appealing, I say.
  (Not to take anything away from Kamal. Take the last scene for instance - kamal just falls and dies, and once he is dead, he can't and doesn't emote. AppO the prelude to thenpaandi starts and it emotes in place of the dead character. There is no Nayagan without Raja.)
  P.s: frabhu raum two weeksA absconding. Adhukkum indha postkum endha sambandhamum illainu therivichukkaren
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 5:13:47 2010.

  [quote="Plum"]. There is no Nayagan without Raja.)
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 5:16:21 2010.

  kushi...
  though it has lot of overacting by jyothika and vj..i really like the film..ego..the theme was well interpreted..the only film where the director tells the the climax intially and makes the audience watch the film through out..where is that vj?..he is missing for over 6 yrs..its better e stsrts appearing as some one else rather than himself
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sun May 16 5:31:21 2010.

  Raghav,
  
  What Vijay did in Kushi and what Ajith did in Vaali was to replicate what SJS showed them on the Sets. Watch 'New' for proof. You can see a lot of Kushi Vijay and Vaali Ajith.
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sun May 16 6:20:34 2010.

  I didn't see much of SJS' influence in Vaali Ajith. Agree about Vijay in Kushi.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 8:22:10 2010.

  yes...sjs was only in kushi..may b for jyo in vaali..but not for ajith i think
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 8:23:03 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Raghav, What Vijay did in Kushi and what Ajith did in Vaali was to replicate what SJS showed them on the Sets. Watch 'New' for proof. You can see a lot of Kushi Vijay and Vaali Ajith.

  but i like that vj far better than wat he is doin today
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sun May 16 8:51:00 2010.

  Yes. Agreed that the influence of SJS was more on Kushi Vijay but IMO, some actions of Deva resembled SJS. Of course, Ajith made his presence felt by adding his own flavor but Vijay failed in that aSpect.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 8:54:04 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Yes. Agreed that the influence of SJS was more on Kushi Ajith but IMO, some actions of Deva resembled SJS. Of course, Ajith made his presence felt by adding his own flavor but Vijay failed in that aSpect.

  actually more than vijay..jyo was exactly sjs...he was like a split personality of jo..apdiye sjs...even vivek for that matter
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun May 16 22:46:10 2010.

  oh.. neengalum ennai madhiri pazhaya padangalai paththi than pesureengala
  
  

  raghavendran wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: No posting.. just quoting.... en adutha thalaimurai thalai thalaya adichukitten.. get-up change panna mattum pOdhadhunnu.. ippo thanakkunnu varumpodhu ellorum dhum kattureenga... < edited as required> honest....naa eppovume solradhudhaan adhu

  
  
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun May 16 22:49:14 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  oh.. neengalum ennai madhiri pazhaya padangalai paththi than pesureengala raghavendran wrote: HonestRaj wrote: No posting.. just quoting.... en adutha thalaimurai thalai thalaya adichukitten.. get-up change panna mattum pOdhadhunnu.. ippo thanakkunnu varumpodhu ellorum dhum kattureenga... < edited as required> honest....naa eppovume solradhudhaan adhu

  
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun May 16 22:58:42 2010.

  3 idiots
  A number of scenes are easily predictable, very enjoyable nevertheless!
  
  Aamir Khan is quite smart!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 17 2:48:55 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  I didn't see much of SJS' influence in Vaali Ajith. Agree about Vijay in Kushi.

  
  
  Not even 1% of SJS influence, its 100% pure agmark Ajith.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Mon May 17 3:31:29 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  littlemaster1982 wrote: I didn't see much of SJS' influence in Vaali Ajith. Agree about Vijay in Kushi. Not even 1% of SJS influence, its 100% pure agmark Ajith.

  no mukkals and munangals like SJS..
  
  

• From: Murali Srinivas on Thu May 20 13:29:24 2010.

  2/3 rd of "Ulladakkam". One of the movies which doesn't lose it's charm inspite of being 19 years old. The type of character which I love to see Mohanlal playing. Suave, the Psychiatric Dr.Sunny [a prelude to Manichitrathaazh] is refined and Lal gives a neat performance [Reminds me of his "Pakshe", another one in the same genre]. Amala is adequate as the mentaly derailed girl.
  
  One of Director Kamal's good works. "Andhi veyil ponnurangum" and "Paathiraa Mazhai" the two lilting melodies still haunt.
  
  Let me also take this opportunity to wish a very Happy Birthday to Lal, who turns 50 tomorrow [21st May] and sincerely hope he gives out more of such ventures.
  
  Regards
  
  

• From: Wibha on Thu May 20 17:59:28 2010.

  Iron Man 2- 2nd time.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sat May 22 0:33:18 2010.

  Ramana
  (as suggested by HR & others in the ARM movie thread)
  
  Excellent movie!
  
  Except for the "in-front-of-the-college fight scene", absolutely no irritations in the whole movie. Very interesting and crisp!
  
  Reaffirms how brilliant ARM is! Also, since this movie predates Sivaji, one can say Shankar got heavily inspired from this (apart from Samy). Now I understand why many people found Sivaji to be boring (me watched Samy & Ramana after Sivaji, though both predated that).
  
  Ending is definitely terrific!
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sat May 22 15:29:41 2010.

  Iron Man 2 - OK but not good as first part
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sat May 22 17:03:19 2010.

  மழவில்க்காவடி (ஜெயராம், சித்தாரா, ஊர்வசி - சத்யன் அந்திக்காடு)
  
  படத்தில் பாதி பழனியில் எடுத்திருப்பதால் நிறையத்தமிழ். ஒரு டிபிக்கல் சத்யன் படம். மென்மை, இனிமை, கொஞ்சம் நகைச்சுவை...
  
  

• From: great on Sun May 23 10:31:21 2010.

  Angadi theru.
  
  Few scenes were good. Climax seems to be a forced one. Anjali and Mahesh was quite good .
  
  I didnt liked the movie.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun May 23 10:43:28 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Ramana (as suggested by HR & others in the ARM movie thread) Excellent movie! Except for the "in-front-of-the-college fight scene", absolutely no irritations in the whole movie. Very interesting and crisp! Reaffirms how brilliant ARM is! Also, since this movie predates Sivaji, one can say Shankar got heavily inspired from this (apart from Samy). Now I understand why many people found Sivaji to be boring (me watched Samy & Ramana after Sivaji, though both predated that). Ending is definitely terrific!

  
  
  One of the best endings. ARM's courage needs to be appreciated.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Sun May 23 11:41:42 2010.

  Roshan,
  
  ARM's courage? I think VK deserves applauses here.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sun May 23 11:45:43 2010.

  VK is a director's actor. AFAIK, he doesn't involve much in the story, screenplay and other technical stuff.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sun May 23 11:46:26 2010.

  VK is a director's actor. AFAIK, he doesn't involve much in the story, screenplay and other technical stuff.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun May 23 12:34:56 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Roshan, ARM's courage? I think VK deserves applauses here.

  
  
  Surely ARM's. Even if the actor agrees given the norms of TF industry, intha maathiri oru climax sari varumA varAthAnnu every director would worry and go for the usual stuff mostly. ARM had the courage to go ahead with a different idea. Same applies for the climax of Bharathi Kannamma. And that was Cheran's debut movie. Amazing.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 24 1:20:07 2010.

  Dhool - when I watched Last time, I felt like its Vikram's movie.... but now I feel like its largely a Vivek movie Vivek along with Jyothika and Mayil samy makes us those days were Vivek'in vasandhakaalangal
  
  Vikram - really good in action scenes and really bad in comedy scenes.
  
  Pasupathy - chanceless villain ivar var'ra scene ellaam pori parakkudhu... like sometime back someone said setting screen ablaze pasupathy does that
  
  Purely a Dharani movie
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon May 24 1:33:11 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Dhool - when I watched Last time, I felt like its Vikram's movie.... but now I feel like its largely a Vivek movie Vivek along with Jyothika and Mayil samy makes us those days were Vivek'in vasandhakaalangal

  
  Agree! 1999 - 2003 was the time when Vivek was at his peak.
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  Vikram - really good in action scenes and really bad in comedy scenes.

  
  Nevaaire! He was good in comedy too!
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  Pasupathy - chanceless villain ivar var'ra scene ellaam pori parakkudhu... like sometime back someone said setting screen ablaze pasupathy does that Purely a Dharani movie

  
  Dhool is one of the examples of a "good masala" flick.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 24 1:39:14 2010.

  MC, I felt like Vikram was the weekest point in those comedy scenes lets just agree to disagree
  
  titbit :- Jyothika looked like KV in aasai aasai song
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon May 24 1:48:36 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  MC, I felt like Vikram was the weekest point in those comedy scenes lets just agree to disagree titbit :- Jyothika looked like KV in aasai aasai song

  
  KV?
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon May 24 2:00:55 2010.

  Watched "Jaggu Bhai" over the week-end.
  
  While watching the movie, can't help fearing the fact that KH is currently working or going to shortly work under the direction of KSR!
  
  * Story is OK for a masala flick. But scrren-play and lack of logic makes it really bad.
  
  * Annan GM was good. He was enjoyable, not the "garam masala" kaamedy you would usually expect from him but still he was good in his own way.
  
  * Shreya was looking good. Overacting in lot's of places but who cares for Shreya's acting, anyways. We get what we want from her. She looks slim, suggesting how long this movie was lying on the table before the release.
  
  * Sarath Kumar playing his age was the lone fositive aspect of an otherwise casual movie that throws logic to the winds. Why is Kiran required for the movie, I don't understand? KSR's small pinger raising "I yaam a Indian" statement at the end of the movie - please do not show this to any non-Indian, for god's sake!
  
  Watchable once on DVD, if you are a fan of GM and/or Shreya and more importantly, if you have patience.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon May 24 2:58:49 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Sarna wrote: MC, I felt like Vikram was the weekest point in those comedy scenes lets just agree to disagree titbit :- Jyothika looked like KV in aasai aasai song KV?

  
  
  There is an old kamal movie, where Sripriya runs a drama troup. In that movie, IIRC Kamal goes to meet sripriya to get a chance to act in her Drama. Sripriya asks Kamal to act like KV. Kamal percieves KV as kezhavi( in chennai thamizh pronounced as KV) and immitates kezhavi. ippa purinjadhaa
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon May 24 6:33:10 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Watched "Jaggu Bhai" over the week-end. While watching the movie, can't help fearing the fact that KH is currently working or going to shortly work under the direction of KSR! * Story is OK for a masala flick. But scrren-play and lack of logic makes it really bad. * Annan GM was good. He was enjoyable, not the "garam masala" kaamedy you would usually expect from him but still he was good in his own way. * Shreya was looking good. Overacting in lot's of places but who cares for Shreya's acting, anyways. We get what we want from her. She looks slim, suggesting how long this movie was lying on the table before the release. * Sarath Kumar playing his age was the lone fositive aspect of an otherwise casual movie that throws logic to the winds. Why is Kiran required for the movie, I don't understand? KSR's small pinger raising "I yaam a Indian" statement at the end of the movie - please do not show this to any non-Indian, for god's sake! Watchable once on DVD, if you are a fan of GM and/or Shreya and more importantly, if you have patience.

  
  
  jaggu bhai released already?
  
  

• From: leosimha on Mon May 24 6:35:09 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  jaggu bhai released already?

  
  
  
  
  jaggubhai was the first to release on INTERNET all over the world....then later it came to the THEATRES....
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon May 24 6:35:57 2010.

  leosimha wrote:

  Wibha wrote: jaggu bhai released already? jaggubhai was the first to release on INTERNET all over the world....then later it came to the THEATRES....

  
  
  isin't it the rajini, aishwarya movie they've been producing forever?
  
  

• From: BM on Mon May 24 7:14:09 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  leosimha wrote: Wibha wrote: jaggu bhai released already? jaggubhai was the first to release on INTERNET all over the world....then later it came to the THEATRES.... isin't it the rajini, aishwarya movie they've been producing forever?

  
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon May 24 12:51:58 2010.

  BM wrote:

  Wibha wrote: leosimha wrote: Wibha wrote: jaggu bhai released already? jaggubhai was the first to release on INTERNET all over the world....then later it came to the THEATRES.... isin't it the rajini, aishwarya movie they've been producing forever?

  
  
  
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon May 24 14:15:42 2010.

  Pulan Visaranaai (1990)
  
  As said by hubber Kannann some time ago, Habeas corpus ellam indha padam vandha timekku romba advanced. A nice throwback to good old kick fights of the late 80's and 90s by Vijayakanth. He looked very good for the role. Anandraj is fantastic and so is Radha ravi. Sarath was good. The film is loaded with social/political dialogs and they are quite heavy. Quite an intense film.
  
  PV, Sathriyan and Captain Prabhakaran can be very well called as the Police Trilogy for Captain.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Tue May 25 3:49:01 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  BM wrote:

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue May 25 3:55:59 2010.

  arshu, Sarathkumar and Shreya acted in Jaggubhai.
  Currently Rajini and Aish are acting in Endhiran aka Robo
  
  I guess u r confused with the outdated information i.e, Rajini and Aish are pairing for upcoming movie Jaggubhai directed by KS Ravikumar....Indha news vandhadhukkappuram, Rajini acted in Chandhramukhi, Sivaji, Kuselan and now he is acting in Endhiran.
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Tue May 25 4:34:49 2010.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Pulan Visaranaai (1990) As said by hubber Kannann some time ago, Habeas corpus ellam indha padam vandha timekku romba advanced. A nice throwback to good old kick fights of the late 80's and 90s by Vijayakanth. He looked very good for the role. Anandraj is fantastic and so is Radha ravi. Sarath was good. The film is loaded with social/political dialogs and they are quite heavy. Quite an intense film. PV, Sathriyan and Captain Prabhakaran can be very well called as the Police Trilogy for Captain.

  
  
  Satchi, Oomai Vizhigal, Vallarasu
  
  

• From: vithagan on Tue May 25 14:09:02 2010.

  Quote:

  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika will have you in spilts One thing is clear right from the opening credits of Kola Kolaya Mundhirika; director Madhumitha's latest film is modelled after Pink Panther. The animation and Crazy Mohan's dialogues will have you laughing non-stop. Madhumita's Vallamai Tharayo might have been a dull reworking of Mani Ratnam's Mouna Ragam, but her attempt at comedy sparkles. A zamindar who hides away his diamonds, thieves who're after the gemstones, a couple of murders, a lost heir and the only clues to the treasure being hidden in four antique chairs make for a hilarious film. Three petty thieves -- Krish (Karthik Kumar) and Veni (Shikha) and her father (M S Bhaskar) -- will do anything, wear any costume and act any part for a quick buck. The secret of the antique chairs falls into their hands, and the two teams, indulging in one-upmanship until then, reluctantly join hands. From then on, it's a non-stop laughter riot: Krish, Veni, another band of thieves headed by Veerappan (Anandaraj, back after a long time in a rib-tickling role) and inept inspector Mathrubhootham (Jayaram), a tribute to Inspector Jacques Closeau, fall in and out of adventures, hunt clues, disarm each other and run around in circles until you your sides ache from laughing so much. Considering that the story and dialogues are both Crazy Mohan's, that's not surprising; puns corny enough to draw blood are bandied about. In the midst of it all this is Chair Collector Karan Muthiah (Sarath Kumar, in a guest role), holding a secret that unlocks the mystery. There's not much reason and rationale, but you don't expect either in a movie like this. The songs are just breaks, evolving a romance angle that works well enough without them. The cast have all had a ball, and it shows: Karthik Kumar looks a bit gaunt, but manages to retain an air of peppy youthfulness; Shika is a bundle of energy and her dubbing voice (Suchithra) works very well. Jayaram and Anandaraj are a riot, while M S Bhaskar delivers a fun-riddled performance. The camera-work and editing are neat. The SFX team deserves a special mention for the title credits. The climax, though not eye-popping, is neat as well. KKM is the perfect summer entertainer; all you have to do is have a blast. Logic and rationale go for a toss, but who cares when everyone's in for a jolly ride. Rediff Rating: 3/5 http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/24/south-tamil-review-kola-kolaya-mundhirika.htm

  
  

• From: Wibha on Tue May 25 16:09:26 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  arshu, Sarathkumar and Shreya acted in Jaggubhai. Currently Rajini and Aish are acting in Endhiran aka Robo I guess u r confused with the outdated information i.e, Rajini and Aish are pairing for upcoming movie Jaggubhai directed by KS Ravikumar....Indha news vandhadhukkappuram, Rajini acted in Chandhramukhi, Sivaji, Kuselan and now he is acting in Endhiran.

  
  
  MY BAD
  
  thanks sarna
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue May 25 21:47:08 2010.

  விண்ணைத்தாண்டி வருவாயா
  
  Another javvu by Gautham.
  
  I thought unnAlE unnAlE was boring but this one is worse (even my 17 year who enjoyed UU while I dozed off has slept in this case...after pushing me to play this "new dvd" which I discarded a few days back after watching for 30 min alone)
  
  I haven't heard the songs separately, some portions sounded interesting , but visuals with Simbu jumping like mad man are as irritating as the white dress dhEvadhai's of BR films.
  
  BGM sounds juvenile - I'm 200% sure ARR subcontracted this.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Tue May 25 22:36:47 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  விண்ணைத்தாண்டி வருவாயா BGM sounds juvenile

  
  
  I take your word "juvenile" as "young, youthful, suitable or designed for young people".. that would be more appropriate as for as VTV bgm concerned.
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  I'm 200% sure ARR subcontracted this.

  
  
  எப்படி சார், இப்படி ஆணித்தரமா சொல்றிங்க.. அப்படி ஒரு வேளை நடந்திருந்தால், அந்த ஆளுக்கு சிலை வைக்கத் தயார்.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed May 26 0:21:49 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  விண்ணைத்தாண்டி வருவாயா Another javvu by Gautham. I thought unnAlE unnAlE was boring but this one is worse (even my 17 year who enjoyed UU while I dozed off has slept in this case...after pushing me to play this "new dvd" which I discarded a few days back after watching for 30 min alone) I haven't heard the songs separately, some portions sounded interesting , but visuals with Simbu jumping like mad man are as irritating as the white dress dhEvadhai's of BR films. .

  
  
  When alaipayudhey released, I think I was 16 or 17 I watched the movie in theatre and I slept in mid. at that time, Alaipayudhe was a boring javvu movie for me.
  But during recent visits, I started liking(enjoying) the movie
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  BGM sounds juvenile - I'm 200% sure ARR subcontracted this

  
  
  
  for me, VTV is one of the ARR's best works
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu May 27 0:03:00 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  for me, VTV is one of the ARR's best works

  
  
  உலகப்புகழ் பெற்ற அவரை இப்படி அவமானப்படுத்தாதீர்கள்!
  
  காலேஜ் ஸ்கிட்டுக்கு ஆர்வக்கோளாறுடன் பசங்க தட்டோ தட்டுன்னு கிடார் / கீபோர்ட் தட்டின மாதிரி ஒரு பிஜிஎம்
  
  The most interesting piece in the whole movie is the "theme" for friendship and that was a replay of mustafA-mustafA prelude, extremely catchy!
  
  More than convinces me that some sub-con did the whole work (possibly dictated by Gowdham as his craze for playing guitar chords as BGM is kind of manifested in prior movies also)
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Thu May 27 0:19:24 2010.

  At last watched Kurumbu today.
  
  Time pass movie. Perusa onnum complaints illa. Kathaiku yetha hero heroines rendu family nu low budget la first padamnu paatha nallavae pannirukar vishnu nu sollalam.
  
  Sila edathula nadaga thanama.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu May 27 3:43:05 2010.

  Guru Sishyan and Mannan
  Directors evvalavu nonsense a irundhaalum rendume sariyana timepass
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Thu May 27 4:08:20 2010.

  Come on App, you might not like the BGM in VTV, but saying it's an insult for ARR is bit too much.
  
  

• From: interz on Thu May 27 5:38:05 2010.

  Kanagavel Kaakka - Below Average
  
  A story about a guy who wants revenge the the losses of lifes in his family. If u already seen Ramana, Shivaji, Anniyan, Muthalvan... u dont need to watch this one.
  
  About performances: Karan is convincing esp when he confronts the baddies.
  
  I often wonder why directors shows heroins as "½ lusus". Is it really necessary to portrait heroins like that??
  
  Kota Srinavasarao is doing a very good job after Saamy.
  
  The police officer (Athithya needs to mentioned to he is very suave.
  
  Vijay Anthony dissapoints with songs esp "Minsarame" is a rehash of "Suppose" from Sukran. BGM also bad.
  
  Story is OK, but the screenplay could have been better, a lot better. Maybe Kavin Bala corrects his mistakes in his next movie...
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 27 6:05:50 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna wrote: for me, VTV is one of the ARR's best works காலேஜ் ஸ்கிட்டுக்கு ஆர்வக்கோளாறுடன் பசங்க தட்டோ தட்டுன்னு கிடார் / கீபோர்ட் தட்டின மாதிரி ஒரு பிஜிஎம்

  
  
  Mullum malarum climax'la.... valli kaali'yOda kayya odhari thallittu oor makkalOda pOvaanga... but konja neraththula valli'yOda manasu thaviyaa thavikkum... oru kattaththula valli azhudhutte thirumba kaali'ya nOkki Oduvaapla
  Ilayaraja enna karuvi use pannaapla'nu theriyala but tak tak tak'nu different time variation'la pinnaala thattittu iruppaapla... andha kaatchiyOda unarvugala azhaga andha tak tak sound( with some time variation) velippaduththum.
  
  adhayE ipdiyum sollalaam "school'la chinna pasanga mara bench mela pencil'a vachchu thattuna maadhiri oru BGM " .... neenga solradhu ipdi irukku
  
  Note1 : I am an Ilayaraja fan.
  Note2 : I am not that much fond of ARR music as well as BGM. But I feel ARR's BGM for VTV gelled well with the scenes and gave more intensity to the scenes. some scenes of VTV were good and some were average. But ARR BGM made them great
  Note3: I started understanding BGM's after reading raaja fans posts like Suresh, bala(k), plum etc.
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  உலகப்புகழ் பெற்ற அவரை இப்படி அவமானப்படுத்தாதீர்கள்!

  
  
  paaraatturadhu'ku avamaana paduththudhal'nu innoru meaning irukkunu innikku dhaan enakku theriyum
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu May 27 9:22:41 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Come on App, you might not like the BGM in VTV, but saying it's an insult for ARR is bit too much.

  
  
  I didn't mean that way, please see my post - it was an opinion on the quote and not the music.
  
  Sarna's praising this piece as his "best" work is IMO = telling like, "the best food my mom cooks is thayir sAdham" (however tasty it is). I would consider that as an insult to my mom
  
  Anyways, me no more posts on this movie.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 27 9:32:58 2010.

  App, I said "VTV is one of the ARR's best works" but not VTV is ARR's best
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu May 27 9:36:39 2010.

  Sarna, cool
  
  உங்களுக்குப்பிடிச்சிருந்தா சந்தோஷம்
  
  Tastes differ.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu May 27 9:52:18 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sarna, cool உங்களுக்குப்பிடிச்சிருந்தா சந்தோஷம் Tastes differ.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Thu May 27 10:55:46 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Anyways, me no more posts on this movie.

  நீங்க சொல்ல வேண்டியதெல்லாம் தெளிவா சொல்லிட்டிங்க app_engine சார்..
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu May 27 11:56:58 2010.

  app, I don't think VTV BGM is outsourced. It has Rahman's signature ideas, esp. Orthogonality - I have difference of opinion on the validity o orthogonal approach but to say it is not Rahman is speculative and is, infact, an insult more than a fan elevating an ordinary work as great. In effect, you are questioning Rahman's integrity, if you think about it.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu May 27 12:10:50 2010.

  Plum,
  Isn't contracting out BGM a very common industry practice (when the composer has more important commitments)?
  
  I only meant that, definitely not questioning the integrity
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu May 27 12:55:35 2010.

  App, if it is officially sub contracted, then the contractors get credited - as sabesh and brothers did many times before - so the fact that nobody got credited for BGM in VTV should mean Rahman did it. Credit - or, indeed, debit, from your POV - should go to him
  
  

• From: vithagan on Thu May 27 20:01:09 2010.

  Padayappa
  
  Sun Tvla Rajini Special programla Padayappa pottanga..before climax 15 mins of the movie.. wow Thalaivar Ramya Krishnana veetukku pora andha scene.. paarkumbodhu pullarichiduchu.. andha oru scene podhum enjoyed every bit
  
  Andrum Indrum Endrum Super Star
  
  

• From: Yuvi on Fri May 28 8:13:39 2010.

  Guru Shishyan - 2010 ..
  
  High time that Mr. Shakti Chidambaram brings back his savior Vadivelu for the viewers to atleast have a reason to watch his films.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri May 28 9:51:36 2010.

  vithagan wrote:

  Padayappa Sun Tvla Rajini Special programla Padayappa pottanga..before climax 15 mins of the movie.. wow Thalaivar Ramya Krishnana veetukku pora andha scene.. paarkumbodhu pullarichiduchu.. andha oru scene podhum enjoyed every bit Andrum Indrum Endrum Super Star

  
  Here - http://www.tubetamil.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3a91a67640caff09c74f&page=1&viewtype=&category=
  
  This was the Rajini special I was talking about sometime back. Do they telecast it everyday??
  
  

• From: Appu s on Fri May 28 9:58:28 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  vithagan wrote: Padayappa Sun Tvla Rajini Special programla Padayappa pottanga..before climax 15 mins of the movie.. wow Thalaivar Ramya Krishnana veetukku pora andha scene.. paarkumbodhu pullarichiduchu.. andha oru scene podhum enjoyed every bit Andrum Indrum Endrum Super Star Here - http://www.tubetamil.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3a91a67640caff09c74f&page=1&viewtype=&category= This was the Rajini special I was talking about sometime back. Do they telecast it everyday??

  
  ARR should get some credit for this particular scene
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri May 28 10:08:30 2010.

  Of course. In fact I was thinking about the same thing yesterday when watching it. And did the theater erupt or what
  
  ARR has always been at his BGM best in Rajini films. Songs-la best illaatti kooda..
  
  

• From: app_engine on Fri May 28 10:10:17 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  ARR has always been at his BGM best in Rajini films.

  
  
  
  
  Sivaji BGM was awesome!
  
  

• From: vithagan on Fri May 28 10:21:19 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  vithagan wrote: Padayappa Sun Tvla Rajini Special programla Padayappa pottanga..before climax 15 mins of the movie.. wow Thalaivar Ramya Krishnana veetukku pora andha scene.. paarkumbodhu pullarichiduchu.. andha oru scene podhum enjoyed every bit Andrum Indrum Endrum Super Star Here - http://www.tubetamil.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3a91a67640caff09c74f&page=1&viewtype=&category= This was the Rajini special I was talking about sometime back. Do they telecast it everyday??

  
  
  Actually I saw it from the link.. I thought its telecasting daily like Surya special and Vadivelu special.. Idhu old programa?? Sorry my bad then..
  
  Anyway enjoyed the show.
  
  

• From: joe on Fri May 28 12:56:11 2010.

  சுறா
  
  தமிழ் சினிமாவில் மீனவர்கள் பற்றிய சித்தரிப்பு போல காமெடி வேறெதுவும் இல்லை என நிரூபித்த மற்றொரு படம்
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri May 28 13:22:32 2010.

  Ennadhu guru sishyan perayum vittu vaikaliya?
  

  Yuvi wrote:

  Guru Shishyan - 2010 .. High time that Mr. Shakti Chidambaram brings back his savior Vadivelu for the viewers to atleast have a reason to watch his films.

  
  

• From: interz on Fri May 28 13:28:32 2010.

  Maanja Velu - Average Masala
  
  This movie is about a guy who seeks revenge for his brothers death and gets the love of his life.
  
  About performances: Arunvijay is tailor-made for movies like this. Karthik was very great as the brave cop who fights for justice, he gets enough scoop to prove he still got it. Dhanshika oozing with glamour during songs, she was far better in Peraanmai. Comedy is so so but Santhanams one-liners are mostly funny. "Vaigai"(whats the meaning of that?) Chandirasekar great choice as Villain, esp his body language and dialogue delivery. Other cast done justice to their characters.
  
  Manisharma delivers average songs and BGM. Camera man deserves claps for the great stunt sequences.
  
  A Venkatesh is playing the safe bet and didnt try something fresh. On the flip side the fighting sequences were too many and too lenghthy. We will see f he delievers a movie thats less violent next time.
  
  

• From: Rocky89 on Fri May 28 13:33:37 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  ARR has always been at his BGM best in Rajini films. Songs-la best illaatti kooda..

  
  
  Songs mostly average thaan Hopefully Endhiran will have great songs.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri May 28 13:40:11 2010.

  +1.
  

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Guru Sishyan and Mannan Directors evvalavu nonsense a irundhaalum rendume sariyana timepass

  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Fri May 28 14:13:52 2010.

  vithagan wrote:

  Padayappa

  
  
  Kadaisia enakku thaar maara pudicha Rajini padam
  
  Lakshmi en marumagala iluhukittu vada nu sonna vudanae soundaryava kootikitu veeta vittu velila vara scene
  
  

• From: great on Fri May 28 16:26:54 2010.

  interz wrote:

  Maanja Velu - Average Masala .

  
  
  Two days back, I watched this movie in theatre . Pathetic !!
  
  Choice of the actor was pretty bad. Chandrasekar as villan was a comedy. Comedy scenes were total mokkai . Pretty much late 80s movie.
  
  Only redeeming factor was Karthick.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Fri May 28 23:16:37 2010.

  Which Chandrasekar ? Namma 'Vaagai'ya?
  
  

• From: great on Fri May 28 23:52:51 2010.

  Yeah, Vaigai Chandrashekar.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri May 28 23:55:52 2010.

  great wrote:

  Yeah, Vaigai Chandrashekar.

  
  
  vaigai kaaveri...adhu vaagai great
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sat May 29 5:02:34 2010.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPlkmQL2S2M&NR=1
  
  
  
  

• From: Appu s on Sat May 29 5:10:01 2010.

  VENKIRAJA wrote:

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPlkmQL2S2M&NR=1

  
  
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sat May 29 5:18:39 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  VENKIRAJA wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPlkmQL2S2M&NR=1

  
  
  enaku therinju chennai middle class youth indha ore oru padathula thaan seriya portray panniyirukaanga!
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sun May 30 9:27:38 2010.

  IKMS.
  
  OK. oru thadava pArkalAm.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun May 30 10:01:28 2010.

  InnathE chintha vishayam
  :yawn:
  Weakest sathyan movie since he started with IR I guess(don't tell me there's worse)
  Album is also weakest of IR-Sathyan combo.
  Mohan Lal call sheet vaangittu V Sekar padathula varrA maadhiri 3 couples-ai sErthu vekkara role
  Same with Meera Jasmine - wasted.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun May 30 23:08:05 2010.

  Irumbu kottai murattu singam - pretty much good......
  
  simbudevan goes overboard with his philospphy in all his movies - apart from that movie was fun, intelligent at places with absolutely no effort for logic, coherency in screenplay - but it was fun ...
  
  i liked sai kumar, kannada actor the most in the film..........probably after a long time, im liking a melodramatic performance - absolute fun to watch his expressions and delivery ....something to tickle NT shivaji fans
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Kumar_(Telugu_actor)
  
  I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao.
  
  no wonder
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun May 30 23:24:29 2010.

  GOA vs Tamizh Padam.
  
  Finally. Good combo DVD.
  
  GOA:
  Started out awesome, fizzled in the middle, and went on to become typical 90s lauv-subject philim, without Prashant, but with Venkat's brand of humour. I liked the gay subplot and the two actors playing homosexuals. Lot's of promise, but I lost interest after an hour plus.
  
  Tamizh Padam.
  
  Like Mel Brooks, this is shotgun approach to comedy/spoof, both many hits and mokkais. But I was laughing and laughing till right to the end with the typical Director's monologue, saying the hero continued to walk coz it's reduces cholestro
  
  TP could have been better, but it was still entertaining, especially if you know what the references are. Beats Goa, for me.
  
  
  Nanayam
  Sibi doing pre-Amaithi Padai Sathyaraj. Light lollu, and supposed coolness. Finally I liked Prasanna as suffering blackmailed engineer.
  
  Was liking the film until the part when Prasanna said they needed the heroine coz she's good in dancing so that she can manouver her way through laser fence!!! Ithu erkanave Entrapment, Oceans 12la paartu kaari tuppiten, ingga veraya? So I stopped watching
  
  

• From: joe on Mon May 31 0:49:12 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  i liked sai kumar, kannada actor the most in the film..........probably after a long time, im liking a melodramatic performance - absolute fun to watch his expressions and delivery ....something to tickle NT shivaji fans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Kumar_(Telugu_actor) I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao. no wonder

  
  
  Sai Kumar is NT fanatic ...I heard even he was attacked by kannadigas for mentioning NT instead of Rajkumar as greatest actor ever.
  
  

  abkhlabhi wrote:

  Not many know that Kannada and Telugu star Saikumar is an avid fan of Tamil legend Sivaji Ganesan. His video library at home has a record collection of Sivaji's films. The collection has video CDs and cassettes of all of Sivaji's films, right from his debut "Parasakti" down to his cinematic swansong, "Poopparikkar Varugiroam". He is also acted in Tamil films as villain. Recently he is hosting WOW A game show in Eenadu Telugu TV. During the shows, he often mentioned about NT and he always says he a great fan of NT though he acting career very limited in TF.

  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon May 31 0:57:29 2010.

  Additional note to Goa comment:
  
  Premji was annoying beyond belief, gaping mouth = comedy...not His mentor Pandu would be proud, but his comedy just didn't work for me....
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon May 31 2:05:22 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  GOA: but I lost interest after an hour plus.

  
  
  Have you completed GOA?
  
  IMO only the last 30+ minutes are fun-worth
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon May 31 2:58:14 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  InnathE chintha vishayam :yawn: Weakest sathyan movie since he started with IR I guess(don't tell me there's worse) Album is also weakest of IR-Sathyan combo. Mohan Lal call sheet vaangittu V Sekar padathula varrA maadhiri 3 couples-ai sErthu vekkara role Same with Meera Jasmine - wasted.

  
  
  hope u caught it on tv...els, recommended collecting opinions before watching post-2000 sathyan outings, esply the ones he himself scripted ! ICV - cliche at its worst!
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon May 31 3:17:36 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: GOA: but I lost interest after an hour plus. Have you completed GOA? IMO only the last 30+ minutes are fun-worth

  Is it? I really liked the parts at the beginning in the village, the dig at the whole village film genre. Then, in GOA it was typical fish out of water scenario which was funny here and there, then downhill for me, but I continued watching till the end, and the final half an hour didn't hold much impact for me, I guess. I suppose I'd enjoyed it a lot more, if not for forced comedy from Premji.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon May 31 3:24:15 2010.

  joe wrote:

  MADDY wrote: i liked sai kumar, kannada actor the most in the film..........probably after a long time, im liking a melodramatic performance - absolute fun to watch his expressions and delivery ....something to tickle NT shivaji fans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Kumar_(Telugu_actor) I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao. no wonder Sai Kumar is NT fanatic ...I heard even he was attacked by kannadigas for mentioning NT instead of Rajkumar as greatest actor ever. abkhlabhi wrote: Not many know that Kannada and Telugu star Saikumar is an avid fan of Tamil legend Sivaji Ganesan. His video library at home has a record collection of Sivaji's films. The collection has video CDs and cassettes of all of Sivaji's films, right from his debut "Parasakti" down to his cinematic swansong, "Poopparikkar Varugiroam". He is also acted in Tamil films as villain. Recently he is hosting WOW A game show in Eenadu Telugu TV. During the shows, he often mentioned about NT and he always says he a great fan of NT though he acting career very limited in TF.

  
  
  oh good to know ......he was really good and much better than many NT-wannabes, i say
  
  //strongly detest attack on him though - kannada linguists nonsense fellows - instead of developing language, people, they do all these stuffs//
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon May 31 4:57:08 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Sanjeevi wrote: groucho070 wrote: GOA: but I lost interest after an hour plus. Have you completed GOA? IMO only the last 30+ minutes are fun-worth Is it? I really liked the parts at the beginning in the village, the dig at the whole village film genre. Then, in GOA it was typical fish out of water scenario which was funny here and there, then downhill for me, but I continued watching till the end, and the final half an hour didn't hold much impact for me, I guess. I suppose I'd enjoyed it a lot more, if not for forced comedy from Premji.

  
  
  The sneha episode was very good funny for me but before I even did not open my mouth. OK taste differs and it is clear that VP failed to impress a good percentage of people.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Mon May 31 5:52:48 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Irumbu kottai murattu singam - pretty much good...... simbudevan goes overboard with his philospphy in all his movies - apart from that movie was fun, intelligent at places with absolutely no effort for logic, coherency in screenplay - but it was fun ... i liked sai kumar, kannada actor the most in the film..........probably after a long time, im liking a melodramatic performance - absolute fun to watch his expressions and delivery ....something to tickle NT shivaji fans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Kumar_(Telugu_actor) I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao. no wonder

  
  
  
  Lawrance bathil vadivelu irunthirantha innum body expression super-a irunthirukum
  
  Lawrance
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Mon May 31 11:26:41 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Irumbu kottai murattu singam - pretty much good...... simbudevan goes overboard with his philospphy in all his movies - apart from that movie was fun, intelligent at places with absolutely no effort for logic, coherency in screenplay - but it was fun ... i liked sai kumar, kannada actor the most in the film..........probably after a long time, im liking a melodramatic performance - absolute fun to watch his expressions and delivery ....something to tickle NT shivaji fans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Kumar_(Telugu_actor) I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao. no wonder

  
  
  GVP pathi onnum sollalaye...
  salli paya... manasatchiye illama PoC theme apdiye uruvittan ... oru DJ kooda vera maadhiri potruppan... Once upon a time n the west (Harmonica theme) during a similar Harmonica gunshoot , Once upon a time in America (Photographic memories) in many places , idhellam kooda paravayilla.. Ecstasy of gold kooda uttu vaikkala... padupaavi
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 31 11:29:33 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  Plum wrote: InnathE chintha vishayam :yawn: Weakest sathyan movie since he started with IR I guess(don't tell me there's worse) Album is also weakest of IR-Sathyan combo. Mohan Lal call sheet vaangittu V Sekar padathula varrA maadhiri 3 couples-ai sErthu vekkara role Same with Meera Jasmine - wasted. hope u caught it on tv...els, recommended collecting opinions before watching post-2000 sathyan outings, esply the ones he himself scripted ! ICV - cliche at its worst!

  
  No, Jinju - I actually liked Vinodayathra very much and to an extent, AchuvintE Amma. Rasathanthram was a let down but Lal and Jasmine really shored up that one. That was why I didnt expect such poor fare in ICV.
  ManasinakkarE and KKS werent bad either. So, really, for me ICV is the first Sathyan movie that I really hated.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon May 31 11:30:53 2010.

  Venki, as someone noted earlier, BGM for IKMS is by the weld-famous abase artistes, Sabesh and Murali
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon May 31 12:53:41 2010.

  I read in some places that "IKMS is a spoof film"
  
  for those who wrote like this
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon May 31 13:16:29 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  No, Jinju - I actually liked Vinodayathra very much and to an extent, AchuvintE Amma. Rasathanthram was a let down but Lal and Jasmine really shored up that one. That was why I didnt expect such poor fare in ICV. ManasinakkarE and KKS werent bad either. So, really, for me ICV is the first Sathyan movie that I really hated.

  
  
  ya, no 2 opinions on the fact that ICV is the worst...comparatively all these r better, yes, but Satyan films of 80s-90s were a class apart! among the recent ones, this is my order... Achuvinte Amma >>Bhagyadevatha >>Manassinakkare>>Vinodayathra>>Rasathanthram>>KKS
  
  heard from friends that the latest Kadha Thudarunnu is the best of the whole lot...it hasn't released here in kovai, so cudn't watch it yet...
  
  

• From: Appu s on Mon May 31 14:40:34 2010.

  Parts of Kola kolaya munthirikkai few dialogues are hilarious.. fully crazy touch.... there are mokkais too..but really fun to watch. will watch it fully....
  
  Different movies ketkravaa intha movies-laam paarungo,nalla vakkanaiya pesuvel.. paakirathellam paiya,singamnnu masala movies
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Mon May 31 21:26:58 2010.

  VENKIRAJA wrote:

  GVP pathi onnum sollalaye... salli paya... manasatchiye illama PoC theme apdiye uruvittan ...

  
  
  PoC - Passion of Christ?
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon May 31 21:48:24 2010.

  Prabhu deva also would have suited lawrence role i feel.
  
  Prabhu devna is good in comedy - and dance sollave thevai illa...oru mukala..oru mukabula..
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon May 31 21:58:47 2010.

  Remebering Mahendran's interview. He called PD the most promising actor of the younger crop..
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon May 31 22:14:48 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Remebering Mahendran's interview. He called PD the most promising actor of the younger crop..

  Such a waste...or is there hope?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon May 31 22:17:18 2010.

  I never knew that PD had acting skills until I saw this interview. Mahendran praised PD for being so natural on screen and expressed his willingness to work with PD.
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jun 1 0:36:07 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  VENKIRAJA wrote: GVP pathi onnum sollalaye... salli paya... manasatchiye illama PoC theme apdiye uruvittan ... PoC - Passion of Christ?

  
  
  Pirates of the Carribean.
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Tue Jun 1 0:38:19 2010.

  Oh, Thanks LM.
  
  

• From: Scale on Tue Jun 1 2:12:50 2010.

  IKMS BGM is by Sabesh-Murali
  
  

• From: interz on Tue Jun 1 5:01:48 2010.

  Singam - good but predictable movie.
  
  Singam a commercial movie about a fair but brutal cop defeating the enemy he created himself.
  
  Singam A masala movie which has
  
  A: racy screenplay
  B: no logic
  C: glamour
  D: sentiment
  E: Comedy
  F: unbelievable action sequences
  
  This is a typical hero oriented movie, there is no challenge for the hero when he keeps winning so easily every time against the villain.
  
  About Performance: Surya steps in the shoes of Vijay, Ajith and shines throughout the movie. Surya is very smart guy.. playing different genres and shows the audience he is a multi-star. Anushka is the heroince and does her job well. Vivek??? He is barely funny in this movie and breaks down the tempo of this movie. Prakashraj is the villain in the movie but in each scenes he looks more like an appavi, harmless fellow.
  
  Other cast like Radha Ravi, Nassar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bose Venkat, Aadhi did their charactes well.
  
  DSP delivered great songs but dissapoints with BGM. Many action scenes seems comical (kola kolay mundirikka..??). Its hard to believe DSP did BGM for Dasavataram.
  
  Director Hari is just like Perarasu, u know what to expect from his movies , and he doesnt change the movie a bit. He is playing safe bet and succeeds.
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Jun 1 8:32:01 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  Plum wrote: No, Jinju - I actually liked Vinodayathra very much and to an extent, AchuvintE Amma. Rasathanthram was a let down but Lal and Jasmine really shored up that one. That was why I didnt expect such poor fare in ICV. ManasinakkarE and KKS werent bad either. So, really, for me ICV is the first Sathyan movie that I really hated. ya, no 2 opinions on the fact that ICV is the worst...comparatively all these r better, yes, but Satyan films of 80s-90s were a class apart! among the recent ones, this is my order... Achuvinte Amma >>Bhagyadevatha >>Manassinakkare>>Vinodayathra>>Rasathanthram>>KKS heard from friends that the latest Kadha Thudarunnu is the best of the whole lot...it hasn't released here in kovai, so cudn't watch it yet...

  
  
  Well, the 80'-90's had Mohanlal in peak form so nothing done now could really come near. Even kathanayagan, a watered down remake, is a classic in Tamil so thats the kind of quality Sathyan had and it is hard to match up to it now for him.
  
  What I hear of Katha Thodarunnu isnt very encouraging but then Sathyan never was about story outline or plot so one has to watch the movie to rate correctly.
  I am not comfortable ranking the movies but I'd put
  Vinodayathra, Achuvinte Amma as very good(Yeah, Jasmine in top form I have a soft corner for )
  KKS, ManasinakkarE, Rasathanthram as good
  Bhagyadevatha yet to see
  ICV is the worst. period. Not even fit to be a TV Serial.
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Jun 1 8:34:58 2010.

  jinju, was sanmanasuLLavarukku samAdhAnam by Sathyan?
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Jun 1 8:50:12 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Venki, as someone noted earlier, BGM for IKMS is by the weld-famous abase artistes, Sabesh and Murali

  
  
  scale & plum.
  
  

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Prabhu deva also would have suited lawrence role i feel. Prabhu devna is good in comedy - and dance sollave thevai illa...oru mukala..oru mukabula..

  
  
  He's done such aalmaarattam roles with ease and elegance in Mr.Romeo types. I was thinking how it would have been if KH had decided to do such a film instead of Chimbudeven. summa kalakkiyirukkum!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Jun 1 9:09:13 2010.

  VENKIRAJA wrote:

  He's done such aalmaarattam roles with ease and elegance in Mr.Romeo types. I was thinking how it would have been if KH had decided to do such a film instead of Chimbudeven. summa kalakkiyirukkum!

  es..but lawrencekku idhe maari oru brk vandhadhille ennakku rombe santhosam..pavam nalla manishan..
  
  

• From: Scale on Wed Jun 2 2:02:48 2010.

  School of Rock: I wish I could be in that school. All our 8 hrs school days are all wasted in books, bags, tiifin box, pen, paper, labs useless theories & lectures. kasa kotto kottonnu thaan kottirukkom...padupaaveengha oru thin-flute, harmonica, drum-stick sizeku saturday an hour allow paniruntha kooda engeyo poirukkalaam. Very bad culture, educational system & the mummy-dadies.
  
  Screen captured that Rock history written on black board Cute Kids. The way Jack Black teaches Maths with Guitar is awesome.
  Lovely movie. The climax is the best, tamil padama iruntha 20k$ kaila koduthurupaaingha.
  
  Oh, the childrens of the future please don't listen to those hacks.
  
  

• From: Murali Srinivas on Wed Jun 2 7:54:37 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  jinju, was sanmanasuLLavarukku samAdhAnam by Sathyan?

  
  
  Yes, Plum. It was by Sathyan. Made memorable by Lal, Karthika and ofcourse by the inimitable Srinivasan. Murdered by I.V.Sasi in Tamil as Illam.
  
  Regards
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Jun 2 8:18:58 2010.

  Thanks MS. I sort of guessed it must be Sathyan thinking in retrospect. If you thought IV Sasi's illam was bad - and I think "sangeetha medaiya sakkadaiyakka paarkaraiya" Surya thandhai was a good reason for that - you should check out Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar by Priyadarshan, who took the extra-ordinarily courageous step of casting Sunil Shetty in Mohanlal's role!
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Thu Jun 3 0:08:55 2010.

  Scale wrote:

  School of Rock: I wish I could be in that school. All our 8 hrs school days are all wasted in books, bags, tiifin box, pen, paper, labs useless theories & lectures. kasa kotto kottonnu thaan kottirukkom...padupaaveengha oru thin-flute, harmonica, drum-stick sizeku saturday an hour allow paniruntha kooda engeyo poirukkalaam. Very bad culture, educational system & the mummy-dadies. Screen captured that Rock history written on black board Cute Kids. The way Jack Black teaches Maths with Guitar is awesome. Lovely movie. The climax is the best, tamil padama iruntha 20k$ kaila koduthurupaaingha. Oh, the childrens of the future please don't listen to those hacks.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Jun 3 0:15:25 2010.

  Raghav,
  
  Don't judge a person by his public image.. Check the facts with insiders..
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Jun 3 0:42:21 2010.

  AB, don't tell me you have a Vikram-U.Pad type revealation on Lawrence
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Thu Jun 3 9:08:54 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Additional note to Goa comment: Premji was annoying beyond belief, gaping mouth = comedy...not His mentor Pandu would be proud, but his comedy just didn't work for me....

  
  
  
  
  kaiya edhomadhiri panni.. avan moonjikku nera izhuppanE
  
  

• From: viraajan on Thu Jun 3 12:41:49 2010.

  Watched Angadi Theru! Excellent movie!
  
  The impact of the lighter first half is more than the impact of the tragic second half! Simply loved the first half. Well made one.
  
  Excellent Cinematography, Superb songs and picturization. Vijay Antony's BGM could have been better.
  
  Anjali - Way to go!
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Thu Jun 3 14:07:49 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Watched Angadi Theru! Excellent movie! The impact of the lighter first half is more than the impact of the tragic second half! Simply loved the first half. Well made one. Excellent Cinematography, Superb songs and picturization. Vijay Antony's BGM could have been better. Anjali - Way to go!

  
  
  Chennai la irunthu namakkal ku avlo periya thooram lam kedayathu
  
  

• From: interz on Thu Jun 3 15:21:52 2010.

  Kola Kolaya Mundirikka - 100 % Fun
  
  This movie is about hero and heroine joining together for finding dimonds, but the villains also wants to grab those diamonds. who finds them and become rich? watch the movie to find out how it ends.
  
  About performances:
  
  The real hero of the movie is Crazy Mohan (dialogues) without a doubt. His wordplay is fully enjoyable.. example "appo Loan?" "Leave me alone".
  
  Karthik kumar talented actor, the only minus is his dancing skills (fast forward the songs). Shika have made a promising debute, but i wonder why she doesnt have same tamil voice (Savitha) as the other heroins who cant speak tamil? Anandraj and his two helpers make me ROFL. As if that was enough Jeyaram and Vaiyapuri gives u stomach pain. Radha Ravi, MS Baskar, Delhi Ganesh, Sarath Kumar all convincing in their characters. Crazy mohan makes a guest appearance LMAO.
  
  The major dissapointment are the songs and BGM by Selvaganesh. If he want to survive in kollywood he gotta deliver better than this. Cinematography is OK.
  
  Hats off to director Madhumitha for making a fun movie. I appreciate female director who challenges the stereotyped cinemafield. I welcome female workers in cinefield who wanna "break the prejudices."
  
  

• From: Appu s on Thu Jun 3 15:42:03 2010.

  Interz good review
  
  

  interz wrote:

  Kola Kolaya Mundirikka - 100 % Fun The real hero of the movie is Crazy Mohan (dialogues)

  exactly, dialogues are hilarious,though there are ignorable mokkais
  
  

  interz wrote:

  Karthik kumar talented actor Shika have made a promising debute Anandraj and his two helpers make me ROFL. As if that was enough Jeyaram and Vaiyapuri gives u stomach pain. Radha Ravi, MS Baskar, Delhi Ganesh, Sarath Kumar all convincing in their characters. Crazy mohan makes a guest appearance LMAO.

  
  M.S.baskar ,karthik's voice modulation is commendable,not sure whether someone else dubbed for him.
  
  

  interz wrote:

  Hats off to director Madhumitha for making a fun movie. I appreciate female director who challenges the stereotyped cinemafield. I welcome female workers in cinefield who wanna "break the prejudices."

  
  really enjoyed watching the whole movie,Madhumitha
  Must watch comedy movie...
  
  

• From: Rocky89 on Fri Jun 4 3:33:56 2010.

  Actually we went to see KKM but they cancelled the show so went to Singam.
  
  Waiting to watch it in DVD print
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Jun 6 22:10:17 2010.

  Thenali Raman - NT NTR
  
  Irumpu kottai murattu singam - kottavi
  
  Prince of Persia
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 7 3:29:59 2010.

  joe wrote:

  Thenali Raman - NT NTR

  Why ?
  
  

• From: joe on Mon Jun 7 3:35:11 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  joe wrote: Thenali Raman - NT NTR Why ?

  
  
  First - It is not his voice.
  second - NTR is not majestic as a King
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 7 3:39:11 2010.

  joe wrote:

  First - It is not his voice. second - NTR is not majestic as a King

  Yeah, I read in NT's thread. I was also thinking of his voice in Karnan. As for majestic, well he was great playing the Krishans and the Ramas, but I have no expectation as to playing "Majestic King" - that job is NT's
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 7 22:17:59 2010.

  Malai Malai.
  
  Watched this for Prabhu, and he didn't disappoint. The old energy is back, and his scenes are the best in the film, not to mention funny too.
  
  Overall a decent entertainer, not over-the-top heroism-wise. Arun Vijay is okay...not much star material here, but okay nevertheless.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Mon Jun 7 23:27:34 2010.

  உன்னால் முடியும் தம்பி!
  
  இது போல ஒரு படம் கமல் செய்யணும் என ஆசை. நான் சொல்ல வருவது "ஊருக்கு நல்லது பண்ணனும், சமூகத்திற்கு நல்லது செய்கிற பாத்திரம்" அப்படிங்கிற அர்த்தத்தில் மட்டுமே கிடையாது.
  
  மாறாக படத்தில் வரும் அண்ணி - அண்ணன் - தங்கச்சி - அப்பா போன்ற உறவுகளின் பின்னணியில் உதயமூர்த்தி வாழ்வது போல கமல் மீண்டும் பல படங்கள் கொடுக்கணும். படத்துல உதயமூர்த்தியா அவர் தனது அண்ணி மனோரமாவிடம் நடிக்கும் இயல்பான நடிப்பு அருமையானது.
  
  கமல் சரியா நடிக்கலன்னு பாலச்சந்தர் சொல்றாரு. ஆனால் எனக்கு பிடிச்சிருக்கு இந்த கமலின் நடிப்பு. ரொம்ப மெனக்கெடாம அதே வேளையில எட்டமுடியாத உயரங்களையெல்லாம் ரொம்ப அலட்டல் இல்லாமலேயே தொட்டிருக்கிறார்.
  
  மார்த்தாண்டம் பிள்ளையிடம் சண்டை போட்டுக்கொண்டு, "அண்ணி! எனக்கு பசிக்குது நான் சாப்பிடப் போறேன்" என ஆவேசத்துடன் சாப்பிட முயன்று சாப்பிட முடியாமல் தோற்றுப்போவது!
  
  திருமணம் நிறுத்தப்படும் காட்சியில் உதயமூர்த்தி - கமலம் இருவரும் பேசிக்கொள்ளாமலேயே ஒருவரை ஒருவர் தேற்றிக்கொள்வது!
  
  கடைசி காட்சியில் மேடைமீதேறி மார்த்தாண்டம் பிள்ளை தனது மகனைப் பாராட்டும் போது, நாற்காலியில் உட்கார்ந்துகொண்டு மகிழ்ச்சியில் என்ன செய்வதென்றே தெரியாமல் தன்னடகத்தோடு நெகிழும் காட்சி.
  
  கமலின் சிறப்பம்சமே அவர் தன் திறமையை நிரூபிக்கிற காட்சிகளை வடிவமைப்பதில் தான். மற்ற நடிகர்கள் இந்தக் காட்சியை செய்வதாக இருந்தால், கேமரா ஒரு முறைக்கு மேல் உதயமூர்த்தியின் முகத்தை காட்டியிருக்காது. கமல் என்ற ஜாம்பவான் இருப்பதால் கேமராவும் காதல் வயப்பட்டு அவரின் நடிப்பை படம் பிடித்துக்கொண்டே இருக்கிறது.
  
  ராஜாவின் இசையின் வார்த்தையால் எழுத முடியாது. அதை உணர மட்டுமே முடியும். "என்ன சமையலோ" பாடலின் உருவாக்கத்திற்கே அவரை எத்தனை முறை வேண்டுமானாலும் பாராட்டலாம். பாலச்சந்தர் என்ற வினையூக்கி இருக்கையில் இதுபோன்ற சாதனைகள் நிகழாதிருந்தால் மட்டுமே வியப்பு..
  
  ஜெமினி கணேசன், கமல், ராஜா, பாலச்சந்தர் எல்லோருக்கும்
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon Jun 7 23:33:48 2010.

  Venkkiram,
  Pretty good write-up on UMT! I liked "UMT" mainly for KH. I don't think I would have liked the movie that much if some other actor would have done this film. A good write-up especially on the below scene.
  
  

  venkkiram wrote:

  மார்த்தாண்டம் பிள்ளையிடம் சண்டை போட்டுக்கொண்டு, "அண்ணி! எனக்கு பசிக்குது நான் சாப்பிடப் போறேன்" என ஆவேசத்துடன் சாப்பிட முயன்று சாப்பிட முடியாமல் தோற்றுப்போவது!

  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 7 23:37:06 2010.

  That's the first scene that comes to my mind when you mention UMT. Can't think of any other actor....Siranjeevi?
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon Jun 7 23:41:49 2010.

  The scene Venkkiram is referring to starts from 1:40. Sheer class act!
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpekS2I3Eqw&feature=related
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 7 23:50:24 2010.

  Thanks MC.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Jun 8 0:51:56 2010.

  oh we had the same scene in paruthiveeran with priyamani doing the same thing
  
  

• From: joe on Tue Jun 8 1:20:53 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  The scene Venkkiram is referring to starts from 1:40. Sheer class act! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpekS2I3Eqw&feature=related

  
  
  Dialogues
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Jun 8 1:25:52 2010.

  Vedham - fantastic movie
  
  Thiruda thirudi remake'la nadichchu over-nite'la superstar aaganum'nu kanavOda cinemaavukkulla enter aana Manoj'ayum.... simbu maadhiri alichchaattiyam panni nadikkura allu arjunayum.... indha padaththula nadikka vachchadhukkE.... director'ku oscar award kudukkalaam
  
  oru yEzhaichchiruvanin vaazhkkayin vilai 40,000rs..... star hotel'il oru panakkaararin ullaasa-Oriravirkkaaga kodukkappadum vilayum 40,000rs....nu innikku namma naattula irukkura yEtra-thaazhva azhuththamaa solliyirukkuradhukkaaga director'ku innoru oscar award kudukkalaam
  
  Dialogues dhaan padaththOda miga periya plus
  
  allu to allakai :- yEntraa, manam samasram antha thaagthe, entha padthundhi'ra ? ( yEndaa, naama varushamellaam kudichchaalum motha selavu evlOdaa aagum ? )
  allakai :- oka padhi vElu padthundhi ( oru paththaayiram rubaa aagum )
  allu : dheenamma, oka raathiri thaagadaaniki nalapai vElantaa ( :sensor: oru raaththiri kukikka naappadhaayiramaam )
  allakai : nalapai vElu kaadhube, nalapai veliki 2 rupaailu thakvane ( naappathaayiram illada, just 39,998rs )
  
  Anushka to karpuram : akka, A job'aina theesko, experience entha ekvaa undhaa, anthe dhabbu vasthadhi. mana job'lO maathrame experience thakvaa untene dhabbu ekvaa vasthadhi... fresher anuko, manaki demand'O demand'u ( endha thozhil eduththukkittaalum, experience evlO adhigamaa irukkO, adhukkEththa maadhiri sambaadhikkalaam.... but namma thozhil'la dhaan experience kammiyaa irundhaa dhaan adhigamaa panam sambaadhikka mudiyum.... fresher'naa demand'E demand dhaan )
  
  anushka to police : naake chadhuvu lEdhu, udhyOgam lEdhu, dhabbu lEdhu, family ledhu, andhukkani nenu nannu dhabbukOsam ammuththunnaanu..... neekEntraa thakkuva, chadhuvundhi, udhyOgam undhi, dhabbundhi, inka endhukkura dhabbukOsam ninnu ammuthunnaav ? ( enakku dhaan padippilla, vElai illa, panam illa, family illa, so panaththukkaaga enna vikkuren,.... unakkudhaan vEla irukku, padippirukku, panam irukku, family irukku... iththanayum irundhum yEnda unnayE nee panaththukkaaga vikkura ? )
  
  starting half an hour ovvoru character'ayum introduce panraap'la... andha half an hour dhaan padam konjam slow....adhukkappuram padam jet speed
  
  Allu arjun - never expected such a good acting from him
  
  Manoj - really good
  
  Anoushka - character'aave vaazhndhirukkaanga azhagunaa azhagu appadi oru azhagu
  
  Music dhaan periya draw back... director could have gone for Ilayaraja or ARR.... or atleast U1(poruththama amayura pazhaya ilayaraaja BGM'a copy panni pOttu kalakkiyiruppaapla ).....
  
  overall a brilliant movie
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jun 8 8:36:21 2010.

  Prince of Persia
  
  

• From: Prabo on Tue Jun 8 8:55:10 2010.

  Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam - Story very much like Imsai Arasan 23 Pulikesi. Very very few scenes evoked laughter Nothing impressed except the sets.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 9 15:27:04 2010.

  Goripalayam.
  
  Another brave and sincere effort from Raasumadhuravan to take tamil cinema 20 yrs back.
  
  Madurai makkale,
  
  Ini unga oor pakkam yaarachum camerava thookkittu vandha kallala adinga. Punniyama pogum!
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Wed Jun 9 15:49:32 2010.

  88 Minutes
  
  பிடித்துப் போனது! Al Pacino படங்களை விரும்பிப் பார்க்கும் எண்ணற்ற மனிதர்களில் ஒருவன் என்பதால் இப்போது அவருக்கு மூப்பெய்தி, முகமெல்லாம் வயோதிக தோற்றம் கொடுத்தாலும் சிங்கம் சிங்கமே! அலட்டல் இல்லாமல், படம் முழுதும் வியாபித்திருக்கும் பாத்திரத்தில் அசத்தி இருக்கிறார்!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Wed Jun 9 23:11:42 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Goripalayam. Another brave and sincere effort from Raasumadhuravan to take tamil cinema 20 yrs back. Madurai makkale, Ini unga oor pakkam yaarachum camerava thookkittu vandha kallala adinga. Punniyama pogum!

  
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Jun 10 22:04:34 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  88 Minutes பிடித்துப் போனது! Al Pacino படங்களை விரும்பிப் பார்க்கும் எண்ணற்ற மனிதர்களில் ஒருவன் என்பதால் இப்போது அவருக்கு மூப்பெய்தி, முகமெல்லாம் வயோதிக தோற்றம் கொடுத்தாலும் சிங்கம் சிங்கமே! அலட்டல் இல்லாமல், படம் முழுதும் வியாபித்திருக்கும் பாத்திரத்தில் அசத்தி இருக்கிறார்!

  The movie never got released in USA and went straight to DVD. Poor Pacino. Same director later did Righteous Kill, Pacino/De Niro pairing that was too late. Makkal mathikkile, ana enakku enamoo Pacino-naala parthen...rendayum
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Jun 13 12:25:11 2010.

  Watching Azhagi. A very good movie.
  
  Ilayaraja's songs
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Jun 13 13:08:58 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  ajaybaskar wrote: Goripalayam. Another brave and sincere effort from Raasumadhuravan to take tamil cinema 20 yrs back. Madurai makkale, Ini unga oor pakkam yaarachum camerava thookkittu vandha kallala adinga. Punniyama pogum!

  
  
  vettu.. kuththu.. raththam.. ganja.. tasmac.. sarakku.. salsa.. azhugachi...
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sun Jun 13 13:59:21 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Watching Azhagi. A very good movie. Ilayaraja's songs

  
  
  movie. Enakku kadaisia kangal kalanguna padam
  
  Devayani thavira all superb in this movie. Illayaraja's moosic and BGM was very good.
  
  "Veethiyil isaithaalum veenaiku isaiundu "
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Jun 13 21:59:47 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  viraajan wrote: Watching Azhagi. A very good movie. Ilayaraja's songs movie. Enakku kadaisia kangal kalanguna padam Devayani thavira all superb in this movie. Illayaraja's moosic and BGM was very good. "Veethiyil isaithaalum veenaiku isaiundu "

  
  
  adhavadhu.. ungalukku kadaisiya pidicha oru "true - realistic - love story"
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sun Jun 13 22:09:58 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: viraajan wrote: Watching Azhagi. A very good movie. Ilayaraja's songs movie. Enakku kadaisia kangal kalanguna padam Devayani thavira all superb in this movie. Illayaraja's moosic and BGM was very good. "Veethiyil isaithaalum veenaiku isaiundu " adhavadhu.. ungalukku kadaisiya pidicha oru "true - realistic - love story"

  
  
  
  enaku therlayaepa
  
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Mon Jun 14 0:14:12 2010.

  Watching En Suvasa Kaatrae
  
  1/2 hour la 3 songs
  
  Herovum heroineum kulichikitae irrukaanga
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Mon Jun 14 0:28:53 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  Watching En Suvasa Kaatrae 1/2 hour la 3 songs Herovum heroineum kulichikitae irrukaanga

  
  
  Ippo oru paatu potutaanga
  
  ARR
  
  

• From: Appu s on Mon Jun 14 0:55:35 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: Watching En Suvasa Kaatrae 1/2 hour la 3 songs Herovum heroineum kulichikitae irrukaanga Ippo oru paatu potutaanga ARR

  
  Yen songs pudikkalaya?
  
  

• From: Appu s on Mon Jun 14 0:58:53 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: viraajan wrote: Watching Azhagi. A very good movie. Ilayaraja's songs movie. Enakku kadaisia kangal kalanguna padam Devayani thavira all superb in this movie. Illayaraja's moosic and BGM was very good. "Veethiyil isaithaalum veenaiku isaiundu " adhavadhu.. ungalukku kadaisiya pidicha oru "true - realistic - love story"

  
  
  After marriage oru paiyanukku amma aana appuram first lover kooda irukkira mathri ninaikkurangala? athu anaagareegam illaya? kalachara seeralivu illaya
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Mon Jun 14 10:30:16 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: VinodKumar's wrote: Watching En Suvasa Kaatrae 1/2 hour la 3 songs Herovum heroineum kulichikitae irrukaanga Ippo oru paatu potutaanga ARR Yen songs pudikkalaya?

  
  
  Illa ippdi super songs lam intha mokka padathuku pottarae nu thaan.
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Mon Jun 14 10:31:36 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: VinodKumar's wrote: viraajan wrote: Watching Azhagi. A very good movie. Ilayaraja's songs movie. Enakku kadaisia kangal kalanguna padam Devayani thavira all superb in this movie. Illayaraja's moosic and BGM was very good. "Veethiyil isaithaalum veenaiku isaiundu " adhavadhu.. ungalukku kadaisiya pidicha oru "true - realistic - love story" After marriage oru paiyanukku amma aana appuram first lover kooda irukkira mathri ninaikkurangala? athu anaagareegam illaya? kalachara seeralivu illaya

  
  
  Paatu solli paada solli song ah solluringala ?
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Jun 14 22:25:44 2010.

  Aintham Padai
  
  Such an easy film to watch, because you are asked to hate Simran. . Sundar C is himself, nothing great, nothing too awful, he is at least better than some calling themselves hero out there.
  
  Thoroughly hated Viveks presence except on scene, where he narrates a story he was planning to stage, which sounds exactly like Sivaji The Boss. When the other feller keep saying, "dey, athu Sivaji-yoda kathai", Vivek retorts, "illa, Sivaji-yoda kathai enna theriyuma?", and proceeds to tell NT's bio, and ends, "avar tottathellam vetri. Naama ellorukkum avarthan kadavul". For that, Vivek,
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Jun 15 1:31:11 2010.

  Sillunu oru kaadhal - nice movie
  
  Vadivel - good
  
  Surya - very good
  
  Boomika - azhagu dhevadhai
  
  Sandhaanam - chanceless timing dialoge delivery... this is the first movie where I liked santhanam
  the explanation for kadhal by santhanam is
  ARR - chanceless music
  
  

• From: Mahen on Tue Jun 15 1:41:38 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Sillunu oru kaadhal - nice movie Vadivel - good Surya - very good Boomika - azhagu dhevadhai Sandhaanam - chanceless timing dialoge delivery... this is the first movie where I liked santhanam the explanation for kadhal by santhanam is ARR - chanceless music

  
  
  When surya accidentally tears Bumika's dress, Bumika oda dialogue
  
  

• From: Appu s on Tue Jun 15 2:06:58 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  Appu s wrote: After marriage oru paiyanukku amma aana appuram first lover kooda irukkira mathri ninaikkurangala? athu anaagareegam illaya? kalachara seeralivu illaya Paatu solli paada solli song ah solluringala ?

  Yeah,j/k vinod, i have no complaints for that scene. ungalukku pudichathu aachrayama irunthuchu
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue Jun 15 12:03:54 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: ajaybaskar wrote: Goripalayam. Another brave and sincere effort from Raasumadhuravan to take tamil cinema 20 yrs back. Madurai makkale, Ini unga oor pakkam yaarachum camerava thookkittu vandha kallala adinga. Punniyama pogum! vettu.. kuththu.. raththam.. ganja.. tasmac.. sarakku.. salsa.. azhugachi...

  
  
  pure love paththi post panna VTV thread pOnEn.. ellathayum move pannittanga..
  
  GORIPPALAYAM:
  
  hero (A to Z) lives in platform... daily kanja, kudi, bOdhai, aRuvaaL, rowdy, some times ajaal gujaal. ivaru nalla manasa parthu oru ponnu love pannum.. cycle gapla kasamusa aagidum.. appuram vera enna.... kalynamthan.. angethan oru twist.. A to Z'ai konnuduvanga.. yEnna.. kaththi eduthavan kaththiyaalathan saavan'gra message..
  
  < Ramakrishna maaliyoda azhugura scene trailer & paper advt'la parthuruppeenga.. adhu idhu than >
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Tue Jun 15 12:05:59 2010.

  Appu s wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: Appu s wrote: After marriage oru paiyanukku amma aana appuram first lover kooda irukkira mathri ninaikkurangala? athu anaagareegam illaya? kalachara seeralivu illaya Paatu solli paada solli song ah solluringala ? Yeah,j/k vinod, i have no complaints for that scene. ungalukku pudichathu aachrayama irunthuchu

  
  
  Appu antha song oda lead enakku maranthuruchu. Paathutu vanthu vilakam tharugiraen. Neenga enga varinganu theriyuthu
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Wed Jun 16 1:14:35 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Sundar C is himself, nothing great, nothing too awful, he is at least better than some calling themselves hero out there.

  
  Agree!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Jun 16 1:22:21 2010.

  Vedam - Telugu...
  
  Super!!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed Jun 16 1:32:04 2010.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Vedam - Telugu... Super!!

  
  
  few more words about the movie
  
  few words about anushka
  
  u can post here also
  
  

• From: jinju on Thu Jun 17 6:40:25 2010.

  repeat watch of Vaali last night thanks to KTV...Ajith at his bestesttttt! SJ Surya's best ever ?! everything was perfect...superb dialogues, the heroine, vivek at his best and above all Ajith Kumar's perfect portrayal of the diverse twins...only, songs cud've been better considering SJS' other directorial outings, still ok...seri, evvlo thadavu paatthaachu channel maathudaanu nenachaa some smartly written and directed scenes that work even to this date kept on coming and Ajith's superb performance made me watch it fully again! where's that Ajith nowadays ?
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Jun 17 6:59:06 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  repeat watch of Vaali last night thanks to KTV...Ajith at his bestesttttt! SJ Surya's best ever ?! everything was perfect...superb dialogues, the heroine, vivek at his best and above all Ajith Kumar's perfect portrayal of the diverse twins...only, songs cud've been better considering SJS' other directorial outings, still ok...seri, evvlo thadavu paatthaachu channel maathudaanu nenachaa some smartly written and directed scenes that work even to this date kept on coming and Ajith's superb performance made me watch it fully again! where's that Ajith nowadays ?

  
  
  hoping to see that energetic-smart-stunning-performer Ajith in upcoming(???) GVM movie praying god to happen
  
  

• From: NOV on Thu Jun 17 13:09:59 2010.

  Ravanan - based loosely on Ramayanam with Prithviraj as Rama, Ais as Seetha, Vikram as Raavanan, Priyamani as Soorpanagai, Karthik as Hanuman and Prabhu as Kumbakarnan.
  
  Hollywood style movie. I liked it.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Jun 20 1:12:52 2010.

  Raavanan
  
  Prabhu- better to retire instead of acting in not-so prominent role
  
  Karthik - really wasted korangu maadhiri maraththukku maram thaavuradhukku karthik thevayaa
  
  Vikram - i think, this guy can give controlled acting ONLY under Bala...... padam fullaa orEy over-acting .... abishek'Oda comparision irukkum, adhanaala abishek thannavida better'aa pannida koodaadhunra consciousness'naala indha over-acting'aa
  Karthik'Oda converse pannura oru scene'la mattum nallaa panniyiruppaap'la. thats it
  
  Aish - nadippuna kilO enna vela'nu kEkkuraanga exposing kilo kanakkaa kaatturaanga didnt expect this from Aish
  
  Prithviraj - really good and did what his character demanded.
  
  Priyamani - really good and did what her character demanded.
  
  ARR - music is chanceless BGM -excellent scenes-situations'Oda emotions'a characters, artists'Oda acting create pannalainaalum, Rahman's BGM does that I feel this man should stop working for nandri/viswaaram/friendship.
  
  keerthana'ngra chinna ponna vachchu, oru character'Oda emotions'a azhaga konduvandha Manirathnam'aala Aish'ndra experience actress'a vachchu....hmmmm.... Manirathnam direct panna padam maadhiri illa.... oru vela suhasini direct panni iruppaangalO
  
  

• From: jinju on Sun Jun 20 1:19:50 2010.

  Sarna, cool review...idhu neenga raavanan threadla podakkoodaadhaa?
  
  if u see abhishek's acting, u'l feel that vikram has 'underplayed' the role this much! idhula abhishek enna vida nallaa pannumaanu bayamaa?!
  
  i liked prabhu, kartik, priyamani...prominent roles ellaam illa, aanaalum performance frontla plusesnu solradhukku i felt only these 3 and to an extent vikram n prithvi given their half baked, poorly defined roles!
  
  regding ARR's work, 200% same sentiments
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Jun 20 1:24:08 2010.

  Kid, check qalandar's review. Aishwaryavaiyum Suhasinayum compare paNNi irukkApla - azhagula!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Jun 20 1:47:53 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  Sarna, cool review...idhu neenga raavanan threadla podakkoodaadhaa?

  
  
  raavanan thread'la pOst pannaa, kadal'la karachcha perungaayam maadhiri aayidum
  
  

  jinju wrote:

  if u see abhishek's acting, u'l feel that vikram has 'underplayed' the role this much!

  
  
  
  
  

  jinju wrote:

  idhula abhishek enna vida nallaa pannumaanu bayamaa?!

  
  
  felt so
  
  

  jinju wrote:

  regding ARR's work, 200% same sentiments

  
  
  
  
  

• From: jinju on Sun Jun 20 2:12:17 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  jinju wrote: if u see abhishek's acting, u'l feel that vikram has 'underplayed' the role this much! jinju wrote: idhula abhishek enna vida nallaa pannumaanu bayamaa?! felt so

  
  
  awaiting ur views after watching the hindi version and 'performance' of abhishek...if u didn't like vikram's interpretation, then i can predict ur reaction on abhishek's take of Beera....
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Jun 20 2:25:44 2010.

  jinju, my rotfl emoticon was for "idhukku mElayum over-acting panna abishek'ku".
  
  I may watch hindhi version in hindhiya tholaikaatchigalil
  
  

• From: jinju on Sun Jun 20 2:45:20 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  jinju, my rotfl emoticon was for "idhukku mElayum over-acting panna abishek'ku". I may watch hindhi version in hindhiya tholaikaatchigalil

  
  
  ya i got it...if anyone wants to graduate on 'overacting' as a subject, Abhishek's Beera can be referred as a case study!
  
  baakki neenga paathadhukkappram sollunga
  
  

• From: jinju on Tue Jun 22 4:26:17 2010.

  Naanayam - Heavily borrowed from many past famous Hollywood films based on bank heist...and still nearly makes a mess of it all! the most hilarious scene was the dancer female dancing her way through the laser rays to reach the heavily protected vault! Prasanna and Sibiraj do their roles fine, the latter borrowing heavily from his father's style of dialogue delivery to bring forth the villainy. Except for Naan Pogiren, none of the songs are good and to put it honestly, the film would have worked better if it had been songless. Thaman's BGM adds some interest to the otherwise dull proceedings...overall, a thriller bereft of any thrills and watchable once on home video/tv...
  
  

• From: jinju on Tue Jun 22 5:54:42 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  check out Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar by Priyadarshan, who took the extra-ordinarily courageous step of casting Sunil Shetty in Mohanlal's role!

  
  
  latest example of Priyan's 'courage': Remaking "Vellaanakalude Naadu" as "Khatta Meettha" with Akshay Kumar and Trisha playing the roles played by Lal and Shobana in the original!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Jun 22 6:13:22 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  Plum wrote: check out Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar by Priyadarshan, who took the extra-ordinarily courageous step of casting Sunil Shetty in Mohanlal's role! latest example of Priyan's 'courage': Remaking "Vellaanakalude Naadu" as "Khatta Meettha" with Akshay Kumar and Trisha playing the roles played by Lal and Shobana in the original!

  
  
  it can defined as காற்றுள்ள போதே தூற்றிக்கொள்
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Tue Jun 22 6:24:33 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Kid, check qalandar's review. Aishwaryavaiyum Suhasinayum compare paNNi irukkApla - azhagula!

  
  
  Yeah
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Jun 22 8:07:10 2010.

  தோரணை - ஃபாஸ்ட் ஃபார்வட் பட்டன் வாழ்க!
  
  (don't ask why venture into such movies - it was involuntary)
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Jun 22 8:10:17 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  தோரணை - ஃபாஸ்ட் ஃபார்வட் பட்டன் வாழ்க! (don't ask why venture into such movies - it was involuntary)

  
  
  R u buying those movies ? r getting DVDs from friends ?
  
  Last week sun or kalaignar telecasted this movie
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Jun 22 8:14:07 2010.

  Visited sister's home and they played the recording from SunTV (their dishnet receiver can record programs and hence they can play whenever wanted - I didn't want to lose the fun with family, so sat in the couch but made sure 75% of the movie got FFed)
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Tue Jun 22 8:21:50 2010.

  Shud buy these DVDs to pack off unwanted guests..
  
  

• From: Appu s on Tue Jun 22 8:22:26 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Shud buy these DVDs to pack off unwanted guests..

  
  
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Tue Jun 22 8:24:45 2010.

  Another DVD worth a buy is Malaikoattai. Esp, Vishal's comedy(????)
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Jun 23 0:08:01 2010.

  Just finished watching Fazil's Malayalam movie 'என்டெ சூர்யப்புத்திரிக்கு'
  (சுரேஷ் கோபி, அமலா, ஸ்ரீவித்யா).
  
  It started with listening to 'பூங்காவியம், பேசும் ஓவியம்' song this morning from 'kaRpoora mullai', the Thamizh version of this movie. Sureshs65 posted the corresponding MF youtube link for that song which was nice. Hunted for the movie on the web and it proved to be a gripping movie. Completely Amala dominated movie and she excelled.
  
  What a fine actress, despite not having roots in south (I think bengali-irish parents). She gets easily into the Sridevi league, if one goes by her flourishing performance in this movie
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Jun 23 3:35:46 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Another DVD worth a buy is Malaikoattai. Esp, Vishal's comedy(????)

  
  
  I caught up the initial portions of thOraNai without knowing the movie name and somehow was thinking Jithan Ramesh until Shreya made her appearance and I went "indha poNNu Jithan kooda nadikkalyE" - and then realised it was Vishal. I dont know the reasons for this strange mistake - perhaps their acting "styles"(or the lack of it) are similar.
  
  

• From: Plum on Wed Jun 23 3:36:36 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Just finished watching Fazil's Malayalam movie 'என்டெ சூர்யப்புத்திரிக்கு' (சுரேஷ் கோபி, அமலா, ஸ்ரீவித்யா). It started with listening to 'பூங்காவியம், பேசும் ஓவியம்' song this morning from 'kaRpoora mullai', the Thamizh version of this movie. Sureshs65 posted the corresponding MF youtube link for that song which was nice. Hunted for the movie on the web and it proved to be a gripping movie. Completely Amala dominated movie and she excelled. What a fine actress, despite not having roots in south (I think bengali-irish parents). She gets easily into the Sridevi league, if one goes by her flourishing performance in this movie

  
  
  grew up in kalakshetra and she recently gave an interview that she was very comfortable with tamil and chennai by the time she came into moviedom
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed Jun 23 3:44:01 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  ajaybaskar wrote: Another DVD worth a buy is Malaikoattai. Esp, Vishal's comedy(????) I caught up the initial portions of thOraNai without knowing the movie name and somehow was thinking Jithan Ramesh until Shreya made her appearance and I went "indha poNNu Jithan kooda nadikkalyE" - and then realised it was Vishal. I dont know the reasons for this strange mistake - perhaps their acting "styles"(or the lack of it) are similar.

  
  
  Future Super Star Vishal fan Mr Thirumaran irukkayil vishaalukku ippadi oru ......
  
  yOsichchittu vandhu sentence'a finish panrEn
  
  

• From: interz on Wed Jun 23 6:57:50 2010.

  Pen Singam - Terrible movie
  
  The movie is about a guy who is being charged for a murder he didnt do, will he prove his innocence or does he get punished, watch it only with Girlfriend/Boyfriend in theatres (u can have romance without disturbance)
  
  Udaykiran - over acting
  Meera Jasmine - not suitable for cop role
  Vivek - unfunny
  Richard - cant act proper.
  
  Special appearances by JK Ritheesh, Ramba, Lakshmi Rai and Ragavendra Lawrence.
  
  Music sucks to the bone. Editing & Camera average. Dialogues are weird.
  
  Just as i thought there was no comedy in the movie Rohini and JK Ritheesh deliver in the court scenes.
  
  I have a request to directors: dont make movies based on Kalaingar Karunanidhis stories. Even if u do, u gotta know the pulse of the audience and make it suitable for them to watch it.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed Jun 23 7:03:25 2010.

  
  
  interz, nice review man
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Jun 23 10:59:48 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  grew up in kalakshetra and she recently gave an interview that she was very comfortable with tamil and chennai by the time she came into moviedom

  
  
  That explains it! She was fantastic in close-ups with perfect lip-sync for dialogs / lyrics. Also the expressions were exactly in line with the words, very difficult for language-challenged ones to do in Malayalam.
  
  Possibly the best contribution by TR to TF
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 23 11:30:25 2010.

  Isnt Amala a konkani?
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Wed Jun 23 11:31:30 2010.

  
  

  interz wrote:

  Pen Singam - Terrible movie The movie is about a guy who is being charged for a murder he didnt do, will he prove his innocence or does he get punished, watch it only with Girlfriend/Boyfriend in theatres (u can have romance without disturbance) Udaykiran - over acting Meera Jasmine - not suitable for cop role Vivek - unfunny Richard - cant act proper. Special appearances by JK Ritheesh, Ramba, Lakshmi Rai and Ragavendra Lawrence. Music sucks to the bone. Editing & Camera average. Dialogues are weird. Just as i thought there was no comedy in the movie Rohini and JK Ritheesh deliver in the court scenes. I have a request to directors: dont make movies based on Kalaingar Karunanidhis stories. Even if u do, u gotta know the pulse of the audience and make it suitable for them to watch it.

  
  

• From: Mahen on Wed Jun 23 11:55:10 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Isnt Amala a konkani?

  
  
  Nope..Amala Mukerjee(Bengali+Irish)...
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Jun 23 12:13:13 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Isnt Amala a konkani?

  
  
  Some info here :
  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amala_(actress)
  
  

  Quote:

  Amala was born in West Bengal to an Irish mother and Bengali father. Her maiden name was Amala Mukherjee. She was born on September 12. She has an elder brother and sister. She is married to Telugu movie actor Nagarjuna. She is also one of the prominent animal rights activists of India. She was educated in Kalakshetra, Madras in classical Dance.

  
  
  (inter)national integration
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 23 12:19:08 2010.

  Yeah. I saw that. But y i doubted is bcoz of an interview of Devayani early in her career. She had stated that she wanted to make it big in TFM just like her Konkani senior Amala. From then, i thought Amala was a Konkani..
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Jun 23 12:24:54 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Konkani senior Amala

  
  
  Name confusion, probably? Aish?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 23 12:28:53 2010.

  When Devayani debuted, i doubt whether Aish was ther in the scene? But does Mangalore fall under Konkan region? Only Goa and parts of Belgaum, right?
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Jun 23 12:30:16 2010.

  Mangalore is a part of Konkan.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 23 12:33:24 2010.

  Oh.. This is news to me...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Fri Jun 25 14:21:50 2010.

  Beera.. chi Yaaradi Nee Mogini
  
  Hilarious, outrageous and some redeeming moments. Thanus nalla panraapla (is it just me or is he involuntarily inspired by his FIL at times in the lighter sides of romance? )
  
  P.S: I'm very curious to know the views of people who make it a point to get offended by Kamal Haasan films about the caste equations in the film
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri Jun 25 14:55:27 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Thanus nalla panraapla

  
  
  Yes... I remember this one.. when Nayan says about the onsite opportunity & in the plane with Manobala
  
  "Sullan" madhiri pannathan therichu Oda vendi irukkum
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Jun 25 16:31:11 2010.

  Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam - Silly but occasionally funny. Watchable
  Kola Kolayaa Mundhirikka - Ditto
  Katrathu Kalavu - Stritly 20 mins. Torture.
  Singam (till first fight) - mudiyalai.
  
  

• From: Appu s on Sat Jun 26 1:05:02 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam - Silly but occasionally funny. Watchable Kola Kolayaa Mundhirikka - Ditto

  
  The dialogues were worked for me in KKM,but IKMS romba unfunny mokkai aayiduchu..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Jun 26 15:19:50 2010.

  Watching Pudhupettai. Thambi Dhanush's best performance. The scene after he sends off sneha and enquires about protection in the house is .
  
  Selva, AO- PART 2 vidunga. Pudhupettai part 2 edunga sir .
  

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Beera.. chi Yaaradi Nee Mogini Hilarious, outrageous and some redeeming moments. Thanus nalla panraapla (is it just me or is he involuntarily inspired by his FIL at times in the lighter sides of romance? )

  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sat Jun 26 16:06:56 2010.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Watching Pudhupettai. Thambi Dhanush's best performance. The scene after he sends off sneha and enquires about protection in the house is . Selva, AO- PART 2 vidunga. Pudhupettai part 2 edunga sir . Bala (Karthik) wrote: Beera.. chi Yaaradi Nee Mogini Hilarious, outrageous and some redeeming moments. Thanus nalla panraapla (is it just me or is he involuntarily inspired by his FIL at times in the lighter sides of romance? )

  
  
  
  
  I Have seen this movie many times. Oru oru muraiyum pull arikum.
  
  Orae oru korai thaan "Oru naalil" song visualize pannirutha innum super ah irunthurukum.
  
  

• From: P_R on Sun Jun 27 22:58:36 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  P.S: I'm very curious to know the views of people who make it a point to get offended by Kamal Haasan films about the caste equations in the film

  
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Jun 27 23:54:43 2010.

  (KB's) Ninaittale Inikkum
  
  Always in the past we were too focussed on the beautiful songs, and Rajini and the other sidekicks antics.
  
  But this time I chose to focus on the story and the main characters, ie. Kamal and Jaya Pradha. What an awesome performances. Especially Kamal as confused Chandru who at times really in love, and at times, frustrated for (thinking that he is) being taken for a ride. Is she or not sick? Is she or not in love with him? Is she for real, fer gad's sake? There is a beautiful love story in it and without strong performances from Kamal and Jaya Pradha the film would be ruined (with or without music/Rajini and co). Had a good time revisiting it.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Wed Jun 30 6:18:41 2010.

  Manja Velu
  
  an average masala film..
  Arun Vijay, motta ellam adichirunthapla.. but nothing special about the character..
  Heroine ku, vera yaarumae kedakalaya?
  Karthik was ok..
  Prabhu once again wasted with very minor role..
  Santhanam, liked him only in parts..
  stritly in inthiya tholaikatigal il muthal murayaga only..
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Wed Jun 30 6:36:39 2010.

  Watched Dum Dum Dum. One of the best from Vivek.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Wed Jun 30 22:02:48 2010.

  Jagghubai.
  
  It has its flaws...other than that what was really bad about this film?
  
  I know, Annan as customs officer is a joke...but then, that's the point isn't it. Rather than comedic side-kick, he was more of a supporting actor, there were some quieter moments with him. Yes, Annan in low-toned voice.
  
  I even liked Shreya...annoying brat she's supposed to be, but naive and innocent.
  
  Day by day, I am beginning to like Sarath Kumar more and more. This film has some of his strongest performances. I liked Jagghubai...good time pass movie as you guys would say.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jun 30 22:17:03 2010.

  Kutrapirivu..
  
  If a 'Maida maavu' like Srikanth can sustain in the industry for 10 yrs, then i guess JK Ritheesh has a gr8 future.. The film was good in parts. Watchable in home video...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Thu Jul 1 10:48:57 2010.

  Dinesh84 wrote:

  Manja Velu an average masala film.. Arun Vijay, motta ellam adichirunthapla.. but nothing special about the character.. Heroine ku, vera yaarumae kedakalaya? Karthik was ok.. Prabhu once again wasted with very minor role.. Santhanam, liked him only in parts.. stritly in inthiya tholaikatigal il muthal murayaga only..

  
  Saw it in parts. Was sort of disappointed with Karthik but he was genuinely good in 2-3 scenes - Rajathi Rajan indha raja, addressing the public etc. Thankfully he has more scenes than Arun Vijay as long as he was alive. But avarukkum punj dialaaks
  
  Arun Vijay was unintentionally funny (but I thought he did better than some mass heros) but the USP of the film was Vijayakumar who acted as a journalist always wearing shorts and 3/4s with a mic in his hand
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Jul 1 21:15:08 2010.

  Selvaraghavan's Ayirattil Oruvan
  
  
  Tremendous effort went behind this film. I didn't care for the revised history in this film. Very interesting premise, unique for Tamizh film. Parthiban was good and made me think, hey, he too can play the lead in Ravanan...but that's a different matter.
  
  I really wanted to like this film, but the characters ruined it. I was in permanent bad mood throughout the entire film no thanks to the three lead. Inept chick no. 1, over the top chick no. 2, and Karthi, who is supposed to exude easy charm and sense of humour, is dull.
  
  Also there was no heart in it, especially the way the massacre sequence was treated. It was more about the joy of special effects than something to be emotional about. And laughably bad visual effects did not help. Why are they adding CG sparks when firing guns?
  
  Damn....I just read Joe's review, I feel I have missed a lot. Maybe another revisit might help.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Thu Jul 1 21:27:35 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Selvaraghavan's Ayirattil Oruvan Tremendous effort went behind this film. I didn't care for the revised history in this film. Very interesting premise, unique for Tamizh film. Parthiban was good and made me think, hey, he too can play the lead in Ravanan...but that's a different matter. I really wanted to like this film, but the characters ruined it. I was in permanent bad mood throughout the entire film no thanks to the three lead. Inept chick no. 1, over the top chick no. 2, and Karthi, who is supposed to exude easy charm and sense of humour, is dull.

  
  A pithamagan surya would have been perfect
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Thu Jul 1 21:29:11 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Selvaraghavan's Ayirattil Oruvan Tremendous effort went behind this film. I didn't care for the revised history in this film. Very interesting premise, unique for Tamizh film. Parthiban was good and made me think, hey, he too can play the lead in Ravanan...but that's a different matter.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Jul 1 21:31:37 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  A pithamagan surya would have been perfect

  Possible. Karthi can do it, I blame the writing. Innum konjam comedy increase pannirukkalaam.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Jul 1 22:58:58 2010.

  Groucho,
  
  Yes.. I too have some regards for Sarath.. He has left behind that 'Enra solra neeyi' days and has started to do some meaningful roles like Chundan in Pazhassi, PKMC (Except for a few image compromises it was fine for me).
  
  

• From: Sarna on Fri Jul 2 2:53:37 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Selvaraghavan's Ayirattil Oruvan Karthi, who is supposed to exude easy charm and sense of humour, is dull.

  
  
  Karthi was at his best in AO and very good in sense of humour also.
  
  the way he says "vellappannikku toppi pOtta maadhiri" was chance-less hilarious
  
  emotes frustration and anger excellently while mouthing "indha ma**thukku dhaan enga pOrOm'nu kEttEn"
  
  Karthi's plus point is his voice and able to emote naturally unlike his blood relations
  
  

• From: jinju on Fri Jul 2 2:58:14 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Kutrapirivu.. If a 'Maida maavu' like Srikanth can sustain in the industry for 10 yrs, then i guess JK Ritheesh has a gr8 future.. The film was good in parts. Watchable in home video...

  
  
  how was prithvi?
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Fri Jul 2 5:07:09 2010.

  Dinesh84 wrote:

  Manja Velu an average masala film.. Arun Vijay, motta ellam adichirunthapla.. but nothing special about the character.. Heroine ku, vera yaarumae kedakalaya? Karthik was ok.. Prabhu once again wasted with very minor role.. Santhanam, liked him only in parts.. stritly in inthiya tholaikatigal il muthal murayaga only..

  
  
  Prabhu acted in Manja Velu?
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Fri Jul 2 6:04:02 2010.

  AudazJay wrote:

  Dinesh84 wrote: Manja Velu an average masala film.. Arun Vijay, motta ellam adichirunthapla.. but nothing special about the character.. Heroine ku, vera yaarumae kedakalaya? Karthik was ok.. Prabhu once again wasted with very minor role.. Santhanam, liked him only in parts.. stritly in inthiya tholaikatigal il muthal murayaga only.. Prabhu acted in Manja Velu?

  neenga full padamum paarkalanu nenaikiraen.. final minutes la varuvaaru.. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maanja_Velu#Cast
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sat Jul 3 0:24:24 2010.

  அங்காடித்தெரு
  
  அவ்வளவாகப்பட்டை தீட்டப்படாவிட்டாலும், வைரம் என்பதில் மாற்றுக்கருத்தில்லை
  
  நாயகிக்கு முதல் மதிப்பெண் போட்டியின்றிக்கொடுத்து விடலாம். நாயகனும் மற்ற நடிகர்களும் மிக நன்றாகவே செய்திருக்கிறார்கள்.
  
  பாசிட்டிவ் சிந்தனைகளுக்காக இயக்குநருக்கு ஷொட்டு! இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் ப்ரெசென்டேஷனில் (இயல்புத்தன்மை, அழகுணர்ச்சி, இசை போன்றவை) மெச்சப்படுத்தி இருந்தால் காவியம் ஆக்கி இருக்கலாம்.
  
  கண்ணீர் வரவழைக்கும் சோகமிருந்தாலும் படம் முடிந்தபோது மனதில் கனத்த உணர்வில்லை - அது ஒரு விதத்தில் இயக்குநரின் வெற்றியே
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Jul 3 4:13:40 2010.

  grouch, parthiban as Ravanan? - romba overA pOrInga ippollAM - Vikram Suryavai ellAm MadhavanOda rival-AvE pArthu comment pOda kUdAdhu. It is like saying Srikanth could have done Evano Oruvan
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Jul 3 4:19:56 2010.

  thenkaasipattanam - chanceless vivek
  
  where is this legendary comedian nowadays
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Jul 3 8:30:42 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  அங்காடித்தெரு அவ்வளவாகப்பட்டை தீட்டப்படாவிட்டாலும், வைரம் என்பதில் மாற்றுக்கருத்தில்லை நாயகிக்கு முதல் மதிப்பெண் போட்டியின்றிக்கொடுத்து விடலாம். நாயகனும் மற்ற நடிகர்களும் மிக நன்றாகவே செய்திருக்கிறார்கள். பாசிட்டிவ் சிந்தனைகளுக்காக இயக்குநருக்கு ஷொட்டு! இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் ப்ரெசென்டேஷனில் (இயல்புத்தன்மை, அழகுணர்ச்சி, இசை போன்றவை) மெச்சப்படுத்தி இருந்தால் காவியம் ஆக்கி இருக்கலாம். கண்ணீர் வரவழைக்கும் சோகமிருந்தாலும் படம் முடிந்தபோது மனதில் கனத்த உணர்வில்லை - அது ஒரு விதத்தில் இயக்குநரின் வெற்றியே

  நல்லதொரு அலசல்.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Jul 3 9:13:10 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  thenkaasipattanam - chanceless vivek where is this legendary comedian nowadays

  
  
  Idha pdichavudane avaroda famous dialoguethaan nyaabagam varudhu...
  
  

• From: joe on Sat Jul 3 9:14:45 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Sarna wrote: thenkaasipattanam - chanceless vivek where is this legendary comedian nowadays Idha pdichavudane avaroda famous dialoguethaan nyaabagam varudhu...

  
  
  எப்படி இருந்த நான் இப்படி ஆயிட்டேன்
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Jul 3 9:31:14 2010.

  மதுரை-தேனி(வழி ஆண்டிப்பட்டி) - படமாயா இது
  
  

• From: P_R on Sat Jul 3 9:42:06 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  மதுரை-தேனி(வழி ஆண்டிப்பட்டி) - படமாயா இது

  Me too same blood
  
  இன்னிக்கு எதுவுமே சரியில்லை
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Jul 3 11:10:04 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  மதுரை-தேனி(வழி ஆண்டிப்பட்டி) - படமாயா இது

  
  
  இந்த படத்தையையெல்லாம் உம்மை யாருய்யா பார்க்க சொன்னது? நல்லா குத்த வச்சு உக்கார்ந்து பார்த்துட்டு அப்புறம் குத்துதே குடையுதேன்னா என்ன பண்ணுறது?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sun Jul 4 0:52:43 2010.

  @Jinju,
  
  Sorry dear.. I missed ur post..
  
  He was the only saving grace of the movie.. That 'good in parts' denotes scenes which had Prithvi.
  
  

• From: jinju on Sun Jul 4 0:56:25 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  He was the only saving grace of the movie.. That 'good in parts' denotes scenes which had Prithvi.

  
  
  oh..k..tank u...ivan tamil'la nallaa thaan panraa mostly...don't know what bites him when it comes to his malayalam film perfos barring a select few!
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sun Jul 4 2:28:14 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  thenkaasipattanam - chanceless vivek where is this legendary comedian nowadays

  
  
  Seems to be GONE Saw Run comedies today and I asked the same question to my frnd.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sun Jul 4 7:31:44 2010.

  en ponna koottitti Kalavaani padam paarka kilambinaen in uthayam theater.. it was full.. en ponnu padam paarthe aaganumnu adam.. theater theater aa poi..kamala theater la Ambasamuthiram ambani padathukku ticket kidaichathu ..
  
  paathi mokka thaan.. but it had it moments.. a nice story and supported by Karunas's good acting.. few unexpected things too..
  
  overall ok movie..
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Jul 4 7:36:46 2010.

  அங்காடித்தெரு
  
  படம் வெளியான போது திரையரங்கம் சென்று பார்த்து ஆதரவு தெரிவிக்காமைக்கு வெட்கப்படுகிறேன்.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sun Jul 4 7:39:28 2010.

  joe wrote:

  அங்காடித்தெரு படம் வெளியான போது திரையரங்கம் சென்று பார்த்து ஆதரவு தெரிவிக்காமைக்கு வெட்கப்படுகிறேன்.

  
  
  அதற்கான திரியில் உங்கள் விமர்சனத்தை பதிவு செய்யுங்களேன்!
  
  

• From: joe on Sun Jul 4 7:41:12 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  joe wrote: அங்காடித்தெரு படம் வெளியான போது திரையரங்கம் சென்று பார்த்து ஆதரவு தெரிவிக்காமைக்கு வெட்கப்படுகிறேன். அதற்கான திரியில் உங்கள் விமர்சனத்தை பதிவு செய்யுங்களேன்!

  
  
  கண்டிப்பாக செய்கிறேன்.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sun Jul 4 8:15:55 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Sarna wrote: மதுரை-தேனி(வழி ஆண்டிப்பட்டி) - படமாயா இது இந்த படத்தையையெல்லாம் உம்மை யாருய்யா பார்க்க சொன்னது? நல்லா குத்த வச்சு உக்கார்ந்து பார்த்துட்டு அப்புறம் குத்துதே குடையுதேன்னா என்ன பண்ணுறது?

  
  
  madurai tamil made me to sit throughout the movie
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Jul 4 8:17:45 2010.

  joe wrote:

  அங்காடித்தெரு படம் வெளியான போது திரையரங்கம் சென்று பார்த்து ஆதரவு தெரிவிக்காமைக்கு வெட்கப்படுகிறேன்.

  one more supporter
  
  best film of the year? agreed?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sun Jul 4 8:59:55 2010.

  "Uravu Nalla Varavu" - Extreme Timepass and entertainment In the day and age of Vijay TVs, obnoxious "kids" and other weed, thankfully Visu movies, DD (only in memory) and some really obscure early 80s movies rock Refreshing, i say!
  
  

• From: Poornima on Sun Jul 4 9:07:35 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  "Uravu Nalla Varavu" - Extreme Timepass and entertainment In the day and age of Vijay TVs, obnoxious "kids" and other weed, thankfully Visu movies, DD (only in memory) and some really obscure early 80s movies rock Refreshing, i say!

  
  
  isn't that Varavu nalla Uravu?
  
  

• From: P_R on Sun Jul 4 9:11:27 2010.

  The inability to change channels when a Visu movie is on, though one is highly aware of the B-gradeness of it, is a phenomenon worthy of serious research.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Sun Jul 4 9:37:10 2010.

  Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu - Moserbaer. Good movie but I am not completely satisfied. IMO This is not a complete team building motivational kind of story, so much of other factors polluted the actual theme. Climax is crap!
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun Jul 4 10:11:30 2010.

  run
  recebta parthen.a film with amazing energy..evvolovaati parthalum bore adikkadhe padam
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sun Jul 4 10:24:29 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu - Moserbaer. Good movie but I am not completely satisfied. IMO This is not a complete team building motivational kind of story, so much of other factors polluted the actual theme. Climax is crap!

  பொருத்தமான முடிவுகளில் ஒன்றாகவே கருதுகிறேன். எதிர்பாராமல் நடக்கும் நிகழ்வுகளை சினிமா என்ற இயலில் பதிவு செய்யும்போது அதுவும் புனிதம் அடைகிறது. கீழ்க்காணும் பாடல் வரிகள் ஞாபகத்திற்கு வருகிறது.
  
  எங்கே வாழ்க்கை தொடங்கும் அது எங்கே எவ்விதம் முடியும்
  இதுதான் பாதை இதுதான் பயணம் என்பது யாருக்கும் தெரியாது
  எங்கே வாழ்க்கை தொடங்கும் அது எங்கே எவ்விதம் முடியும்
  இதுதான் பாதை இதுதான் பயணம் என்பது யாருக்கும் தெரியாது
  பாதையெல்லாம் மாறிவரும் பயணம் முடிந்துவிடும்
  மாறுவதை புரிந்துகொண்டால் மயக்கம் தெளிந்துவிடும்
  நினைப்பதெல்லாம் நடந்துவிட்டால் தெய்வம் ஏதுமில்லை
  
  

• From: interz on Sun Jul 4 13:10:52 2010.

  Kick - Outstanding Bicycle Kick
  
  Watched it with english subtitles. Man what a funny and sentimental movie. Not boring at anytime.
  
  Thillangadiyov, u better do ur job good R Raja and R Ravi.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Jul 5 1:45:55 2010.

  Vennila kabadi kulu - minus love track the movie is excellent
  
  cycle'ukku kaaththadichchittu, kaaththu pOgudhaa illayaanu vave'la echchi vachchu paakkura scene ....heroine naaya kandu bayappadura scene ... pala pasumayaana ninaivugala malara vakkudhu
  
  suseendran
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Jul 5 1:47:55 2010.

  Poornima wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: "Uravu Nalla Varavu" - Extreme Timepass and entertainment In the day and age of Vijay TVs, obnoxious "kids" and other weed, thankfully Visu movies, DD (only in memory) and some really obscure early 80s movies rock Refreshing, i say! isn't that Varavu nalla Uravu?

  
  Amaam, kadhayave maathitten!
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Jul 5 2:19:31 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  The inability to change channels when a Visu movie is on, though one is highly aware of the B-gradeness of it, is a phenomenon worthy of serious research.

  
  
  Simble - 60's, 70's-la Amateur family sentiment drama pArthu vaLarndha kootathOda genes thAngi vaLarndha kUttam so....
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Jul 5 2:22:28 2010.

  That's what exactly happened when i saw UNV - channel-e maatha mudiyala
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Jul 5 2:23:04 2010.

  Has anybody seen Mike Mogan's "Naalu Perukku Nalladhu"?
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Jul 5 2:24:27 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  That's what exactly happened when i saw UNV - channel-e maatha mudiyala

  samsaaram adhu minsaram...idhuvum apdidhaan...visu wil say veliye poda naaye to raghuvaran....
  
  andhe padam eppo pottalum pakkanumnnu thonum... whether i like the movie or not?
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Jul 5 2:25:05 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Has anybody seen Mike Mogan's "Naalu Perukku Nalladhu"?

  ille...visu padama?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Jul 5 2:26:57 2010.

  Visu illa, but don't remember the name of the director. Inga Vannathirai nu oru channel la pottaan. MSV music, dunno the keroine also
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon Jul 5 2:35:51 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Amaam, kadhayave maathitten!

  
  
  One more time
  
  

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Has anybody seen Mike Mogan's "Naalu Perukku Nalladhu"?

  Its Naalu Perukku Nandri - released in 1983. Poornima Jeyram is his co-star.
  
  
  
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Jul 5 2:42:07 2010.

  Neengala paathu pickup pannikka vendiyadhu dhaan
  
  

• From: NOV on Mon Jul 5 2:46:23 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Neengala paathu pickup pannikka vendiyadhu dhaan

  //dig - eppO KL varugai ///
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Jul 5 2:48:34 2010.

  //Oh...Feekay malaayA payaNamA ?//
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Mon Jul 5 8:19:20 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Vennila kabadi kulu - minus love track the movie is excellent cycle'ukku kaaththadichchittu, kaaththu pOgudhaa illayaanu vave'la echchi vachchu paakkura scene ....heroine naaya kandu bayappadura scene ... pala pasumayaana ninaivugala malara vakkudhu suseendran

  
  
  நிறைய சொல்லலாம் சர்ணா..
  
  1) நாயகி திருவிழாவில் ஆசை ஆசையாய் குச்சி ஐஸ் சாப்பிடும் போது மூஞ்சி முழுவதும் ஐஸ் பரவியிருப்பது..
  
  2) மழை முடிந்தவுடன் நாயகி தான் நடந்து செல்லும் பாதையில் அங்கங்கே தேங்கியிருக்கும் தண்ணீரான இடங்களை தாண்டி தாண்டி செல்வது..
  
  3) பரிச்சயமில்லாத ஊரின் சந்து பொந்துகளில் நாயகி இலக்கில்லாமல் நடந்து, அடுத்த கிராமித்திற்கு வந்துவிடுவது..
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jul 5 19:46:22 2010.

  KITES - Fabulous! Hrithik rocks...
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Jul 5 22:04:21 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  "Uravu Nalla Varavu" - Extreme Timepass and entertainment In the day and age of Vijay TVs, obnoxious "kids" and other weed, thankfully Visu movies, DD (only in memory) and some really obscure early 80s movies rock Refreshing, i say!

  
  
  
  
  & ippavum sunday evenings nan virumbi parkkura channel .... Podhigai (DD).. paarkkadha sila nalla padangal kidaikkum
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Jul 6 12:12:55 2010.

  Vikrau(m) on Vannathirai now... Title song and BGM in the following scenes...Swamigal alapparai
  
  Upd: VKR ayya entry Ayya Rocks
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Tue Jul 6 12:18:58 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Vikrau(m) on Vannathirai now... Title song and BGM in the following scenes...Swamigal alapparai Upd: VKR ayya entry Ayya Rocks

  
  The way he says the thamizh equivalent of the english ketta vaarthai - thats very funny. B(K) yaaruppa vasanam - Sujathavaa?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Jul 6 12:19:41 2010.

  I think so...
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Jul 6 12:23:24 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Neengala paathu pickup pannikka vendiyadhu dhaan //dig - eppO KL varugai ///

  
  Anegama Novemer/December la trif irukkum nu nenaikkaren...
  
  FR,
  I am Singai now...
  //Dig Ends
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Tue Jul 6 12:25:01 2010.

  Sathyaraj - as cool as ever in the movie - bringing the essence of an all conquering bond villain and rolling the koyamuthur nakkal into it and delivering it effortlessly. was a time when he made even ordinary films watchable.
  Sore point of the film's first half being ambica's presence, everytime i see scene of the bullet making its way through her brain, felt compelled to quip to the bullet "how was it travelling through vaccuum buddy?".
  Ofcourse with the days passing on, the vaccum density of modern day female leads in movies are getting stronger and stronger.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Tue Jul 6 12:41:18 2010.

  Never a fan of the film. One of the films where Thalaivar's purported coolness doesn't always work
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jul 6 12:48:33 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Never a fan of the film. One of the films where Thalaivar's purported coolness doesn't always work

  
  
  I was watching parts of Soorasamharam yesterday, he was quite casual in duels with Kitty. Kind of precursor to VV. Agree on Vikram.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Jul 6 15:01:38 2010.

  Theeratha Vilayathu Pillai
  Pathetic movie to put it mildly. Nadippu thaan suthama varalle... At least "charm"-aavadhu irukka? Vijaaal ellam, one time, stand in front of mirror and see if he is eligible to act as a hero?
  
  The lone take away of an completely pathetic film is Santhanam's one line definiton of louuu.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Tue Jul 6 21:06:15 2010.

  Watched Aboorva Sahorthergal on astro vaanavil
  
  Masala movie-ku ithu oru classic-nu sollalam
  
  Kamal-manaroma-janagaRaj-Nagesh -sri vidya
  
  dialog ? C. Mohan ?
  
  music sollave thevaiillai my pick Annathey adururar
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Jul 6 21:34:42 2010.

  k_vanan wrote:

  dialog ? C. Mohan ?

  The first blast off of Crazy/Kamal collaboration. The film that helped to bring back Tamizh films on big screen in Malaysia.
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jul 6 21:39:04 2010.

  yeah, I watched the first half too, despite having the movie in video cassette, VCD and DVD.
  
  screenplay is by kamal himself.
  was he a dwarf? his body was not proportionate.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Jul 6 21:44:38 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  k_vanan wrote: dialog ? C. Mohan ? The first blast off of Crazy/Kamal collaboration. The film that helped to bring back Tamizh films on big screen in Malaysia.

  
  This movie was a smashing box-office blockbuster in Tamil Nadu as well. A movie that stands tall as an example for a good masala film.
  
  Kamal/Manorama/Nagesh/Jai Shankar/Janakaraj/Sri Vidya/Mouli - casting coup, it is.
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jul 6 21:52:04 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Kamal/Manorama/Nagesh/Jai Shankar/Janakaraj/Sri Vidya/Mouli - casting coup, it is.

  originally was supposed to be Gandhimadhi - they even recorded a song (ala annaaththa aaduraa)
  nagesh was old with grey hair when he killed senapadhi. but 27 years later, he was still the same, flirting with bar girls.
  
  crazy mohan comes in cameo - a man who leaves his car for repair - a car for his chinna veedu
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Jul 6 21:56:11 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Movie Cop wrote: Kamal/Manorama/Nagesh/Jai Shankar/Janakaraj/Sri Vidya/Mouli - casting coup, it is. originally was supposed to be Gandhimadhi - they even recorded a song (ala annaaththa aaduraa) nagesh was old with grey hair when he killed senapadhi. but 27 years later, he was still the same, flirting with bar girls. crazy mohan comes in cameo - a man who leaves his car for repair - a car for his chinna veedu

  
  Thank goodness, Manorama acted in it. She gave so much life to her character.
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jul 6 21:59:24 2010.

  coem on sridhar. Gandhimadhi is no less talented.
  
  Can you imagine 16 Vayathinile withour her?
  
  SN Letchumi is another? What is Mahanadhi without her?
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Jul 6 22:05:28 2010.

  Nov,
  What I meant was Manorama is too good at Madras slang and is more suited for this role. I'm not sure whether Gandhimathi would have been so eloquent as Manorama in the typcial Madras "low life" lingo. The way she says to Janaka raj inside the police station (not verbatim), "unge pulla kuttinge ellam exhibition-le kaanama poyidhum.." etc. Only Manorama fossible!
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Tue Jul 6 22:25:21 2010.

  Probably Gandhimadhi would have been good too. But having watched Manorama in AS, it's definitely hard to imagine any other actress performing the role the way she did!
  
  Talking abt Manorama, where is she anyway?
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jul 6 22:34:56 2010.

  AudazJay wrote:

  Talking abt Manorama, where is she anyway?

  Last I saw her in Singam.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Tue Jul 6 23:24:47 2010.

  Sir neengga enngayo poithinnga dialog can't forget when ever saw Janagaraj & sivaji co actor on screen
  
  Without Crazy mohan ninaichu koda parka mudiyathu
  
  CM
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu Jul 8 4:49:38 2010.

  watched goa...
  nalla entertainment and bold film..but kadhai enge pogudhunnu theriyale..premji comedy sumaardhaan..jai and vaibhav ...
  repetitive in many scenes..chumma evvolo padathiledhaan backgroundle vere paatu veche otuveenge vp...
  enge thala unge kitte irukkaaaru..pathukonge....btw vp is gr8 in handling many protogonists a s i can call it..so in that case very very excited to c ajith in a multistarrer
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Thu Jul 8 13:11:52 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  premji comedy sumaardhaan..

  
  
  idhuve avarukku periya compliment
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Jul 8 21:44:38 2010.

  Vayalkaattu Veeran
  Aditadi Sooran
  Paattikku Peeran
  Singaravelan
  
  Good time pass movie? Nonsense! This is a comedy classic. More Here
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Jul 9 3:07:29 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: premji comedy sumaardhaan.. idhuve avarukku periya compliment

  ...semme mokkai pottaaru
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Fri Jul 9 11:19:24 2010.

  Alaigal Oiyvadhillai after a long while (on Sun TV). Ippo dhaan start airukku. Baradhiraasa Swamigal mattum illenna.....
  
  

• From: NOV on Fri Jul 9 11:23:03 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Alaigal Oiyvadhillai after a long while (on Sun TV). Ippo dhaan start airukku. Baradhiraasa Swamigal mattum illenna.....

  me too "watching"
  vaadi en kappa kizhange karthik looks so funny
  
  

• From: Plum on Fri Jul 9 11:29:45 2010.

  Barathiraja's movies havent aged that well, IMO. You cant say that of Mani or even 80's KB. Sindu Bhairavi has its annoying moments but retains its engagement nevertheless. Even PPA has its redeeming moments.
  
  Barathiraja can be big time hit or miss - miss, mostly.
  
  An exception would be Vedam Pudhidhu(again, in parts only)
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri Jul 9 11:36:05 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Barathiraja's movies havent aged that well, IMO. You cant say that of Mani or even 80's KB. Sindu Bhairavi has its annoying moments but retains its engagement nevertheless. Even PPA has its redeeming moments. Barathiraja can be big time hit or miss - miss, mostly. An exception would be Vedam Pudhidhu(again, in parts only)

  
  
  Sigapu rojakkal is very crispy and also very un bharathiraja - it dint age at all. Few things where really attractive. Kamal is shown travelling in a car and after the brake is applied, he is shown moving forward in his seat, with the brake sound in the background. Makinge romba stylishana making.
  
  Most part of Tik tik tik - Especially the climax where kamal searches for the camera and uses his hands....it was slick.
  
  

• From: Plum on Fri Jul 9 11:37:27 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Plum wrote: Barathiraja's movies havent aged that well, IMO. You cant say that of Mani or even 80's KB. Sindu Bhairavi has its annoying moments but retains its engagement nevertheless. Even PPA has its redeeming moments. Barathiraja can be big time hit or miss - miss, mostly. An exception would be Vedam Pudhidhu(again, in parts only) Sigapu rojakkal is very crispy and also very un bharathiraja - it dint age at all. Few things where really attractive. Kamal is shown travelling in a car and after the brake is applied, he is shown moving forward in his seat, with the brake sound in the background. Most part of Tik tik tik - Especially the climax where kamal searches for the camera and uses his hands....it was slick.

  
  
  Hmm.. havent caught these 2 in ages. pArkalAm. Maybe, my luck that I seem to run into NMPs and KPRs all the time whenever I am in Chennai.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri Jul 9 11:39:53 2010.

  Plum,
  
  Rewatch Sigappu rojakkal - U will get surprised by slickness and subtelity, especially after watching BR's other aged movies.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Fri Jul 9 11:58:13 2010.

  Plum,
  mudhal mariyAdhai is un-age-able I think
  
  

• From: Plum on Fri Jul 9 11:58:57 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Plum, mudhal mariyAdhai is un-age-able I think

  
  
  Criminally, I havent seen it in 20 years
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Fri Jul 9 13:17:36 2010.

  Tik Tik Tik full-a paathadhu sinna pillaila irukkum.. DVD-paathappo remba impressive-a illai... Namma Irir glowing review ezhudhiyirundhaar.. revisit pannanum...
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri Jul 9 13:51:54 2010.

  hmmm.. rombha yosichu post panrEn.. try watching THAMIZHCHELVAN.. u won't feel bad.. Manivannan will be in top form those days
  
  

• From: P_R on Fri Jul 9 13:56:23 2010.

  adhaavadhu, maNivaNNaNukkAga thaan indha padathai rekamandEsan paNreeru ?
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Fri Jul 9 13:57:50 2010.

  Tik Tik Tik is my hot favourite of BR movies and was immensely impressed by the movie (may be because of I saw with zero expectation)
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Fri Jul 9 13:57:58 2010.

  BR is actually a precursor to the mega serials, in terms of technique - 'shock' na oru 28 still shots of the face close-ups of all parties concerned, and animals, birds and waves to boot!
  
  And the popular defense is "form is not everything", as though the content itself is solid
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri Jul 9 14:21:25 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  hmmm.. rombha yosichu post panrEn.. try watching THAMIZHCHELVAN.. u won't feel bad.. Manivannan will be in top form those days

  
  
  Good movie
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri Jul 9 14:30:00 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  adhaavadhu, maNivaNNaNukkAga thaan indha padathai rekamandEsan paNreeru ?

  
  
  marundhai kooda thEn thadavi kudukkanumnga
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Fri Jul 9 17:09:03 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Barathiraja's movies havent aged that well, IMO. You cant say that of Mani or even 80's KB. Sindu Bhairavi has its annoying moments but retains its engagement nevertheless. Even PPA has its redeeming moments. Barathiraja can be big time hit or miss - miss, mostly. An exception would be Vedam Pudhidhu(again, in parts only)

  
  I will give my right hand for En Uyir Thozhan - anyday.
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Jul 11 8:27:50 2010.

  Watching parts of Kizhakku Vaasal on K TV now.
  
  Excellent....
  
  Portrayal of characters is simply superb.
  
  Karthik nee nadigan da... nee nadigan....
  
  Most of the scenes are beautiful and poetic.
  
  

• From: great on Sun Jul 11 8:56:34 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Most of the scenes are beautiful and poetic.

  
  
  Isayaraja-win attagasamana paadalgal
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Jul 11 12:17:24 2010.

  great wrote:

  viraajan wrote: Most of the scenes are beautiful and poetic. Isayaraja-win attagasamana paadalgal

  
  
  BGM
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Jul 13 3:08:05 2010.

  aaru pushpangal - started to watch thinking that this movie is a one among my favourite 70/80's female chauvinistic movies.... but definitely no
  
  ONLY aarudhal is Rajinikanth with unadulterated Rajinism.... eventhough he comes in very few scenes, his presence made me to whistle and applaud
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Jul 13 9:05:10 2010.

  RENIGUNDA - quite an unusual movie.
  started out grandly, then became like subramaniapuram (complete with kangal irandaal) before coming to an explosive finish..
  
  Hero is very very average looking, but the heroine
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Jul 13 22:44:54 2010.

  sathya---tharumaaru padam
  no one has played "angry young man" better than kamal...brilliant acting....
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Tue Jul 13 22:52:28 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Hero is very very average looking

  
  
  That's the luxury of being the producer's son. He is producer S.S Chakravarthy's son. Even though SSC has not produced Renigunta, i heard that he took care of the finance. As expected, SSC's next movie has his son in the lead.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Jul 13 22:53:48 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  NOV wrote: Hero is very very average looking That's the luxury of being the producer's son. He is producer S.S Chakravarthy's son. Even though SSC has not produced Renigunta, i heard that he took care of the finance. As expected, SSC's next movie has his son in the lead.

  SSC uyir vazhardhe..ajithkumar naaledhaan...
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed Jul 14 0:22:12 2010.

  பெருமாள் - விவேக்கின் நகைச்சுவைக்காட்சிகளுக்காக ஒருமுறை பார்க்களாம்
  
  

• From: Nerd on Wed Jul 14 10:01:49 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  aaru pushpangal - started to watch thinking that this movie is a one among my favourite 70/80's female chauvinistic movies.... but definitely no ONLY aarudhal is Rajinikanth with unadulterated Rajinism.... eventhough he comes in very few scenes, his presence made me to whistle and applaud

  
  Thalaivar acted as a bus conductor right? I think I have the DVD of this film, yet to watch it
  
  Saw Anjali yesterday. (Mostly listened to it while 'working' from home) The hero of the film is undoubtedly maestro saar. Mani went a little over the top with the kids/'cuteness' factor in the first 30-45 mins. Thaanga mudiyalai Shamili was extraordinary, epdinga mani saar? Prabhu literally set the screen on fire. During the famous association meeting scene there is this shot of prabhu smoking a ciggy in the background - excellent. Last 30 mins were superb, lumb in my throat and all that. indha Mani, who used to handle relationships very well engE ponaar
  
  

• From: Sarna on Wed Jul 14 10:05:32 2010.

  Nerd, thalaivar acted as Bus driver.
  Conductor is Vijayakumar even prashanth/abbas are better than Vijayakumar as hero
  
  

• From: interz on Wed Jul 14 10:25:41 2010.

  Vikramarkudu (telugu) - with english subtitles.
  Cast: Ravi Teja, Anoushka, Bramandam, Prakash Raj (cameo) and little girl who also acted in Kick (telugu).
  
  I hope tamil version will be equally good, but with less violence and gore.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Wed Jul 14 12:54:40 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  indha Mani, who used to handle relationships very well engE ponaar

  
  
  IMO, terrorisathula kaanama poyittar
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sat Jul 17 13:46:16 2010.

  Parts of Kanthan Karunai in TV
  
  Veerapagu dominated Kanthan athavathu Sivaji nadikkurathaala ippadi panni irukkanga. It was quite irritating and Sivaji's overacting too.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Jul 17 13:50:00 2010.

  Watched parts of Sindhanai Sei in Suntv. The movie was definitely watchable. Missed out on the climax...
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Jul 18 2:41:23 2010.

  Kasthapattu bought tirutu dvd of Mundinam Partheney..Nice urban romance set among interesting and realistic characters Oru gautham padam paatha mathiri iruntuchi
  
  Sanjay-Sai's dance class and the result of Sai's blind date with an internet friend.
  
  Sanjay: Un chat name enna?
  
  SAi:Mr.Piston..athu romba hot-tana name
  
  This Sai guy is damn funny i say
  
  Music and songs
  
  Ekta
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Sun Jul 18 2:44:02 2010.

  Mahen Tammuvukku dhrogam seiyyaadheenga!
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Jul 18 2:47:18 2010.

  sathya_1979 wrote:

  Mahen Tammuvukku dhrogam seiyyaadheenga!

  
  
  No..i liked her role.. avlothaan..
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Jul 18 12:41:05 2010.

  Dharmathin Thalaivan.
  Spoiler:
  Prabhu is the villain.
  
  Story:
  Faced with the prospect of marrying Suhasini, Rajni gives up his life. Fate, and that villain Prabhu, however, are unrelenting. How he is forced to marry Suhasini in another version, forms the rest of the screenplay.
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Sun Jul 18 12:43:33 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Dharmathin Thalaivan. Spoiler: Prabhu is the villain. Story: Faced with the prospect of marrying Suhasini, Rajni gives up his life. Fate, and that villain Prabhu, however, are unrelenting. How he is forced to marry Suhasini in another version, forms the rest of the screenplay.

  
  
  Suhasini to Plum - Enna edhukku thittareenga?
  Plum to Suhasini - Unnai naan edhukku thitta koodaadhu?
  
  

• From: P_R on Sun Jul 18 12:46:23 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Dharmathin Thalaivan. Spoiler: Prabhu is the villain. Story: Faced with the prospect of marrying Suhasini, Rajni gives up his life. Fate, and that villain Prabhu, however, are unrelenting. How he is forced to marry Suhasini in another version, forms the rest of the screenplay.

  
  Prabhu naalE sugAsini-ku againstA dhaanE irukka mudiyin
  
  

• From: Anban on Sun Jul 18 13:10:32 2010.

  Nizhalgal
  
  Music, Songs, BGM, lyrics
  
  Bharathiraaja ..
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Jul 18 13:17:16 2010.

  Anban wrote:

  Nizhalgal Music, Songs, BGM, lyrics Bharathiraaja ..

  
  
  Manivannan
  
  some very good dialogues & scenes like paanipet pOr etc..
  
  but the sad end spoiled all
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Jul 18 14:06:09 2010.

  Inception Kanavu-kulle comedy pannurangeley..mudiyale Strictly for pseudo intellectuals and connoisseurs of 'good' cinema
  
  

• From: Anban on Sun Jul 18 16:05:24 2010.

  Inception..
  
  a complex screenplay.. well executed... but has no artistic value IMHO
  
  

• From: Anban on Sun Jul 18 16:47:59 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  Anban wrote: Nizhalgal Music, Songs, BGM, lyrics Bharathiraaja .. Manivannan some very good dialogues & scenes like paanipet pOr etc.. but the sad end spoiled all

  yea.... Manivannan kalakkal... climax was gud..
  
  Rajasekar : "namma kaathala paththi nee veetula sollalayaa?? "
  
  
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Sun Jul 18 21:11:05 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Inception Kanavu-kulle comedy pannurangeley..mudiyale Strictly for pseudo intellectuals and connoisseurs of 'good' cinema

  
  
  nanum koncham but start to end ore thrilling-a irunthuchu and the BGM amazing
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Jul 18 22:38:21 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Dharmathin Thalaivan. Spoiler: Prabhu is the villain. Story: Faced with the prospect of marrying Suhasini, Rajni gives up his life. Fate, and that villain Prabhu, however, are unrelenting. How he is forced to marry Suhasini in another version, forms the rest of the screenplay.

  Intha angle nenekave illa. What a tragedy!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Jul 19 2:48:05 2010.

  aaru - except last 15mins, the movie is watcheble once... surya....hmmm...OK.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Jul 19 2:48:42 2010.

  sindhanai sei - ippadiyum oru padam
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon Jul 19 2:49:12 2010.

  Veyil
  
  Easily the best VB film till date. It sans the artificialness that 'Angaadi Theru' had and hence is miles ahead..
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Jul 19 6:01:12 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  sindhanai sei - ippadiyum oru padam

  
  
  Oru Hindi movie oda copy athu.. Ab thak chappan.
  
  Achamillai nu oru pattu , nalla velai barathiyar sethu poytar. :sigh:
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Jul 19 6:45:03 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Sarna wrote: sindhanai sei - ippadiyum oru padam Oru Hindi movie oda copy athu.. Ab thak chappan. Achamillai nu oru pattu , nalla velai barathiyar sethu poytar. :sigh:

  
  
  Kaante, illa?
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Mon Jul 19 6:50:12 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Jyothsna wrote: Sarna wrote: sindhanai sei - ippadiyum oru padam Oru Hindi movie oda copy athu.. Ab thak chappan. Achamillai nu oru pattu , nalla velai barathiyar sethu poytar. :sigh: Kaante, illa?

  
  Johnny gaddar-la irunthum copy ..
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Mon Jul 19 6:56:51 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Veyil Easily the best VB film till date. It sans the artificialness that 'Angaadi Theru' had and hence is miles ahead..

  avaru rendu padam thaan direct panniruKaarngrathu vera vishayam..
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Jul 19 7:07:30 2010.

  Dinesh he has made 3.
  His debut was the film Album. Produced by Kavithalaya.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Mon Jul 19 7:23:03 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Dinesh he has made 3. His debut was the film Album. Produced by Kavithalaya.

  oh.. ok
  
  

• From: Ramkumar86 on Mon Jul 19 8:39:29 2010.

  Dinesh84 wrote:

  P_R wrote: Dinesh he has made 3. His debut was the film Album. Produced by Kavithalaya. oh.. ok

  
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Jul 19 12:41:29 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  19thmay wrote: Jyothsna wrote: Sarna wrote: sindhanai sei - ippadiyum oru padam Oru Hindi movie oda copy athu.. Ab thak chappan. Achamillai nu oru pattu , nalla velai barathiyar sethu poytar. :sigh: . Kaante, illa? Johnny gaddar-la irunthum copy ..

  
  Sorry.. its Jonny Gaddar. Thnks Appu
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon Jul 19 14:10:12 2010.

  Oh.. Adhu copy ah? Adhukkulla andha directorai pathi nallavidhama nenachuttene!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Jul 19 23:26:41 2010.

  Unnidathil ennai koduthEn -
  
  Perumaigal :-
  one among the biggest hits of Vikraman
  The biggest hit as well as re-entry for Karthik
  The biggest musical hit of that year by S A Rajkumar
  
  Specialty
  Handsome Ajith doing a cameo role
  
  
  Pluses
  without the biggies of that time, Vikraman managed to make us with low-profile actors
  
  Karthik's acting in 2nd half
  
  Songs
  
  Ajith - the handsome young hero missing nowadays
  
  Way of story telling
  
  overall - patti thotti ellaam hit aana padam, innikkum rasikkumbadiyaa irukku enjoyed fully
  
  Kosuru seithi :- thamizh padam spoof like earning money by paper putting, milk putting, driving auto
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Tue Jul 20 1:27:48 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Oh.. Adhu copy ah? Adhukkulla andha directorai pathi nallavidhama nenachuttene!

  
  //Ajay, Johnny Gaddar pathurukkengala? If not highly recommended //
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue Jul 20 10:27:08 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Unnidathil ennai koduthEn - Perumaigal :- one among the biggest hits of Vikraman The biggest hit as well as re-entry for Karthik The biggest musical hit of that year by S A Rajkumar Specialty Handsome Ajith doing a cameo role Pluses without the biggies of that time, Vikraman managed to make us with low-profile actors Karthik's acting in 2nd half Songs Ajith - the handsome young hero missing nowadays Way of story telling overall - patti thotti ellaam hit aana padam, innikkum rasikkumbadiyaa irukku enjoyed fully Kosuru seithi :- thamizh padam spoof like earning money by paper putting, milk putting, driving auto

  
  
  
  
  oru murai Thirumaran avarkaludan pesikondu irukkumpodhu sonnEn...
  
  Sivaji'ku munnadi varaikkum... Shankar enna kaasu producer'ku sambadhichu kuduthuruppaarO.. adhai vida adhigama adhE aLavu padangalla Vikraman kuduthuruppaaru.. <vazhakkam pOla logicallaana thinkingthan>
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Tue Jul 20 22:31:27 2010.

  Mahesh Saranya mattrum palaar :தன் தலையில் தானே மன்னை வாரி கொட்டி கொல்லுதல் :
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 21 1:07:37 2010.

  A line from Kumudham's review for the above movie.
  
  மகேஷ், சரண்யா மற்றும் பலர்..
  
  தியேட்டரில் சிலர்.
  
  

• From: interz on Fri Jul 23 13:06:28 2010.

  Kalavaani - Jolly good entertainer.
  
  Story is very simple, a guy loves a girl. Girl have a brother who hates this guy. Furhtermore there is a rivalry between the villages both lives in. Will the love succeed or not...
  
  The starting is a bit slow but 2nd half is really really good. Despite having no big artists this movie makes u feel good after having watched it.
  
  About performances.Vimal reminds me of Ajmal (Anjathey), simple character and simply played well. Oviya "Aval Appadi ondrum Alagillai" impress me on her first movie.
  
  Vimals gang and Ganja Karuppu'c comedy is hilarious (suicide, suicide announcement, rita matter, climax)
  
  Thirumurugan, Saranya, Ilavarasu, the woman who played vijays mum in Sura plus all statists done good job.
  
  BGM is okay, but songs are not up to mark S S Kumaran.
  
  Photography super.
  
  Director Sargunam done great direction. He is a director worth out looking for.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Fri Jul 23 22:03:47 2010.

  Asal.
  
  What is it's status? Hit? Flop?
  My little review here
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Jul 24 1:05:51 2010.

  Rakesh, Asal did miserably in Malaysia. Heard it didnt do well in India either.
  I nearly gave up watching movies for good after seeing Asal.
  Luckily Angadi Theru saved me.
  
  You may want to watch Thillalangadi - Prabhu in all his glorious largeness. He also gets promoted as Fathers son.
  
  In Thillalangadi, Yuvan was the biggest disappointment - the songs are hopeless and the BGM copied from Harris Jayraj and DSP.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat Jul 24 1:20:04 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Rakesh, Asal did miserably in Malaysia. Heard it didnt do well in India either. I nearly gave up watching movies for good after seeing Asal. Luckily Angadi Theru saved me. You may want to watch Thillalangadi - Prabhu in all his glorious largeness. He also gets promoted as Fathers son. In Thillalangadi, Yuvan was the biggest disappointment - the songs are hopeless and the BGM copied from Harris Jayraj and DSP.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Jul 24 1:25:34 2010.

  Ghajini, to be exact.
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Sat Jul 24 1:31:12 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  A line from Kumudham's review for the above movie. மகேஷ், சரண்யா மற்றும் பலர்.. தியேட்டரில் சிலர்.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sat Jul 24 3:26:32 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Rakesh, Asal did miserably in Malaysia. Heard it didnt do well in India either. I nearly gave up watching movies for good after seeing Asal. Luckily Angadi Theru saved me. You may want to watch Thillalangadi - Prabhu in all his glorious largeness. He also gets promoted as Fathers son. In Thillalangadi, Yuvan was the biggest disappointment - the songs are hopeless and the BGM copied from Harris Jayraj and DSP.

  
  
  The BGM is by Thaman
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Jul 24 4:20:22 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop?

  
  
  hit dhaan
  
  Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Sat Jul 24 6:16:35 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop? hit dhaan Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them

  
  Hit-laam onnumillai...It did above average business.. Ajith agreed to do another movie with Prabhu sir in next year just 'coz the loss occurred in Asal.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Jul 24 7:55:07 2010.

  Ramakrishna wrote:

  The BGM is by Thaman

  after the splendid performance in Eeram?
  Thank God it was not Yuvan.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Sat Jul 24 8:22:40 2010.

  Thillalangadi's telugu original had music by Thaman and the same bgm has been retained by Raja for the tamil version. It also had some good songs. He shud've retained them as well. Now this has become one of Yuvan's worst soundtracks and also gives an idea about Raja's music sense. Poor Velayutham!!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Jul 24 8:42:03 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  Sarna wrote: groucho070 wrote: Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop? hit dhaan Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them Hit-laam onnumillai...It did above average business.. Ajith agreed to do another movie with Prabhu sir in next year just 'coz the loss occurred in Asal.

  
  
  நமக்கு வரலாறு தான் முக்கியம்.... 100 வருடங்கள் கழித்து வரும் சந்த்தியினர்களுக்கு அசல் above average என்று தெரியவா போகிறது... hit என்று தான் இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிப்போமே.... நாம் ஒன்றும் blockbuster என்று இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிக்கவில்லயே
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Sat Jul 24 8:50:20 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Siv.S wrote: Sarna wrote: groucho070 wrote: Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop? hit dhaan Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them Hit-laam onnumillai...It did above average business.. Ajith agreed to do another movie with Prabhu sir in next year just 'coz the loss occurred in Asal. நமக்கு வரலாறு தான் முக்கியம்.... 100 வருடங்கள் கழித்து வரும் சந்த்தியினர்களுக்கு அசல் above average என்று தெரியவா போகிறது... hit என்று தான் இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிப்போமே.... நாம் ஒன்றும் blockbuster என்று இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிக்கவில்லயே

  
  உண்மையான நல்லதொரு வெற்றிக்கு மதிப்பில்லாமல் போய்விடும்!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Sat Jul 24 9:07:52 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  உண்மையான நல்லதொரு வெற்றி

  
  
  தற்போதய தமிழ்திரையுலகத்தைப் பொருத்தவரையில் இந்த வாசகம் நகைப்பிற்க்குறிய வாசகம்
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sat Jul 24 9:33:03 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Siv.S wrote: Sarna wrote: groucho070 wrote: Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop? hit dhaan Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them Hit-laam onnumillai...It did above average business.. Ajith agreed to do another movie with Prabhu sir in next year just 'coz the loss occurred in Asal. நமக்கு வரலாறு தான் முக்கியம்.... 100 வருடங்கள் கழித்து வரும் சந்த்தியினர்களுக்கு அசல் above average என்று தெரியவா போகிறது... hit என்று தான் இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிப்போமே.... நாம் ஒன்றும் blockbuster என்று இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிக்கவில்லயே உண்மையான நல்லதொரு வெற்றிக்கு மதிப்பில்லாமல் போய்விடும்!

  
  
  siva
  
  தோல்வியை தைரியமாக எதிர்கொள்பவனும் வீரன்தான்
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Jul 24 12:02:26 2010.

  Watching Thillana MoganAmbaL on Aaditya channel.
  
  Whole family is in front of the TV. Mom, Dad, brothers and nephew who is only 2 1/2 yr old. Don't know what he understands. But he is sitting through! His mouth is wide open during the nadhaswaram scenes appadi rasikkuraapla!
  
  A film for all generation
  
  

• From: Prabo on Sat Jul 24 12:20:42 2010.

  Kalavaani - Liked it. A breezy entertainer after a loong time in TC
  
  

• From: interz on Sat Jul 24 15:38:49 2010.

  Thillalangadi VS Kick
  
  Its a remake of Kick(telugu), movie about a guy who does everything to get a kick out of it. He falls in love with a girl, they split up, they meet again in malaysia.. will they re unite? Watch the movie to find out.
  
  About performance:
  
  Ravi Teja suited better as this "dubakoor charactor" more than Jeyam Ravi. Eg when Ravi Teja says "He is a Losarrr".
  
  Ileana was looking sexy and acted well but Tamnaah valakkampola "tamil loosu heroin" maathiri portray pannittaanga.
  
  Bramanandam&Ali - Vadivelu&Santhanam, the comedy was great in both movies. Thumbs up for Vadivelu for doing his best, but its not enough IMO Bramanandam facial expressions and body language are priceless. Ali easily outshines Santhanam who has less to do.
  
  Technical Dept:
  
  Yuvan dissapoints. Thamans BGM and the bit-song is nice.
  Photography: Rajsekar nice job, esp the scenes in Malaysia.
  
  Jeyam Raja hardly done any work here...re using almost every scenes. His other 3 movies with Jeyam Ravi was good, but this one fails to impress.
  
  Surendar Reddy was really good, the screenplay was racy and I enjoyed Kick from beginning till end.
  
  Kick managed to collect 30 crores, I really doubt Thillalangadi is another box office success for Raja Brothers.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Jul 25 0:58:59 2010.

  Quote:

  Tamnaah valakkampola "tamil loosu heroin" maathiri portray pannittaanga.

  
  
  She did her part well esp the breakup scene with Ravi..That shows she can act She needs to be molded by directors like Mani/Balaji Shaktivel/Gautham...Theater artiste-pa, talent iruku
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sun Jul 25 1:53:28 2010.

  mahen..
  ivvolo theevira rasigara?
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Jul 25 7:53:23 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  mahen.. ivvolo theevira rasigara?

  
  
  Blame it on KAllori..Her character as Shobana will remain close to my heart for eternity
  
  

• From: Sourav on Sun Jul 25 8:34:45 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Siv.S wrote: Sarna wrote: groucho070 wrote: Asal. What is it's status? Hit? Flop? hit dhaan Prabhu ganesan(in an interview) said, the movie is profitable for them Hit-laam onnumillai...It did above average business.. Ajith agreed to do another movie with Prabhu sir in next year just 'coz the loss occurred in Asal. நமக்கு வரலாறு தான் முக்கியம்.... 100 வருடங்கள் கழித்து வரும் சந்த்தியினர்களுக்கு அசல் above average என்று தெரியவா போகிறது... hit என்று தான் இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிப்போமே.... நாம் ஒன்றும் blockbuster என்று இணைய வரலாற்றுச்சுவற்றில் பதிக்கவில்லயே உண்மையான நல்லதொரு வெற்றிக்கு மதிப்பில்லாமல் போய்விடும்!

  machi!
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Jul 25 9:03:57 2010.

  madharasapattinam
  
  director
  
  arya
  
  amy
  
  gv prakash
  
  cinematography and technical people
  
  

• From: Raikkonen on Sun Jul 25 13:45:13 2010.

  eeram. impressive..
  
  but the soul possession episode (right at the end), just sucked the life out of the movie.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Jul 25 23:42:48 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Luckily Angadi Theru saved me.

  
  
  

• From: avven on Mon Jul 26 1:14:23 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Quote: Tamnaah valakkampola "tamil loosu heroin" maathiri portray pannittaanga. She did her part well esp the breakup scene with Ravi..That shows she can act She needs to be molded by directors like Mani/Balaji Shaktivel/Gautham...Theater artiste-pa, talent iruku

  
  
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Mon Jul 26 3:34:47 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  madharasapattinam director arya amy gv prakash cinematography and technical people

  
  
  10 years down the line, this will be considered as a Classic!!
  
  

• From: app_engine on Wed Jul 28 10:06:22 2010.

  asingam
  
  VA had a few good scenes (all those with that engg colege girl), ayan was tolerable and Surya did something different from "the-now-unsahikkable" Vijay movies one thought, Adhavan unwatchable except some VV scenes and now this kuppai with nothing at all - Surya's sahikkable days seem to be getting over, unless he does a 180 deg turn.
  
  Otherwise, very soon he'll become the next unsahikkable:-(
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Jul 31 4:53:54 2010.

  Was on Journey in Govt Bus and happened to watch Aayirathil Oruvan. (First half only though).
  
  Have already spoken a lot about it during the release itself. Still....
  
  Selva for this magnificent First half. What an effort boss! The traps of Chola King, the graphic work -
  
  Karthi! What a performance! Karthi is an actor who can brilliantly give what exactly director wants. Nothing much. Nothing less. I have hardly seen him overact. Apt expressions for the role.
  
  Couple of scenes where I uncontrollably laughed yesterday.
  
  > When he piggybacks Andrea, Reema too gets on him and he says "hey chi... irangu... nee irangu di"
  
  > Andrea guesses that the place might be surrounded by Snakes and the gang teases her. she gets back to her tent where Karthi arrives and with oozing innocence he says "ellarum sErndhu ungala kindal panninangala... manasE kEtkala" OMG. Brilliant performance
  
  > Sun TV-ilirundhu Sukumaran
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Sat Jul 31 7:27:30 2010.

  Naan mahaan alla trailer la kajal a parthu " ennada chellam nu ketkara idam Padam parkanum
  
  

• From: steveaustin on Sun Aug 1 4:09:24 2010.

  Entertaining எங்க வீட்டுப்பிள்ளை for the 'n'th time. Not even a single dull moment.
  
  Eternal hero MGR and his trademark performance.
  
  Nambiar and SV Ranga Rao
  
  நான் ஆணையிட்டால், குமரிப்பெண்ணின் உள்ளத்திலே, நான் மாந்தோப்பில், மலருக்கு தென்றல் போன்ற காலத்தால் அழியாத பாடல்கள் அருமையிலும் அருமை.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Aug 1 5:39:39 2010.

  steveaustin wrote:

  Entertaining எங்க வீட்டுப்பிள்ளை for the 'n'th time. Not even a single dull moment. Eternal hero MGR and his trademark performance. Nambiar and SV Ranga Rao நான் ஆணையிட்டால், குமரிப்பெண்ணின் உள்ளத்திலே, நான் மாந்தோப்பில், மலருக்கு தென்றல் போன்ற காலத்தால் அழியாத பாடல்கள் அருமையிலும் அருமை.

  
  
  The reaction MGR gives after being slapped by Nambiar
  
  The registrar scene... sema coola pesiruparu..It was awesome that he did it in a cool way in that period where acting was a bit over the top.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Aug 1 15:37:56 2010.

  Aan Paavam - Classic. There can never be another film like this. There are so many nice touches, very carefully written. And to put an end to the film convincingly in just one scene which apparently solves two major problems - work of a genius. And the scene just runs for three minutes
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sun Aug 1 21:43:55 2010.

  manohara - the performance that caught my eye today (after 20 other viewings right from childhood) was that of jaavar seetharaman as the mandhiri - understated and elegant...
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Mon Aug 2 1:37:50 2010.

  Thillalangadi - some comedy worked
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Wed Aug 4 11:35:28 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Aan Paavam - Classic. There can never be another film like this. There are so many nice touches, very carefully written. And to put an end to the film convincingly in just one scene which apparently solves two major problems - work of a genius. And the scene just runs for three minutes

  
  
  My favourite dialouge in that movie,
  
  PR to VKR: Engammava nee kalyanam pannikkalam ungammava naan kalyanam panna kudatha..
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Wed Aug 4 11:38:35 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Aan Paavam - Classic. There can never be another film like this. There are so many nice touches, very carefully written. And to put an end to the film convincingly in just one scene which apparently solves two major problems - work of a genius. And the scene just runs for three minutes

  
  
  The scene where VKR consoles Revathi ..pandiarajan converyed it in the simplest and most effective dialogue
  
  "namma boojai araila irukura saami koodathan pesuradhilla..adhukaga eduthu veliyava vechudrom"
  
  The scene where seetha was asked to stand by the wall to get her height checked.She lifts her legs to adjust her height..pandiyan understands..ilayaraja BGM...everything conveyed
  
  pandiyarajan
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Wed Aug 4 12:23:59 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Was on Journey in Govt Bus and happened to watch Aayirathil Oruvan. (First half only though). Have already spoken a lot about it during the release itself. Still.... Selva for this magnificent First half. What an effort boss! The traps of Chola King, the graphic work - Karthi! What a performance! Karthi is an actor who can brilliantly give what exactly director wants. Nothing much. Nothing less. I have hardly seen him overact. Apt expressions for the role. Couple of scenes where I uncontrollably laughed yesterday. > When he piggybacks Andrea, Reema too gets on him and he says "hey chi... irangu... nee irangu di" > Andrea guesses that the place might be surrounded by Snakes and the gang teases her. she gets back to her tent where Karthi arrives and with oozing innocence he says "ellarum sErndhu ungala kindal panninangala... manasE kEtkala" OMG. Brilliant performance > Sun TV-ilirundhu Sukumaran

  
  
  
  Vir.... 2nd innum better ah irrukum... no one can predict d story.... especially parthi.. intro...
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Wed Aug 4 12:32:50 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Aan Paavam - Classic. There can never be another film like this. There are so many nice touches, very carefully written. And to put an end to the film convincingly in just one scene which apparently solves two major problems - work of a genius. And the scene just runs for three minutes

  
  I liked the way brothers were portrayed. the typical small fights and the way it is shown - even the romance is effortlessly portrayed.
  Unbelievably only Revathi portions seemed forced and out of place while the rest of the movie was perfectly natural. Paandiyan somehow fits in perfectly as the graamathu vaalibar. A tailor made role for him. VKR's performance is stellar - alattikkaadha nadippu.
  one liners are unforgettable
  "Rendu erumaimuttiduchunnu sonnEnla - adhula onu dhaan idhu"
  "avan usuru ivan kaila ivan usuru avan kaila" - the cut to shot completes the pun in the dialogue - thats a stroke of genius..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Wed Aug 4 12:45:49 2010.

  The only thing which has not aged well w.r.to Aan Paavam (IMO) is the Janakaraj comedy track. And those scenes do not fit well with the narrative too.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Wed Aug 4 12:52:45 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  "avan usuru ivan kaila ivan usuru avan kaila" - the cut to shot completes the pun in the dialogue - thats a stroke of genius..

  
  
  avanukku onnunna ivan paanjuduvan padhariduvan
  
  VKR: oru vegathula theaterukku ennoda pEra vechutten.. adha perundhanmaya eduthukkra pakkuvam avangalukku illai <something like this>
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Wed Aug 4 12:53:44 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  jaiganes wrote: "avan usuru ivan kaila ivan usuru avan kaila" - the cut to shot completes the pun in the dialogue - thats a stroke of genius.. avanukku onnunna ivan paanjuduvan padhariduvan VKR: oru vegathula theaterukku ennoda pEra vechutten.. adha perundhanmaya eduthukkra pakkuvam avangalukku illai <something like this>

  
  
  
  
  One of the best dialogues of the movie!
  
  add "adhula parunga...."
  
  

• From: interz on Sat Aug 7 11:25:59 2010.

  Stalin (telugu) starring Chiranjeevi, Trisha, Prakashraj, Kushbu
  
  Very good movie, I liked it a lot.
  
  Chiranjeevi, super job.
  Prakashraj - so mean villain, well characterized
  Kushbu - very apt as a sister who has a strong bond with her brother
  
  The only minus is trisha's character, just a glam doll.
  Songs are average, locations are good.
  
  Movie was directed by namma Murugadas. Message is .. do good and urge 3 others to do good, the 3 others should urge others to do good. It is based on chain reaction theory.
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Aug 7 11:52:00 2010.

  interz wrote:

  Message is .. do good and urge 3 others to do good, the 3 others should urge others to do good. It is based on chain reaction theory.

  
  
  No, Murugadoss flicked the concept from the Hollywood film, "Pay it Forward"
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Aug 7 12:54:35 2010.

  Madrasapattinam..Quite good I wish they could have showed Arya's side of story like how he started Durai Ammal trust etc Matthapadi ellam ok..
  
  Amy JAckson The best looking vellaikari in an indian film..Easily beats the vellaikari in Lagaan/rang de basanti/goa
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sat Aug 7 14:16:53 2010.

  Kalavani - good movie - in the league of VKK
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Aug 8 1:47:38 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Madrasapattinam..Quite good I wish they could have showed Arya's side of story like how he started Durai Ammal trust etc

  No, its perfect as it it.
  The angle of the entire film is from the POV of the heroine.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Aug 8 1:50:50 2010.

  boy meets girl
  grows up in love with her
  she graduates, he doesnt
  not wanting to lose her, he has intimate relations with her
  she loses her family in shame and goes missing
  many many years later he meets her in brothel and proposes
  she declines and then accepts.
  quite APT don't you think so?
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Aug 8 4:47:24 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Mahen wrote: Madrasapattinam..Quite good I wish they could have showed Arya's side of story like how he started Durai Ammal trust etc No, its perfect as it it. The angle of the entire film is from the POV of the heroine.

  
  
  But still im not satisfied There was a scene towards the climax showing a guy was explaining to the granddaughter abt parithi but the dialogues were muted
  
  

• From: interz on Sun Aug 8 15:21:33 2010.

  The Proposal - feel bad movie
  
  What a way to waste a saturday night, watching this crappy movie. Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds got no chemistry. The supposed to be funny scenes looks pathetic. I saw the light of the tunnel when the ending credits began...
  
  Why oh Why did i buy this DVD and wasted my time???
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Aug 8 21:39:21 2010.

  Suryavamsam.
  
  First Vikraman film I watched in full. Total aural disaster. Rosapoo song appears three times Is there a hit on SA Rajkumar? If not, can we start one? Copying IR's sound from Mannan for the comedy scenes directly from THE comedy scenes is a crime worthy of hanging or guillotine depending on availability.
  
  Anyway, somehow I sat through the whole film. Don't know why. It's one of those masochistic weekend, I guess.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Aug 9 2:18:47 2010.

  Katradhu thamizh
  
  the dialogue "3 latcham sambalam vaangunaa, enna vEnumnaalum t-shirt'la ezhudhalaamaa " and corresponding scenes are
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Mon Aug 9 3:59:24 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Katradhu thamizh the dialogue "3 latcham sambalam vaangunaa, enna vEnumnaalum t-shirt'la ezhudhalaamaa " and corresponding scenes are

  the concept is very good in this movie... I liked the dialogues also..
  
  "naanachum paravalla.. etho tamizh vaathiyaara en pozhappa ottiduven.. aana history padichavan, accounts padichavan, commerce padichavan ellam enna than pannuvan"
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Aug 9 4:57:42 2010.

  Madrasapattinam
  
  Intha padathula pugazhrathukku enna irukku except art direction and Amy Jackson. Sonthama onnu rendu scene than ezhuthirupparu polarukku. Kalam mattume puthithu.
  
  Azhagiye theeye padathula chittappa character, Titanic kathaiyai ulta panni solluvaapla. Intha Padam paarkum pothu athuthan nyabagam vanthuthu.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Aug 9 5:54:48 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Madrasapattinam Intha padathula pugazhrathukku enna irukku except art direction and Amy Jackson. Sonthama onnu rendu scene than ezhuthirupparu polarukku. Kalam mattume puthithu. Azhagiye theeye padathula chittappa character, Titanic kathaiyai ulta panni solluvaapla. Intha Padam paarkum pothu athuthan nyabagam vanthuthu.

  
  neenga namma settu
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Mon Aug 9 6:32:31 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Jyothsna wrote: Madrasapattinam Intha padathula pugazhrathukku enna irukku except art direction and Amy Jackson. Sonthama onnu rendu scene than ezhuthirupparu polarukku. Kalam mattume puthithu. Azhagiye theeye padathula chittappa character, Titanic kathaiyai ulta panni solluvaapla. Intha Padam paarkum pothu athuthan nyabagam vanthuthu. neenga namma settu

  
  
  Maradhi oru varam... andha varam ungalukkelaam kedaikkala...
  but i agree to both of u partly, throughout the movie Amy closed my eyes with her hands and so i could not note the flaws
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Mon Aug 9 6:45:10 2010.

  SoftSword wrote:

  P_R wrote: Jyothsna wrote: Madrasapattinam Intha padathula pugazhrathukku enna irukku except art direction and Amy Jackson. Sonthama onnu rendu scene than ezhuthirupparu polarukku. Kalam mattume puthithu. Azhagiye theeye padathula chittappa character, Titanic kathaiyai ulta panni solluvaapla. Intha Padam paarkum pothu athuthan nyabagam vanthuthu. neenga namma settu Maradhi oru varam... andha varam ungalukkelaam kedaikkala... but i agree to both of u partly, throughout the movie Amy closed my eyes with her hands and so i could not note the flaws

  
  
  ungalukku selective amnesia-vaa, Amy-a mattum maRakkaama irukkInga.
  
  sari sari Amy-oda adutha Kollywood, Bollywood, Hollywood project ennannu sollunga
  
  

• From: cepark on Mon Aug 9 6:55:05 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  SoftSword wrote: P_R wrote: Jyothsna wrote: Madrasapattinam Intha padathula pugazhrathukku enna irukku except art direction and Amy Jackson. Sonthama onnu rendu scene than ezhuthirupparu polarukku. Kalam mattume puthithu. Azhagiye theeye padathula chittappa character, Titanic kathaiyai ulta panni solluvaapla. Intha Padam paarkum pothu athuthan nyabagam vanthuthu. neenga namma settu Maradhi oru varam... andha varam ungalukkelaam kedaikkala... but i agree to both of u partly, throughout the movie Amy closed my eyes with her hands and so i could not note the flaws ungalukku selective amnesia-vaa, Amy-a mattum maRakkaama irukkInga. sari sari Amy-oda adutha Kollywood, Bollywood, Hollywood project ennannu sollunga

  
  
  athey thaannn... neega ans pandrathu ellam HR bro maatheriyee irukku....(solluratha pattum padamaa,oru nelivu suleevodaa.... ).any way keep it up bro.
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Mon Aug 9 7:16:20 2010.

  P_R, Jyothsna,
  
  I agree that this movie had strong influence on Titanic & Lagaan... even the story is also NOT a never heard before one... but still, the screenplay OR the backdrop is different.. it had its moments to enjoy... first half Haneefa's comedy / amy jackson's entry and the second half is a bit lengthy but the scenes they were chased and rejoined exactly during Independence ....
  
  if you are watching this movie just like another movie without comparing with Titanic / Lagaan, you will really enjoy this..
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Aug 9 7:26:03 2010.

  raajarasigan, 'overlap with other films' is not my principal complaint. In fact that is never my complaint regardles degree of the overlap kozhambu rusiyA irukkAnu mattum dhaan pArppEn.
  
  I thought this movie was different but that is pretty much all I'd say about it. I found it boring, superficial and even the acclaimed art direction etc. were not that impressive.
  
  However, I can understand people liking it (avvaLO kaanju pOyirukkOm ). But to call it an all time great film ellAm enakku konjam three much-A thONudhu. thassaal teacher!
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Aug 9 8:01:11 2010.

  raajarasigan wrote:

  P_R, Jyothsna, I agree that this movie had strong influence on Titanic & Lagaan... even the story is also NOT a never heard before one... but still, the screenplay OR the backdrop is different.. it had its moments to enjoy... first half Haneefa's comedy / amy jackson's entry and the second half is a bit lengthy but the scenes they were chased and rejoined exactly during Independence .... if you are watching this movie just like another movie without comparing with Titanic / Lagaan, you will really enjoy this..

  
  
  Oru padam parkkum pothu vera entha padamum nyabagam vara kudathu, ithula irukkara mukkaalvaasi scenes adichu thuvaicha scenes than, enna namma heroines pudavai kizhichu kattu poduvanga, ivanga vellaikara amma athanala scarf a kizhichu kattupodranga avlothan. Ithukku yethukku intha padam oru classic range ku reviews varuthunu puriyala. Backdrop mattumthan padathai vithyasa paduthi kaattuthu.. aana athu mattum pothum nu solringala..
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Mon Aug 9 8:45:54 2010.

  raajarasigan wrote:

  if you are watching this movie just like another movie without comparing with Titanic / Lagaan, you will really enjoy this..

  
  
  I tried to watch it as just another movie. But director seemed to be caught between making it as an entertainer or as a period art film. Finally what it looked like was a comparative study between Old Madras and New Chennai. People who have lived in that era might have felt nostalgic and happy to see the old Madras. Apart from that, not much in it.
  
  IMO, the film did have some enjoyable moments but they were few and far between.
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Mon Aug 9 9:09:38 2010.

  cepark wrote:

  athey thaannn... neega ans pandrathu ellam HR bro maatheriyee irukku....(solluratha pattum padamaa,oru nelivu suleevodaa.... ).any way keep it up bro.

  
  
  Thanks cepark
  
  Digression
  adhennappaa eppO Thalapathy thread-a visit pannaalum, news/discussion-kku badhilaa 'welcome to <<newbie>>' message-dhaan pOittu irukku. pudhu makkal sEruvadhil mikka magizhchi ( naanum pudhusudhaanE ), aanaa appappO news-um pOdungappaa, naanum vandhu Thalapathy enna panraarunnu padichuttu pOrEn. No offense meant just a suggestion.
  End Digression
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Tue Aug 10 4:18:35 2010.

  VARUMAYIN NIRAM SIVAPU
  
  Last night telecated in TV without any disturbances i saw the movie.
  
  Superb movie Kamal sir performance... summa vaa solranga...
  
  Story streamy flow with soceity's influence over the charecters.. pucca...
  
  Another thing BHARATHIAR POEMS... Though thr r some flaws Hats of to Iyakunar sigaram....
  
  

• From: P_R on Fri Aug 13 2:43:24 2010.

  Red (Ajith version)
  
  Kieslowski, this is how it's done.
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Fri Aug 13 3:11:41 2010.

  
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Fri Aug 13 6:52:48 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Red (Ajith version) Kieslowski, this is how it's done.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Aug 13 8:55:40 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Red (Ajith version) Kieslowski, this is how it's done.

  
  
  

• From: Sid_316 on Fri Aug 13 9:25:28 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Red (Ajith version) Kieslowski, this is how it's done.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Fri Aug 13 11:50:48 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Red (Ajith version) Kieslowski, this is how it's done.

  
  
  
  
  karikada bhai : enna colour
  
  GM :oodhaa..pidikkuma?
  
  

• From: Raikkonen on Sun Aug 15 9:49:59 2010.

  Agila indiya action thalapathy Prem-in Ashoka
  
  Chief Prem's dialogue delivery, fighting, romance look, mother sontiment.. etc. all were awesome (for wrong reasons though).
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Aug 15 9:51:45 2010.

  3 Idiots! Good movie - but I couldn't figure out how this movie is such a huge bloackbuster. Wonder if not for Aamir Khan in this movie!
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sun Aug 15 11:53:43 2010.

  Alibaabavum naarpathu thirudargalum.
  Geva colour movie. MGR, bhanumathi, PSveerappa, Saarangapaani, Chakrapani, Thangavelu...
  rollicking ride of a movie.
  The art direction has to be applauded to have set up locales of baghdad in Salem.
  S.Dakshinamoorthy's music is on par with the hindi movies music of that time.
  "Naanga Aaduradhum paaduradhum kaasukku"
  "Maasila unmai kaadhale"
  " Azhagaana ponnu naan"
  Total quality movie experience - my 4 yr old loves the "Andaakaa kasam abu kaa hukkum" totally.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Aug 15 20:00:48 2010.

  Johny-Archana portions of Johny, once again
  
  
  Some thing the whole family enjoys - and I heard my son playing the "theme" on piano on his own - i.e. without us having to push him to play something These portions can easily be counted among the best TF has produced ever!
  
  

• From: Cinefan on Mon Aug 16 1:32:18 2010.

  Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu:Neat film.Felt the tragic climax was more for 'shock' effect,I would have liked it as much even with a happy ending.
  
  It didn't stick out like a sore thumb but there was no need to kill the hero.
  
  Some of the songs were a drag,could have been edited out.On the other hand the entire 'Kabbadi'competition in Madurai was very well executed.
  
  Kishore's dialogue delivery too seemed a bit strange,felt he was not comfortable with the accent.
  
  A promising film by a debutant,let's see where Susindran goes from here.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Aug 16 2:08:52 2010.

  Veerapandiya Kattabomman on Raj TV - Kids who preen about intensity of Pacino need to watch what Sivaji does here. This Lion can't be tamed
  
  Sivaji = Dictionary/Encyclopedia of Acting styles
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Aug 16 3:46:12 2010.

  Padayappa after a long time......unbelievably funny - couldnt believe i loved this movie 10 yrs back - i now dread watching other KSR favs of mine .........
  
  sample:
  padayappa with 100 cars and 1000 people trying to gatecrash into Abbas's wedding. A gruff looking ACP Prakash raj stops him and asks
  
  "Pathrikka irukka unga kitta"
  
  
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Aug 16 4:11:29 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Padayappa after a long time......unbelievably funny - couldnt believe i loved this movie 10 yrs back - i now dread watching other KSR favs of mine ......... sample: padayappa with 100 cars and 1000 people trying to gatecrash into Abbas's wedding. A gruff looking ACP Prakash raj stops him and asks "Pathrikka irukka unga kitta"

  ..andhe andhe kalathukku adhu nalla irundhirukkum...very few movies r gr8 wenever u watch it
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 16 4:54:45 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Padayappa after a long time......unbelievably funny - couldnt believe i loved this movie 10 yrs back - i now dread watching other KSR favs of mine ......... sample: padayappa with 100 cars and 1000 people trying to gatecrash into Abbas's wedding. A gruff looking ACP Prakash raj stops him and asks "Pathrikka irukka unga kitta"

  My least liked Rajini film the last two decades....okay, not, if you include Kuselan. And this despite having NT in it.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 16 4:56:40 2010.

  The highlight of Padayappa is Abbas's "What a Man!". That alone is worth the price of admission
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 16 5:03:18 2010.

  Back then when everyone was going gogoo gagaa over Ramya Krishnan's performance, I was feeling more of , though was not invented then.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Aug 16 5:32:06 2010.

  i thought Ramya krishnan parts were the least embarassing ones - she carried it off well but others - heights of caricaturisation.........nassar reduced to a mere puppet - ramya krishnan stares at him and he stops his dialogue ........
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Aug 16 6:05:07 2010.

  I don't think much of KSR if not for his association with Kamal. I don't remember his debut film. Mostly it's the recurrent sexism in his filmography that puts us off..
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Aug 16 6:05:53 2010.

  Imagine Aishwarya rai in that role, my Gawd
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Aug 16 6:22:43 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Imagine Aishwarya rai in that role, my Gawd

  
  
  we talked abt it - the movie would have flopped IMHO
  
  KSR is a very smart director and we realise his value as a masala director after entry of likes of perarasu/hari etc but yea, creativtiy is not his forte but i heard he is still the most preferred director by producers - knows the knack of production values etc
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 16 6:51:56 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Back then when everyone was going gogoo gagaa over Ramya Krishnan's performance, I was feeling more of , though was not invented then.

  
  Well, given the role, and given the writing, I thought she did okay. idhukku mEla enna paNNa mudiyin?
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 16 6:52:28 2010.

  Guys, Aishwarya Rai-nu sonnA Grouch-ukku uraikkAdhu. Imagine Simran in this role, grouch
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Aug 16 7:07:54 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Guys, Aishwarya Rai-nu sonnA Grouch-ukku uraikkAdhu. Imagine Simran in this role, grouch

  
  
  In fact Simran was offered the role too. She declined it as she didn't want to act as MIL to Abbas
  
  

• From: viraajan on Mon Aug 16 7:24:56 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Padayappa after a long time......unbelievably funny - couldnt believe i loved this movie 10 yrs back - i now dread watching other KSR favs of mine ......... sample: padayappa with 100 cars and 1000 people trying to gatecrash into Abbas's wedding. A gruff looking ACP Prakash raj stops him and asks "Pathrikka irukka unga kitta"

  
  
  Same i felt yesterday... And in fact, the same sequence that you have mentioned, looked ridiculous this time... Not that 'pathirikkai irukka' scene.. But the scene that follows this scene... The whole crowd of 1000 marching and another bunch of tractors follwing the crowd...
  
  However, Rajni's performance enna style-u... my god! chanceE illa.... thalaivar'Oda presence-kAgave indha movie-ya 101 times pakkalam
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Mon Aug 16 7:27:09 2010.

  Ambasamuthiram Ambani..
  a better film comparing Karuna's earlier Dindugal Sarathy..
  overall an average movie..
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Aug 16 8:40:59 2010.

  One of the things that I'm curious about in 'padaiyappA' is the sheer number of characters that line up in front of the camera all the time. It's literally like a function where everyone wants an occasional 'cut.' KS Ravikumar diligently makes sure that the trajectories of the most inconsequential of characters are taken care of.
  
  An interesting experiment I think I once did (and was recalling it this Sunday) was to follow the 'trajectory' of Padaiyappa's brother-in-law (one of Kushboo's elder brothers in chinnath thambi, remember?). He comes more or less throughout the film after a point, but does he ever speak an audible line? I guess no. (We do see him speak a few lines though during song sequences though.) Please correct me if I'm wrong.
  
  P.S.: In an interesting twist, his son ultimately gets this privilege. He says, "sammadham mAmA.." His mother interrupts with a "shoo," as if to shoo him away from speaking, but he persists and instead corrects himself appropriately with a "sammadham ayyA."
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 16 11:42:52 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  My least liked Rajini film the last two decades....okay, not, if you include Kuselan. And this despite having NT in it.

  
  You mean below arunachalam, naatukku oru nallavan and Pandiyan?
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 16 11:50:26 2010.

  Though Padayappa was a mixture of many old movies with a pattALam of actors / actresses and some of the funniest scenes (like the one Plum mentioned , the "redirecting of bullets using vElAyudham" etc), it had some interesting parts - like:
  
  -all RK-Soundarya scenes
  -all RK-NeelAmbari scenes (yes, even the snake one was interesting to me)
  -Lakshmi picking her 'marumagaL' scene
  -some RK-Senthil scenes
  
  Too long a movie - but as I've watched only on DVD, that was never a problem
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Mon Aug 16 11:59:13 2010.

  Ethana thadava parthalum Semma intro... rajini pamba adukum podhu semma whistle in my hostel... chumma athurum......
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Mon Aug 16 12:15:18 2010.

  watched Sivaji yesterday.
  Romance scenes were very tiring and irritating.
  The best scene is offcourse the 80s styled Tea kadai scene. adhu varaikkum shankar style middle class javvu. When the film moves into typical Rajini territory - it becomes eminently watchable with no irritations.
  
  The tea kadai scene is a stand out rajini scene - better than the confrontation scenes in the last 15 years or so.
  I particularly likes
  "Adhula paadhiya kudu"
  And then suman does a startled take - The positioning of the camera to show Rajini casually sitting on the bench and with a sly look at suman... when suman completes the startled look..
  Rajini's next punch..
  "Naan bajjiya sollala"
  
  That was wow wow - only Rajinican moment.
  and later on when he says "Appdiye nakkittu poidum"
  though out of the league of a software system architect NRI, but completely in line with the masala that is to follow.
  
  Second half of shivaji plus select portions of first half are pure Quentin Tarentino material - biggest weight of lead tied to the movies legs were the stupid romance and some shankar statistics. It had all the material of rising upto classic vigilante pulp - but fails mostly due to irrelevant material in the first half.
  
  No mention of Sivaji the boss is complete without adulatory glowing awe filled gasps at the MGR redux.
  That was style and screen persona 101. Only to be observed and noted - not recreatable by any means by any other actor. The jim Carey mask style slide into suman's office room totally surprises any Rajini fan and sets up the "Jaw dropping" of the fan in the theatre aptly.
  If endhiran is more of Sivaji's second half, then it will enter the annals of superstar pulp legend easily. However I am scared when Rajini says he merely played puppet in the hands of shankar - for he is no ordinary actor carrying out instructions. he is meant to do more and be MORE on screen.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Aug 16 12:26:12 2010.

  Padayappa - thaarumaaru padam....once it was the top most favourite thalaivar movie for me... but kaali of mullum malarum pushed padayappa to second place.
  
  Its really a treat from Rajini-the excellency of mass, style, charisma, acting
  
  Each and every scene of thalaivar is enjoyable....
  
  top notch scenes with rahman'in pakkavaaththiyam are
  1. oonjal scene
  2. kaala maatta thozhuvaththula kattura scene... enna nada
  3. "maam, wait a minute" scene
  4. "advice for ramyakrishnan-pombala pombalayaa irukkanum" scene
  5. "aamaa, ippa mattum pEsu" senthil dialogue scene (who said that Rajini allows ONLY gounder to insult him or ONLY gounder has the capability of insulting Rajini on screen.... he allowed Senthil in Padayappa, Vadivel in Chandramukhi)
  6. last but not least "what a man" scene
  
  Mostly.... Rajini movies bring the kid inside me out and makes me to enjoy like anything
  
  1999- Ramya krishnan at Rajini :- vayasaanulum andha style ungala vittu pOradhilla
  
  2010 - me at Rajini after seeing the robo trailor and his walk/energy-level at somany robo audio release function :- ungalukku innum vayasaagala
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 16 12:32:13 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  The tea kadai scene

  
  
  Most fav of my son, so all of us were forced to watch it 100's of times:-)
  
  (BTW, my most fav dialog in the movie - 'வாழ்க பாதி வளமுடன்' Hilarious and incomparable Sujatha stuff!)
  
  

  Quote:

  If endhiran is more of Sivaji's second half, then it will enter the annals of superstar pulp legend easily.

  
  
  I saw the trailer on youtube yesterday - very unimaginative and puts a big question mark on the overall quality of the movie A number of turn-offs, "giga byte" thingy is one and the lousy female voice for Aish telling "unbelievable" is another and also her brief moments from songs shown. After Sun, Aish is the second negative for this movie, it looks like.
  
  In any case, curiosity over the Robot thingy should more than compensate for any other negatives - my 4 yr old was dragging the progress button back again and again and was excitedly watching many times the appearance of the robot!
  
  Sure to be a big success with TN kids IMO!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Aug 16 12:33:31 2010.

  Veerapaandiya kattabomman - hilarious stuff - thanks to Raj TV.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Aug 16 12:35:53 2010.

  Interesting wind-up Sarna, this was my tweet watching VK:
  
  http://twitter.com/Kid_Glove/status/21220009806
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Aug 16 12:35:58 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Veerapaandiya kattabomman - hilarious stuff - thanks to Raj TV.

  
  
  why?
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 16 17:18:17 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  "giga byte" thingy is one and the lousy female voice for Aish telling "unbelievable" is another and also her brief moments from songs shown.

  
  You mean gigabyte (its Zetabyte infact, going by the paper Ads. Pathetic dubbing) is technically incorrect or it sounds amateurish? And the unbelievable is so typical of Aish's pretentions accent. I thought this trailer is way better than Sivaji's (rich getting richer etc.)
  
  My favorite scene in Sivaji is not the 'bajji' scene. The professional ethics scene is much better, IMO and Rajini looks abs dashing in that outfit
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 16 17:23:13 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Sure to be a big success with TN kids IMO!

  
  No two ways about it. In face my nephews and nieces are more pumped up than I am
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 16 17:25:13 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  it sounds amateurish?

  
  
  Yeah, அதுல ஒரு சுஜாதா ஸ்டேன்டர்ட் இல்லீங்...
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 16 23:02:02 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: My least liked Rajini film the last two decades....okay, not, if you include Kuselan. And this despite having NT in it. You mean below arunachalam, naatukku oru nallavan and Pandiyan?

  Yes. Arunachalam had its charm. NON, well, stupid film, but Rajini was stylish as heck. Pandiyan, silly fun.
  
  My grouse with Padaiyappa
  
  1. Premature getting rid of NT and sitting on the chair. Erkanave parthachu.
  2. Ramya's character. It's Vijayashanti/Mannan redux. Ithuvum erkanave parthachu.
  3. Sexism. Pombala pombalaya irukkanum? What the cow does that mean, that she grew some....
  4. Most egoistical character ever played by Rajini.
  5. The frickin' group hanging around Rajini all the frickin' time. Who are they? What personality? Who cares? Why is Rajini so insecure that he has to have them around.
  6. The comedy scenes are really bad. Stupid. Ramesh khanna giving letter to Soundarya schtick does not work at all.
  7. The punch dialogues. En Vazhi Tanee Vazh is errgg.....
  8. Praising the lead role is fine, but here it's a bit overdone.
  9. Nassar, proves that he can alternate between good character roles and a terrible non-performer.
  10. The grouping of girls by Rajini! Why? Who cares? What preaching is that?
  
  Summary:
  There is something malicious about the whole film. If those films that Nerd cited are bad, they are at least innocent. They are just entertainers not nicely done, riding on the star's appeal. But there something greasy about Padaiyappa in what it's trying to say.
  
  There, I got it out...am sorry if I offended some fans here. Otherwise, I like some scenes with just Rajini, and of course, the music is awesome!
  
  So, Rajini fans, again my humble apology.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 16 23:05:39 2010.

  Grouch, neat sum-up. Word by word, agree. Why take NT for a vijayakumar role?
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 16 23:56:05 2010.

  At that time, my mother said they should have not used NT, just let him retire. But enthusiasm on seeing him on big screen, I disagreed. I agree with her now, this ain't his role, agree with Plum here, it's trademark Vijaya Kumar's role
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Aug 17 0:11:50 2010.

  In fact it would have been better if RK had acted both roles.
  
  BUt we would miss one thing. Now we can say, the Great Sivaji Ganesan - From Parasakthi to Padaiyappa!!!!
  What was the forgettable movie before Padaiyappa?
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Tue Aug 17 0:47:45 2010.

  Poopparikka Varugirom . That too after Padaiyappa I think.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Tue Aug 17 0:47:52 2010.

  Poopparikka varugirom...?
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Aug 17 0:52:18 2010.

  ok, lets forget that movie.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Aug 17 1:28:11 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Nerd wrote: groucho070 wrote: My least liked Rajini film the last two decades....okay, not, if you include Kuselan. And this despite having NT in it. You mean below arunachalam, naatukku oru nallavan and Pandiyan? Yes. Arunachalam had its charm. NON, well, stupid film, but Rajini was stylish as heck. Pandiyan, silly fun. My grouse with Padaiyappa 1. Premature getting rid of NT and sitting on the chair. Erkanave parthachu. 2. Ramya's character. It's Vijayashanti/Mannan redux. Ithuvum erkanave parthachu. 3. Sexism. Pombala pombalaya irukkanum? What the cow does that mean, that she grew some.... 4. Most egoistical character ever played by Rajini. There, I got it out...am sorry if I offended some fans here. Otherwise, I like some scenes with just Rajini, and of course, the music is awesome! So, Rajini fans, again my humble apology.

  
  +1 about Sadayappa (especially the bolded one). Easily one among the worst Rajini movies of the 90's. Not just this movie, but many Tamil movies of the 90's had a sickening male chauvinistic dialaaks. Pombalainge na, adakam, odukkum kind of crappy BS!
  
  Thankfully, in this last decade, male chauvinistic dialaaks (a quintessential feature of Tamil cinema) are slowly but surely dying down
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Aug 17 7:18:12 2010.

  Quote:

  Sexism. Pombala pombalaya irukkanum? What the cow does that mean, that she grew some....

  
  
  Wicked, very wicked, Grouch!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Aug 17 10:08:17 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  2. Ramya's character. It's Vijayashanti/Mannan redux. Ithuvum erkanave parthachu.

  
  Obsessive louu angle is new
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  3. Sexism. Pombala pombalaya irukkanum? What the cow does that mean, that she grew some....

  
  Agree.
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  5. The frickin' group hanging around Rajini all the frickin' time. Who are they? What personality? Who cares? Why is Rajini so insecure that he has to have them around.

  
  You mean Ramesh Kanna, senthil and co? Agree there were too many of them but that did not stick out, at least to me.
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  6. The comedy scenes are really bad. Stupid. Ramesh khanna giving letter to Soundarya schtick does not work at all.

  
  I Rotfl-ed uncontrollably the first time when I saw Ramesh kanna handing over his beedi to Soundharya in Minsara poovE
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  9. Nassar, proves that he can alternate between good character roles and a terrible non-performer.

  
  Many many films. He was worse in Chandramukhi, IMO
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  10. The grouping of girls by Rajini! Why? Who cares? What preaching is that?

  
  Chinna veedu?
  
  Annamalai is my favorite 90s film of Rajini followed by Mannan/Batsha and Veera (I have excluded thalapathi). Padayappa though not a favorite film of mine, Rajini scenes (with) /ARR's BGM are very very enjoyable and I never miss watching those whenever they play it on TV.
  
  And social commentary/message in ALL KSR films is bad. And I don't spend time on analyzing his films. W.r.to script and screenplay he normally does an OK job, much better than what Sundar C (Arunachalam), SPM (Pandian) etc. did.
  
  

• From: omega on Tue Aug 17 10:26:01 2010.

  Never been a big fan of Padayappa either. KSR is not a good fit for Thalaivar. He crowds his movies with too many characters (as was the case with both Muthu & Padayappa). Almost everything in Padayappa was an exaggeration. Even a fan of Thalaivar found it unbearable.
  
  Love couple of scences though,
  
  1) Thalaivar's entry to settle accounts with Mansoor Ali Khan
  2) Thalaivar's scene with Ramya Krishnan after latter comes out of her imprisonment (self imposed )
  
  Both the scenes had excellent background score (ARR )
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Aug 17 10:35:59 2010.

  groucho070,
  
  To understand the background of those 'pombaLa' stuff, you probably need a course on Chennai geography & history
  
  (i.e. who all live in Poes gardens and details of their careers)
  
  disclaimer - the usual one, I'm not in either side
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Aug 17 10:44:18 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  groucho070, To understand the background of those 'pombaLa' stuff, you probably need a course on Chennai geography & history (i.e. who all live in Poes gardens and details of their careers) disclaimer - the usual one, I'm not in either side

  
  
  This was the hot topic in tamilnadu when Padayappa got released.
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Tue Aug 17 10:56:28 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Nerd wrote: groucho070 wrote: My least liked Rajini film the last two decades....okay, not, if you include Kuselan. And this despite having NT in it. You mean below arunachalam, naatukku oru nallavan and Pandiyan? Yes. Arunachalam had its charm. NON, well, stupid film, but Rajini was stylish as heck. Pandiyan, silly fun. My grouse with Padaiyappa 1. Premature getting rid of NT and sitting on the chair. Erkanave parthachu. 2. Ramya's character. It's Vijayashanti/Mannan redux. Ithuvum erkanave parthachu. 3. Sexism. Pombala pombalaya irukkanum? What the cow does that mean, that she grew some.... 4. Most egoistical character ever played by Rajini. 5. The frickin' group hanging around Rajini all the frickin' time. Who are they? What personality? Who cares? Why is Rajini so insecure that he has to have them around. 6. The comedy scenes are really bad. Stupid. Ramesh khanna giving letter to Soundarya schtick does not work at all. 7. The punch dialogues. En Vazhi Tanee Vazh is errgg..... 8. Praising the lead role is fine, but here it's a bit overdone. 9. Nassar, proves that he can alternate between good character roles and a terrible non-performer. 10. The grouping of girls by Rajini! Why? Who cares? What preaching is that? Summary: There is something malicious about the whole film. If those films that Nerd cited are bad, they are at least innocent. They are just entertainers not nicely done, riding on the star's appeal. But there something greasy about Padaiyappa in what it's trying to say. There, I got it out...am sorry if I offended some fans here. Otherwise, I like some scenes with just Rajini, and of course, the music is awesome! So, Rajini fans, again my humble apology.

  
  
  yaaruppa indha padathukku kadhai vasanam?
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue Aug 17 11:09:22 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Annamalai is my favorite 90s film of Rajini followed by Mannan/Batsha and Veera (I have excluded thalapathi).

  
  
  Nice to see Annamalai ahead of Batsha
  
  

  Nerd wrote:

  Padayappa though not a favorite film of mine, Rajini scenes (with) /ARR's BGM are very very enjoyable and I never miss watching those whenever they play it on TV.

  
  
  esp. the fight @ Manivannan's house & "edraa vandiya"
  
  

• From: vithagan on Tue Aug 17 11:57:11 2010.

  Padayappa'vukku Ippadi oru sodhanaiya.. Ellarum ippadi pirichu meyareenga
  
  For me.. Its one of my favourite RAJINI movie.
  
  I'm agreeing with all your points.. but still the Movie is enjoyable. Adhu podhum Thalaivar padathukku.. again its just my opinion.
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Tue Aug 17 11:59:36 2010.

  Padayappa - Last best "RAJINI" movie !!!
  
  Sivaji vanthalum , Enthiran vanthalum Padayappan rangeku irrukaathungarathu my opinion !!!
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 17 21:05:59 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  groucho070, To understand the background of those 'pombaLa' stuff, you probably need a course on Chennai geography & history (i.e. who all live in Poes gardens and details of their careers)

  Politics-um sertukungga. Mate, I know what happened. Athu yen engga meela tinikkanum.
  
  Am happy Rajini fans took my comments in good spirit. Thanks.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Tue Aug 17 21:44:22 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Athu yen engga meela tinikkanum.

  கேட்க நல்லாத்தான் இருக்கு. ஆனா இப்படி நினைக்கிற கூட்டம் தமிழ் நாட்டில் பத்து சதவீதம் கூட இருக்காது. ஆணாதிக்க கருத்துக்களை பெண்களும் நல்லா ரசிக்கிறாங்க என்பது தான் நிதர்சனம்.
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Aug 17 22:17:11 2010.

  I guess post 90's, I tend to like more of his lesser successes
  Annamalai! Basha - no
  Veera - No, UzhaippaLi - yes
  Padaiaps - no , arunan - yes
  Jivaji, cm - no, baba - yes.
  
  UzhaippAL is particularly under appreciated. That is the Rajni we loved and fell for in the 80s. Can't relate to the punch dialogue spouting political avatar post aNNAmalai
  
  In UzhaippALi, vivek is looking to find someone to act as his father. Two other sidekicks are discussing this with him. They bring the problem to Rajni. Vijayakumar, Rajni's b-i-l is with him. Vivek explains his problem and suddenly, as he sees Rajni, he exclaims "appa kedachAchu". Rajni says "enge, enge"
  Vivek: "inge dhaan irukkaar!"
  Instinctively, rajni turrns to vijayakumar giving him a dirty look.
  
  That one gesture speaks ( I believe that is most likely a spontaneous improv.)volumes of his talent more than his entire "naan cm aaven" ouevre.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 17 22:42:08 2010.

  Plum, my turn now to say agree word by word.
  
  Uzhaippali, the Jameen scenes themselves worth the ticket, not to mention his Inglis
  
  

• From: Roshan on Wed Aug 18 0:32:33 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  5. The frickin' group hanging around Rajini all the frickin' time. Who are they? What personality? Who cares? Why is Rajini so insecure that he has to have them around.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Wed Aug 18 12:44:05 2010.

  Saw a few scenes from Peraanmai (the NCC camp and the ladies). Nalla kondu poyirukkalaame, sodhappara madhiri irundhuchu....
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Wed Aug 18 12:48:51 2010.

  Bala anne.. LTNS? Sports pakkam vaanga!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Wed Aug 18 12:50:05 2010.

  Ulagathula enna nadakkudhunne therila Sridhar.. just catching up on the Sangakara controversy in the cricket thread...
  
  

• From: Cinefan on Thu Aug 19 1:59:10 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Ulagathula enna nadakkudhunne therila Sridhar.. just catching up on the Sangakara controversy in the cricket thread...

  
  
  Inge(bangalore) thaane irukkenga???
  
  Sangakkara ellam controversy-e kidayathu.What's wrong in a bowler denying an opposition batsmen a century.
  
  As usual, media hyping up a non-issue with Sehwag leveraging it to his advantage.
  
  Better we shut our mouth and concentrate on the WC,with this kind of half fit,out of form,toothless bowlers,looking down the barrel.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 19 2:03:21 2010.

  Cinefan wrote:

  Better we shut our mouth and concentrate on the WC,with this kind of half fit,out of form,toothless bowlers,looking down the barrel.

  
  
  Pengal kitta kooda atha ethir paarkalaam.. namma criceters and BCCI kitta atha ethir paarkurathu suththa paithiyakaarathanam..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Aug 19 2:04:02 2010.

  Cinefan wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: Ulagathula enna nadakkudhunne therila Sridhar.. just catching up on the Sangakara controversy in the cricket thread... Inge(bangalore) thaane irukkenga???

  
  
  gandhi-a suttutaangala .......
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 19 2:08:22 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Cinefan wrote: Bala (Karthik) wrote: Ulagathula enna nadakkudhunne therila Sridhar.. just catching up on the Sangakara controversy in the cricket thread... Inge(bangalore) thaane irukkenga??? gandhi-a suttutaangala .......

  
  
  Hey ram first time paarthappa enakku purinja orae vishayam gandhi ya suttutaangangrathu mattum thaan
  
  

• From: Cinefan on Thu Aug 19 3:26:54 2010.

  Maran,
  Unga avataar le yaaru?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Aug 19 3:28:34 2010.

  Kalvaaniyum avar ponjaadhiyum..
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Aug 19 3:29:07 2010.

  Cinefan wrote:

  Maran, Unga avataar le yaaru?

  
  
  Kalavaani padam paakkalayaa ? or atleast the famous song damma damma dama dama dammaa ?
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 19 3:32:18 2010.

  yeah.. Kalavani movie leading stars.. dont know the names
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Aug 19 3:33:18 2010.

  Vimal, Oviya
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Thu Aug 19 3:34:46 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Vimal, Oviya

  Oviya's original name is Helen
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 19 3:36:25 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Vimal, Oviya

  
  
  
  
  Oviya Thirumaran .. paer poruththam nallaa thaan irukku
  
  

• From: Cinefan on Thu Aug 19 3:36:34 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Cinefan wrote: Maran, Unga avataar le yaaru? Kalavaani padam paakkalayaa ? or atleast the famous song damma damma dama dama dammaa ?

  
  
  Nah!Awaiting DVD(original-pa).
  
  Famous song-a,naan innum 'Endhiran' lerndhu oru bit kuda kekkale/pakkale. 'Damma,damma' ellam enna.
  
  Maran,
  Hero is Vimal of 'Pasanga' fame,heroine-I don't know.
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Thu Aug 19 13:13:47 2010.

  watching Thalapathy in KTV now...
  
  Whatta movie!! Everything is perfectly in place, Story, screen play, dialogue (very minimal), direction, Art, Cinematography, editing...
  
  Last but NOT the least, IR's score.. not just the songs but the BGM score..
  
  He crafted each and every scene.. frame by frame, pixel by pixel, bit by bit...
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Thu Aug 19 13:57:28 2010.

  Vimal n Oviya acting was superb . Vimal bus stop la figure correct pannuvare... semma reaction
  
  

• From: vithagan on Thu Aug 19 19:49:38 2010.

  raajarasigan wrote:

  watching Thalapathy in KTV now... Whatta movie!! Everything is perfectly in place, Story, screen play, dialogue (very minimal), direction, Art, Cinematography, editing... Last but NOT the least, IR's score.. not just the songs but the BGM score.. He crafted each and every scene.. frame by frame, pixel by pixel, bit by bit...

  
  
  Will be seeing it tonight
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Fri Aug 20 8:59:46 2010.

  yes thalapthy again..wat a film ..rajin--enne oru perfromance..hatts off.innurthan porandhu varanum..
  natpukku ilakanam thalapathy...
  mammootty:namme surya ode kalyanamnnu asai patten,
  rajni:ille deva..ennakku ave mukkyam ille nee dhaan mukyam
  mani ...IR,SANTOSH SIVAN--ungalukkum oru
  truely a cult film
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Aug 21 8:09:06 2010.

  Saw two movies back to back
  
  1. Best film of the year
  
  2. Nithyananda's Two Gorgeous Girls and A Sinner.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Aug 21 8:34:30 2010.

  2?
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Aug 21 8:37:13 2010.

  All the clues are there Mahen.
  How was NMA?
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Aug 21 8:53:17 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  All the clues are there Mahen. How was NMA?

  
  
  i cant guess..
  
  posted in NMA thread
  
  

• From: Riyazz on Sat Aug 21 9:02:59 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  yes thalapthy again..wat a film ..rajin--enne oru perfromance..hatts off.innurthan porandhu varanum.. natpukku ilakanam thalapathy... mammootty:namme surya ode kalyanamnnu asai patten, rajni:ille deva..ennakku ave mukkyam ille nee dhaan mukyam mani ...IR,SANTOSH SIVAN--ungalukkum oru truely a cult film

  rajini in police station scene apa per enanu kepankala super reaction n dialogue
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Aug 21 10:11:08 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  NOV wrote: All the clues are there Mahen. How was NMA? i cant guess..

  Who is Nithyanandha famous for?
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Aug 21 22:02:08 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Mahen wrote: NOV wrote: All the clues are there Mahen. How was NMA? i cant guess.. Who is Nithyanandha famous for?

  
  
  Ada ponga Nov..i give up ithu enna game-aa, giving me clues
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Aug 21 22:42:41 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  2. Nithyananda's Two Gorgeous Girls and A Sinner.

  1 is Kajal Agarwal
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Aug 22 4:09:05 2010.

  Kallori on tv
  
  Balaji Sakthivel/Tammu/Joshua
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Sun Aug 22 9:05:52 2010.

  Watched Dum Dum Dum today... may be the 7th time..
  
  When it was released, I overlooked this movie and did NOT see it.. later, I watched this in Thiruttu VCD in parts... slightly impressed... I watched it completely for the first time when it was telecasted in TV...
  
  Then I realized that I was missing a wonderful movie for long... Since then, I use to watch this movie whenever it is played....
  
  Charaterization - Superb... Fathers steal the show here... even the small characters like Kalpana, Manivannan were quite interesting...
  
  the romantic scenes between Maddy and Jo are also fantastic... esp, the scene -- avanga kalyanam almost nadakkaporappo...
  
  even the split was shown realistically...
  
  Music / BGM -- very neat....
  
  It is very sad that it was NOT a commercial success...
  
  This is one of the best COMPLETE FAMILY ENTERTAINERs I could ever seen in TFI..
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun Aug 22 9:41:46 2010.

  raajarasigan wrote:

  It is very sad that it was NOT a commercial success...

  
  
  movie was indeed a hit
  
  

• From: NOV on Sun Aug 22 9:43:54 2010.

  where is karthik raja nowadays
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun Aug 22 9:45:36 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  where is karthik raja nowadays

  
  Chennai
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Sun Aug 22 11:54:08 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  raajarasigan wrote: It is very sad that it was NOT a commercial success... movie was indeed a hit

  Sanjeevi, I think it is average only.. in fact, 2002-03 could be the worst period for tamil film industry... despite having released few good films, there were hardly any hits during that period... guess Anbe Sivan had come in this period only..
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Aug 22 11:55:45 2010.

  yes.. 2003 started with Dhool & Saamy gave much needed break for the industry
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Aug 22 22:30:18 2010.

  Madarasapattinam (DVD)
  
  Exceeded my expectations. I expected it to be bad but it was dumb, unimaginative and torcherous. Amy-kkaaga naanum evLO nEram dhaan poruthuttu pakkuradhu. And she comes as the best actor in the film. I cant believe this film was liked by the critics. Sembil - In that 1 on 1 fight scene between Arya and the English police dude.
  
  M S Basker - 400 varusathukku appuRam ippO dhaan adikkirOm
  Amy - Nee jeyikkanumnaa avanai adikkanum
  Nasser in that scene (in fact in all the scenes)
  
  First one hour or so was OK, but the second half was agonizingly boring. And when Amy sings in that clock room with Arya lying beside her, my reaction was , 'dha chee vaayai moodu'.
  
  What does the film have? Good story? Rivetting scenes? Good acting? Good songs? Absolutely nothing. Actually the film has a wafer-thin storyline and it wanders aimlessly aided by rank bad acting. Can watch it for the unintended humor, even that dries up when they start running halfway into the second half. This is Nadodigal of 2010 (severly overrated). Nadodigal is a little better I think.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Aug 23 3:33:09 2010.

  
  

  Nerd wrote:

  [i]M S Basker - 400 varusathukku appuRam ippO dhaan adikkirOm

  
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Mon Aug 23 3:38:13 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Nerd wrote: [i]M S Basker - 400 varusathukku appuRam ippO dhaan adikkirOm

  
  
  
  But one techinical qostin
  
  East India Company established in 1600 and the movie is set in 1947. So 350 (approx) varushathukku appuramnudhaana sollanum
  
  anubavikkanum aarayakoodadhu adhaana. puriyudhunga irundhaalum oru sandhegathukku ketten
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 23 3:40:42 2010.

  avanga Indiakku vandhadhunnu pArthA 1700s-ku vandhudum. apram establish Agi strong Anadhunnu pArthA 1750-kku mEla dhAn.
  
  BTW, 1790's-la battle of plassey-u history booksla varumE adhu Pazhassi dhAnA?
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Aug 23 4:11:46 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  BTW, 1790's-la battle of plassey-u history booksla varumE adhu Pazhassi dhAnA?

  adhu Bengal area-la nadandhadhu 'nga.
  
  It was 1757. Exactly 100 years before the 1857 mutiny. So those (who like to present 1857 as if it was one concerted effort) say India went to war saying 'enough is enough' after a century of subjugation.
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Mon Aug 23 4:33:31 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Plum wrote: BTW, 1790's-la battle of plassey-u history booksla varumE adhu Pazhassi dhAnA? adhu Bengal area-la nadandhadhu 'nga.

  
  adhaane. Plum, oru nimisham conpuse pannittaaru. Battle of Plassey, Buxor ellaam Bengal-la nadandhadhaa manappaadam (10 mark vaanga ennavellaam panna vendiyirukku) panninome, payapullainga poiya sollitaangalonnu yosikka aarambichutten.
  
  sari appo namma dialogue? thavaRAna pAttukku PANdiya mannan parisaLiththuvidakkUdAdhE enRu kEkkirEn
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Aug 23 4:42:06 2010.

  - summA kOrthu vudalAmnu try paNNEn inge neraiya pEru ushArA irukkAngappA
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Aug 23 4:53:51 2010.

  Infaramation is wealth!
  
  

  Quote:

  The East India Company which ruled India for more than 200 years is now ruled by an Indian Sanjiv Mehta

  
  

• From: Cinefan on Mon Aug 23 9:32:32 2010.

  Nadodigal: Ennayya padam idhu!Big hit of 2009 and this standard.
  
  Implausible concept told in a totally unconvincing manner with a weak beginning and pathetic ending.
  
  The only interesting portions were from the time the threesome kidnap their friend and lover till the time they come to know about their break up.
  
  Sashi hams in the name of acting and looks genuine only in a few scenes while the guy who plays Pandi gives his character exaggerated mannerisms who grates most of the time.Music is unremarkable and I can't say there were too many other redeeming features.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 23 10:31:32 2010.

  'angAdiththeru' one more time, with my sis who was visiting (who has not seen the movie before).
  
  Not a dull moment (except the last song which we FF'ed)!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 23 10:38:38 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Not a dull moment (except the last song which we FF'ed)!

  
  Is it 'Kadhaigalai Pesum' or 'Un perai sollumpodhe'? Sorry, I forgot. If its the latter, 'that' song is better than the movie as a whole, IMO
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 23 10:48:32 2010.

  Nerd,
  It's 'un pErai sollum pOthu' - quite cinematic and didn't jell with the movie IMO.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Aug 23 10:55:39 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Infaramation is wealth! Quote: The East India Company which ruled India for more than 200 years is now ruled by an Indian Sanjiv Mehta

  summA thrilling-A irukkattumEnu indha pErai vachchurupAinga.
  
  The British East India Company was broken and kinda absorbed by the government when the Crown took over 1857.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 23 11:00:10 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Nerd, It's 'un pErai sollum pOthu' - quite cinematic and didn't jell with the movie IMO.

  
  Naan song mattum sonnEn. Very good composition (Vijay Antony?) and excellent singing by ShreyaG/Naresh/Haricharan.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Aug 23 11:03:54 2010.

  Yes, it's a nice song to hear. Possibly GVP music (I think VA did 'avaL appadi onRum azhagillai').
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Aug 23 13:08:00 2010.

  'Un Perai' was done by GVP.
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Mon Aug 23 13:28:16 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  'Un Perai' was done by GVP.

  
  
  Was it not by VA I was singing praise to him for this song !!!
  
  GVP
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Aug 23 14:48:08 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  'Un Perai' was done by GVP.

  
  Thanks LM. Terrific song and neat lyrics too. Much much better than the more popular aval appadi onrum
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Aug 23 21:23:08 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  littlemaster1982 wrote: 'Un Perai' was done by GVP. Thanks LM. Terrific song and neat lyrics too. Much much better than the more popular aval appadi onrum

  
  
  Yes. "Aval appadi" sounded bland to me. Probably because the tune was set to already written lyrics.
  
  

• From: vithagan on Mon Aug 30 7:54:27 2010.

  Bana Kathadi
  
  Not a bad movie. 2 hour time pass. Adharva and Samantha done their part well, Music is average.
  
  Second half is dragging and sad climax ( Indha padathukku indha sad climax thevaiyannu thonudhu )
  
  Direcor has potential to give a better film
  
  

• From: interz on Tue Aug 31 9:59:23 2010.

  Jhoot - failed attempt on copying Dhool
  
  The only thing that impresses me abt the movie are the fighting sequences, well done Pepsi Vijayan.
  
  

• From: NOV on Tue Aug 31 10:04:19 2010.

  Thambikku Indha Ooru
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Aug 31 11:05:08 2010.

  bhadri
  saw the film on k tv yesterday...nostalgic memories while watching the film..i remembered the golden school days wen i wid my frnds loved the film,kept talking abt it,imitated vj's style in it.. and the song"ye pappa ne konjam nillu"..very famous in our circle..happy to watch it fully after a long time..that vijay rocked..
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Tue Aug 31 11:10:29 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  bhadri saw the film on k tv yesterday...nostalgic memories while watching the film..i remembered the golden school days wen i wid my frnds loved the film,kept talking abt it,imitated vj's style in it.. and the song"ye pappa ne konjam nillu"..very famous in our circle..happy to watch it fully after a long time..that vijay rocked..

  
  
  Comedies in Badri are
  
  Monal la car la kootikitu pora scene !!! Vijay's costumes were also very good in this movie.
  
  "King of Chennai"
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Aug 31 11:12:18 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: bhadri saw the film on k tv yesterday...nostalgic memories while watching the film..i remembered the golden school days wen i wid my frnds loved the film,kept talking abt it,imitated vj's style in it.. and the song"ye pappa ne konjam nillu"..very famous in our circle..happy to watch it fully after a long time..that vijay rocked.. Comedies in Badri are Monal la car la kootikitu pora scene !!! Vijay's costumes were also very good in this movie. "King of Chennai"

  vijay"adhu englishle pesudhu,namme tamizhle pesina nalla irukadhu",
  vijay"name is badhri..no sri in front and no nadha murthy in back..only badri" ...semme gethu..enakkul irundhe vj fan nethu ezhundhutan...
  
  

• From: VinodKumar's on Tue Aug 31 11:14:23 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  VinodKumar's wrote: raghavendran wrote: bhadri saw the film on k tv yesterday...nostalgic memories while watching the film..i remembered the golden school days wen i wid my frnds loved the film,kept talking abt it,imitated vj's style in it.. and the song"ye pappa ne konjam nillu"..very famous in our circle..happy to watch it fully after a long time..that vijay rocked.. Comedies in Badri are Monal la car la kootikitu pora scene !!! Vijay's costumes were also very good in this movie. "King of Chennai" vijay"adhu englishle pesudhu,namme tamizhle pesina nalla irukadhu", vijay"name is badhri..no sri in front and no nadha murthy in back..only badri" ...semme gethu..enakkul irundhe vj fan nethu ezhundhutan...

  
  
  The way he explains that he is doing B Arch. Intha Anjali padathula Raghuvaran paarparae antha velaiku padikiraen
  
  On the way I am badri
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Aug 31 11:29:38 2010.

  VinodKumar's wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: VinodKumar's wrote: raghavendran wrote: bhadri saw the film on k tv yesterday...nostalgic memories while watching the film..i remembered the golden school days wen i wid my frnds loved the film,kept talking abt it,imitated vj's style in it.. and the song"ye pappa ne konjam nillu"..very famous in our circle..happy to watch it fully after a long time..that vijay rocked.. Comedies in Badri are Monal la car la kootikitu pora scene !!! Vijay's costumes were also very good in this movie. "King of Chennai" vijay"adhu englishle pesudhu,namme tamizhle pesina nalla irukadhu", vijay"name is badhri..no sri in front and no nadha murthy in back..only badri" ...semme gethu..enakkul irundhe vj fan nethu ezhundhutan... The way he explains that he is doing B Arch. Intha Anjali padathula Raghuvaran paarparae antha velaiku padikiraen On the way I am badri

  ...monal to vijay for his answer.."architectnnu sonna enakku puriadha?..vijay"unaku puriyum..enakku..hehe"..expression chanceless
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Tue Aug 31 17:23:59 2010.

  Saw Marupadiyum (1993) yesterday. Beautiful movie.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Tue Aug 31 20:40:48 2010.

  prashanth12 wrote:

  Saw Marupadiyum (1993) yesterday. Beautiful movie.

  
  
  
  Is this movie remake from Hindi
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 31 21:10:36 2010.

  k_vanan wrote:

  prashanth12 wrote: Saw Marupadiyum (1993) yesterday. Beautiful movie. Is this movie remake from Hindi

  Balu Mahendra's remake of many Balu Mahendra movies
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 31 21:24:49 2010.

  Kacheri Arambam.
  
  Okay, I gave up on Jeeva as good actor. No hope, right now unless he comes up with a good project and proves himself again. He came this close with Katrathu Tamizh, and slipped off into the pool of hackwork.
  
  Now, Jeeva has become love him or hate him kinda actor. Chose your pick.
  
  Here, he is very entertaining, annoying at times, but overall pretty smooth and funny too. I enjoyed the flick despite some shortcomings. Poor bad guy and pathetic heroine has always been the staple of Tamizh film for the last two decades, so we got to live with it eh?
  
  Note: The project felt like it was earmarked for Dhanush? Any info?
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Aug 31 21:33:51 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Kacheri Arambam. Okay, I gave up on Jeeva as good actor. No hope, right now unless he comes up with a good project and proves himself again. He came this close with Katrathu Tamizh, and slipped off into the pool of hackwork. Now, Jeeva has become love him or hate him kinda actor. Chose your pick.

  
  As a newbie with very little acting experience, he really excited me with "Ram" & "KT". He showed promise and I thought he had a very good potential to become one of the good actors among the younger generation. Unlike his peers, it's sad that he doesn't have a market in TFI and it's very likely that it will stay that way.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 31 21:36:49 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Unlike his peers, it's sad that he doesn't have a market in TFI and it's very likely that it will stay that way.

  Arave illaiya boss? Another one to bite the dust, poor bloke. He's quite good here, tongue in cheek humour. One part, when the heroine finally realises how much he loves her, and this is like second half now, and hugs him, he turns to us and apologetically says, "Sorry, one more song" and cuts to song sequence
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Aug 31 21:44:14 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  One part, when the heroine finally realises how much he loves her, and this is like second half now, and hugs him, he turns to us and apologetically says, "Sorry, one more song" and cuts to song sequence

  
  
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Tue Aug 31 21:51:24 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Balu Mahendra's remake of many Balu Mahendra movies

  
  
  ...and if only they'd let him do that some more, we might actually have some good movies again
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 31 22:16:30 2010.

  You mean, if they allow him to do more films about a man having outside of marriage affair, we might actually have some good movies again? Okay, he did two or maybe three comedies about it, maybe few more serious ones. I can imagine him doing the same in other genres
  
  Horror: Man haves affair with a ghost chick, wife finds out, and how he deals with it forms the crux of the story
  
  Sci-Fi: Man haves affair with robot chick, wife finds out, and how he deals with it forms the crux of the story.
  
  Thriller: Man haves affair with suspected murderer, wife finds out, and how he deals with it forms the crux of the story.
  
  Tarantino: Man haves affair with twelve chicks travelling in a bus, wife finds out, and how he blows all their heads away and his own forms the crux of the story.
  
  Cool
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Tue Aug 31 23:12:58 2010.

  k_vanan wrote:

  prashanth12 wrote: Saw Marupadiyum (1993) yesterday. Beautiful movie. Is this movie remake from Hindi

  
  yes it is a remake of "Arth" - a wonderful Mahesh Bhatt movie where Smitha Patil played a stellar role. Raj Kiran (hindi actor) played the role that Aravind Swamy (who was very earnest and apt) played in thamizh and was a delight. The music by Jagjit Singh (mostly ghazals adding poignance to the proceedings) was also very good. Balu Mahendra's take was a worthy remake with elements of his own life generously strewn in. Ilaiyaraaja's music was definitely better when it came to BGM and that wonderful "Nalladhor Veenai" sung by S.Janaki.
  
  On a side note - if you guys can catch Mahesh Bhatt's Daddy, please do. If not for anything else, just to see what a hell of an actor Anupam Kher is - GEM of a performance.
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Tue Aug 31 23:29:17 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  You mean, if they allow him to do more films about a man having outside of marriage affair, we might actually have some good movies again?

  
  
  That's one way to interpret it. There are also other ways you may think of.
  
  And if you thought "Marupadiyum" was just a film about a man dealing with his extra-marital affair, you probably weren't paying enough attention.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 31 23:37:46 2010.

  Maybe I wasn't, because I was too busy (watched in on big screen) thinking that this is BM's atonement, and he's just imposing it on unsuspecting audience. IR's music kept me on the seat, though. The two SPB songs are gem, with powerful lyrics by Vaali. And Nallathor Veenai got another glorious interpretation. Asai was another BM obsession with tribal stuff (initiated by his guru in MM). Oh yeah, I wasn't paying attention that much.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Wed Sep 1 6:14:16 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  k_vanan wrote: prashanth12 wrote: Saw Marupadiyum (1993) yesterday. Beautiful movie. Is this movie remake from Hindi Balu Mahendra's remake of many Balu Mahendra movies

  
  
  Because Story by Mahesh Bhatt irunthuchu
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Sep 5 21:17:37 2010.

  Paiya.
  
  Good fun. Okay action scenes, the usual superheroism included. Tamana and her dubbing artist did okay job. But real star is of course, Karthi. The man got this crazy glint in his eyes that work well during the fight sequences. This film is a simple case of corn-feed for elephant, not that he is a giant, but the film is too simple for him.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Sep 6 0:20:33 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Paiya. Good fun. Okay action scenes, the usual superheroism included. Tamana and her dubbing artist did okay job. But real star is of course, Karthi. The man got this crazy glint in his eyes that work well during the fight sequences. This film is a simple case of corn-feed for elephant, not that he is a giant, but the film is too simple for him.

  
  
  wat a coincidence, i too watched Paiya over da weekend......it was good fun but dragged it a bit.......and abt ur comments on karthi
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Sep 6 0:25:26 2010.

  Second time kaLavANi - with a big group of relatives around, most of them LOL'ing for almost all interesting scenes.
  
  Very enjoyable experience!
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Sep 6 1:40:26 2010.

  Naan mahaan alla - Dhanush area'vula Karthik.... Dhanush maadhiriyE azhagaa porundhiyirukkaar vidhyaasamaana rOle shine aaguradhu saadhaaranamaana vishayam but saadhaaranamaana role'la shine aaguradhu romba kashtam karthik
  
  Susi - VKK'la eppadi sodhappalaana love track pannaarO, adhEy maadhiri indhapadaththulayum but overall interesting movie
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Sep 6 1:41:14 2010.

  Kalavaani - awesome movie
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Sep 6 1:45:53 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Paiya. Good fun. Okay action scenes, the usual superheroism included. Tamana and her dubbing artist did okay job. But real star is of course, Karthi. The man got this crazy glint in his eyes that work well during the fight sequences. This film is a simple case of corn-feed for elephant, not that he is a giant, but the film is too simple for him.

  
  
  Tammu patthi oru 2-3 varigal Btw, you have not watched Angadi theru on ABO?
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Sep 6 4:05:29 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Tammu patthi oru 2-3 varigal Btw, you have not watched Angadi theru on ABO?

  The other day we were at wife's friend's wedding function, and one of her friend looked at least 90% like Tamana But first thing that came to my mind was you . Anyway, she was okay in the movie, pretty decent acting. I liked her in Kaloori, and my comment applies to all actress when I say, "take initiative, speak Tamizh in your own voice, and speak it well", then she will be in my good books. Ippothaikku, "Okay-lah brader" book.
  
  Anggadi Theruu not yetlah. Time slot miss ayiteeirukku.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Sep 6 7:48:58 2010.

  Munthinam Paartheyne- Sumaara irukku. Padathoda periya minus 3 kaathalume konjam kuda azhuththam illama irukku. Sila idangalla One night @call center a nyabaga paduthuthu.
  
  Neraya one liners nalla irunthuthu, Hero oda friend a varravar kalakki irukkar. Inthaala TV shows la paarthale enakku kaduppa varum,but ithula nalla pannirukkar.
  
  Heroines 3 perume ethu yaarunu puriyala puriyarappo pathi padam mudinjiduthu. Songs ellam nalla irukku.Thaman Oru thadavai paarkkalam.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Sep 6 9:50:28 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Mahen wrote: Tammu patthi oru 2-3 varigal Btw, you have not watched Angadi theru on ABO? The other day we were at wife's friend's wedding function, and one of her friend looked at least 90% like Tamana But first thing that came to my mind was you . Anyway, she was okay in the movie, pretty decent acting. I liked her in Kaloori, and my comment applies to all actress when I say, "take initiative, speak Tamizh in your own voice, and speak it well", then she will be in my good books. Ippothaikku, "Okay-lah brader" book. Anggadi Theruu not yetlah. Time slot miss ayiteeirukku.

  
  
  Yaaru antha figuruu? Hp number iruka?
  
  Im surprised you wrote something positive abt Tammu athuvum oru baambay kari-ku
  
  Btw, Tammu speaks decent Tamil..Shes ready to dub but directors are not okay with it yet No Northies in recent times, could speak decent Tamil except tammu..
  
  ooh, you watched Kaloori?dont remember reading ur review anywhere..
  
  dont miss Angadi theru..movie of the year for me
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Sep 6 9:53:59 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Munthinam Paartheyne- Sumaara irukku. Padathoda periya minus 3 kaathalume konjam kuda azhuththam illama irukku. Sila idangalla One night @call center a nyabaga paduthuthu. Neraya one liners nalla irunthuthu, Hero oda friend a varravar kalakki irukkar. Inthaala TV shows la paarthale enakku kaduppa varum,but ithula nalla pannirukkar. Heroines 3 perume ethu yaarunu puriyala puriyarappo pathi padam mudinjiduthu. Songs ellam nalla irukku.Thaman Oru thadavai paarkkalam.

  
  
  one of my favorite films this year the dialogues are real..some of it naane real life-le use panniruken Music major plus
  
  mr piston that guy was damn funny
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Mon Sep 6 9:56:14 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Jyothsna wrote: Munthinam Paartheyne- Sumaara irukku. Padathoda periya minus 3 kaathalume konjam kuda azhuththam illama irukku. Sila idangalla One night @call center a nyabaga paduthuthu. Neraya one liners nalla irunthuthu, Hero oda friend a varravar kalakki irukkar. Inthaala TV shows la paarthale enakku kaduppa varum,but ithula nalla pannirukkar. Heroines 3 perume ethu yaarunu puriyala puriyarappo pathi padam mudinjiduthu. Songs ellam nalla irukku.Thaman Oru thadavai paarkkalam. one of my favorite films this year the dialogues are real..some of it naane real life-le use panniruken Music major plus mr piston that guy was damn funny

  
  Whats his name?
  
  Dinesh: Ellarukkum oru ideal love life la kandippa varum.
  Priya:Unakku kudava dinesh
  D: Unakke kuda priya his dialogue delivery
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Sep 6 10:02:39 2010.

  Sai Prashanth found a review of this film..exactly what i felt abt this movie
  
  

  Quote:

  While its cop thrillers that he is most closely associated with after films like Kaakka Kaakka and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Gautham Menon actually started his career with the urban romance Minnale. His protege Magilzh Thrumeni follows in his mentor's footsteps and makes his debut with a own urban romance which he also names with the starting words from one of the songs from Gautham's Vaaranam Aayiram. He does his mentor proud with a nice romance set among realistic and interesting characters in Chennai's IT landscape. Sanjay(Sanjay) is a project manager at one of Chennai's numerous IT companies and the film is primarily about the three women who play big roles in his life. First is Puja(Puja), who moves into his apartment complex. Starting with helping her get a handycam, they become friends and Sanjay develops feelings for her. Second is Anjali(Ekta), who also lives in the same complex but is rather aloof and the subject of a lot of gossip and rumors. Last is Anu(Lizna), who joins as a project manager at his company and becomes close to him. Mundhinam Paarthene presents characters who seem realistic. Guys in similar films usually while away their time chatting, drinking, ogling at girls and commenting about them. The guys here do all that but we also get glimpses of their lives aside from all that. Their thoughts and conversations on a variety of topics - unique for each gender but not understandable by the other gender - are completely natural. And there are a number of small touches, like the girl who replaces her beer with soda when her boyfriend shows up, that make them very real. There are no real stereotypes or caricatures but the director manages to put forward a number of feelings like friendship, infatuation and jealousy via the interactions between the friends. Characters like these make it easy for the romance to develop naturally also. Cinematic and cliched events like the 'love at first sight' scenario are avoided and its a pleasant surprise that in all the 3 cases, the couple becomes close before their feelings morph into love. At the same time, the physical component of love is also touched upon naturally(as in Sanjay's lustful thoughts about Puja in the elevator and his confusion about them) and without vulgarity. There are no loud declarations or long dialogs and there's a practical aspect to the romances right upto the bittersweet end. The story is moved along with a lot of humor. The conversations between the characters are peppered with a number of subtle jokes. There are also episodes intended primarily for humor and though these involve the same set of characters, the film blends them in without making them seem like part of a disconnected comedy track. All of these work as well and particularly hilarious are Sanjay-Sai's dance class and the result of Sai's blind date with an internet friend. Sanjay makes a decent debut though he has 1 fixed expression during most scenes. But Sai Prashanth is the standout and makes us laugh even with the expression for a simple 'No'. Among the girls, Lizna is the prettiest though Ekta gets the meatiest role. The girl playing Priya also makes an impression. Thaman delivers a suitably romantic soundtrack. Kanavena Kanavena... and Kanavin... work very well as they play in the background. Maya... and Indre... feature some good locales but are regular duets otherwise.

  
  
  http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/
  
  

• From: interz on Fri Sep 10 10:03:18 2010.

  Bale Pandiya - average, watchable once.
  
  Very average movie, I't started funny but turned serious and uninteresting later on.
  
  The only reason I watched the movie was because of viveks comedy.
  
  

• From: rajprasanna on Sat Sep 11 2:02:30 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Mahen wrote: Jyothsna wrote: Munthinam Paartheyne- Sumaara irukku. Padathoda periya minus 3 kaathalume konjam kuda azhuththam illama irukku. Sila idangalla One night @call center a nyabaga paduthuthu. Neraya one liners nalla irunthuthu, Hero oda friend a varravar kalakki irukkar. Inthaala TV shows la paarthale enakku kaduppa varum,but ithula nalla pannirukkar. Heroines 3 perume ethu yaarunu puriyala puriyarappo pathi padam mudinjiduthu. Songs ellam nalla irukku.Thaman Oru thadavai paarkkalam. one of my favorite films this year the dialogues are real..some of it naane real life-le use panniruken Music major plus mr piston that guy was damn funny Whats his name? Dinesh: Ellarukkum oru ideal love life la kandippa varum. Priya:Unakku kudava dinesh D: Unakke kuda priya his dialogue delivery

  
  
  Thanks to both of you... This was one movie which i wanted to watch .. but forgot it completely ..
  
  Your sneak reviews made me curious enough to watch it today
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sun Sep 12 2:29:34 2010.

  Athey neram athey idam
  
  

• From: SuraTheLeader on Sun Sep 12 2:48:07 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Athey neram athey idam

  
  
  I remember Once in a TV Live Program,A GIRL/LADY caller asked JAI 'Why did u act in such a worst film ? [Athey neram athey idam]
  The Team came for GOA interview on TV,I guess
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sun Sep 12 3:06:13 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Athey neram athey idam

  
  Yeah, watched a few cuttings.. bhava bayaharam
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Sep 12 21:43:45 2010.

  Irumbukottai Murattu Singgam
  
  1. Very entertaining. All the in-jokes, and nods to the western greats are enjoyable, especially to Jai Shankar and Asohan.
  2. Lawrence Ragavendra makes a good comedic lead, apt for this role.
  3. After a long time, finally its nice to see Nassar hamming it up as the colourful villain. He really looks like having fun there.
  4. Forgettable songs, why was it even there. GVP, go back assisting other real composers, please. And background score, instead of trying to spoof Morricone or something, actually stole the Harmonica-man theme
  5. Good fun, I don't mind revisiting.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Sep 13 1:41:45 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Irumbukottai Murattu Singgam 1. Very entertaining. All the in-jokes, and nods to the western greats are enjoyable, especially to Jai Shankar and Asohan. 2. Lawrence Ragavendra makes a good comedic lead, apt for this role. 3. After a long time, finally its nice to see Nassar hamming it up as the colourful villain. He really looks like having fun there. 4. Forgettable songs, why was it even there. GVP, go back assisting other real composers, please. And background score, instead of trying to spoof Morricone or something, actually stole the Harmonica-man theme 5. Good fun, I don't mind revisiting.

  
  
  agree 100% on 1,2,3 & 5
  
  and 200% on 4 - gvp is just not starting up
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Sep 13 1:56:12 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  and 200% on 4 - gvp is just not starting up

  Some promise somewhere, but nothing is showing. Maybe he had some help in Veyyil j/k GVP fans.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Sep 13 2:19:33 2010.

  GVP - curate's egg so far. Nevertheless, shows promise so hope he picks up. Not that bad, grouch. evLavO(indha maan andha maan immaan, dhinakku dhinakku dhina dhinaa, sirigaandh devaa...) thAngittOm, idhai thAnga mAttOmA?
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Sep 13 2:24:52 2010.

  Yes, yes, hopes he picks up. Still youngergal category.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Sep 13 2:30:59 2010.

  Imaan is ok IMHO! Azhagiya asura was the song of the year.
  
  

• From: interz on Mon Sep 13 12:58:53 2010.

  Boss Engira Bhaskaran - Nanpenda, nambi poi parkalam
  
  A really funny movie. I didnt get bored on any minute during the movie.
  
  Story about a guy with no job, who try to win his love by getting succes in his life.
  
  Arya did great job, acts good, romance with heroin well, but his main weakness is dance. Nayanthara, not that impressive. I felt like watching Aegan, when I saw her. Santhanam, very funny. His best movie after Kanden Kathalai. Jeeva as cameo, neat job, he manages to entertain the 10 mins he appears in movie. rest of the cast , did their jobs appropriate.
  
  I guess the movie must have been trimmed. The version I saw Santhanam never made funny comments about Nayanthara. (Prabudeva...involved???)
  
  If 1999 was the best year for A R R, I consider 2010 best for Yuvan. Many movie releases many good songs. In this movie no exception.
  
  SMS director Rajesh, succeeds again on comedy, I am positive about his chances to make "hattrick-hits"
  
  

• From: viraajan on Mon Sep 13 13:09:05 2010.

  interz wrote:

  SMS director Rajesh, succeeds again on comedy, I am positive about his chances to make "hattrick-hits"

  
  
  ellam sari.... did you know Udhayanidhi is the hero of this third movie Action movie-nu vEra pesikkranga
  
  Anyway, let us wait ad see....
  
  

• From: interz on Mon Sep 13 13:11:56 2010.

  I think Vamsam is making brisk business, so why should Udhayanidhi not. I think the hero is related to Udhayanidhi and Karunanidhi, cant remember how.
  
  I just hope he doesnt dance. Appuran PA Vijay competition endu koba pada poorar.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Wed Sep 15 11:12:21 2010.

  Baana Kathaadi - Atharva was horrible. Samantha has put on some weight? Looks really bad. Worth watching for Prasanna's performance. Avanukku oru padamum amaiya maateengudhu paavam. Also it was refreshing to see Idhayam Murali as Idhayam Murali but
  
  Vamsam - Terrible film. Cant believe BRangan liked this. KeerO launch or not NMA >>>>>>>> Vamasam on all counts. But Sunainaa nallaa pannirukkaanga.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Wed Sep 15 12:57:14 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Baana Kathaadi - Atharva was horrible. Samantha has put on some weight? Looks really bad. Worth watching for Prasanna's performance. Avanukku oru padamum amaiya maateengudhu paavam. Also it was refreshing to see Idhayam Murali as Idhayam Murali but Vamsam - Terrible film. Cant believe BRangan liked this. KeerO launch or not NMA >>>>>>>> Vamasam on all counts. But Sunainaa nallaa pannirukkaanga.

  
  
  Just watched Baana..Climax..WTF..oru feelings kuda illai Samantha looks bad in some frames..heavy make up vera
  
  

• From: equanimus on Thu Sep 16 2:20:53 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  Vamsam - Terrible film. Cant believe BRangan liked this.

  Totally agree. What a snoozefest. And I share the same sentiment about Baradwaj Rangan's review as well.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Sep 16 2:42:01 2010.

  Saroja- on Kalainjar TV. Not bad at all. Kept me glued till the end. Premji was somewhat tolerable this time.
  
  Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya - liked it even more this time. BGM'a romba rasichEn inthavAtti. Trisha surely has done a splendid job.
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Sep 16 3:54:20 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Vamsam - Terrible film. Cant believe BRangan liked this. Totally agree. What a snoozefest. And I share the same sentiment about Baradwaj Rangan's review as well.

  
  
  equa, nIngaLumA? It wasnt a review. It was just a single-note piece pegged on Director's Second Film Choices aspect. Totally diffferent from an actual review.
  
  

• From: equanimus on Thu Sep 16 4:03:44 2010.

  Oh, fair enough, Plum. Review or not, I was just very surprised that he found things to like in that film. Frankly, I thought it was very poorly made. In light of this one, 'pasanga' seems much better now.
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Thu Sep 16 4:06:53 2010.

  Boss ala baskaran... santhanam is the real hero..liked 2 songs.. Arya bala-kitta 2 varusham edutha training laam sutha waste than ... ivanukku nadippe varathu pola.. suryavamsam-BEB.. serious sarath-funny arya walked out of house.. started a businees.. used Sakila to attarct customers.. then seriously doing business
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Sep 16 4:20:09 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  Oh, fair enough, Plum. Review or not, I was just very surprised that he found things to like in that film. Frankly, I thought it was very poorly made. In light of this one, 'pasanga' seems much better now.

  
  Partly, it may have to do with the necessity of having a theme for his column. His typical technique for that column is to take two films, take a common aspect, and compare/contrast how it is handled or take two contrasting aspects of the two films and peg a column around it.
  
  Me thinks that some of the things that he sees in movies, say even Dabangg, are creative needs for him to express his creativity. I believe he sees reviewing as a medium of expression for him - the films themselves are incidental to this - which is why I think he gets touchy when these interpretations are questioned. He wouldnt mind if you dissed the film itself or the actor even if he likes them;it is when you diss his interpretations that he turns touchy - and I say this as a person who has actually QA-ed him on this aspect.
  
  So, in this case, he was probably writing the column in mind even as the events were unfolding on the screen in the second of these movies he saw. And as it happens, his mind might have willed him to find more in Vamsam than there is precisely to feed his column.
  
  Two is a typical theme with him - I am not sure of this but I think he even does obituaries only when he has two deaths in that week to cover. Will have to verify this from his archives, though.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Thu Sep 16 4:58:44 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Saroja- on Kalainjar TV. Not bad at all. Kept me glued till the end. Premji was somewhat tolerable this time.

  
  
  yes
  
  and at places premji was more enjoyable than the current-much-hyped-going-places-so-called-comedian
  
  

• From: Raikkonen on Thu Sep 16 6:41:20 2010.

  paiya - intha padathula enna irukkunnu vizhuntu vizhuntu partainga karthi's dance man he has to improve his dance. high school musical mathiri irunthatu. otherwise he was really good. especially during action scenes tammanna with makeup :yuk.thu:
  
  kacheri arambam - started off really well with self praise
  \ de-praise dialogues (athanayum avan company padam a direct reference to super good films). but faded after jeeva becomes a henchman of JD.. oru villain ivlo maangaya-va iruppan. jeeva's dance great steps in 'vaada vaada paiya'. poonam bajwa is such a lovely homely figure.
  
  

• From: avven on Thu Sep 16 6:44:38 2010.

  Raikkonen wrote:

  tammanna with makeup :yuk.thu:

  
  
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Thu Sep 16 8:02:18 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Roshan wrote: Saroja- on Kalainjar TV. Not bad at all. Kept me glued till the end. Premji was somewhat tolerable this time. yes and at places premji was more enjoyable than the current-much-hyped-going-places-so-called-comedian

  
  
  sarna.. neenga ennathan try pannalum sila visayangal maarappOradhillai.. cool
  
  unga thalaivarOda endhiran padathulayum andha so-called'ai than parkkavendi irukkum.. andha scenes'la theater vittu veliya poyidunga
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Sep 16 10:11:51 2010.

  <dig>
  
  HR, you need to make an urgent visit to the NA thread in Indian Films Section
  
  You have a pleasant surprise there.
  
  <end-dig>
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu Sep 16 10:45:13 2010.

  avven wrote:

  Raikkonen wrote: tammanna with makeup :yuk.thu:

  
  
  

• From: Mahen on Thu Sep 16 11:07:14 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  avven wrote: Raikkonen wrote: tammanna with makeup :yuk.thu:

  
  
  
  not sure who deserves yuk thu
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Sep 16 11:10:53 2010.

  POKKIRI - By far Vijay's best and my favorite movie of his. I hope he comes up with something better soon!
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Thu Sep 16 11:49:27 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  equanimus wrote: Nerd wrote: Vamsam - Terrible film. Cant believe BRangan liked this. Totally agree. What a snoozefest. And I share the same sentiment about Baradwaj Rangan's review as well. equa, nIngaLumA? It wasnt a review. It was just a single-note piece pegged on Director's Second Film Choices aspect. Totally diffferent from an actual review.

  
  I felt the movie as an idea was not bad. In fact it had an intelligent screenplay. I liked many scenes - however there is an absolutely unacceptable element in not just this film - but all of the village films in Thamizh recently which I have voiced here
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Sep 16 12:10:02 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  there is an absolutely unacceptable element in not just this film - but all of the village films in Thamizh recently which I have voiced here

  
  
  Very good blog post!
  
  
  BTW, don't expect anything in AT from that angle. That comment on your blog was by someone who didn't understand what you're talking about.
  
  

• From: Raikkonen on Thu Sep 16 19:31:22 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  raghavendran wrote: avven wrote: Raikkonen wrote: tammanna with makeup :yuk.thu: not sure who deserves yuk thu

  
  
  blunt. look at my line again.
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Thu Sep 16 19:47:06 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  jaiganes wrote: there is an absolutely unacceptable element in not just this film - but all of the village films in Thamizh recently which I have voiced here Very good blog post! BTW, don't expect anything in AT from that angle. That comment on your blog was by someone who didn't understand what you're talking about.

  
  
  Thanks A_E.
  He is not really connected with the situation - but he understands now.
  The problem is that the topic has to be opened out for anybody to realise. Openaa pesina namma oorula mandaya open panni adippanunga.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Fri Sep 17 1:35:54 2010.

  Naan Maagan Alla - Just OK..
  
  Karthi's performance reminds Karthik in many places. Few funny moments. Kajal looked cute. Karthi's dad character was cool. Ending ellaam totally unbelievable and unacceptable. Songs ellaam fast forward range. Idhuvum kadanthu pOgum rangela - idhuvum maRanthu pOgum type movie.
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Fri Sep 17 2:14:32 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Naan Maagan Alla - Just OK.. Karthi's performance reminds Karthik in many places. Few funny moments. Kajal looked cute. Karthi's dad character was cool. Ending ellaam totally unbelievable and unacceptable. Songs ellaam fast forward range. Idhuvum kadanthu pOgum rangela - idhuvum maRanthu pOgum type movie.

  
  
  Agree with your points. Watched it two days ago and I must say that I preferred Paiya with all its unbelievable stunt shows than this film. The film seems to be moving along without any directions.
  
  [SPOILERS ALERT]At one side, we see Karthi's love for Kajal (the marriage meet, the boy's father accepting, the girl's father opposing, the job-finding, etc) which has no connection to the main story.
  
  Then you have the father-son relationship, which seems to have a better connection to the main story.
  
  Finally comes the main story itself-a group of guys on a killing spree and one of their victims happened to be Karthi's dad. Obviously Karthi has to take revenge and so he kills them. Period. With this tiny storyline, the director has taken us on a merry-go round ride.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri Sep 17 9:32:22 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  <dig> HR, you need to make an urgent visit to the NA thread in Indian Films Section You have a pleasant surprise there. <end-dig>

  
  
  ippothan parthen.. 7 pages padichen.. ellame enakku out of syllabus
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Fri Sep 17 9:33:00 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Naan Maagan Alla - Just OK.. Karthi's performance reminds Karthik in many places. Few funny moments. Kajal looked cute. Karthi's dad character was cool. Ending ellaam totally unbelievable and unacceptable. Songs ellaam fast forward range. Idhuvum kadanthu pOgum rangela - idhuvum maRanthu pOgum type movie.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Sun Sep 19 1:10:17 2010.

  Rewatched Thotta Chinungi today
  
  A movie with a great main story, main characters/actors, and a nice main song - but wastes some time with a weak secondary story and some of the worst placed song sequences I've seen (well, ignoring all films made in this decade, as I typically do). However, the main thread is more than enough to keep this one strong. Definitely among the best of this "genre".
  
  

• From: GSV on Sun Sep 19 14:10:29 2010.

  I dont know where to post this ... i was searching.. i got this topic.... so i am posting here....
  
  Sindhu Samaveli
  
  Idha vida oru kevalamaana padatha naa paarthadhilla....
  
  Director ah nadu road la n..e ah nikka vechu kollanum....
  
  Tamil cinema va ku indha padam oru saaba kedu sathyama...
  
  
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Sep 20 8:54:28 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  app_engine wrote: <dig> HR, you need to make an urgent visit to the NA thread in Indian Films Section You have a pleasant surprise there. <end-dig> ippothan parthen.. 7 pages padichen.. ellame enakku out of syllabus

  
  
  அப்போ நீங்க sarna விஜயகாந்த் புகழ் பாடினதைப்படிக்கலையா? என்ன சார் நீங்க
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Mon Sep 20 9:16:22 2010.

  GSV wrote:

  I dont know where to post this ... i was searching.. i got this topic.... so i am posting here.... Sindhu Samaveli Idha vida oru kevalamaana padatha naa paarthadhilla.... Director ah nadu road la n..e ah nikka vechu kollanum.... Tamil cinema va ku indha padam oru saaba kedu sathyama...

  
  
  Recently I saw a news in one tamil magazine which made me
  
  "Samaeebathil thaan iyakkiya padaththai kaana thiraiyarangirkku vandha andha iyakkunarai sila aasaamigal mutrugaiyittu 'samaveli'yil vaiththu 'sindhu' paadivittaargal.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Sep 20 10:16:22 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: app_engine wrote: <dig> HR, you need to make an urgent visit to the NA thread in Indian Films Section You have a pleasant surprise there. <end-dig> ippothan parthen.. 7 pages padichen.. ellame enakku out of syllabus அப்போ நீங்க sarna விஜயகாந்த் புகழ் பாடினதைப்படிக்கலையா? என்ன சார் நீங்க

  
  
  padichen.. enakku Amithabh vechu compare panna.. first nan Amithabh padangalai parthurukkanum.. nan parthadhe Amitabh nadicha oru sila scenes from "Deewar" & "DON", just to compare with Tamil.. & few scenes from "suryavamsam" <they show most frequently in set max>
  
  adhai vituttu south'ku vandhOm'na. .
  
  last week saw a few scenes of "vanathai pola" (kannada) in udhaya tv..
  & I have seen few scenes from chiru films & most imortantly "ramana remake"
  
  I can definetly say, Vijayakanth will win over the stars / his peers from Andhra & Karnataka..... like Chiranjeevi / nagarjuna / Vishnu vardan etc. I can prove this with best / average works of Vijayakanth.
  
  --------
  
  when I was reading those posts, I was thinking... who is a better actor / dance / larger than life hero among Vijay & Mahesh Babu..
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Sep 20 10:34:32 2010.

  ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star
  
  ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்...
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Sep 20 10:39:03 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்...

  
  
  cold war ellam illainga..
  
  avaru summa summa edhuvum solvaru..
  
  vs Amitabh, avar 2nd fav Ajith / Prabhu... avangala vechu post pannalamE .. idhu eppadi irukku <parattai>
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Sep 20 10:59:00 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  app_engine wrote: ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்... cold war ellam illainga.. avaru summa summa edhuvum solvaru.. vs Amitabh, avar 2nd fav Ajith / Prabhu... avangala vechu post pannalamE .. idhu eppadi irukku <parattai>

  
  
  infact that was an indirect insult to Vijayakanth...adhavadhu vijayakanth koodathan compare panna mudiyumaamaa...what nansans is this!
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Sep 20 11:15:47 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: app_engine wrote: ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்... cold war ellam illainga.. avaru summa summa edhuvum solvaru.. vs Amitabh, avar 2nd fav Ajith / Prabhu... avangala vechu post pannalamE .. idhu eppadi irukku <parattai> infact that was an indirect insult to Vijayakanth...adhavadhu vijayakanth koodathan compare panna mudiyumaamaa...what nansans is this!

  
  
  correct vikki..
  
  adhu yEn oru vaidhegi kathirundhal / oru ramana Amitabh panradhukku...
  
  oru Vaali / oru varalaru / oru villain / oru Asal.. idhai sollalame..
  
  illaina. .oru Agni Natchathram / oru Chinna thambi / oru Raja Kayya vecha / oru uthamapurusan.. idhai panniduvara Amithabh.. ippadi kEtta adhula oru nyayam irukku.. oru artham irukku
  
  oruthar sandai pOdumpodhu.. avangakitta irukkura aayudhatha vechu sandai pOdanum.. appadi illaina sandailaye kalandhukka koodadhu <pudhu karuthu>
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Sep 20 11:19:52 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  app_engine wrote: ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்... cold war ellam illainga.. avaru summa summa edhuvum solvaru.. vs Amitabh, avar 2nd fav Ajith / Prabhu... avangala vechu post pannalamE .. idhu eppadi irukku <parattai>

  
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  I have seen few movies ranging from his early days to recent ones like aag, nishabdh, paa of Amitabh and IMHO Amitabh is very good actor. But that doesnt mean that Amitabh(both as actor and star) is better than Kamal or Rajini. And saying like Amitabh > Rajini/Kamal, is a great insult to Rajini and Kamal. Even Amitabh is lesser as an actor and better as a star than the next two sets prabhu and karthik Wait.... as a star, Amitab is lesser than Vijaykanth

  
  
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=14730&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=135
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Sep 20 11:24:14 2010.

  oh.. i might have missed in the whole lot of essays & paragraphs there..
  
  appo Ajith'ukku vaanga...
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Sep 20 11:26:37 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  oh.. i might have missed in the whole lot of essays & paragraphs there..

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Sep 20 11:28:26 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  HonestRaj wrote: app_engine wrote: ok, HR, my point was when you & sarna were locked in some kind of "cold-war" vis-a-vis Santhanam, I thought of lightening the situation with asking you to focus on sarna's praises of your fav-star ஒரு சின்ன கை-குலுக்க-வைக்கும்-முயற்சி அம்புட்டுத்தேன்... cold war ellam illainga.. avaru summa summa edhuvum solvaru.. vs Amitabh, avar 2nd fav Ajith / Prabhu... avangala vechu post pannalamE .. idhu eppadi irukku <parattai> infact that was an indirect insult to Vijayakanth...adhavadhu vijayakanth koodathan compare panna mudiyumaamaa...what nansans is this!

  
  
  

  Sarna wrote:

  Had anyone seen the hindi remake of Suryavamsam, in which Amitab did Sarathkumar role ? Sarathkumar acting'a vida better'aa act panna mudiyaadha amitabh

  
  
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2235807&highlight=#2235807
  
  now, is this an insult to Sarathkumar ?
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Sep 20 11:30:49 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  now, is this an insult to Sarathkumar ?

  
  
  idhai neenga avarkitta than kEtkanum.. illaina avar fan kittathan ketkanum..
  indha hub'la appadi yarum irukeengalaaaaa
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Sep 20 11:34:57 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  oruthar sandai pOdumpodhu.. avangakitta irukkura aayudhatha vechu sandai pOdanum.. appadi illaina sandailaye kalandhukka koodadhu <pudhu karuthu>

  
  
  
  
  rajni amitab sandaina...rajni padangala pathi thaan pesanum.... infact he is worse than sarathkumaru...vijayakanthunnu kambiya pidikka koodadhu
  
  

• From: GSV on Tue Sep 21 1:17:04 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  GSV wrote: I dont know where to post this ... i was searching.. i got this topic.... so i am posting here.... Sindhu Samaveli Idha vida oru kevalamaana padatha naa paarthadhilla.... Director ah nadu road la n..e ah nikka vechu kollanum.... Tamil cinema va ku indha padam oru saaba kedu sathyama... Recently I saw a news in one tamil magazine which made me "Samaeebathil thaan iyakkiya padaththai kaana thiraiyarangirkku vandha andha iyakkunarai sila aasaamigal mutrugaiyittu 'samaveli'yil vaiththu 'sindhu' paadivittaargal.

  
  
  
  padatha system la paathadhuke kola veri aayitom...
  theatre la paathavanga romba paavam...
  Ivar(n)a ellam innum edhavadhu seyyanum...
  
  tanx for ths info ajay konjam sandhosama iruku....
  
  

• From: Kambar_Kannagi on Tue Sep 21 1:28:13 2010.

  GSV wrote:

  Ivar(n)a ellam innum edhavadhu seyyanum...

  
  கொலை வெறியில் GSV. தூண்டி விட்ட Ajaybaskar-ஐ போலீஸ் வலை வீச்சு...
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Sep 21 1:51:37 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  rajni amitab sandaina...rajni padangala pathi thaan pesanum.... infact he is worse than sarathkumaru...vijayakanthunnu kambiya pidikka koodadhu

  
  
  Amitab is worse cricketer than Sachin or Amitab is worse chess player than Anand'nu kambiya pidikkalaam'nu solreegala
  
  

• From: GSV on Tue Sep 21 2:33:49 2010.

  Kambar_Kannagi wrote:

  GSV wrote: Ivar(n)a ellam innum edhavadhu seyyanum... கொலை வெறியில் GSV. தூண்டி விட்ட Ajaybaskar-ஐ போலீஸ் வலை வீச்சு...

  
  
  Enna panradhu KK... Andha alavuku padatha sedhuki irukaaru director...
  
  //Ajay kum director kum link irukumo endra konathil police visaranai //
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Tue Sep 21 12:40:08 2010.

  Boss a.k.a Baskaran
  
  - I watched it, laughed, but I dont remember anything now!
  Actually the tempo of the movie was the same from start till end but that was not my complain, but the movie was dragging as it did not have any twists and so it was boring in the second half.
  
  P.S : Will the directors stop using yesteryears songs and BGM's for the wits? Its boring!
  
  VTV - Classic!
  
  - When Jessy admits that she is in love with Karthik @ Alleppey, awesome BGM and a mild humming of "Aromale" by a lady, awesome I say! Film of the year, easily!
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Sep 21 14:18:33 2010.

  Paiyya:
  Among masala directors, I have a soft corner for Lingusamy and Saran. Though these guys make average, run-of-the mill movies, they do add some eccentricity/flavour to their characters and also give some directorial touches here and there. So with that in my mind, I had some expectations on Paiyya.
  
  For a film labelled as action material, the framework of the movie is good. But Lingoo could have worked a little bit more on the screenplay and could have been stretched it a little bit to make it engaging/thrilling and less predictable towards the end. Karthik and Tamanna are very apt for their respective roles. No complaints there. Can be seen once eventhough the movie drags a bit towards the end.
  
  
  Dhill (Re-visit):
  When I saw this movie first several years back, I became a instant fan of this movie and have seen this 3-4 times subsequently on DVD. Watching this movie again after 3 years or so. Dhill is a perfect template for a masala film. Whenever we talk about masala film, we tend to dismiss/snub it as bad (by default) and quite understandably so. But "Dhill" is one of those very few movies, that reminds us that one can make a masala film that is good to watch too. This is a superb, "come from behind" angry young man formula film.
  Vikram is brilliant and shows that he could be the best masala "action" hero after R & K. The intensity he brings into these kind of roles is just brilliant (as seen in Gemini/Samy/Dhool etc.). Rest of the casting is all perfect. Songs are superb. Last but not least Dharani adds a lot of thrill elements into the movie and is really the second hero of the movie besides Vikram.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Sat Sep 25 7:40:06 2010.

  Watched Chatrapathi climax..
  
  Oru single scene la ivlo abathathai kotti kuvikka mudiyuma?? !!! Court ku varumpothu romba avasiyama raanuva udaiyilathan varunuma.Sarath ulla vanthathum judge mutharkondu ellarum ezhunthu nikkaranga. Entha modulation me illama sarath pesimudikkararu. Innoru raanuva udaikkarar vanthu judge kitta etho file a kodukkararu. Appuram enakku sariya puriyala, sarath amarupadi aajaraha solrangala illa raanuvathukkita oppadaichuttangala??? Velila varumpothu villainoda wife n adiyal sarathai suda try panraru udane namma Ilavarasu (ivaru police) avangala posuk posuk nu suttutu melathikarikitta "sir,on the record ivingala suttutean" nu solraru. Avarum neeyellam tharmapuri la irukka vendiyavanya appadinu parattararu. Ithanaikkum oruthar kuda sethavangala thirumbikkuda paakkama vecha kan vangama sarath aye pakkaranga. Kadaisiya koodi nikkara makkal ellam sarath a jeep la yeathinathum kai thattranga.Athum ethukkunu enakku puriyala.
  
  Enna kodumai ithu!!!
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Sep 25 10:00:22 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  VTV - Classic! - When Jessy admits that she is in love with Karthik @ Alleppey, awesome BGM and a mild humming of "Aromale" by a lady, awesome I say! Film of the year, easily!

  
  
  idhuva?
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sat Sep 25 13:16:10 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Watched Chatrapathi climax.. Oru single scene la ivlo abathathai kotti kuvikka mudiyuma?? !!! Court ku varumpothu romba avasiyama raanuva udaiyilathan varunuma.Sarath ulla vanthathum judge mutharkondu ellarum ezhunthu nikkaranga. Entha modulation me illama sarath pesimudikkararu. Innoru raanuva udaikkarar vanthu judge kitta etho file a kodukkararu. Appuram enakku sariya puriyala, sarath amarupadi aajaraha solrangala illa raanuvathukkita oppadaichuttangala??? Velila varumpothu villainoda wife n adiyal sarathai suda try panraru udane namma Ilavarasu (ivaru police) avangala posuk posuk nu suttutu melathikarikitta "sir,on the record ivingala suttutean" nu solraru. Avarum neeyellam tharmapuri la irukka vendiyavanya appadinu parattararu. Ithanaikkum oruthar kuda sethavangala thirumbikkuda paakkama vecha kan vangama sarath aye pakkaranga. Kadaisiya koodi nikkara makkal ellam sarath a jeep la yeathinathum kai thattranga.Athum ethukkunu enakku puriyala. Enna kodumai ithu!!!

  
  
  aanaalum ungalukku rombha porumainga
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Sep 25 13:17:41 2010.

  Drums Mani on Singaravelan.
  
  Missed the beautiful work Ilayaraja had done all these days! The sad version of Pudhu Cheri is brilliant!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Sun Sep 26 1:04:29 2010.

  Kalavani - Kood
  Vimal, Director Durgunam nalla pannirundhaanga
  
  P.S: It was a tad odd to find a "Desert rose" (Sting) song in a film like this
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sun Sep 26 1:44:10 2010.

  InnimEl neenga Visting professor madhiri than hub pakkam varuveengala?
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun Sep 26 11:38:46 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  - When Jessy admits that she is in love with Karthik @ Alleppey, awesome BGM and a mild humming of "Aromale" by a lady, awesome I say! Film of the year, easily!

  
  
  Exactly! My uncle watched it yesterday at our place on DVD and said "intha padam ivvaLavu nallA irukkumnu naan ethirpaakkala... innoru vAtti paakkanum".
  
  Great one indeed by all means. Performances of Simbu and Trisha are top notch.. Trisha especially. Realised it during repeat viewing.
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Sun Sep 26 11:47:33 2010.

  Boss Engira Baskaran - mokkai
  
  comparing this (city based) to Kalavani (village based) I would say Kalavani was 10 times better.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Sep 27 8:25:46 2010.

  செவுரு (அது தாங்க "தீவார்" இந்திப்படம், அமிதாப்பும் சசி கபூரும். கூட நீத்து சிங்கும் பர்வீன் பாபியும்)
  
  சசி கபூர் வரும் காட்சிகளிலெல்லாம் சிரிச்சு சிரிச்சு வயிறு வலி (சில தவிர மற்றவை நகைச்சுவைக்காக உத்தேசிக்கப்பட்டவை அல்ல)
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Tue Sep 28 1:44:17 2010.

  komaram puli
  
  Very nice horror movie.... villain na comedy piece ah katra trend ah yeppo stop pannu vanganu theriyala... hanndling bullets with swords... Music ARR ore oru aarudhal cinematography... he did his work...
  
  

• From: interz on Tue Sep 28 4:51:54 2010.

  I really wanna watch a tamil new movie, the current ones i stopped watching in middle (vanthe matharam, baana kaathadi), sema bore movies.
  
  for me BEB, and Kalavaani are the highlights of the year.
  
  

• From: Querida on Tue Sep 28 20:37:03 2010.

  Singam...there's a first time for everything...first Surya movie I couldn't watch all the way through.
  
  Watched two Arya starrers: Madrasapattinam, BEB
  
  And one oldie: Kulavilakku (GG, Saroja Devi)
  
  BEB was full of laughs, but I found it kind of like wading through water just waiting for things to come to a resolution.
  
  MP I have to admit surprised me, I was quite skeptical about how including Caucasian characters would be (I still remember the awkwardness of Nadodi Thendral) and it had the flashback/present feel of Rang De Basanti. Both Arya and Amy were impressive. I especially liked the bgm.
  
  Kulavilakku: another example of how when showing continual suffering (ahem serial writers please listen as well) there has got to be a situation that allows catharsis. Some redemption of suffering character, some acknowledgment of their struggles, some consequence for the wrong-doers.
  
  This was not the case at all with "Kulavilakku" where we see Saroja become utterly pitiful bearing barbs and one indignity after another...I was just waiting for it to turn into a sound of music situ where GG comes and finally gets her!
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Wed Sep 29 22:00:22 2010.

  Kola Kolaiya Munthirikka.
  
  Supposed to be funny, did smile here and there. Wondering how it would have worked for Kamal back in the 90s. Anandaraj finally used fully for humour. Innum konjam push panni irukkalaam.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Sep 30 2:49:20 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Kola Kolaiya Munthirikka. Supposed to be funny, did smile here and there. Wondering how it would have worked for Kamal back in the 90s. Anandaraj finally used fully for humour. Innum konjam push panni irukkalaam.

  
  
  oh, this movie was a torture on screen - had to leave halfway - crazy without kamal or koundar does lack a lot of punch.......
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Sep 30 2:55:45 2010.

  Crazy without Kamal is manageable with Prabhu (then). But yeah, some typical Crazy dialogues totally missed the point with poor delivery. Ithilirunthu you can appreciate Kamal's gift for delivery (for newcomers, I mean).
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Sep 30 3:31:15 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Crazy without Kamal is manageable with Prabhu (then). But yeah, some typical Crazy dialogues totally missed the point with poor delivery. Ithilirunthu you can appreciate Kamal's gift for delivery (for newcomers, I mean).

  
  
  ofcourse
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Thu Sep 30 11:27:19 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Crazy without Kamal is manageable with Prabhu (then). But yeah, some typical Crazy dialogues totally missed the point with poor delivery. Ithilirunthu you can appreciate Kamal's gift for delivery (for newcomers, I mean).

  
  
  neekka?
  
  nokkaaa?
  
  neekkum nokumaa?
  
  just deliver that mattered here
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Thu Sep 30 11:32:24 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: Crazy without Kamal is manageable with Prabhu (then). But yeah, some typical Crazy dialogues totally missed the point with poor delivery. Ithilirunthu you can appreciate Kamal's gift for delivery (for newcomers, I mean). neekka? nokkaaa? neekkum nokumaa? just deliver that mattered here

  
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Sep 30 12:40:39 2010.

  Matir Moina ("The clay bird", 2002)
  
  Chanced upon this DVD in the Melvindale city (MI) library while picking up a few children's books. The cover picture of the Indian (Bangladeshi) girl made me rent this
  
  Very interesting Bangladeshi (Bengali) movie with good sub-titles. Tale of a 1960's Bangladeshi village family that silently asks many questions without forcing views on us.
  
  Sufficient to say if someone liked Mahendran's uthirippookkaL, they'll appreciate this movie a lot
  
  Coming from a "muslim village" background (that too of late 60s / 70s; with school pals who had exactly similar background of some main characters of the movie) and also being aware of some of the Bengali / Keralite sensitivities, I should say, yes , the film is very nostalgic to me !
  
  Plum, jaiganes, P_R, equa, k_g, compli, Nerd, B(K) , Sarna, venkkiram, Usha Sankar and those who like "serious" movies :
  
  Highly recommended:-)
  
  MADDY - you'll probably like portions of it because of some sort of ARR connection
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Sep 30 23:44:20 2010.

  App, padam pEru kELvipattA mAdhiri irukku. Credits konjam sollunga.
  Sounds interesting but tamizhnaattula engE kedaikkum...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Sep 30 23:57:02 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Matir Moina ("The clay bird", 2002) MADDY - you'll probably like portions of it because of some sort of ARR connection

  
  
  oh thats nice to know - will surely give it a try
  
  

• From: Querida on Thu Sep 30 23:58:31 2010.

  Digression: Maddy is that Salman Rushdie as your dp? Or someone else?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Sep 30 23:59:46 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  Digression: Maddy is that Salman Rushdie as your dp? Or someone else?

  
  
  oh he really looks like salman rushdie isnt it?? he is the legendary stanley kubrick - director of movies like eyes wide shut, A clockwork orange and 2001-a space odyssey
  
  

• From: Querida on Fri Oct 1 0:05:28 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Querida wrote: Digression: Maddy is that Salman Rushdie as your dp? Or someone else? oh he really looks like salman rushdie isnt it?? he is the legendary stanley kubrick - director of movies like eyes wide shut, A clockwork orange and 2001-a space odyssey

  
  
  have watched his films, but it never occurred to me to see how he looks .
  
  Digression Ended.
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Fri Oct 1 2:19:17 2010.

  Bale pandiya
  
  
  yesterday i seen this movie. Nice movie to laugh...
  
  It'll be atleast an average grosser r hit if big star in lead...
  
  The film in second half lacks in lcomedy scenes but manages to keep interest in screen play....
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Oct 1 2:24:15 2010.

  Wall-E - one of the most marvellous movies i have ever seen........and so touching too - its so much better than the "dumb" avatar.......looking at this movie, surely, we have a long way to go for hollywood standards......its not only abt the money - its the thinking process itself - to think of a parallel world that is so different and detailing to the tiniest scrap of dust - oh my god, its really a marvellous work of art
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 2:28:37 2010.

  App_Engine,
  I have "The Clay Bird" in my harddisk! Will watch it. I already have films of Sandip Ray and Buddhadeb dasgupta to watch.
  
  

• From: Plum on Fri Oct 1 2:31:06 2010.

  kid, what are the credits for mAtir moinA
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 2:38:40 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Wall-E - one of the most marvellous movies i have ever seen........and so touching too - its so much better than the "dumb" avatar.......looking at this movie, surely, we have a long way to go for hollywood standards......its not only abt the money - its the thinking process itself - to think of a parallel world that is so different and detailing to the tiniest scrap of dust - oh my god, its really a marvellous work of art

  
  The current state of "Earth" was superbly crafted/visualized, the initial silent portions of Wall-E scavenging through the scraps and ensuing interaction with EVE, is one of the finest achievements of Pixar. Wall-E and Eve's "It only takes a moment". Art inspires Life. Possibly the best "robot" film of the decade
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 2:41:31 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  kid, what are the credits for mAtir moinA

  
  
  Directed by
  Tareque Masud
  
  Produced by
  Catherine Masud
  
  Written by
  Tareque Masud,
  Catherine Masud
  
  Starring
  Nurul Islam Babu,
  Russell Farazi,
  Jayanto Chattopadhyay,
  Rokeya Prachy,
  Soaeb Islam,
  Lameesa Reemjheem
  
  Cinematography
  Sudheer Palsane
  
  Wins[2]
  2002 Cannes Film Festival, International Critics' Prize [1]
  2002 Cannes Film Festival, FIPRESCI Prize for Directors' Fortnight - Tareque Masud [3]
  2002 Edinburgh International Film Festival
  2002 Montreal International Film Festival
  2002 International Film Festival of Marrakech, Best Screenplay Award - Tareque Masud & Catherine Masud
  2002 Cairo International Film Festival
  2003 Palm Springs International Film Festival
  2003 New Directors/New Films Festival
  2003 Karafilm Festival, Best Film
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Oct 1 5:38:49 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Wall-E - one of the most marvellous movies i have ever seen........and so touching too - its so much better than the "dumb" avatar.......looking at this movie, surely, we have a long way to go for hollywood standards......its not only abt the money - its the thinking process itself - to think of a parallel world that is so different and detailing to the tiniest scrap of dust - oh my god, its really a marvellous work of art The current state of "Earth" was superbly crafted/visualized, the initial silent portions of Wall-E scavenging through the scraps and ensuing interaction with EVE, is one of the finest achievements of Pixar. Wall-E and Eve's "It only takes a moment". Art inspires Life. Possibly the best "robot" film of the decade

  
  
  yes - it was a truly exhilarating experience.....its not about swanky graphics but the conceptualisation and way of story telling - amazing.....
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Oct 1 14:29:51 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  App_Engine, I have "The Clay Bird" in my harddisk!

  
  Same here and I have heard a lot about this film.
  
  

  kid-glove wrote:

  Possibly the best "robot" film of the decade

  
  You haven't seen Enthiran, have you
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Oct 1 14:34:58 2010.

  Adhu eppadi ninga Dr. Strangelove-ae sollama vidalam?.
  

  MADDY wrote:

  Querida wrote: Digression: Maddy is that Salman Rushdie as your dp? Or someone else? oh he really looks like salman rushdie isnt it?? he is the legendary stanley kubrick - director of movies like eyes wide shut, A clockwork orange and 2001-a space odyssey

  
  

• From: app_engine on Fri Oct 1 15:18:05 2010.

  Plum,
  kid-glove சொன்ன மாதிரி இது "அவார்டு படந்"தேன்
  
  So you need to preset your mood for some very very "realism" scenes. I got into that mood early on (kind of anticipated) and so could enjoy the performances. More than the overall movie, there're a number of sparkles that kept me going.
  
  k-g / Nerd, give it a try, but expect some "Aravindhan-like" direction
  (who did the movie Chidambaram in Malayalam)
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 15:23:25 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: Possibly the best "robot" film of the decade You haven't seen Enthiran, have you

  
  Btw, neenga pArthAchA?
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 15:27:17 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  k-g / Nerd, give it a try, but expect some "Aravindhan-like" direction (who did the movie Chidambaram in Malayalam)

  
  Ah, okay. Incidentally I have Aravindhan's Vaasthuhara (*-ing Lalettan) in my harddisk too. pAkkanum, ellAthayum pAkkanum!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Oct 1 15:37:58 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Nerd wrote: kid-glove wrote: Possibly the best "robot" film of the decade You haven't seen Enthiran, have you Btw, neenga pArthAchA?

  
  Not yet. Will be watching it in six hours. When are you planning to see?
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 1 15:41:21 2010.

  If someone spare(s) a ticket, it could be sooner. Don't like to stretch myself to watch it. Especially with what they charge for initial days.
  
  

• From: jinju on Fri Oct 1 17:00:09 2010.

  Boss Engira Baskaran: Gud one-time watch @ home on dvd, thanks largely to mr. santhanam! For Arya, personally (or is it professionally?! ) the role's an improvement in that his attempts at humor doesn't stick out like it did in Sarvam! Nayantara was ok. The character actors were good, especially the actor who played Arya's brother. I personally enjoyed SMS a bit more, coz Jeeva was as much a riot as Santhanam there, and the chemistry was a bit more natural than btwn Arya-Santhanam!
  
  Like bolly's neverending NRI subjects, tamil cinema's formula of wastrel boy with no other job than loving a well-to-do gal n a quirk of fate and a guest appearance later, aal is well, is repetitive ! Also, this reusing of yesteryear film BGMs/scenes/dialogues to get some easy laughs is ok for one scene or two, but to sprinkle it throughout the film to fill in time has already been done to death by Mr. VP, so some originality is always welcome Mr. Rajesh, tho Nanben da is a riot whenever it comes on!
  
  Madirasappattinam: Another Arya movie where he blends in well with the scenery, the old Madras recreated with the trams n all, but nothing much to do in terms of performance! I honestly can't understand the hype on this director AL Vijay. After all, what has he done except remakes like his guru Priyadarsan?! Ok, he has done a fair job with all of it, but i feel he is getting too much credit for little work! Hopefully, the Vikram project is an original one. Amy, a couple of tunes from GVP, cinematography, and some good character artists make this a gud watching experience.
  
  

• From: Querida on Fri Oct 1 21:06:21 2010.

  If you like Wall-E but can handle something more stark then I would recommend "9", it's a short animated film that also offers a setting in which a place like Earth has been ravaged. The animation is just amazing and the danger element is more palpable.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Sat Oct 2 23:17:00 2010.

  pazhassi raja
  it was quite a predictable film...tough performance from mammootty..
  bgm was top notch from raja..truely an award winning effort..esp wen mammoo gets honoured after death
  otherwise..it was just an ok film..nothin more in it..likes of siraichalai was much more brilliant..
  
  

• From: interz on Mon Oct 4 10:27:50 2010.

  Enthiran - Rajini's Ultimate treat
  
  The only simple thing about Enthiran is the story. Man creates robot and add emotions, the robot falls in love, and seek revenge when his love is rejected.
  
  about performances:
  
  Rajini: outstanding in acting, fighting, romance, dialogue deliver, walking style,and especially his charismatic laughter.
  
  Aishwarya Rai: stunning beauty, she gets enough scope to perform and show her capability
  
  Other cast: Danny Denzongpa doesnt disappoint, super acting by him Santhanam, Karunas, gets a pad on shoulder for their contribution to tamil cinema by acting with him, they had minimal impact on the movie, but didnt fail to evoke laughter. Kochin Haneefa has been in Shankars movies like Muthalvan, Anniyan, Shivaji, he is always funny .
  
  Stunts by Yuen Woo Ping, Peter Heines, best stunts i seen in a Rajini movie.
  
  Mega Cadeau to Photography (Rathnavelu), art (Sabu Cyril), Editing (Anthony), Dialogues (Sujatha, Karky, Shankar)
  
  Coming to the part that disappoints me: A R Rahmans BGM. His songs in the movie are really good, but when does MD's stop repeating their tunes of the songs throughout the movie like a melodrama?
  
  Director Shankar, did it again, he did it big time.
  
  I hope this movie will be a delightful experience for others as it was for me.
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Mon Oct 4 23:05:57 2010.

  watched NMA en route to bangalore. neraya pEr nallaa irukkunu sonnadhaala nambi paartha enakku . Karthi carrying the family legacy of acting disability (thanks Maddy for the terminology). Phony and fake body language and dialok delivery. NT, UN, SS padangaLa paarthu kathukittu vaappaa. 2.5 maNi nEram padam pOduvaanganu kaN muzhichadhudhaan micham. Inime andha family padam free ticket kedachaalum andha pakkamE thalai vechu padukka koodaadhu Sami!
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Oct 4 23:14:02 2010.

  Sathya - :shocked:
  Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi nadippil kuRaiyA?
  Btw, the family also has sodhi akka in its roster. I think she makes up for any combined lack of acting chops of the rest of her family(on both sides) single-handedly. The over part of her over-acting is so large to compensate for any comprehensive lack of acting in the rest of the family, don't you think?
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Mon Oct 4 23:16:54 2010.

  Plum, from the trailers, I had hope on Karthi after suffering from VA. But, am disappointed. Karthi innum PV modelErundhu veLeela varala. OrE maadhiri dhaan enakku thONudhu. No variety.
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Mon Oct 4 23:18:54 2010.

  and, sOdhi akkaava paththi pudhusaa naan vEra sollaNumaa?
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Oct 5 3:39:57 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi

  
  
  karthik'in rasiga kanmanigalE, aduththa thiriyin thalaippu ready
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 5 8:50:20 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Sathya - :shocked: Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi nadippil kuRaiyA? Btw, the family also has sodhi akka in its roster. I think she makes up for any combined lack of acting chops of the rest of her family(on both sides) single-handedly. The over part of her over-acting is so large to compensate for any comprehensive lack of acting in the rest of the family, don't you think?

  
  
  ungalukku yaen jothika mela avlo veruppu....
  nalla busu busu nu oru nadigai konjam out of the box try panna yaen ungalukku pudikka matengudhu....?
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 5 9:08:27 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  Plum, kid-glove சொன்ன மாதிரி இது "அவார்டு படந்"தேன் So you need to preset your mood for some very very "realism" scenes. I got into that mood early on (kind of anticipated) and so could enjoy the performances. More than the overall movie, there're a number of sparkles that kept me going. k-g / Nerd, give it a try, but expect some "Aravindhan-like" direction (who did the movie Chidambaram in Malayalam)

  
  
  //
  app_e,
  why are you missing from the Superstar Planet? especially when there is a once in a while festival happening?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Oct 5 9:26:37 2010.

  Sarna wrote:

  Plum wrote: Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi karthik'in rasiga kanmanigalE, aduththa thiriyin thalaippu ready

  
  
  nah, lets not over-react
  
  i think the attack on karthi is due to my endhiran review - im not sure, but thats what i feel
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 5 9:30:30 2010.

  
  
  

• From: Plum on Tue Oct 5 9:42:11 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Plum wrote: Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi karthik'in rasiga kanmanigalE, aduththa thiriyin thalaippu ready nah, lets not over-react i think the attack on karthi is due to my endhiran review - im not sure, but thats what i feel

  
  
  - in endhiran thread, I was on your side!
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Tue Oct 5 9:47:15 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Sarna wrote: Plum wrote: Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi karthik'in rasiga kanmanigalE, aduththa thiriyin thalaippu ready nah, lets not over-react i think the attack on karthi is due to my endhiran review - im not sure, but thats what i feel

  
  Maddy
  ennai paththi therinjum neenga ipdi post senjadhu enakku kashtamaa irukku
  seriously friend, unga endhiran reviewkkum idhukkum sambandham illa. Sometimes I tend to get tense and defend overly regarding the movie / star I like. aanaa adhukkaaga sambandham illaama and vEra routla attack seiyyaNumnu seiyya maattEn. My opinion abt NMA is heart-felt. It's just a coincidence that it happened after ur Endhiran review.
  
  ungaLukkaagadhaan ivLo esplanation. mathavanga solliyirundhaa kavalayE pattirukka maattEn.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Tue Oct 5 9:49:33 2010.

  sathya
  neenge solluveengalannu plum wait pannitu irundharu ...agenda
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Oct 5 9:51:39 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Sarna wrote: Plum wrote: Natural nayagan, iyalbu iLaval, effortless emagaadhagan karthi karthik'in rasiga kanmanigalE, aduththa thiriyin thalaippu ready nah, lets not over-react i think the attack on karthi is due to my endhiran review - im not sure, but thats what i feel - in endhiran thread, I was on your side!

  
  
  seck PM - we've given enough entertainment to these people
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Tue Oct 5 9:51:41 2010.

  raghavendran wrote:

  sathya neenge solluveengalannu plum wait pannitu irundharu ...agenda

  
  ennai vechu comedy keemadi paNNaliyE?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Oct 5 9:55:17 2010.

  sathya_1979 wrote:

  Maddy ennai paththi therinjum neenga ipdi post senjadhu enakku kashtamaa irukku seriously friend, unga endhiran reviewkkum idhukkum sambandham illa. Sometimes I tend to get tense and defend overly regarding the movie / star I like. aanaa adhukkaaga sambandham illaama and vEra routla attack seiyyaNumnu seiyya maattEn. My opinion abt NMA is heart-felt. It's just a coincidence that it happened after ur Endhiran review. ungaLukkaagadhaan ivLo esplanation. mathavanga solliyirundhaa kavalayE pattirukka maattEn.

  
  
  im not sure dhaan sonnengo - if this is the case, then im really sorry.......
  
  

• From: sathya_1979 on Tue Oct 5 9:56:44 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  sathya_1979 wrote: Maddy ennai paththi therinjum neenga ipdi post senjadhu enakku kashtamaa irukku seriously friend, unga endhiran reviewkkum idhukkum sambandham illa. Sometimes I tend to get tense and defend overly regarding the movie / star I like. aanaa adhukkaaga sambandham illaama and vEra routla attack seiyyaNumnu seiyya maattEn. My opinion abt NMA is heart-felt. It's just a coincidence that it happened after ur Endhiran review. ungaLukkaagadhaan ivLo esplanation. mathavanga solliyirundhaa kavalayE pattirukka maattEn. im not sure dhaan sonnengo - if this is the case, then im really sorry.......

  
  no paarmalities, purinjitta sari :hand-shake:
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Tue Oct 5 9:59:13 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Plum wrote: - in endhiran thread, I was on your side! seck PM - we've given enough entertainment to these people

  
  DMK-ADMK koottaniyaa
  
  neraiya miss pannitten pola irukke .
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 5 10:01:48 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Plum wrote: - in endhiran thread, I was on your side! seck PM - we've given enough entertainment to these people DMK-ADMK koottaniyaa neraiya miss pannitten pola irukke .

  
  
  ippo hubla new trend idhu dhaan...
  good to see
  
  

• From: app_engine on Tue Oct 5 10:02:36 2010.

  SoftSword wrote:

  app_e, why are you missing from the Superstar Planet? especially when there is a once in a while festival happening?

  
  
  Two reasons :
  
  1. I haven't seen the movie yet (don't want spoilers etc)
  2. That thread runs too fast and my current "project-client-changeover-state" doesn't allow much active hub time.
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 5 10:06:38 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  SoftSword wrote: app_e, why are you missing from the Superstar Planet? especially when there is a once in a while festival happening? Two reasons : 1. I haven't seen the movie yet (don't want spoilers etc) 2. That thread runs too fast and my current "project-client-changeover-state" doesn't allow much active hub time.

  
  
  the first point in the brackets looks like a valid point....
  irundhaalum romba alutthakkaarar'nga neenga... appreciate ur self controll.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Wed Oct 6 6:59:56 2010.

  Mahadeera(Telugu)
  
  Ithu Blocbuster vera..
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Wed Oct 6 7:17:52 2010.

  
  
  Same peelings when i watched the movie...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed Oct 6 7:32:29 2010.

  add a national award to it
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Wed Oct 6 7:39:10 2010.

  The film was appreciate(d) for its production values. Rightly (National) awarded , IMO.
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Oct 6 8:24:53 2010.

  i watched the movie too and the casting was damn...
  kajal agarwal for that role was
  
  but i thot the movie has some efforts gone in.
  
  

• From: Querida on Thu Oct 7 14:04:47 2010.

  Watched Drohi *spoilers included*
  
  good twists...needs editing in parts for continuity...the heroine is shot and we never hear from her again! The discontinuity between Vishnu's younger persona and older persona...how neat the hero/heroine match ups were...Not at all convinced that heroine can be mom as well...
  for debut of an action film by a female... seen worse from established directors
  
  wouldn't have worked if they didn't make clear that it's love-hate relationship between the frenemies ( i learn from my students too!)...they had to care about each other to put up with so much crap and still stick around!
  
  ...what I liked the most...I don't know maybe it's the honesty but when Vishnu says that he's not an idiot to not know the difference between a fake and real knife but went along with it anyways...small but captivating detail!
  
  bgm was stylish sounding
  songs....meh
  
  

• From: great on Thu Oct 7 14:13:06 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  The film was appreciate(d) for its production values. Rightly (National) awarded , IMO.

  
  
  Exactly. Recently watched S.S.Rajamouli`s yamadonga, athisiyapiravi revisit. however technically the movie was good
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Thu Oct 7 16:23:59 2010.

  Athisayapiravi in itself was a remake of a Senior NTR film. It was quite advanced for its times though.
  

  great wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: The film was appreciate(d) for its production values. Rightly (National) awarded , IMO. Exactly. Recently watched S.S.Rajamouli`s yamadonga, athisiyapiravi revisit. however technically the movie was good

  
  

• From: viraajan on Fri Oct 8 13:37:46 2010.

  Baana Kaathadi by 'Bad'ri...
  
  Couldn't sit through... Terrible!
  
  

• From: Siv.S on Fri Oct 8 15:18:56 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  Watched Drohi *spoilers included* good twists...needs editing in parts for continuity...the heroine is shot and we never hear from her again! The discontinuity between Vishnu's younger persona and older persona...how neat the hero/heroine match ups were...Not at all convinced that heroine can be mom as well...

  
  Enna solla varengannu puriyala u mean the same girl acted as mother , i could not realized that
  the boy kissing heroine's mother is director's touch.. it was similiar like Abirami abirami from Guna.. and director shown Thalapathy release at the same time ..
  

  Querida wrote:

  for debut of an action film by a female... seen worse from established

  good attempt by debut director ..
  
  

  Querida wrote:

  wouldn't have worked if they didn't make clear that it's love-hate relationship between the frenemies..

  
  actually its clearly shown in the climax why srikanth hates vishnu... cant explain it here
  
  

  Querida wrote:

  ...what I liked the most...I don't know maybe it's the honesty but when Vishnu says that he's not an idiot to not know the difference between a fake and real knife but went along with it anyways...small but captivating detail! bgm was stylish sounding songs....meh

  
  really watchable once .... heroines are biggest draw back .. worst acting.. otherwise good time pass from a debut director.
  
  

• From: vithagan on Fri Oct 8 15:28:12 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  really watchable once .... heroines are biggest draw back .. worst acting.. otherwise good time pass from a debut director.

  
  
  Agreed.
  
  Dialogues ellam edhoe stylea irukanumnu vaikullaye pesikuraanga.. Director maniratnam assistant'nu ippadi dhaan prove pannanuma
  
  

• From: Querida on Fri Oct 8 19:20:45 2010.

  Siv.S wrote:

  Enna solla varengannu puriyala u mean the same girl acted as mother , i could not realized that the boy kissing heroine's mother is director's touch.. it was similiar like Abirami abirami from Guna.. and director shown Thalapathy release at the same time ..

  
  
  Siva yes the girl acts as the mother as well! (and SP Charan appears as her husband later) yeah that "Guna" touch was cute but still could have at least made mother look older...or got another actress...
  
  

  Querida wrote:

  wouldn't have worked if they didn't make clear that it's love-hate relationship between the frenemies..

  
  
  

  Siv.S wrote:

  actually its clearly shown in the climax why srikanth hates vishnu... cant explain it here

  
  
  Haiyyo Siva...why are you misunderstanding me? Yes I know why S hates V but I'm saying that the director also shows that they care about each other....that is love-hate
  
  It's ok Siva...as of now get use to losing in arguments
  
  

• From: NOV on Fri Oct 8 22:31:25 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  It's ok Siva...as of now get used to losing in arguments

  
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Oct 9 9:33:47 2010.

  Kola Kolaiya Mundharikka
  
  Typical Crazy Mohan fun filled movie. A star-fllled movie; while Krishna Kumar was adequate, he has not added something to the character and one cannot help wondering Kamal in the role.
  
  Movie reminds me of Jaishakar-Lakshmi starrer 1972 movie Nawab Narkkaali, which had the fun song chappathi chappathi thaan rotti rotti thaan.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Oct 9 9:37:29 2010.

  Kalloori - romba sumaar. Tammu just about ok. Mahen hype vechu romba edhirpArthuttEnO?
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Sat Oct 9 12:53:24 2010.

  Fantastic.... Just brilliant!
  
  Super Star + Shankar + ARR
  
  Honestly I did not have much expectation as I guessed the story line and it was the same. But its SS who made the difference.
  Chitti ah... No chance, terrific acting! Sharukh khan panni irrundha comedy-a irrundhirukumnu nenaikiren.
  
  Looks like most of the scenes are inspired from "Meendum Jeno".
  
  I loved that "Karuppu aadu" scene and one liner replies from the robo!
  
  ARR BGM especially in that car chase scene!
  
  Shankar had no trouble in making as it is a Robotic movie and any fantasy is accepted. Summa pichu odhari irrukaar!!
  
  Dialogues, We miss you Sujatha, we will really miss you!
  Karki & Shankar were also good.
  
  Second half-la Kilimanjaro paatu padathoda ottave illa. Rebirth of Chitti could have been done better [ If any one contradict my view please read Meendum Jeno ].
  
  Btw I watched at Mayajaal. Housefull as expected but there were extra plastic chairs in the left and right corner of the theater.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Oct 9 13:07:20 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Kalloori - romba sumaar. Tammu just about ok. Mahen hype vechu romba edhirpArthuttEnO?

  
  
  allo, neenga kozhaindangala* paaratradhe illa
  
  *geni kutty and tammu
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Oct 9 15:57:00 2010.

  Kalavani - kalavaindutaanpa ........one of the most robust screenplays i have seen in a long time in tamil with the milieu definitions and descriptions bounded seamlessly into a brilliant & unpredictable set of events...........VTVs position as my no.1 movie of year is in danger .....
  
  would love to write more abt this movie....
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Oct 10 6:04:49 2010.

  Thamizhpadam - Strictly average! mokkai-nga Did not like it...
  
  expected a lot... but turned out to be a disappointment...
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Sun Oct 10 9:24:56 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Thamizhpadam - Strictly average! mokkai-nga Did not like it... expected a lot... but turned out to be a disappointment...

  
  
  ippo thaan parkurengala ?
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Oct 10 9:56:35 2010.

  Dinesh84 wrote:

  viraajan wrote: Thamizhpadam - Strictly average! mokkai-nga Did not like it... expected a lot... but turned out to be a disappointment... ippo thaan parkurengala ?

  
  
  yes....
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sun Oct 10 12:22:26 2010.

  Constant gardener - Classic - touching and spellbinding.
  Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz perform out of their skins to leave me awestruck. A fantastic treatment to the age old storyline of political conspiracy, the personal touch and a wonderful climax makes this one of the treasures of 2000s. Heard later that the director earlier made "City of God". The music of the movie is another treasure....
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Oct 11 1:57:33 2010.

  Endhiran - After watchin Sivaji, my expectation was 0% wrt Shanker. Actually Sivaji looked like perarasu's big-budget movie with Rajini in the lead. Except the motta-boss and ARR, nothing much to rave about Sivaji-the boss. Even the online reviews for Endhiran were not that much encouraging.
  So my ONLY EXPECTATION was to watch 3 different Rajini's on-screen and to know how Rajini would have done the 3 different charactors.
  
  But after Endhiran, I wanted to kiss the cheeks of Rajini and Shanker u guys made my day
  
  First of all, tons of thanks for Shanker for giving us Endhiran. And a sorry for Shanker to compare u with perarasu
  
  Rajini - the Man of the movie
  
  Vaseegaran :-
  Scientist appadingradhukkaaga, american accent english'la pEsi film kaattaama, namma oorkaarar scientist aanaa pEsura english epdi irukkumO, adhu maadhiri english pEsunadhukkaaga oru
  
  Andha Robo'a senju mudichcha odanE, andha mogaththula irukkura oru poorippu, sandhOsham, adha subtle'aa natural'aa charismatic'a nadichchu kaatta, thalaivar'a vitta vEroru nadigar illai
  
  Vaseegaran as common-man is a chance-less depiction
  
  Chitti :-
  An innocent robo with human mask.... nagaichchuvai nadippula kooda thalaivar minja oru nadigarO/comedian'O tamilcinema'la illa
  enna oru innocent look, enna oru dialogue delivary, enna oru timing thalaiva, u are awesome at 60
  
  Chitti ver 2.0 :-
  alexpandian'ayum, vettayanayum mixila pOttu arachchaa, adhu chitti ver 2.0.... enna villaththanam :vow:
  villain nadippulayum thalaivar'a minja innoru villain tamilcinema'la illa
  
  Shanker :- Till now, for me Mudhalvan was the best of shanker.... now for me Endhiran is the best of Shankar ... Mudhalvan * 10000000 = Endhiran
  
  ARR - ulagame ungala dhaan pughazhudhu and u r the right person to deserve such praise
  
  Till now, Mullum malarum was my top favourite thalaivar movie... now Endhiran is my top favourite by pushing mullum malarum to second place
  
  Endhiran - the best product of tamilcinema
  
  

• From: interz on Mon Oct 11 5:11:06 2010.

  super review Sarna
  
  I wrote on my earlier review that rahmans BGM was dissapointing. but having watched it 3 times I have to apologize for being arrogant on that part.
  
  ARRs BGM was really good, the scene that impressed me most was the BGM during the child birth. World class.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Oct 11 5:17:32 2010.

  interz wrote:

  ARRs BGM was really good, the scene that impressed me most was the BGM during the child birth. World class.

  
  
  and thalaivar acting in that scene also worldclass
  
  and for ur comment
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Oct 14 4:11:15 2010.

  watching series of Tom&Jerry cartoons - i found them very pessimistic and sadistic......ive never felt this way before for T&J..........im shocked how its the favorite cartoon series for all people including kids.....i now have complete aversion for T&J - i wouldnt recommend it for my kids atleast
  
  have anyone else felt the same? im not quite sure if theres anyone who has problems with T&J
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Oct 14 4:15:30 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  have anyone else felt the same? im not quite sure if theres anyone who has problems with T&J

  On the contrary, I find them to highly intelligent, well scripted, and a joy to watch. Again it depends on which version you are watching. The current sanitised TV series is okay, the 70s/80s TV series were inherently stupid. The 60s were very sadistic and not too funny, not my liking. I like the ones before that, the Hanna Barbera days Absolutely adore them.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Oct 14 4:20:13 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  MADDY wrote: have anyone else felt the same? im not quite sure if theres anyone who has problems with T&J On the contrary, I find them to highly intelligent, well scripted, and a joy to watch. Again it depends on which version you are watching. The current sanitised TV series is okay, the 70s/80s TV series were inherently stupid. The 60s were very sadistic and not too funny, not my liking. I like the ones before that, the Hanna Barbera days Absolutely adore them.

  
  
  oh idhula ivalavu irukka - i thought it was just one production company which produced all the episodes at one shot and retelecasting them on and on
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Thu Oct 14 4:25:10 2010.

  Hanna Barbera's era was the best.. I really didnt like the series directed by Chuck Jones and Gene Deitch..
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Oct 14 4:25:46 2010.

  Which ones did you watch? Possibly Chuck Jones Era Never liked the version of Tom there. Up to this point they were all meant for big screen. Later TV shows.
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Thu Oct 14 4:27:35 2010.

  speaking of cartoons.. Dexter's laboratory is my all time favourite..
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Thu Oct 14 4:41:23 2010.

  Dinesh84 wrote:

  speaking of cartoons.. Dexter's laboratory is my all time favourite..

  No thread for animation here?
  
  Cartoon Network ones I wouldn't mind sitting through:
  Dexter's Lab
  Powerpuff Girls (seriously, they are well scripted)
  The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (psychedelic)
  The Marvelous adventures of Flapjack.
  And few others.
  ...and I'd love to personally strangle Ben 10
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Thu Oct 14 4:55:40 2010.

  T & J-ke ivelo oppositiona? I used to love this cartoon. But yeah, didn't know there were many versions of this either.
  
  Scooby Doo was yet another personal favorite of mine. Used to spend my evenings watching Smurfs, Carebears, Jem, Archies (these are the consequences of having only sisters as siblings ) I love Thundercats and gargoyles too. Wonder why they don't produce such creative animations today.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Oct 14 5:19:00 2010.

  AudazJay wrote:

  T & J-ke ivelo oppositiona?

  
  
  only me didnt like some of the series and grouch clarified it has various versions probably ended up watching the sadistic version of it recently.....
  
  my favorite cartoon character was poppeyye however repetitive it was......sweepoye, bluto and poppeyye
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Thu Oct 14 5:53:36 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  MADDY wrote: have anyone else felt the same? im not quite sure if theres anyone who has problems with T&J On the contrary, I find them to highly intelligent, well scripted, and a joy to watch. Again it depends on which version you are watching. The current sanitised TV series is okay, the 70s/80s TV series were inherently stupid. The 60s were very sadistic and not too funny, not my liking. I like the ones before that, the Hanna Barbera days Absolutely adore them.

  
  
  My favorite too.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Oct 14 6:29:26 2010.

  I've posted this before in Annan's thread
  
  On T & J
  
  

  Quote:

  Having a Ph.D in Tom and Jerry, knowing who Ray Patterson and Scott Bradley is etc makes me an expert on the Fred Quimby series (Death to Chuck Jones). A lot of people claim they are Tom & Jerry experts, but only a very few pass muster. Because they don't have the following claim. Many years before, I was talking among a group of friends and the subject of Tom and Jerry came up. I told them in my quintessential 'expert tone' that Jerry was as culpable, if not more, as Tom in triggering chases and fights that ended with Tom getting clobbered. Only a true Tom and Jerry expert would know that Jerry is in fact subtly very evil. Only a true expert would realize that Tom getting hammered by, for example, an ironing machine - as visually stunning as it is, is just incidental. The whole set up leading to the chase, the reason for the chase is what makes Tom and Jerry - Tom and Jerry. We know Tom is going to get clobbered. We are interested in the context of the clobber, not the clobber itself. When I told Jerry was evil to this group of friends, this annoying girl who was a psuedo Tom and Jerry fan made fake noises about being an expert. She disagreed. Bah! The idiot. But a great man lived who taught me to shut the trap of such women. I have to present to my dear viewers the video proving the genius of such a man. But you all are not good enough to 'get it' instantly. You need some introduction

  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Oct 14 6:57:26 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  I told them in my quintessential 'expert tone' that Jerry was as culpable, if not more, as Tom in triggering chases and fights that ended with Tom getting clobbered. Only a true Tom and Jerry expert would know that Jerry is in fact subtly very evil.

  
  
  my point too and isnt it sadistic to make evil win all the time.........maybe i have been watching the wrong series but i felt the entire concept was pessimistic and sadistic......i dont know if it was any different in hanna-barbera series......
  
  i would take goundamani-senthil anyday over T & J - it had more balance of results
  
  

• From: varunlss12 on Thu Oct 14 7:23:08 2010.

  I like
  dexter lab,
  popeye show
  swat cats,
  captain planet,
  scooby doo,
  Richie rich,
  looney toons,
  powerpuff girls,
  
  and many more...... nw thy r not telecasting many in this list
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Oct 14 7:24:13 2010.

  First Tom And Jerry (Fred Quimby series), rest is next only!
  
  

• From: MADDY on Thu Oct 14 7:25:42 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  ...and I'd love to personally strangle Ben 10

  
  
  neenga vera - Ben10 has made our jobs easier...........any boy in age group of 3-8 celebrating birthday , gift is ben10 stuff
  
  

• From: Querida on Thu Oct 14 13:17:01 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  watching series of Tom&Jerry cartoons - i found them very pessimistic and sadistic......ive never felt this way before for T&J..........im shocked how its the favorite cartoon series for all people including kids.....i now have complete aversion for T&J - i wouldnt recommend it for my kids atleast have anyone else felt the same? im not quite sure if theres anyone who has problems with T&J

  
  
  
  Maddy I felt the same way after watching "three stooges" again, when I was a kid it use to be a weekend treat to watch this show with our father and we use to find it hilarious...when I watched again when older I was shocked at how I found such violence funny...
  
  even now I enjoy Tamil film comedies...but still cringe at the slapstick humour...esp when the comedian gets smacked by hero, or as servant get smacked by master, or when Senthil inevitably gets slapped by Goundamani...it makes me feel sorry.
  Again I think it is just me...
  
  We should have/start an animation thread...
  
  If Ben 10 is anything like Digimon, Pokemon etc.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Oct 14 13:43:24 2010.

  என்னமோ டாம் ரொம்பப்பாவம் மாதிரியும் ஜெரி தான் சூழ்ச்சிப்பேர்வழி என்பது போலவும் நினைப்பது சரியல்ல என்பது என் கருத்து
  
  எனக்கு மிகப்பிடித்த ஒன்று சர்க்கஸ் சிங்கத்தை துப்பாக்கி சகிதம் பிடிக்கத்துடிக்கும் டாமிடமிருந்து ஜெரி காப்பாற்றுவது.
  
  இதிலெல்லாம் ஜெரி அக்மார்க் ஹீரோங்க!
  
  அதே மாதிரி டெக்ஸாஸ் டாமிலும் ஜெரி பாவம் கேரக்டர் தான். (கிராஃப்தாரில் ரஜினி செய்யும் "தோட்டா வைத்து சிகரெட் கொளுத்துவதை" இதில் அதே போல டாம் செய்யும்). இதிலெல்லாம் டாம் பயங்கர "புல்லி" தானே?
  
  இந்தக்கார்ட்டூன்களின் ஒரே பிரச்னை குழந்தைகள் அவற்றை இமிடேட் செய்வது தான்
  
  

• From: app_engine on Thu Oct 14 23:19:19 2010.

  Texas Tom here :
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rCs6mwY9Vk
  
  Jerry and the Lion here:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haa_2xv1luc
  
  Can anyone say they dislike Tom & Jerry after watching these two? Me impossible!
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Fri Oct 15 6:12:14 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  என்னமோ டாம் ரொம்பப்பாவம் மாதிரியும் ஜெரி தான் சூழ்ச்சிப்பேர்வழி என்பது போலவும் நினைப்பது சரியல்ல என்பது என் கருத்து எனக்கு மிகப்பிடித்த ஒன்று சர்க்கஸ் சிங்கத்தை துப்பாக்கி சகிதம் பிடிக்கத்துடிக்கும் டாமிடமிருந்து ஜெரி காப்பாற்றுவது. இதிலெல்லாம் ஜெரி அக்மார்க் ஹீரோங்க! அதே மாதிரி டெக்ஸாஸ் டாமிலும் ஜெரி பாவம் கேரக்டர் தான். (கிராஃப்தாரில் ரஜினி செய்யும் "தோட்டா வைத்து சிகரெட் கொளுத்துவதை" இதில் அதே போல டாம் செய்யும்). இதிலெல்லாம் டாம் பயங்கர "புல்லி" தானே? இந்தக்கார்ட்டூன்களின் ஒரே பிரச்னை குழந்தைகள் அவற்றை இமிடேட் செய்வது தான்

  
  
  I see Jerry's influence in my 2.5 yr old daughter's activities. வாய பொத்திட்டு சிரிக்கிறது, கைய கட்டி சூப்பர் மாதிரி நிக்குறது, மெதுவா எட்டு வச்சு நடக்குறது, கோபமா முறைக்குறது. Oh God! even i realised only few days back that jerry (& tom too) affected my daughter. Now she is addicted to Tom-Jerry cartoon series.
  
  Enna pannurathunu puriyala
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Fri Oct 15 6:40:35 2010.

  My nephew doesn't eat unless T & J is played. So they got a bunch of DVDs in reserve.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Fri Oct 15 6:47:23 2010.

  Sanjeevi wrote:

  Now she is addicted to Tom-Jerry cartoon series. Enna pannurathunu puriyala

  
  
  Don't worry, they quickly grow out of it too
  
  Like it happened in my 4 year old's case. She was mimicking almost all characters (she'll open her mouth wide and point the finger when she wanted to tell she's hungry, like the circus lion, too funny) for a while but not anymore.
  
  She doesn't even insist in watching these cartoons as she's fascinated with letters / numbers / word games etc (pbskids.org & their TV channel, starfall.org etc are more interesting to her).
  
  They can get easily diverted - diverted from T & J too
  
  

• From: Sanjeevi on Fri Oct 15 7:06:30 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  My nephew doesn't eat unless T & J is played. So they got a bunch of DVDs in reserve.

  
  
  same same. For my daughter morning Sutti TV, noon T & J and night either T & J or outside/mottai maadi
  
  

  app_engine wrote:

  They can get easily diverted - diverted from T & J too

  
  
  I hope so. But it is funny to see my wife and kid are fighting eachother for mega serials and T&J respectively
  
  
  And Sutti TV is registering its place among kids slowly.
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Oct 18 3:51:07 2010.

  Boss engiran Baskaran - looks like director is a big fan of Gounder and Senthil... he caricatured Gounder & Senthil in the form of santhanam and arya. Here Santhanam asusual doing gounder... but surprise element is Arya doing a Senthil
  Santhanam is not allowing Arya to wear Sunglass also
  Santhanam's oneliner/insults works because of Arya's innocent face expressions as senthil does when Gounder insults him
  
  the innocent face expression of Arya when santhanam saying "ivana(arya) nambi tutorial ellaam aarambichchirukkEn" is
  Highlight of the movie was Suryavamsam-kaalil vizhundhu aashirvaadham vaangum comedy
  
  Santhanam needs a side-kick (like innocent Senthil) to make his one-liner enjoyable.... Santhanam from kanden kadhalai was enjoyable because chiththappu was doing a Senthil.
  
  Arya was not only humourous alongside Santhanam.... but arya was humourous alongside all charactors...
  the way he sings theepidikka infront of nayan or muruga episode or while tackling varungaala maamanaar ...Arya was awesome in evoking laughter
  
  Heroine vEnumgradhukkaaga Nayans irukkaanga... avangalukku irukkura orEy dialogue pardon
  
  Overall the movie is an enjoyable one
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Oct 18 3:54:49 2010.

  Singam - Surya doing a Samy vikram... not bad
  Anushka - azhagukkE ilakkanam ezhudha, ivalum pirandhaalO
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Oct 18 7:10:03 2010.

  Minsara kanavu - sadistic film.......ofcourse, to present Arvind swamy at that time as a priest in the climax sounded very sadistic and as it turned out, even fate had similar ideas as rajiv menon had for Arvind swamy
  
  

• From: Sarna on Mon Oct 18 7:11:29 2010.

  Ambaasamudhrathil ambaani - padamaayaa idhu
  
  

• From: Dinesh84 on Mon Oct 18 7:31:11 2010.

  ^ an OK film IMO!
  
  

• From: viraajan on Mon Oct 18 14:58:16 2010.

  Fast Forwarded and watched second half of 7G! Oh God! Almost every scene in last 20 mins brings tears.
  
  What a movie
  
  I thinggg Very unique screenplay in the second half. Kudos Selva!
  
  Excellent background score by Yuvan. The music after the couple's consummation, for instance. Ninaithu ninaithu picturization
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Oct 18 23:44:21 2010.

  with respect to Tom and Jerry discussion
  
  Does anybody know h title of this particular T and J clip.
  
  The story is
  
  "Tom used to bother an innocent Jerry. The innocent jerry has a relative (another jerry)) who is strong and brave. The relative jerry comes for a vacation and beats the sh*t out of Tom. while the relative goes out of after vacation, iit gives Jerry its T shirt to the innocent so that Tom keeps thinking that this is THAT Jerry"
  
  chinnn vaysula paathadhu...just a little bit curious to watch it again
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Oct 19 0:33:35 2010.

  Viv,
  
  The name is Jerry's Cousin.
  
  
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue Oct 19 0:50:03 2010.

  wow!..great !!!.
  
  Thanks so much LM
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Tue Oct 19 1:28:58 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Fast Forwarded and watched second half of 7G! Oh God! Almost every scene in last 20 mins brings tears. What a movie I thinggg Very unique screenplay in the second half. Kudos Selva!

  
  
  Yes. I too like that part. Ennoda favourite Sonia amma Ravikrishna thalai la kai vachitu porathu.
  "Kadaisi 20 mins than naan nenacha mathiri edukka mudinjithu"nu,
  oru interview la selva sollirunthapla.
  
  

  viraajan wrote:

  Ninaithu ninaithu picturization

  
  
  KK's voice and Na.Muthukumars lyrics
  Oru tharunam ethirinil thondruvai endre vaazgirean
  
  Ivanga combo sithariponathu konjam varutham than.
  
  

• From: P_R on Tue Oct 19 2:02:03 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Ennoda favourite Sonia amma Ravikrishna thalai la kai vachitu porathu.

  The film should have ended there.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Tue Oct 19 2:04:37 2010.

  MADDY wrote:

  Minsara kanavu - sadistic film.......ofcourse, to present Arvind swamy at that time as a priest in the climax sounded very sadistic and as it turned out, even fate had similar ideas as rajiv menon had for Arvind swamy

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Oct 19 3:38:30 2010.

  Enga veettu pillai - idhu varaikkum eththana dhadava, indha padaththa, naan paaththiruppEnu theriyala... but never got bored.... a complete entertainer.
  MGR - ivarukku nadikka theriyaadhunu oruththan sonnaanaa, avanukku nadippunnaa ennanu theriyaadhunu artham.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue Oct 19 3:44:40 2010.

  enna Maddy konja naalaa tom and jerry to minsara kanavu ellathulayume sadistic outputngraru
  
  kalyanathukku apuram kulandhai manasu vandhuduchu pola...
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Tue Oct 19 3:52:43 2010.

  Enga Veettu Pillai is only MGR fossible. I know I have failed to translate into words why his singular presence continually enraptures the audience (And yours truly was truly captivated as an unassuming kid watching it on VCR tape!). I have seen the telugu version (I don't know which preceded which!) starring NT Ramarao (admittedly a better actor than MGR and a successful politician of his own right), it's MGR who eternally registers on our mind with his emblematic presence.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Tue Oct 19 3:55:01 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Enga Veettu Pillai is only MGR fossible. I know I have failed to translate into words why his singular presence continually enraptures the audience (And yours truly was truly captivated as an unassuming kid watching it on VCR tape!). I have seen the telugu version (I don't know which preceded which!) starring NT Ramarao (admittedly a better actor than MGR and a successful politician of his own right), it's MGR who eternally registers on our mind with his emblematic presence.

  
  
  The thenavettu look he gives after nambiar slaps him..
  
  

• From: Sarna on Tue Oct 19 3:59:15 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Enga Veettu Pillai is only MGR fossible

  
  yes
  

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  The thenavettu look he gives after nambiar slaps him..

  
  sema geththu
  
  

• From: Querida on Wed Oct 20 0:16:18 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  enna Maddy konja naalaa tom and jerry to minsara kanavu ellathulayume sadistic outputngraru kalyanathukku apuram kulandhai manasu vandhuduchu pola...

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Querida on Wed Oct 20 0:34:43 2010.

  Watched "Marupadiyum"...only read after that it was remake of "Arth" which is also a movie I've been hoping to watch (for Shabana's acting). Kudos goes to Revathi but also to Nizhagal Ravi, lucky assistant Suresh got to play the gold-heart. Definitely songs saved this movie from obscurity.
  
  "Aasai Adigam Vechu" was real upbeat number with great bgm...you can't help but like it
  
  "Nallathor Veenai" with reworked lyrics...with 3rd line...was like hey that's not the way it goes....I still prefer the version sung in "Unnal Mudiyam Thambi"
  
  "Ellorum Sollum Paatu" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage...
  
  "Nalam Vazha" song old fave of mine...still cringe when I hear the line "nagangalai naamum narukkuvadhundu" it's so jarring..and sounds more disturbing then it really is...maybe it's just me...
  
  The BGM when Revathi enters the house is echoed again when she finds about the adultery...brilliant touch of musical foreshadowing.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYv_L362gHY
  
  The scenes from beginning to end especially concerning Revathi were all well thought of...the lighting of the lantern in pitch black, the blue gloomy stark rooms, the gaping diamonds on the back of the doors, the temple bell ringing and the sound of bird flight. The scene in which Revathi goes up and runs down the stairs of the office.
  
  

• From: raajarasigan on Wed Oct 20 0:41:00 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  "Ellorum Paadum Paadal" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage...

  
  
  

• From: Querida on Wed Oct 20 0:45:40 2010.

  raajarasigan wrote:

  Querida wrote: "Ellorum Paadum Paadal" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage...

  
  
  Very sorry! have corrected it.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Oct 20 0:57:40 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  raajarasigan wrote: Querida wrote: "Ellorum Paadum Paadal" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage... Very sorry! have corrected it.

  
  
  not accepted.. thoappu karanam poadunga..or bench maela yaeri nillunga teacher.
  
  

• From: Querida on Wed Oct 20 1:07:41 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Querida wrote: raajarasigan wrote: Querida wrote: "Ellorum Paadum Paadal" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage... Very sorry! have corrected it. not accepted.. thoappu karanam poadunga..or bench maela yaeri nillunga teacher.

  
  
  Sorry was to Raajarasigan. Students should raise their hand to be called on
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Oct 20 1:10:07 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Querida wrote: raajarasigan wrote: Querida wrote: "Ellorum Paadum Paadal" thoughtful lyrics...reminds me of Shakespeare Philos of all the world's a stage... Very sorry! have corrected it. not accepted.. thoappu karanam poadunga..or bench maela yaeri nillunga teacher. Sorry was to Raajarasigan. Students should raise their hand to be called on

  
  
  Let me raise both the hands
  
  

• From: Querida on Wed Oct 20 1:13:40 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Let me raise both the hands

  
  
  hmmm it's students like you that make class time fly...if one has a sense of humour!
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Oct 20 1:19:43 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Let me raise both the hands hmmm it's students like you that make class time fly...if one has a sense of humour!

  
  
  Actually teacher shd be interesting too like u for a student like me pass the time
  
  

• From: NOV on Wed Oct 20 9:27:14 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  "Nalam Vazha" song old fave of mine...still cringe when I hear the line "nagangalai naamum narukkuvadhundu" it's so jarring..and sounds more disturbing then it really is...maybe it's just me... .

  That line is really fantastic Jenee... you see, the nail is part of our body, but you still have to cut it off... this is poetry
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Wed Oct 20 18:42:13 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  Kudos goes to Revathi but also to Nizhagal Ravi, lucky assistant Suresh got to play the gold-heart. Definitely songs saved this movie from obscurity.

  
  
  Suresh?
  
  Anyways I posted about Marupadiyum before too, it is one of my favourites. Songs were all great of course, and Balu Mahendra actually took the effort of working them into the story.
  
  

• From: viraajan on Wed Oct 20 22:22:41 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Yes. I too like that part. Ennoda favourite Sonia amma Ravikrishna thalai la kai vachitu porathu. "Kadaisi 20 mins than naan nenacha mathiri edukka mudinjithu"nu, oru interview la selva sollirunthapla.

  
  
  Touching scene
  
  

  Quote:

  KK's voice and Na.Muthukumars lyrics Oru tharunam ethirinil thondruvai endre vaazgirean Ivanga combo sithariponathu konjam varutham than.

  
  
  Do not worry. The combo Selva-Yuvan (not sure if Na. Mu will also join) is reuniting Yuvan has confirmed it during the meet with him I hope they announce it soon!
  
  BTW, my favorite line is, 'thiruttu pOna thadaiyam pArthum nambavillai naanum' .
  
  

• From: P_R on Wed Oct 20 23:07:21 2010.

  Querida wrote:

  "Nalam Vazha" song old fave of mine...still cringe when I hear the line "nagangalai naamum narukkuvadhundu" it's so jarring..and sounds more disturbing then it really is...maybe it's just me...

  
  
  Do you find the resuage in rukku rukku (avvai shanmugi) jarring too
  
  விரல் தாண்டி நகங் களும் வளர்வர்து சரி யா
  அதை நாமும் நருக் கிட நினைப்பது பிழை யா
  
  

• From: Querida on Thu Oct 21 0:05:49 2010.

  prashanth12 wrote:

  Querida wrote: Kudos goes to Revathi but also to Nizhagal Ravi, lucky assistant Suresh got to play the gold-heart. Definitely songs saved this movie from obscurity. Suresh? Anyways I posted about Marupadiyum before too, it is one of my favourites. Songs were all great of course, and Balu Mahendra actually took the effort of working them into the story.

  
  
  Suresh was morally upstanding assistant to Nizhagal Ravi...
  
  

• From: Querida on Thu Oct 21 0:10:56 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Querida wrote: "Nalam Vazha" song old fave of mine...still cringe when I hear the line "nagangalai naamum narukkuvadhundu" it's so jarring..and sounds more disturbing then it really is...maybe it's just me... Do you find the resuage in rukku rukku (avvai shanmugi) jarring too விரல் தாண்டி நகங் களும் வளர்வர்து சரி யா அதை நாமும் நருக் கிட நினைப்பது பிழை யா

  
  
  Prabhu Ram how are you?...long time.
  
  "narukku" has a sense of onomatopoeia is what I'm trying to get across...hence the cringing...
  
  

• From: P_R on Thu Oct 21 2:23:10 2010.

  Quite fine Q. How are you doing?
  
  I get நறுக்கு sounds more sharp than what it is describing. I sense the inappropriateness in the lively song in Avvai Shanmugi. In Nalam vaazha it feels appropriate because the allegorical reference : the relationship that has gone sour and best severed. And for something as big as that நறுக்குதல் seems fine.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Oct 23 13:24:16 2010.

  Mudhal Mariyaadhai - NT's acting pathi pudhusaa solla onniyum illai, no wards. Same same for the BGM and the songs of course. My favorite sequence is 'aamaa naan avaLai vechirukkEn' followed by Radha's proposal followed by NT disclosing the *truth* to vadivukkarasi. Simbly brilliant.
  
  Paruthi Veeran - Karthi, take a bow. Best debutant performance since perhaps parasakthi and one of the top 3 performances of the decade
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sat Oct 23 13:27:32 2010.

  The film features Vadivukkarasi's best performance.
  
  

• From: complicateur on Sun Oct 24 0:38:25 2010.

  I've begun a series of articles in the Chennai edition if the Indian Express on the late 70's to early 90's Malayalam cinema. First up: PadmarAjan's Aparan. Comments thoughts and brickbats are appreciated.
  Many thanks to k-g for providing me with the source material.
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sun Oct 24 4:59:53 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  The film features Vadivukkarasi's best performance.

  
  மிகவும் பரவலாக இரசிக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு நல்ல நடிப்பு என்று வேன்டுமானால் முதல் மரியாதையைச்சொல்லலாம். வடிவுக்கரசியின் "மெட்டி" பட நடிப்பு என் மனதை இன்றும் பிரமிக்கச்செய்யும் நடிப்பு (ராதிகாவுக்கும் அவ்வண்ணமே).
  சற்றே மிகை நடிப்பு என்றாலும், ராஜேஷ் மற்றும் பாக்யராஜுடன் அவர் நடித்த 'கன்னிப்பருவத்திலே' கூட தமிழ் சினிமாவில் பெண் நடிகைகள் நடித்த முக்கியமான கதாபத்திரங்களுள் ஒன்று.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sun Oct 24 5:22:21 2010.

  Don't remember those films, Jai. Will get back to this after watching 'em.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sun Oct 24 5:22:55 2010.

  complicateur wrote:

  I've begun a series of articles in the Chennai edition if the Indian Express on the late 70's to early 90's Malayalam cinema. First up: PadmarAjan's Aparan. Comments thoughts and brickbats are appreciated. Many thanks to k-g for providing me with the source material.

  
  
  
  Will respond in detail to the article.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Tue Oct 26 9:39:20 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  complicateur wrote: I've begun a series of articles in the Chennai edition if the Indian Express on the late 70's to early 90's Malayalam cinema. First up: PadmarAjan's Aparan. Comments thoughts and brickbats are appreciated. Many thanks to k-g for providing me with the source material. Will respond in detail to the article.

  
  
  Done.
  
  Warning: Typos galore. Drawback of multitasking.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Thu Oct 28 4:15:20 2010.

  Rhythm..
  
  Keladi Kanmani ku appuram Vasanthoda padamnu palichunu nyabagam varathu intha padamthan.Yean hit ahaala nu romba aacharyama irukku!! Romba naal kazhichu intha padam paakkarean.Saaralla nanainja mathiri irunthuthu.Simple a, neat a kathaisollirukkaru. Antha chinna payyan yaarunu theriyala, padathula enakku romba pidicha character. Antha payyan Karthi sir nu koopidre azhage thani
  
  Meena mela oru mariyathai yerpaduthi kodutha padam ithu. Neraya idangalla azhaga nadichiruppanga.Enakku pidichathu , Kalyanathukku appuram Ramesh arvind,"infact nee ennai love pandriyane enakku innum theriyathu,love pandriyanu ketkarappo azhaga smile pannite thalaiyattuva
  
  Nagesh, sollave vendiyathu illa..payyanai kalyanam pannika solli Meenakita pesara scene.
  
  Jothika, eppadi ivanga acting (!) a sagichukittomnu nenacha aacharyama irukku,
  intha padam vantha samayathula romba cute a irukkanga. Ana intha character la Vinthiyava yosichupartha than Jovoda arumai puriyum.
  
  Songs and BGM thalaiva ennoda favourite song “Kala kalavena pozhiyum”
  Sadhana’s voice
  
  Vasanth romba rasichu eduthiruparunu nenaikkirean. Thevai illatha oru fight, comedy train accident graphics nu sila kuraigal irunthalum, pathu mudichu konja neram varaikkum oru chinna smile oda suthavaikkara padam :thumbs up:
  
  
  

• From: P_R on Thu Oct 28 4:18:00 2010.

  I am moved everytime by the line spoken by Arjun's mother: ரொம்ப நல்ல பையன் பா நீ. உனக்கு இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் நல்லது நடக்கலாம்.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Oct 28 4:19:14 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  I am moved everytime by the line spoken by Arjun's mother: ரொம்ப நல்ல பையன் பா நீ. உனக்கு இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் நல்லது நடக்கலாம்.

  
  
  Same here.. Balakumaran right ? Dialogues in this movie need special mention.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Thu Oct 28 4:24:22 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  I am moved everytime by the line spoken by Arjun's mother: ரொம்ப நல்ல பையன் பா நீ. உனக்கு இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் நல்லது நடக்கலாம்.

  
  
  
  
  Neraya idangalla vasanam nalla irukkum.Ramesh Arvind , Meenavoda kan kalangaratha paarthathum, Kanla mai kalanjirukku nu solluvaru
  
  Roshan,
  Dialouges Vasanth than.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Oct 28 4:35:25 2010.

  Pooveli also has a similar plot.
  
  I read somewhere that they both suttufied from 'A Walk In The Clouds'.
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Thu Oct 28 4:53:15 2010.

  Quote:

  Vasanth romba rasichu eduthiruparunu nenaikkirean.

  
  
  Just like how Vasanth seems to have enjoyed shooting the film, it seems like you enjoyed watching and writing about this film as well Very nice write-up
  
  When I watched the film for the first time, I thought it was just ok. Subsequent viewing on DVD changed my opinion. Rombave azhaga eduthirukaru Vasanth.
  
  Arjun was a revelation! There's a scene after Meena leaves the town with Lakshmi; Arjun would be standing in the wash room and talking to his image on the mirror, "Irunthalum porennu oru varthai Chitra sollithu poyirukalam", Anthe dialogue sollumbothe, avarode face-le oru disappointment, athiliyum oru chinna siripu. Very subtle and effective acting
  
  Meena, I forgot how beautiful her smile is until I watched this film. She hardly smiled in the film but when she did, it was just so beautiful.
  
  Enaku rombe pudicha character- Ramesh Arvind's. I wished the film was taken when he was a little younger. Padathule, konjum matured-a iruntharu. Otherwise, all his one-liners used to make me laugh. The scene where Meena comes to the bank he works, Ramesh Arvind- "Ippo yenna, bank-a kolladikka porenu complaint panna poringgala?" and the subsequent scene where Meena apologizes and offeres him a free saree, "Naa chinna vayasule irunthe saree kattanadhu illanga, only pant and shirt- than!"
  
  For some reason, his "death" affected me more than Jyothika's.
  
  

• From: AudazJay on Thu Oct 28 4:57:49 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Pooveli also has a similar plot. I read somewhere that they both suttufied from 'A Walk In The Clouds'.

  
  
  Pooveli was definitely suttufied from AWITC with the impersonation as the heroine's lover etc, but Rhythm was different, wasn't it? I heard that it was based on a real life story of a couple who got married after losing their respective spouses in the same accident.
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Thu Oct 28 5:04:49 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Meena mela oru mariyathai yerpaduthi kodutha padam ithu. Neraya idangalla azhaga nadichiruppanga.Enakku pidichathu , Kalyanathukku appuram Ramesh arvind,"infact nee ennai love pandriyane enakku innum theriyathu,love pandriyanu ketkarappo azhaga smile pannite thalaiyattuva

  
  
  And the scene when Ramesh says, 'KaNNula mai kalanjurukku'.
  
  
  

  AudazJay wrote:

  There's a scene after Meena leaves the town with Lakshmi; Arjun would be standing in the wash room and talking to his image on the mirror, "Irunthalum porennu oru varthai Chitra sollithu poyirukalam", Anthe dialogue sollumbothe, avarode face-le oru disappointment, athiliyum oru chinna siripu. Very subtle and effective acting

  
  
  My favourite too!
  
  BGM deserves a special mention. One of the best of Rahman's.
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Thu Oct 28 6:24:47 2010.

  AudazJay wrote:

  Quote: Vasanth romba rasichu eduthiruparunu nenaikkirean. Just like how Vasanth seems to have enjoyed shooting the film, it seems like you enjoyed watching and writing about this film as well Very nice write-up

  
  
  neraya ezhuthanum nu nenachean.. korvaya ezhutha varalai
  
  

  AudazJay wrote:

  Arjun was a revelation! There's a scene after Meena leaves the town with Lakshmi; Arjun would be standing in the wash room and talking to his image on the mirror, "Irunthalum porennu oru varthai Chitra sollithu poyirukalam", Anthe dialogue sollumbothe, avarode face-le oru disappointment, athiliyum oru chinna siripu. Very subtle and effective acting

  
  
  Yeah.. forgot to mention his performance. Avar antha payyan kuda vara ella scene m romba nalla panniruparu. Saloon la antha payyana parthathum pesaratha vendamanu thadumarra idam, arambathula Meena avoid pandrappa avaroda reaction ellam nalla irukkum
  
  Btw, ithu ezhuthalar Saavi magaloda life la nadanthathunu kelvipattean.. illaya :confused:
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Oct 28 6:51:02 2010.

  The last movie I saw was "A beautiful mind". Another great hollywood flick. Mind blowing performances by the Russell Crowe and the heroine Jennifer Connelly. Dialogues were too good. His speech and the reactions of Jeniffer at the Nobel awards ceremony were simply awesome.
  
  Learnt that Russell Crowe missed the Oscars for his performance in this movie. Any idea who won the best actor award that year and for which film?
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Oct 28 6:53:15 2010.

  Denzel Washington for 'training day'
  
  

• From: P_R on Thu Oct 28 6:55:51 2010.

  Oscar went to Denzel Washington for Training Day.
  
  Russel Crowe got it for Gladiator the previous year. The academy is reluctant about giving back to back oscars (I don't think they've ever given, have they? Kiravuso, k_g sollungO)
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Oct 28 6:56:34 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  Denzel Washington for 'training day'

  
  
  Oh Denzel ! enakku migavum pidicha oru actor.. intha padatha naan udanE paakkanumae..
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Oct 28 6:57:51 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Oscar went to Denzel Washington for Training Day. Russel Crowe got it for Gladiator the previous year. The academy is reluctant about giving back to back oscars (I don't think they've ever given, have they? Kiravuso, k_g sollungO)

  
  
  Tom Hanks has got I think .. Forrest Gump and Philedelphia. Need to check.
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Thu Oct 28 7:00:19 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Oscar went to Denzel Washington for Training Day. Russel Crowe got it for Gladiator the previous year. The academy is reluctant about giving back to back oscars (I don't think they've ever given, have they? Kiravuso, k_g sollungO)

  
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Academy_Award_records#Consecutive_awards
  
  

• From: Roshan on Thu Oct 28 7:07:06 2010.

  Thanks for the lnk Ajay - adhula niRaiya vishayam irukku..
  
  And Hanks has won back to back award in 1993 (Philadelphia) and 1994 (Forrest Gump). Matthavanga vibaram theriyaathu.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 28 7:09:06 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  neraya ezhuthanum nu nenachean..

  
  
  payyana gavanippoam nnu illaama, inga vanthu katha paesittu irukka ... ithula niraya vaera ezhuthanumaam..
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Fri Oct 29 2:40:14 2010.

  ajaybaskar wrote:

  P_R wrote: Oscar went to Denzel Washington for Training Day. Russel Crowe got it for Gladiator the previous year. The academy is reluctant about giving back to back oscars (I don't think they've ever given, have they? Kiravuso, k_g sollungO) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Academy_Award_records#Consecutive_awards

  Thanks for the link Ajay.
  
  Nomination wise, they have been generous, continuously giving it till they win, say, like Brando, from second, third, fourth, fifth and finally winning for the sixth film.
  
  By the way, his contenders for first nomination, for Streetcar, was Bogard, Montgomery Clift, Frederich March & Arthur Kennedy, won by Bogart thus kickstarting Oscar's bad habit of giving "I yam sorry, I know it's too late, but take it anyway" awards.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Oct 29 2:46:10 2010.

  Not a great film by any means. Watch American Gangster (2007) which has both of em.
  

  Roshan wrote:

  ajaybaskar wrote: Denzel Washington for 'training day' Oh Denzel ! enakku migavum pidicha oru actor.. intha padatha naan udanE paakkanumae..

  
  

• From: groucho070 on Fri Oct 29 2:55:21 2010.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Not a great film by any means. Watch American Gangster (2007) which has both of em.

  Plus Ridley Scott. Terribly disappointed with it. Never had disliked both of them in the screen like in this film.
  
  

• From: P_R on Fri Oct 29 3:44:04 2010.

  Actually American GangsterE konjam kadi
  
  

• From: Roshan on Fri Oct 29 7:02:25 2010.

  enna solla varreenga elaarum.. naan American Gangster pAkkuRathaa illaiyaa ? I usually go with Feddy's suggestions when it comes to Hollywood movies but intha vaatti I am going to try both Training Day and American Gangster - Denzel'kaaga
  
  

• From: ajaybaskar on Fri Oct 29 7:22:00 2010.

  Roshan,
  
  Ithana peru solliyum neenga pidivadhama andha padangala paathe theeruvennu sonna, appuram kadavul vitta vazhi.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Oct 30 10:57:20 2010.

  who is going to remove the SA Chandrasekar chip from Shankar?
  Who conceives a fairly ambitious and unusual idea and then goes and pours water on it himself?
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Oct 30 11:07:43 2010.

  :aanandham cry:
  

  Roshan wrote:

  enna solla varreenga elaarum.. naan American Gangster pAkkuRathaa illaiyaa ? I usually go with Feddy's suggestions when it comes to Hollywood movies but intha vaatti I am going to try both Training Day and American Gangster - Denzel'kaaga

  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Oct 30 12:15:35 2010.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  :aanandham cry: Roshan wrote: enna solla varreenga elaarum.. naan American Gangster pAkkuRathaa illaiyaa ? I usually go with Feddy's suggestions when it comes to Hollywood movies but intha vaatti I am going to try both Training Day and American Gangster - Denzel'kaaga

  
  
  
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sat Oct 30 12:24:55 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  who is going to remove the SA Chandrasekar chip from Shankar? Who conceives a fairly ambitious and unusual idea and then goes and pours water on it himself?

  
  
  i think sometimes shankar is all but SAC version 2.0 and whatever good that seems to manage to seep into the script comes from his genius assistants like Balaji shaktivel, Vasantha balan and likes. More so in my opinion he is just a KSR (project executor) at an unnecessarily grander scale with offcourse the court scene compulsion syndrome of SAC.
  On a late hindsight, i think i should have stopped from booking the tickets when my avakkai friends went gaga over the movie.
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon Nov 1 11:00:20 2010.

  Naan MahAn AllE (NMA):
  After a good outing with VKK, Suseendaran's NMA is a "wannabe" attempt that runs without a sense of purpose to it. Karthi's character which starts off jovially becomes more of an irritation and cinematic as the movie progresses especially when his character overdoes this being "naive or playful" thing. His sudden transformation from a take it easy, happy go lucky person to a hot headed, revenge minded person lacks credibility. Kajal Agarwal's characterization is a joke. And to attest that - her thread with Karthi was not even given a proper closure. And her father was also let out in loose. And those kAlEj baays, who are on a murder spree "for god knows why" reasons lack a sense of purpose to their mission. And add icing to the cake their acting excpet for the person who aides them is rank bad. Karthi's father is the lone well written charatcter in the movie. I'm not averse to masala films - I enjoy good masala flicks but NMA is a wannabe attempt at that.
  
  Couple of positives:
  - Despite some bad writing, Karthi performs well in both "happy go lucky" character which is now becoming his pet theme or in the hot headed angry young man scenes where he beats up the bad baays to a pulp. He looks very credible in both the facets and hence able to cover up (to some extent) the inadequacies in which his charatcter is written. "Padam Selection"-le gavam seluthunga thambi.
  
  - The guy who played as Karthi's dad was kood. I would hate to not see him around anymore in character roles.
  
  
  Dabang:
  Stritly 40 nimutes only fossible. Whichever indhi wallah's film reviews said that Salman has done a Rajinikanth in Dabang should understand the fact that a wooden faced Salman can’t even come close to 10% of what Rajini’s presence could have done to these kind of roles/movies. If this same heavy duty, garam masala role would have been given to a Rajini or Vikram they would have made a feast out of. Even someone like Vijayashanthi would have done better than Salman. And Salman’s trouser belt rotating move for the Dabang song is
  
  Dabaag = 1984 Topaz sEving blade. Salman, as Chulbul Pandey, could have better served as a head constable for a Aaruchamy or Alex Pandiyan, rather.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Nov 1 11:16:22 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Naan MahAn AllE (NMA): After a good outing with VKK, Suseendaran's NMA is a "wannabe" attempt that runs without a sense of purpose to it. Karthi's character which starts off jovially becomes more of an irritation and cinematic as the movie progresses especially when his character overdoes this being "naive or playful" thing. His sudden transformation from a take it easy, happy go lucky person to a hot headed, revenge minded person lacks credibility. Kajal Agarwal's characterization is a joke. And to attest that - her thread with Karthi was not even given a proper closure. And her father was also let out in loose. And those kAlEj baays, who are on a murder spree "for god knows why" reasons lack a sense of purpose to their mission. And add icing to the cake their acting excpet for the person who aides them is rank bad. Karthi's father is the lone well written charatcter in the movie. I'm not averse to masala films - I enjoy good masala flicks but NMA is a wannabe attempt at that. Couple of positives: - Despite some bad writing, Karthi performs well in both "happy go lucky" character which is now becoming his pet theme or in the hot headed angry young man scenes where he beats up the bad baays to a pulp. He looks very credible in both the facets and hence able to cover up (to some extent) the inadequacies in which his charatcter is written. "Padam Selection"-le gavam seluthunga thambi. - The guy who played as Karthi's dad was kood. I would hate to not see him around anymore in character roles. Dabang: Stritly 40 nimutes only fossible. Whichever indhi wallah's film reviews said that Salman has done a Rajinikanth in Dabang should understand the fact that a wooden faced Salman can’t even come close to 10% of what Rajini’s presence could have done to these kind of roles/movies. If this same heavy duty, garam masala role would have been given to a Rajini or Vikram they would have made a feast out of. Even someone like Vijayashanthi would have done better than Salman. And Salman’s trouser belt rotating move for the Dabang song is Dabaag = 1984 Topaz sEving blade. Salman, as Chulbul Pandey, could have better served as a head constable for a Aaruchamy or Alex Pandiyan, rather.

  
  
  Dabang..for the first time i walked out of theater before the movie ended If only Hari re make his Singam/samy in hindi, avaru engeyoo irupar..
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Mon Nov 1 11:28:12 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Dabang..for the first time i walked out of theater before the movie ended If only Hari re make his Singam/samy in hindi, avaru engeyoo irupar..

  
  I could understand your plight, Mahen. I have no clue how this movie turned out to be a hit in North Indies.
  
  

• From: Mahen on Tue Nov 2 1:51:36 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Mahen wrote: Dabang..for the first time i walked out of theater before the movie ended If only Hari re make his Singam/samy in hindi, avaru engeyoo irupar.. I could understand your plight, Mahen. I have no clue how this movie turned out to be a hit in North Indies.

  
  
  Same peelings Athuvum blockbuster vera
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Tue Nov 2 10:38:09 2010.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Dabaag = 1984 Topaz sEving blade. Salman, as Chulbul Pandey, could have better served as a head constable for a Aaruchamy or Alex Pandiyan, rather.

  
  
  assistant for constable kOttaisaamy or Telex pandian?
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Tue Nov 2 11:50:31 2010.

  யூடியூபில் subtiitle-உதவியுடன் மன்மதுடு தெலுங்கு படம் பார்த்து ரசித்தேன். நேரம் போனதே தெரியவில்லை. சிரித்து வாயே வலித்துவிட்டது.
  
  Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Nagarjuna, Sonali, Anshu - எல்லாருமே கொடுத்த வேலையை நல்லா செய்திருக்காங்க.
  
  DSP--யின் (பாடல்கள் தவிர்த்து) பின்னணி இசை அருமை. படத்தோடு அப்படியே நெய்திருக்கிறார்.
  
  Vijaya Bhaskar, Trivikram Srinivas இருவருக்கும்
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 12:23:58 2010.

  Vijay TV showing kaLavANi now (without much of pre-announcement)and eeram on deepavali day(already telecasted). What kind of TRP strategy is this?
  
  Epdiyum deepavali day trp will go to sun/kalaignar so innikki trp aLLidalAmnA? But then why no hype before?
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 12:25:28 2010.

  Btw, one of the bgm themes is a variation of maalaiyil yaaro and the popular song also reminds me of some ir number - can't place my fingers which one.
  
  Who is the md?
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Thu Nov 4 12:39:06 2010.

  Morning 9 AM Vijay KWA with Kamal
  Night 9 PM Sun/Kalaignar Interview with Rajini
  
  SymmetricalA thaan poittu irukku...
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Thu Nov 4 12:41:49 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Morning 9 AM Vijay KWA with Kamal Night 9 PM Sun/Kalaignar Interview with Rajini SymmetricalA thaan poittu irukku...

  
  
  trp rating kandupidikka edhavadhu vazhi irukka?
  
  BO Collections maadhiri adhukku oru discussion ottalaam
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Thu Nov 4 12:46:12 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: Morning 9 AM Vijay KWA with Kamal Night 9 PM Sun/Kalaignar Interview with Rajini SymmetricalA thaan poittu irukku... trp rating kandupidikka edhavadhu vazhi irukka? BO Collections maadhiri adhukku oru discussion ottalaam

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 13:09:46 2010.

  And now Guru Bgm yAruppA MD?
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 4 13:11:59 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: Morning 9 AM Vijay KWA with Kamal Night 9 PM Sun/Kalaignar Interview with Rajini SymmetricalA thaan poittu irukku... trp rating kandupidikka edhavadhu vazhi irukka? BO Collections maadhiri adhukku oru discussion ottalaam

  
  
  Naanga ready, neenga ready-aa??
  
  

• From: AravindMano on Thu Nov 4 13:12:53 2010.

  Plum - S S Kumaran. He composed songs for 'Poo' too.
  
  

• From: omega on Thu Nov 4 13:14:12 2010.

  Wasn't both the interviews (Rajini for SUN & Kamal for Vijay) were scheduled @ 9PM originally?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 13:57:28 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  And now Guru Bgm yAruppA MD?

  
  Desert Rose (Sting) in a small town/village movie, idhellam aacharyame illa
  
  

• From: Nerd on Thu Nov 4 14:18:30 2010.

  omega wrote:

  Wasn't both the interviews (Rajini for SUN & Kamal for Vijay) were scheduled @ 9PM originally?

  
  
  
  Btw, Rajini/Kamal interview or not, Sun's viewership >> Vijay's.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 14:19:30 2010.

  Vijay TV are peter fellows
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 4 14:20:15 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  omega wrote: Wasn't both the interviews (Rajini for SUN & Kamal for Vijay) were scheduled @ 9PM originally? Btw, Rajini/Kamal interview or not, Sun's viewership >> Vijay's.

  
  
  Well, try having Rajini's interview in Vijay and see what happens to Sun's "viewership"!!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Thu Nov 4 14:21:03 2010.

  naan indha aattaikku varalai
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 14:22:08 2010.

  Bay "koluthi" podradhu idhu dhaan modha tayam!
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 4 14:25:37 2010.

  Sorry, I'm not a big fan of Sun TV since their pushiness seen towards Rajini lately, hence my comment! Nothing to do with Rajini or Kamal, but everything to do with showing my frustration on Sun TV folks!
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 14:27:28 2010.

  nALaikku deepavali. nallA koLuthi pOttu vedichu vainga.
  Kaarthaala vandhu kalavaram nadandha idathai paarvai ittukkaren
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 4 14:28:15 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  nALaikku deepavali. nallA koLuthi pOttu vedichu vainga. Kaarthaala vandhu kalavaram nadandha idathai paarvai ittukkaren

  
  
  Arumaiyaana polappu!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 14:29:05 2010.

  Bay,
  Edhukku sorry ellaam. Obviously, man to man, Rajini's TRP > Kamal's (IMO sagaakkale).
  Neenga ivvalavu direct-a pesamaatteenga, adhaan chumma kalaaichen
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 4 14:32:53 2010.

  If you look at my Signature today, it's a direct reflection of my mind lately! I'm just tired of saying just the "right" things and not being able to be authentic and honest, whether it's at work or life in general. All this image maintenance and trying to please people are just over-rated! Am I sounding like a pessimist here?
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 14:34:28 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  nALaikku deepavali. nallA koLuthi pOttu vedichu vainga. Kaarthaala vandhu kalavaram nadandha idathai paarvai ittukkaren

  
  
  Adhavadhu-nga, edhirpaarkarappa sanda poda maattom, edhir paaraadhappa adichuppom!
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Thu Nov 4 14:35:25 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  All this image maintenance and trying to please people are just over-rated!

  
  Absoleetly!
  
  

• From: Anban on Thu Nov 4 16:14:42 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  Vijay TV are peter fellows

  exactly..
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 19:48:55 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  Plum wrote: nALaikku deepavali. nallA koLuthi pOttu vedichu vainga. Kaarthaala vandhu kalavaram nadandha idathai paarvai ittukkaren Arumaiyaana polappu!

  
  Publicla adichukittA pORavan varravan vedikkai pArkka dhaan seivaan. adhukkAga adhu dhaan avan poyappunnu solRadhA?
  
  ippO kUda box officenu koLuthi pOttA reNdu pakkamum adichuppInga - nAnga mattum vEdikka pArkAma pOgaNmumA? Ai asku...
  
  

• From: Plum on Thu Nov 4 19:54:44 2010.

  Bala (Karthik) wrote:

  m_23_bayarea wrote: All this image maintenance and trying to please people are just over-rated! Absoleetly!

  
  
  Humility-ngaradhu evLo mukkiyamAna vishayam pozhaikkaRadhuukkunu purinjA sari. That is why, I am in awe at people who speak their mind without fear of consequences or image. Evlo kashtamana vishayam adhu!Of late, even humility champions in hub are coming around - I am glad!
  
  

• From: omega on Thu Nov 4 20:20:20 2010.

  m_23_bayarea wrote:

  Nerd wrote: omega wrote: Wasn't both the interviews (Rajini for SUN & Kamal for Vijay) were scheduled @ 9PM originally? Btw, Rajini/Kamal interview or not, Sun's viewership >> Vijay's. Well, try having Rajini's interview in Vijay and see what happens to Sun's "viewership"!!

  
  
  But Thalaivar definitely looks very comfortable & chirpy in the interview. Great to see after a very long time.
  
  Symbolica ithu karinaalnu valiyuruthura maathiri Kamal Black & Blackla vathirukkaarupola (in KWA)....
  
  

• From: omega on Thu Nov 4 20:21:11 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Bala (Karthik) wrote: m_23_bayarea wrote: All this image maintenance and trying to please people are just over-rated! Absoleetly! Humility-ngaradhu evLo mukkiyamAna vishayam pozhaikkaRadhuukkunu purinjA sari. That is why, I am in awe at people who speak their mind without fear of consequences or image. Evlo kashtamana vishayam adhu!Of late, even humility champions in hub are coming around - I am glad!

  
  
  So unga kanakku padi yaarume unmayaahave humilityaa irukka mudiyaathu, apdithaana?......
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Thu Nov 4 21:52:20 2010.

  omega wrote:

  Plum wrote: Bala (Karthik) wrote: m_23_bayarea wrote: All this image maintenance and trying to please people are just over-rated! Absoleetly! Humility-ngaradhu evLo mukkiyamAna vishayam pozhaikkaRadhuukkunu purinjA sari. That is why, I am in awe at people who speak their mind without fear of consequences or image. Evlo kashtamana vishayam adhu!Of late, even humility champions in hub are coming around - I am glad! So unga kanakku padi yaarume unmayaahave humilityaa irukka mudiyaathu, apdithaana?......

  
  appdi irundhirundhaa industrynnu illai, samudhayathulayE vaazha mudiyaadhu. vaazhndhaalum pozhaikka mudiyaadhu.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Nov 6 10:28:52 2010.

  pasanga
  
  Indha padathukku reNdu extreme opinions(positive and negative) seen in HUB is unwarranted.
  
  Btw, it wasn't even engaging.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Nov 6 10:36:22 2010.

  Uththama Puthiran - good time pass
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Nov 6 12:40:28 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  pasanga Indha padathukku reNdu extreme opinions(positive and negative) seen in HUB is unwarranted. Btw, it wasn't even engaging.

  
  
  ஏன்? பாண்டிராஜ் கையாண்ட விதம் பெரும்பாலோனோருக்கு பிடித்திருப்பதால் படம் வெற்றிப்படமாக மாறியிருக்கிறது. விருதுகளையும் அள்ளிக்கொண்டு இருக்கிறது.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat Nov 6 12:42:45 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  Plum wrote: pasanga Indha padathukku reNdu extreme opinions(positive and negative) seen in HUB is unwarranted. Btw, it wasn't even engaging. ஏன்? பாண்டிராஜ் கையாண்ட விதம் பெரும்பாலோனோருக்கு பிடுத்திருப்பதால் படம் வெற்றிப்படமாக மாறியிருக்கிறது. விருதுகளையும் அள்ளிக்கொண்டு இருக்கிறது.

  
  
  adhukaga?
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Nov 6 12:54:58 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  adhukaga?

  ஒரு திரைப்படத்தை நிறைய மக்கள் பார்த்து ரசிக்கிறார்கள். ஊடகங்களும் பாராட்டுகிறது. அரசும் விருதளித்து ஊக்கமளிக்கிறது. அப்படியிருந்தும் "positive opinions" from HUB is unwarrented எனச் சொல்வது எதைக் காட்டுகிறது?
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sat Nov 6 18:14:39 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Btw, it wasn't even engaging.

  
  
  Exactly!
  
  Like I mentioned earlier, tossed it after viewing for a short while. Never tempted to visit again (to view the rest), even when I had a compulsive urge to watch "some" movie!
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Sat Nov 6 18:21:13 2010.

  To wit (BR especially), Pandiraj's overwhelming directorial signature in "Pasanga" is to be consistently 'meh'. I suppose the same spirit is maintained in the 'director-vehicle', "Vamsam".
  
  

• From: shalushalu on Sun Nov 7 2:48:15 2010.

  Watched Drohi. Thought it was fast paced with a fresh story. Liked it, despite the more than needed level of fracas and feud. Vishnu and Srikanth gave awesome performances. ))
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Nov 7 3:05:29 2010.

  venkkiram wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: adhukaga? ஒரு திரைப்படத்தை நிறைய மக்கள் பார்த்து ரசிக்கிறார்கள். ஊடகங்களும் பாராட்டுகிறது. அரசும் விருதளித்து ஊக்கமளிக்கிறது. அப்படியிருந்தும் "positive opinions" from HUB is unwarrented எனச் சொல்வது எதைக் காட்டுகிறது?

  
  எதை?
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sun Nov 7 9:33:12 2010.

  Parts of VTV!
  
  Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect!
  
  Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar!
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Thu Nov 11 14:25:42 2010.

  Kalavani - Good!
  
  Some scenes are absolutely hilarious. For example the first kidnap scene. The view from the old man's specs.
  
  "avinga" "ivinga" "soodhanam" "oranda" - idhellam Madurai bashanga not Orathanaadu side. Apparently the word "Kalavaani" itself Madurai diction. Saranya and to some extent Hero speaks chozha naatu bashai eg: "Solranuva" "Poranuva" etc...
  
  Over all, very nice movie, must watch!
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Thu Nov 11 15:12:43 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  Parts of VTV! Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect! Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar!

  
  
  ippadi oru species irukkaradha National Geographicla kooda sollaliye!
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Nov 11 15:50:54 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Kalavani - Good! Some scenes are absolutely hilarious. For example the first kidnap scene. The view from the old man's specs. "avinga" "ivinga" "soodhanam" "oranda" - idhellam Madurai bashanga not Orathanaadu side. Apparently the word "Kalavaani" itself Madurai diction. Saranya and to some extent Hero speaks chozha naatu bashai eg: "Solranuva" "Poranuva" etc... Over all, very nice movie, must watch!

  
  
  Oranda is used in parts surrounding Tanjore too. Saranya nailed the dialect. Kanja Karuppu is the only spoilsport wrt diction.
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sat Nov 13 10:59:33 2010.

  Rama Shama Bama (Sathileelavathi in Kannada) - Kamal isn't as funny as he was in Tamil.
  
  

• From: omega on Sat Nov 13 12:09:14 2010.

  Watched Mynaa....OK movie... Very overrated by celebrities...
  
  

• From: Mahen on Sat Nov 13 12:11:25 2010.

  Never had the chance to watch Kadhal Virus..Finally watched it Kathir's worst film imo..But at the same time i cant hate this guy because all his movies have fantastic songs and bgm I think in real life, kathir romba sentimental type nenaikiren..i see same locations in all movies...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Nov 13 12:18:45 2010.

  omega wrote:

  Watched Mynaa....OK movie... Very overrated by celebrities...

  
  Download? Is the print good? I saw the screenshots and was a little skeptical to download
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Nov 13 12:30:00 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  viraajan wrote: Parts of VTV! Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect! Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar! ippadi oru species irukkaradha National Geographicla kooda sollaliye!

  
  
  
  
  

• From: viraajan on Sat Nov 13 12:30:33 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  viraajan wrote: Parts of VTV! Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect! Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar! ippadi oru species irukkaradha National Geographicla kooda sollaliye!

  
  
  
  
  

• From: omega on Sat Nov 13 12:47:10 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  omega wrote: Watched Mynaa....OK movie... Very overrated by celebrities... Download? Is the print good? I saw the screenshots and was a little skeptical to download

  
  
  OK print (700MB by Leo)....
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Sat Nov 13 12:48:39 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  jaiganes wrote: viraajan wrote: Parts of VTV! Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect! Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar! ippadi oru species irukkaradha National Geographicla kooda sollaliye!

  
  
  Sila theiva piravigal irukka than seyyranga.. Ennoda junior oru ponnu, sariyana Simbu veriyai.. First n last time Simbu fan nu orutharai parthean.. VTV ku appuram than, Simbu 'Not bad' range ku vanthirukar.(yean sila idangalla nallave kuda nadichirunthar)
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 13 12:58:35 2010.

  viraajan wrote:

  jaiganes wrote: viraajan wrote: Parts of VTV! Ganesh (how did i disapprove of his performance initially ) Superb perfect! Simbu - Cool! But sorry simbu fans here I just could not stop imagining Maddy in this role. Would have been stellar! ippadi oru species irukkaradha National Geographicla kooda sollaliye!

  
  
  unna thaandaa kindal panraaru
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 13 13:01:02 2010.

  Mahen wrote:

  Never had the chance to watch Kadhal Virus..Finally watched it Kathir's worst film imo..But at the same time i cant hate this guy because all his movies have fantastic songs and bgm I think in real life, kathir romba sentimental type nenaikiren..i see same locations in all movies...

  
  
  ithukku paeru sarakku theernthu poarathu..
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 13 13:04:24 2010.

  Parts of Nam Naadu (sarath kumar) in Sun TV..
  
  MGR oada Classic movie titles eduththu atha kola pannanum nu sarath kku vaenduthal poala..
  before Nadodi Mannan, ippa Nam naadu..
  
  

• From: Jyothsna on Sat Nov 13 13:05:50 2010.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Parts of Nam Naadu (sarath kumar) in Sun TV.. MGR oada Classic movie titles eduththu atha kola pannanum nu sarath kku vaenduthal poala.. before Nadodi Mannan, ippa Nam naadu..

  
  
  Kayathula thongitu sandai podura scene a parthu pullarichu poi TV off pannitean
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 13 13:09:47 2010.

  Jyothsna wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Parts of Nam Naadu (sarath kumar) in Sun TV.. MGR oada Classic movie titles eduththu atha kola pannanum nu sarath kku vaenduthal poala.. before Nadodi Mannan, ippa Nam naadu.. Kayathula thongitu sandai podura scene a parthu pullarichu poi TV off pannitean

  
  TV ya udaichirunthaa kooda thappae illa..
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sat Nov 13 14:08:59 2010.

  did they release this in theater? I don't even remember this
  
  

• From: interz on Sat Nov 13 16:24:46 2010.

  Uthamaputhiran - oru murai parkalam
  
  Story is simple mixed with comedy, family sentiment and love. I consider this movie a mix of Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi.
  
  about performances, lets start with hero...
  
  Emotional Ekambaram, although he comes in 2nd half he keeps me glued to the seat, which i was about to leave after first half.
  
  Genelia not properly used in movie, u see her in 1st half, and in 2nd only for songs.
  
  the movie also had dhanush, asish vidyarthi, big guy (often seen as villain in telugu movie), mayilsaamy, and many more all did good job.
  
  songs r dissapointing, bgm is ok.
  
  Mitran Jawahar did a fair job.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Nov 13 22:38:56 2010.

  Watched Kalavaani finally. With so much postive feedback I thought it would be a laughter a minute film, with wit and outfoxing each other, ala sidney sheldon.
  
  Turned out to be yet another village love story.
  Decent movie, with some funny parts - LC112 but not a notable movie of the year.
  
  Nothing has beaten Angaadi Theru so far this year.
  
  

• From: k_vanan on Sat Nov 13 23:41:38 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Watched Kalavaani finally. With so much postive feedback I thought it would be a laughter a minute film, with wit and outfoxing each other, ala sidney sheldon. Turned out to be yet another village love story. Decent movie, with some funny parts - LC112 but not a notable movie of the year.

  
  
  Nice movie & good climax but GKarupu ella padathaluyum varra ore mokkai comedy-yathan thanga mudiyale
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Nov 15 10:03:49 2010.

  First half of Abiyum Naanum. Watched it for the first time. Prakashraj did very well and there were a few hilarious one liners. Dialogue yaaru, Viji? The first half is eminently watchable minus Aishwaryaa's noise and the absolutely tasteless orE oru oorulE song. Kailash Kher for that song?
  
  After Ganesh's entry the film was unbearable and I quit watching
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 15 10:14:25 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  did they release this in theater? I don't even remember this

  
  Yes, I think during the time Sarath came out of DMK and was making big noise as katchi nadatha pOREn
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 15 10:16:06 2010.

  NOV wrote:

  Watched Kalavaani finally. With so much postive feedback I thought it would be a laughter a minute film, with wit and outfoxing each other, ala sidney sheldon. Turned out to be yet another village love story. Decent movie, with some funny parts - LC112 but not a notable movie of the year. Nothing has beaten Angaadi Theru so far this year.

  
  
  Actually, nAnum apdi nenaichu dhAn pArthEn but the film was good inspite of me having certain expectations based on comments here, and it not meeting those expecations(AN pAvam and all). That sure counts for something.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 15 10:20:57 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  First half of Abiyum Naanum. Watched it for the first time. Prakashraj did very well and there were a few hilarious one liners. Dialogue yaaru, Viji?

  
  No.
  EquanimarE, note the point
  
  

• From: Mahen on Mon Nov 15 11:01:43 2010.

  Hachiko Ippadi oru dog-va japan-nil
  
  Loyalty=Hachiko
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Nov 15 11:16:39 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Nerd wrote: First half of Abiyum Naanum. Watched it for the first time. Prakashraj did very well and there were a few hilarious one liners. Dialogue yaaru, Viji? No. EquanimarE, note the point

  நாங்க தான் இன்னும் படமே பாக்கலியே. ஏதோ நல்லா இருந்தா சரி.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon Nov 15 15:08:10 2010.

  Vaaranam Aayiram Slow movies
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Nov 15 15:17:31 2010.

  VA - not just slow - ஜவ்வ்வ்வு.
  
  The "train-SFO" part is splendid and thoroughly enjoyable, though!
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon Nov 15 15:25:59 2010.

  app_engine wrote:

  VA - not just slow - ஜவ்வ்வ்வு. The "train-SFO" part is splendid and thoroughly enjoyable, though!

  
  
  True.
  
  The scene where he gets his visa poi solla oru alave illa
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Nov 20 8:15:31 2010.

  Saving Private Ryan..
  
  Warfield'a ivvaLavvu thathroobamA vaeRa entha padathuleyaavathu kaatti irukkaangaLaa ?
  
  Absolutely mind blowing. Ovvoru bullet'um namma maela paduRa maathiri oru feel. Cinematography, Art Direction, Make up and Sound Editing were all remarkable. Thought Oscars would have been awarded for Art Direction but it has gone to 'Shakespeare in Love', in that particular year. I have not seen this, and would like to see it now to compare as to how Art Direction was superior to SPR.
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Nov 20 8:59:29 2010.

  VA is not your usual fast-food meal kind of movie.
  It is a movie that you sit back, relax and savour like fine dining with wine.
  
  The visa scene was a scene out of Gautam's life - as real as it gets.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 20 9:06:54 2010.

  Wibha wrote:

  app_engine wrote: VA - not just slow - ஜவ்வ்வ்வு. The "train-SFO" part is splendid and thoroughly enjoyable, though! True. The scene where he gets his visa poi solla oru alave illa

  
  
  kaathal naalae poi solli thaanae aaganum.. Shameless guys.
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sat Nov 20 10:35:55 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Saving Private Ryan.. Warfield'a ivvaLavvu thathroobamA vaeRa entha padathuleyaavathu kaatti irukkaangaLaa ? Absolutely mind blowing. Ovvoru bullet'um namma maela paduRa maathiri oru feel. Cinematography, Art Direction, Make up and Sound Editing were all remarkable. Thought Oscars would have been awarded for Art Direction but it has gone to 'Shakespeare in Love', in that particular year. I have not seen this, and would like to see it now to compare as to how Art Direction was superior to SPR.

  
  
  Reg saving private ryan - it is technically superior - granted.
  But for sheer epic war imagery of the 1944 normandy landing and related events of WW2, go watch "The longest Day" - and dont forget to reserve a full day for the movie - it is one of the longest movies runs around 4 hours..
  
  

• From: NOV on Sat Nov 20 10:39:32 2010.

  Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (Pt 1)
  
  more story and less gimmicks.
  quite faithful to the book.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Nov 20 11:45:41 2010.

  jaiganes wrote:

  Roshan wrote: Saving Private Ryan.. Warfield'a ivvaLavvu thathroobamA vaeRa entha padathuleyaavathu kaatti irukkaangaLaa ? Absolutely mind blowing. Ovvoru bullet'um namma maela paduRa maathiri oru feel. Cinematography, Art Direction, Make up and Sound Editing were all remarkable. Thought Oscars would have been awarded for Art Direction but it has gone to 'Shakespeare in Love', in that particular year. I have not seen this, and would like to see it now to compare as to how Art Direction was superior to SPR. Reg saving private ryan - it is technically superior - granted. But for sheer epic war imagery of the 1944 normandy landing and related events of WW2, go watch "The longest Day" - and dont forget to reserve a full day for the movie - it is one of the longest movies runs around 4 hours..

  
  
  Thanks JG for the info
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 20 11:58:34 2010.

  Uththama Puthiran...
  
  ennamo movie.. dhanush, genelia characterisation, acting ellaam repetitive ... Second half a konjamaa kichchu kichchu mootra maathiri anganga konjam ok..
  
  Nalla vaela intha padatha theater la try pannala
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Nov 20 14:01:32 2010.

  Parts of satriyan. Vijayakanth
  I guess lots of young superstars' fans consider him laughing stock. But fact remains he can act better than many of them.
  Crying facing the camera without raising heckles and laughs - he can pull it off - and that while playing a tough policeman.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Nov 20 14:05:35 2010.

  Battle scenes almost on par with Saving Private Ryan is Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Directed by Clint Eastwood. The film is made in Japanese. That's the best part of the film. The entire "First Battle in Japaese Mainland" is told from a Japanese soldier's point of view.
  
  Fantastic film .
  

  Roshan wrote:

  Saving Private Ryan.. Warfield'a ivvaLavvu thathroobamA vaeRa entha padathuleyaavathu kaatti irukkaangaLaa ? Absolutely mind blowing. Ovvoru bullet'um namma maela paduRa maathiri oru feel. Cinematography, Art Direction, Make up and Sound Editing were all remarkable. Thought Oscars would have been awarded for Art Direction but it has gone to 'Shakespeare in Love', in that particular year. I have not seen this, and would like to see it now to compare as to how Art Direction was superior to SPR.

  
  

• From: Dhakshan on Sat Nov 20 14:10:20 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Parts of satriyan. Vijayakanth I guess lots of young superstars' fans consider him laughing stock. But fact remains he can act better than many of them. Crying facing the camera without raising heckles and laughs - he can pull it off - and that while playing a tough policeman.

  
  
  Well done Vijaykanth I like the background score of the movie, very well done .
  Where is Honest bro? Innaeram vandhurukanume
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Sat Nov 20 14:12:08 2010.

  Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ?
  
  

• From: Plum on Sat Nov 20 14:20:45 2010.

  Ditto to puLi
  I was expecting bad performances from the leads based on hub comments. All did well except that ch-28 girl. There is an earnestness about sunil which papers over his other faults. The other guy is wooden but more than adequate. Prasanna was ok, too. Well made, myshkin, even if you feel it was all crap
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sat Nov 20 14:42:49 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Ditto to puLi I was expecting bad performances from the leads based on hub comments. All did well except that ch-28 girl. There is an earnestness about sunil which papers over his other faults. The other guy is wooden but more than adequate. Prasanna was ok, too. Well made, myshkin, even if you feel it was all crap

  
  The best performance of the movie came from "Pandiyarajan".
  Casual, chirpy, outwardly sadhu plain joe looks concealing a different persona inside - all done with least effort by PR, and that indeed was a casting coup.
  I would reserve special kudos for two unforgettable slowmo scenes..
  one where the rowdy's son scrambles in front of his dad while he is put down by the encounter team.
  The second is when an abducted girl is released, naren is helping her with clothes and ajmal is hitting his "helmet" head knowing the intensity of his straying... all POVs covered in one freewheeling scene - fantastic film making.
  In comparison, the climax slowmo scene was not all that great..
  And offcourse the "flower scattering" scene - it looked conceptually odd , kinda out of place in an action movie, but made a tangential sense in a crazy odd way - eternally likeable...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Nov 20 14:45:07 2010.

  Anjaadhe is a very well made film. Probably one of the best thrillers in Tamil next only to Kuruthipunal in my estimates.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sat Nov 20 15:08:59 2010.

  Plum,
  
  The animosity was mainly due to the overboard reception when the movie was released
  
  

• From: Anban on Sat Nov 20 15:16:39 2010.

  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=462461777295#!/video/video.php?v=462461777295
  
  sounds good..
  
  

• From: prashanth12 on Sat Nov 20 15:20:40 2010.

  Anjaathe: It was good filmmaking. Flawed, but interesting, which these days is itself a huge compliment. Felt Prasanna came up just a bit short of what was required, but adequate.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sat Nov 20 15:41:36 2010.

  American Beauty ...
  
  Didn't like it much.. Kevin Spacey was quite good though.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Nov 20 22:21:51 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ?

  
  Anjadhey had overwhelmingly positive reviews in the hub when it released.
  
  http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=10771&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
  
  I like the film a lot and watched it in KLGR TV today. I still feel the acting is rank bad and the characterizations are a little flawed. Kuruvi is highly annoying too.
  
  Also watched Paleri Manikyam today. Puriyuradhukku konjam kastamaa irunchu, I had to rewind and play the first half one more time. Mammooty as Haji was phenomenal and was pretty good in the narrator role too. But was embarrasingly bad in that 3rd role, but on the whole, definitely much much better than Bachchan's Paa.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Nov 20 23:41:40 2010.

  Nerd wrote:

  http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=10771&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

  வாவ். இப்போதான் எல்லாப் பக்கங்களையும் மேய்ந்தேன். கருத்து பரிமாற்றங்கள் எல்லாம் சுவையாக இருந்தன.
  
  

• From: venkkiram on Sat Nov 20 23:46:34 2010.

  யாருக்காவாது தேடலில் பொறுமை இருந்தால் அழகி, ஆட்டொகிராஃப், தவமாய் தவமிருந்து, பருத்தி வீரன் படங்களைப் பற்றிய Hub திரிகளை தரவும்.
  
  உரையாடல்களை ஓய்வு நேரத்தில் புரட்டிப் படிக்கலாம் என்ற எண்ணம் இருக்கிறது.
  
  நன்றி.
  
  

• From: app_engine on Sun Nov 21 0:06:45 2010.

  Boss (a) Baskaran.
  
  
  
  

• From: interz on Sun Nov 21 11:56:49 2010.

  Vallakottai - Below Average.
  
  A story about a guy who comes out of prison and protects a girl from her villains and rescue her from evilism.
  
  Arjun only shines during action sequences. Haripriya got a nice smile, but thats all. Sathyan and G. Karuppu delivers poor comedy. But the villains provide LOL comedy esp when they are at hospital.
  
  Photography and editing is ok. Not too many dragging scenes, this masala coctail is racy like other masala movies.
  
  Semmozhiye, Maghadheera songs sounds good. Dhina is OK here.
  
  A. Venkatesh, makes good masala movies, and some bad. This one is almost bad, but its racy enough so it doesnt get too boring.
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Sun Nov 21 12:27:14 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ?

  
  
  Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga.
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Nov 21 12:30:08 2010.

  Actually, i went through Nerd's'link for anjaadhe. Romba high praiselAm illai. Above average rangela dhaan hub reviews irundhirukku - idhukku edhukku ivLO animosity develop paNNikittAngaLO?
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun Nov 21 13:09:57 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga.

  
  
  ahE maathiri hubla ahaa ohonnu pugazhra padangaLa udanE paarkka muyaRchikkaama iruppathum nallathu.
  
  

• From: Dhakshan on Sun Nov 21 13:19:04 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  19thmay wrote: Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga. ahE maathiri hubla ahaa ohonnu pugazhra padangaLa udanE paarkka muyaRchikkaama iruppathum nallathu.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Sun Nov 21 13:22:10 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga.

  
  Nerd kudutha link-a ippodhaan paathuttu irukken .
  
  My question on animosity was based on this: Mysskin vs Asst. Directors problem-la indha padathai konjam sattai-ya kizhicha maadhiri irundhuchu. Honestly, konjam kevalamaana (or mokkai) padamaa irukkumonnu nenaichen. ennadhaan irukkunnu nethu paathen.
  
  Acting was above average (except Pandiarajan who was terrific ) but the movie was very engaging despite some cliched moments. Some of the sequences were very well done - 1. pookkaara paatti scene, 2. Scene where only their feet are shown, 3. Ajmal asking for ransom scene, 4. Lungi scene, 5. Rowdy encounter scene and 6. Girls escaping.
  
  //Mottai character maadhiri face-e kaattaama Tamil-la vera edhuvum pannirukkaangala?//
  
  

• From: Roshan on Sun Nov 21 13:25:22 2010.

  Dhakshan wrote:

  Roshan wrote: 19thmay wrote: Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga. ahE maathiri hubla ahaa ohonnu pugazhra padangaLa udanE paarkka muyaRchikkaama iruppathum nallathu.

  
  
  But there are exceptions too Eg: VTV, Enthiran. Hub hype'a thaandi far exceeded my expectations.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Nov 21 13:29:30 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  [1. pookkaara paatti scene, 2. Scene where only their feet are shown, 3. Ajmal asking for ransom scene, 4. Lungi scene, 5. Rowdy encounter scene and 6. Girls escaping. /

  
  
  yes...especially that pookaara paatti scene....got goosebumps..
  
  

• From: great on Sun Nov 21 13:29:46 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  Dhakshan wrote: Roshan wrote: 19thmay wrote: Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga. ahE maathiri hubla ahaa ohonnu pugazhra padangaLa udanE paarkka muyaRchikkaama iruppathum nallathu. But there are exceptions too Eg: VTV, Enthiran. Hub hype'a thaandi far exceeded my expectations.

  
  
  which recommendation failed for you?
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Nov 21 13:31:23 2010.

  For me among hub recommendations..PR, AF, LM are good to go by...konjam taste othu varum...
  
  

• From: Plum on Sun Nov 21 13:34:53 2010.

  For me, it is b(k) and feeyaar to a large extent.
  
  

• From: great on Sun Nov 21 13:36:29 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  Acting was above average (except Pandiarajan who was terrific ) but the movie was very engaging despite some cliched moments. Some of the sequences were very well done - 1. pookkaara paatti scene, 2. Scene where only their feet are shown, 3. Ajmal asking for ransom scene, 4. Lungi scene, 5. Rowdy encounter scene and 6. Girls escaping. //Mottai character maadhiri face-e kaattaama Tamil-la vera edhuvum pannirukkaangala?//

  
  
  oru sila scenela acting sumara irrukum. Esp when Ajmal would be in the police station , Naren reaction would be bad.
  
  BGM was pretty good.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Nov 21 13:43:19 2010.

  great wrote:

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Acting was above average (except Pandiarajan who was terrific ) but the movie was very engaging despite some cliched moments. Some of the sequences were very well done - 1. pookkaara paatti scene, 2. Scene where only their feet are shown, 3. Ajmal asking for ransom scene, 4. Lungi scene, 5. Rowdy encounter scene and 6. Girls escaping. //Mottai character maadhiri face-e kaattaama Tamil-la vera edhuvum pannirukkaangala?// oru sila scenela acting sumara irrukum. Esp when Ajmal would be in the police station , Naren reaction would be bad. BGM was pretty good.

  
  
  BGM was really good in that movie - very much IR-ish
  
  

• From: Puliyan_Biryani on Sun Nov 21 14:02:15 2010.

  great wrote:

  oru sila scenela acting sumara irrukum. Esp when Ajmal would be in the police station , Naren reaction would be bad.

  
  Yes. Thankfully, the acting wasn't so bad as to ruin the movie (that's why I said just above average and not good). Would have loved to see more of the pervert Prasanna's eyes but the irritating and out-of-place wig was a hindrance. Maybe it was a conscious decision to mask the somewhat limited range of Prasanna with that wig, IMO.
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Nov 21 14:06:00 2010.

  //Puli - ur signature...
  
  one of the my most used phrase..sometimes I use..adangunniyaaa /
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Nov 21 14:27:29 2010.

  Dhakshan wrote:

  Plum wrote: Parts of satriyan. Vijayakanth I guess lots of young superstars' fans consider him laughing stock. But fact remains he can act better than many of them. Crying facing the camera without raising heckles and laughs - he can pull it off - and that while playing a tough policeman. Well done Vijaykanth I like the background score of the movie, very well done . Where is Honest bro? Innaeram vandhurukanume

  
  
  
  
  edhO.. 32 varusa service'la kedacha oru sila star'sla idhuvum onnu.. miga mukkiyamanadhu...
  
  Maniratnam production.. Puratchi kalaignar'nu adai mozhiyoda title card.. vera yarukkum avar pOtrukkaranu check pannikkanga
  
  http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x273/karuppu_kudhirai/vk/vk-sathriyan.jpg
  
  http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x273/karuppu_kudhirai/vk/puratchikalaignar.jpg
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Sun Nov 21 14:30:17 2010.

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote:

  //Mottai character maadhiri face-e kaattaama Tamil-la vera edhuvum pannirukkaangala?//

  
  
  Balachander - irumal thaatha - edhir neechal
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Sun Nov 21 14:33:45 2010.

  Sathriyan,for me,is the best portrayal of a police officer in Tamil cinema.
  
  
  Better than all those cop movie portryals of shivaji/kamal and rajni
  
  

• From: jaiganes on Sun Nov 21 15:23:15 2010.

  HonestRaj wrote:

  Puliyan_Biryani wrote: //Mottai character maadhiri face-e kaattaama Tamil-la vera edhuvum pannirukkaangala?// Balachander - irumal thaatha - edhir neechal

  
  Baradwaj Rangan brought up this example when he shared his view on this movie - I think..
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Sun Nov 21 21:35:08 2010.

  Kutti.
  
  Very entertaining. Dhanush's role, if done by others, may get to your nerve, but he made it likeable. Wonderful performance by him. Liking him make you forgive the filmaker for the unbelievable fight sequences because you want him to win. Am I too late to say, Payyan nallaa varuvan?
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Nov 22 1:37:27 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  For me among hub recommendations..PR, AF, LM are good to go by...konjam taste othu varum...

  
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  For me, it is b(k) and feeyaar to a large extent.

  
  
  Its like insulting other hubbers taste isn't? Nothing to take away but why these kind of open favoritism? If you like their reviews its good to keep it yourself and follow them closely when he writes a review for a new movie.
  
  And as I discussed with LM these kind of open statements, increases the pressure while writing a review. Originality of a hubber's taste poidumguradhu ennoda thaazhmayana karuthu.
  
  Btw PR,AF,LM,B(K) ivungala ellam oru 5 years theriyum-gura urimayila ippadi post panniten, thappa eduthukka maateenganu nambikayudan.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 1:59:39 2010.

  Sridhar, , idhula enna favouritismpA?
  Going by watching movies vs their recommendations, that's my experience.
  In cases like anjaadhae, i read nerd's'link to anjaadhae thread now and found that their views on the movie quite match a lot with mine. This is a case of independent verification,too, covered.
  
  idhunAla ellAm avaingaLukku pressureA? Minji minji pOnA i might spend a couple of hundred rupees on a movie they recommend and end up not liking it. That's'not such a big thing at stake, is it?
  Besides, i watch movies depending on available bandwidth during weekends - since everything else in life is of higher priority to me so i end up watching a currently running movie which i surmise as matching my tastes based on inputs from various sources.
  
  Besides, i dont think they care a damn about such pressure.
  What say?
  
  

• From: 19thmay on Mon Nov 22 2:07:57 2010.

  Plumji,
  
  Oru vijay padam super-a irrukune vainga, what sort of review do you expect?
  
  Btw this 'pressure' thing is accepted by some of the hubbers here.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Nov 22 2:13:26 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Sathriyan,for me,is the best portrayal of a police officer in Tamil cinema. Better than all those cop movie portryals of shivaji/kamal and rajni

  yes
  satriyan is a very very good film..vijajkanth ..i dont remeber any1 else do a cop so convincingly as vijaykanth in chatriyan..gr8 potrayal of a cop...manirathnam
  brilliant movie..i have never missed it
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:16:19 2010.

  Ella credit-um Captain-um MR-ukku poguthu. Vijayakanth was good, I agree, but shouldn't we credit the director too. K. Shubash right?
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 2:16:53 2010.

  great wrote:

  Roshan wrote: Dhakshan wrote: Roshan wrote: 19thmay wrote: Puliyan_Biryani wrote: Anjaadhe - nallaadhaane irukku. edhukku indha padathukku ivlo animosity hub-la ? Idhu enna pudhusa? Edhukkum hub-la trash-nu sonna padangala oru thadava paathudunga. ahE maathiri hubla ahaa ohonnu pugazhra padangaLa udanE paarkka muyaRchikkaama iruppathum nallathu. But there are exceptions too Eg: VTV, Enthiran. Hub hype'a thaandi far exceeded my expectations. which recommendation failed for you?

  
  
  I dont go by any recommendations for any Tamil movies. Hubber, friends, family yaar pEchum kEkkurathilla naan. I usually go by Director, Actor basis but that too I should feel lilke. Reviews, sila opinions from different people kEttu oru opinion form paNNikkuvEn. But will never let them influence my decision. ivarE sollittaar so kandippaa paakkanum/paarkka koodaathunnu - Never !!! And to be honest I haven't found a single hubber so far who has matched my views and opinions all the time, if not most of the time when it comes to movies. some times Siva, Ram - sometimes PR, on another occassion Honestraj, at times NOV, Sridhar and Groucho etc etc ippadithaan irukkum. And I keep wondering how some others just go by one or two people's opinion most of the time. Life ivvalavu easy'a predict paNNa koodiya vagailaa irukkuthunnu thOnum.
  
  Regarding hub opinion, most of the time it is influenced by the liking you have for your own favourite and the dislike you have for others. Some times the opinions are influenced by the fights and arguments you have with your fellow hubbers (kaNkoodaa ippO paathuttu irukkOm ) Also at times a show off of ones intelligence. Adha ellaam correct'a kaNichu - kootti kazhichu paarthaa - onnu rendu padamthaan thERum.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 2:17:09 2010.

  19thMay, unga kELvila oru porutkuRRam irukku. adhu ennannu therinjukka TM-ku PM paNNunga
  
  Anyway, i didnt feel they'll feel pressure - feeyaar is as immune as immunity can get and feekay isnt a particularly fussy, sensitive type either.
  
  To be precise, i am saying their final evaluation of specific movies seems to match many times: I dont say I will watch a movie based on someone's - anyone's'- recommendation. I mean, ennai vida budhdhisAli, intelligent, educated inga yAruppA irukkA avainga opinion-ai nAn kEkka
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 2:19:36 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Plumji, Oru vijay padam super-a irrukune vainga, what sort of review do you expect? Btw this 'pressure' thing is accepted by some of the hubbers here.

  
  
  Accept paNNaalum paNNalEnnaalum - it is quite visible in some cases.
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon Nov 22 2:22:29 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Kutti. Very entertaining. Dhanush's role, if done by others, may get to your nerve, but he made it likeable.

  
  
  30-45 mins is what me n my wifey cud watch of this, and we both were in 200% agreement (for a change ) that it got to our nerves so much so that we stopped it right there, n the dvd was given to our 2-year-old for playing, and whenever some scenes from this appear on tv, she's the one who changes the channel faster than me. it's the only movie that we haven't completely watched after getting a dvd of, till now. believe me, i've seen better performances of dhanush to put this amongst his worst! how much we differ on this!
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 2:24:12 2010.

  grouch, you are right. Subash deserves credit, too. There is no reason to believe mani ghost-directed it. However, it is the small matter of subash's'subsequent record outside madras talkies that makes one question if it was all him in satriyan.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:25:19 2010.

  jinju wrote:

  how much we differ on this!

  Hey, I even liked him in YNM I am okay if am lone with this regard.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 2:26:58 2010.

  Let's introduce a little anarchy.
  
  AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal. I wonder how folks didn't 'wake up' at multiple places while watching it. Like they usually reserve for minor speckles of Mani Ratnam films.
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon Nov 22 2:27:39 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  jinju wrote: how much we differ on this! Hey, I even liked him in YNM I am okay if am lone with this regard.

  
  
  u r not alone there. YNM, TA along with Pudhuppettai n Polladhavan rank among dhanush's best perfos to me personally. looking fwd to Aadukalam.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:28:51 2010.

  (let's do AF-styled quoting and responding)
  
  Well, I agree the records speak for themselves. Here he benefitted from MR's script and the crew that worked with MR, including light-phobic PC Sreeram. I doubt if MR was on set every day, pushing Captain to emote more, or be subtle, or show some nuance and pressuring PCS to add few more watts of light.
  

  Plum wrote:

  However, it is the small matter of subash's'subsequent record outside madras talkies that makes one question if it was all him in satriyan.

  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 2:30:06 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Let's introduce a little anarchy. AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal. I wonder how folks didn't 'wake up' at multiple places while watching it. Like they usually reserve for minor speckles of Mani Ratnam films.

  
  
  Aayirathil oru statement
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:31:08 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal.

  Very reason why I didn't pursue watching it on TV after couple of minutes. And that wig. Stay away
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 2:31:10 2010.

  Dhanush is fast disappearing into the blackhole that is telugu remake formula. As honestu or someone said, remake modhalla success tharum appuram Appu dhaen, primarily because the principals involved get set in the formula and they choose a mAtru mozhi movie for the sake of it than getting influenced by a mAtru movie mozhi and remaking it, which is the case the first time they do it.
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon Nov 22 2:34:31 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Dhanush is fast disappearing into the blackhole that is telugu remake formula.

  
  
  ejjatly the reason to stay away from his recent outing. hopefully, Aadukalam works, else he'l go down that path of meaningless remakes and the actor in him will be lost to tamil cinema one feels. ah, but then there's selvaraghavan there always
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 2:35:19 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal. Very reason why I didn't pursue watching it on TV after couple of minutes. And that wig. Stay away

  
  
  Naanum TV'la thaRcheyalaa vittu vittu paarthathuthaan. That too was quite a pain with regard to performances, especially Prasanna and his wig. But the narration was kinda good and made me watch till the end, but appavum climax paKKala.
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:36:50 2010.

  Jinju agree with those films.
  
  Plum, despite all that there is a genuine fine actor in him. Reason being, apart from gimmicks and scenes that's clearly smells of Andhra in some of those films, there are moments where actor Dhanush shines. But I understand your concern. Hope he does more original stuff and grow into a fantastic actor.
  
  

• From: raghavendran on Mon Nov 22 2:39:32 2010.

  aadukalam is his big film..
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 2:44:59 2010.

  Git, I am not into the mani-anti-mani politics here.
  
  With regard to anjaadhae, myshkin seems to have followed a vision and his interviews on the movie bear evidence to it. Most of the off-moments, wherein the plot, screenplay everything is thrown for a toss and the director indulgently stays in the moment were all enjoyable.
  As for the acting, i didnt find it that jarring. It is an unfair comparison but whhosh-whoosh finger tricks ellAm poRuthukkarOm, avaru whoosh-whhoshai mottai kattittu sumArA nadichA masterpiece acting-garOm. I didnt find this one that odd in that context
  
  And contrary to popular opinion here, i genuinely liked Sunil. The guy is likeable, and more endearingly, very, very earnest. Only the ch-28 girl jarred for me.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 2:49:53 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal. Very reason why I didn't pursue watching it on TV after couple of minutes. And that wig. Stay away

  
  
  Folks hype up Prasanna's 'range' (just as they do for Dhanush, or Jeeva - I like these actors too) here. There ARE roles in which he works best, but for the rest, no intelligent filmmaker would cast. Truly embarrassing. On the contrary, someone like Upendra would work best as 'weirdo' than normal roles. Andha madhiri..
  
  Btw, the wig never seemed bad in the promos. It was a good move to make the character look odd and eccentric. Isn't it the work of the actor to pull it off? Cue: Javier Bardem's wedge-cut in NCFOM
  
  

• From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 22 2:54:10 2010.

  Bardem's cut was cut. It's real. In Anjaadhey it looked like they use it to sweep the set after shooting. There are history of many bad wigs in Tamizh film history, and this one will share the top ten spots no less.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Nov 22 2:54:12 2010.

  
  
  It's only recently that I found out that I'm the only guy to post responses like this. I guess its vinodkumar who told me in cc.
  

  groucho070 wrote:

  (let's do AF-styled quoting and responding) Well, I agree the records speak for themselves. Here he benefitted from MR's script and the crew that worked with MR, including light-phobic PC Sreeram. I doubt if MR was on set every day, pushing Captain to emote more, or be subtle, or show some nuance and pressuring PCS to add few more watts of light. Plum wrote: However, it is the small matter of subash's'subsequent record outside madras talkies that makes one question if it was all him in satriyan.

  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 2:54:32 2010.

  Git, i wasnt looking at the movie with all this baggage about prasanna etc.
  The performances worked for the movie avLO dhAn. None of the performances were like outstanding or thespian or seasoned. They were adequate and the adequacy(as opposed to excellence) suited the movie.
  
  

• From: jinju on Mon Nov 22 2:56:12 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  In Anjaadhey it looked like they use it to sweep the set after shooting.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 2:57:45 2010.

  Flau,
  Agreed on vision, etc. But acting was totally jarring. Now I'm not the one, who is usually disturbed by this, to walk off in the middle (there are exceptions of course. Like Vikram in Anniyan or sOthika in Chandramukhi). But there are many films which I could safely claim to be a masterpiece but doesn't necessarily have great acting performances.
  
  btw, naan chumma oru pechukku anarchy-nEn, neenga nijamavE start panniduveenga pola.
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Nov 22 2:57:50 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  In Anjaadhey it looked like they use it to sweep the set after shooting.

  
  
  Grouch
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 3:00:12 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Git, i wasnt looking at the movie with all this baggage about prasanna etc.

  
  
  Who said I was? I was merely contemplating. Even I don't take all this into consideration. As I said, I didn't even find the wigs on Prasanna jarring in the promos. But the props alone shouldn't suggest menace or eccentricity. IS my point. It came off as a totally inadequate performance.
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 3:00:51 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Bardem's cut was cut. It's real. In Anjaadhey it looked like they use it to sweep the set after shooting.

  
  
  
  Just like you Grouch ! And true it looked so artificial - it gave an entha nErathuleyum kazhandu vizhalaam feel.
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 3:04:22 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Bardem's cut was cut. It's real. In Anjaadhey it looked like they use it to sweep the set after shooting. There are history of many bad wigs in Tamizh film history, and this one will share the top ten spots no less.

  
  
  
  
  Actually it isn't a wig. He grew long hair for the part. As said by him in an interview..
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 3:13:03 2010.

  There. Some real hair does look odd, no? In real life, i mean.
  
  Prasanna was ok, wig or no wig. He didnt ooze menace but that perhaps is part of the picture? Creepy child molesternA, moonji maRRum expressions creepyA dhAn irukkaNumA? In one most crucial scene, legs mattum kAttittAr - and that kind of suited the movie's'vision too - so mogambo khush hua rangekku prasanna thesp paNNa vENdiya avasiyam varalai. And what he did was quite ok and as per movie requirement.
  That is how i saw it.
  
  Grouch -
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 3:15:44 2010.

  The problem was he tried to be creepy. #FAIL
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Nov 22 3:28:21 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: For me among hub recommendations..PR, AF, LM are good to go by...konjam taste othu varum... Plum wrote: For me, it is b(k) and feeyaar to a large extent. Its like insulting other hubbers taste isn't? Nothing to take away but why these kind of open favoritism? If you like their reviews its good to keep it yourself and follow them closely when he writes a review for a new movie. And as I discussed with LM these kind of open statements, increases the pressure while writing a review. Originality of a hubber's taste poidumguradhu ennoda thaazhmayana karuthu. Btw PR,AF,LM,B(K) ivungala ellam oru 5 years theriyum-gura urimayila ippadi post panniten, thappa eduthukka maateenganu nambikayudan.

  
  
  sridhar,
  
  I dint mention that based on the quality of the review etc etc at all..soldra alavukku enakku general knowledge pathaadhungradhu vera vishayam... I was talking there just based on the taste...if for me if a film is mokkai - Usually I find one of these people mention it as a mokkai, even if it was hailed as a classic by others...well ...LM ella padathayum konjam apdithan solluvarungra naala indha subset-kulla easiya match aayidum
  
  I am just talking about those two words - koot, very koot, mokkai, soora mokkai.. etc ..andha vagaila mattum than.
  
  

• From: Poornima on Mon Nov 22 3:37:32 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  (let's do AF-styled quoting and responding) Well, I agree the records speak for themselves. Here he benefitted from MR's script and the crew that worked with MR, including light-phobic PC Sreeram. I doubt if MR was on set every day, pushing Captain to emote more, or be subtle, or show some nuance and pressuring PCS to add few more watts of light. Plum wrote: However, it is the small matter of subash's'subsequent record outside madras talkies that makes one question if it was all him in satriyan.

  
  
  PCS? Y N Murali was Chatriyan's DoP, right?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Nov 22 3:47:33 2010.

  19thmay wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: For me among hub recommendations..PR, AF, LM are good to go by...konjam taste othu varum... Plum wrote: For me, it is b(k) and feeyaar to a large extent. Its like insulting other hubbers taste isn't? Nothing to take away but why these kind of open favoritism? If you like their reviews its good to keep it yourself and follow them closely when he writes a review for a new movie. And as I discussed with LM these kind of open statements, increases the pressure while writing a review. Originality of a hubber's taste poidumguradhu ennoda thaazhmayana karuthu. Btw PR,AF,LM,B(K) ivungala ellam oru 5 years theriyum-gura urimayila ippadi post panniten, thappa eduthukka maateenganu nambikayudan.

  
  
  nyayamana kelvi sridhar - but i dont find that insulting...........even i feel, equa, P_R, compli have written some of best reviews i have read but i cant take their recommendations - moonu perume IR fans, eppadi mudiyum ..........jokes apart, honestly, i disagree with compli and P_R a lot of times and agree with equa better.......choices should be strictly personal.......
  
  pressurea - neenga vera.........just write whatever u feel like abt a movie or song and be honest abt it, thats it.......mathavanga enna nenaikkraanga-nnu naama kavala pada theva illa - its not our duty also.........i have liked songs/movies/artistes etc most time unseletted by P_R, compli, kit, plum etc -
  
  originality - i cant accept......u r not living in a island or isolation, so ur points/thoughts also cannot be in isolation......it has to be "influenced" and biased by other hubber's views- thats natural..........
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Nov 22 3:49:59 2010.

  Maddy,
  
  nethu night "night duty" paakum podhu edho theriyaama eludhiteen....freeya vidunga..
  
  vera endha threadlayavadhu nethu night timingsla post pannirundha...adha thayavu senju kandukadheenga...
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 22 3:53:08 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  Let's introduce a little anarchy. AnjaadhE is poorly acted except for Ajmal. I wonder how folks didn't 'wake up' at multiple places while watching it. Like they usually reserve for minor speckles of Mani Ratnam films.

  Good question. uNmaiyai sollaNumnA I don't have an answer.
  I was quite 'awake'. Naren in particular was bad
  
  I guess (not sheer) bad lines rankle me even more. Even the other day, Ponvannan English pEsunadhum Tv offaNtEn.
  
  First veeyaar going to sniff chappai saar
  
  appidippatta oru officer, appidi pEsa maattArA-nu ellAm kEkkappadaadhu. Irukkalaam. Aanaa sirippu vandhaa, kanavu kalaiyudhulla.
  
  Even now I recall the bad lines more than the bad performance.
  
  Parthiban eight standert (avvaiyAr aaramba paada saalai)
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 3:58:09 2010.

  Vivs, EdhO oru threadla kamal great actornu post paNNi irundhIngaLAm. Adgaiyum freeyA vutturalAmA?
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 22 3:59:33 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  And contrary to popular opinion here, i genuinely liked Sunil.

  Naren-nA malayalathula sunil-nu arthamA ?
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  The guy is likeable, and more endearingly, very, very earnest.

  
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  Only the ch-28 girl jarred for me.

  She was not bad at all I thought. After she discovers the money she talks to her brother (I thing) over phone. She confronts him but in a very subdued manner. I remember really liking how the conversation was written and enacted.
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 22 4:04:12 2010.

  Frasana self handsake, maNi paakura mEnarisaum maadhiri sila comedy-kaL irundhadhu. But en masse performance reject ellAm kidaiyAdhu.
  
  The creepy smile and all were okay only.
  
  MADDY, alertA irukkaNum. konjam vittA ivanga mothamA parcel paNNiruvaanga.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 4:07:12 2010.

  Feeyaar, avar pEru sunil-nga. apdi thAn kerala-la kooppidurAnga.
  You saw achuvinte amma right?
  I knew him first as Sunil so adhu stick Agi pOchu.
  
  Sivaranjanikku telugu industryla ooha-nu pEru. Ooh, aah,ouch dhAn gnAbagam varum when she is referred to by telugu film personalities etc. Namakku sivaranjani dhAn nAkkula ottudhu...adhu mAdhiri
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 4:07:55 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Frasana self handsake, maNi paakura mEnarisaum maadhiri sila comedy-kaL irundhadhu. But en masse performance reject ellAm kidaiyAdhu.

  
  
  ennadaa innum defend paNNa varalannu paarthEn
  
  

• From: MADDY on Mon Nov 22 4:10:23 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Plum wrote: And contrary to popular opinion here, i genuinely liked Sunil. Naren-nA malayalathula sunil-nu arthamA ?

  
  
  reminds me of Annan's joke :
  
  Bailwan: ek do teen chaar
  Annan: onnu-kku ivalavu periya vaarthaya
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  The guy is likeable, and more endearingly, very, very earnest.

  
  
  

  Plum wrote:

  Only the ch-28 girl jarred for me.

  She was not bad at all I thought. After she discovers the money she talks to her brother (I thing) over phone. She confronts him but in a very subdued manner. I remember really liking how the conversation was written and enacted.[/quote]
  
  yes, vijaylakshmi was good and Naren was pretty bad
  
  frasanna, sila pala comedigal irundhudhu, indha padathula aana adhellam writing kuraigal .....
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 22 4:11:00 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Sivaranjanikku telugu industryla ooha-nu pEru.

  
  
  ennanga 'baahaa' maadhiri solreeenga
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 4:15:10 2010.

  P_R,
  othukittathukku nanri
  
  I don't vouch to have a meaningful answer either. Whether it's bad writing or bad enacting, we ought to compromise a bit to stay asleep and relish whatever that works.
  
  

• From: Plum on Mon Nov 22 4:16:38 2010.

  nejamA dhAnga - ipdillAm EdAgUdamA kEKkaPadAdhu
  Feeyaar: what is your name?
  Sivaranjani: ooha
  Feeyaar: Full name?
  SR: ooha srikanth
  F: srikanthungaradhu yaaru
  SR: enpmpurushan
  F: avaru dhaan umpurushangaradhu kanfaarmedA theriyumA
  SR: *veLakkamAru* *thodappakattai* *ammikkal*
  
  

• From: Roshan on Mon Nov 22 4:17:17 2010.

  kid-glove wrote:

  P_R, othukittathukku nanri I don't vouch to have a meaningful answer either. Whether it's bad writing or bad enacting, we ought to compromise a bit to stay asleep and relish whatever that works.

  
  
  dig// Thilak, unga FB wall'ku enna aachu.. ?
  
  

• From: kid-glove on Mon Nov 22 4:19:47 2010.

  Roshan wrote:

  kid-glove wrote: P_R, othukittathukku nanri I don't vouch to have a meaningful answer either. Whether it's bad writing or bad enacting, we ought to compromise a bit to stay asleep and relish whatever that works. dig// Thilak, unga FB wall'ku enna aachu.. ?

  
  
  Disabled. Have to sort out!
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Nov 22 4:35:23 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Vivs, EdhO oru threadla kamal great actornu post paNNi irundhIngaLAm. Adgaiyum freeyA vutturalAmA?

  
  
  apdiye eludhirundhaalum..adhu inneram corporation lorryla pona hairpin maadhiri maranjjjjju poyirukumee...hehe
  
  

• From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Nov 22 4:37:45 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  First veeyaar going to sniff chappai saar Parthiban eight standert (avvaiyAr aaramba paada saalai)

  
  
  
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Nov 22 4:43:22 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  Usually I find one of these people mention it as a mokkai, even if it was hailed as a classic by others...well ...LM ella padathayum konjam apdithan solluvarungra naala indha subset-kulla easiya match aayidum

  
  
  Adappavigala
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Nov 22 4:43:37 2010.

  //enna venki romba naala aalaye kaanom//
  
  

• From: Vivasaayi on Mon Nov 22 4:47:04 2010.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Vivasaayi wrote: Usually I find one of these people mention it as a mokkai, even if it was hailed as a classic by others...well ...LM ella padathayum konjam apdithan solluvarungra naala indha subset-kulla easiya match aayidum Adappavigala

  
  
  lm..ungalukku "hubbudu" apdinu pattam summava kuduthom...
  
  btw that was just for fun..
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Nov 22 4:47:25 2010.

  P_R wrote:

  Plum wrote: Only the ch-28 girl jarred for me. She was not bad at all I thought. After she discovers the money she talks to her brother (I thing) over phone. She confronts him but in a very subdued manner. I remember really liking how the conversation was written and enacted.

  Oh, she was good. She didn't really have a meaty role, but I thought she was impressive. Not just the scene you mention, hers is a very subdued performance all through the film. For example, her first scene in which she remembers it's Satya's birthday and almost instinctively, and offhandedly, rationalises as to how she's aware of that. Beautifully written moment and subtly enacted. A lesser filmmaker would have drawn a clear boundary between what she thinks and what she says and made it look like a conscious attempt on her part to clarify and conceal the "true reason." But here, it's as if she's saying that to herself. I also like the moment in which she's returning home from hospital and meets Kuruvi on the way. Kuruvi keeps talking and asking why Kiruba is behaving like this and so on, and she's barely listening to him (and just says, "therliyE 'NNA...").
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Nov 22 4:47:33 2010.

  Vivasaayi wrote:

  btw that was just for fun..

  
  
  I know
  
  

• From: equanimus on Mon Nov 22 4:59:07 2010.

  My theory here is that Mysskin reserves these "off-key" moments to just his lead performances or those of crucial roles like Prasanna's in அஞ்சாதே. Look at both his films, none of the supporting performances jar at all anywhere in the film. MS Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, the heroine's father in சித்திரம் பேசுதடி and so on, has anyone found these performances off-key or jarring?
  
  

• From: P_R on Mon Nov 22 5:23:10 2010.

  Can someone start a nee thread. This one needs to be locked now.
  
  

• From: Bala (Karthik) on Mon Nov 22 11:53:29 2010.

  equanimus wrote:

  My theory here is that Mysskin reserves these "off-key" moments to just his lead performances or those of crucial roles like Prasanna's in அஞ்சாதே. Look at both his films, none of the supporting performances jar at all anywhere in the film. MS Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, the heroine's father in சித்திரம் பேசுதடி and so on, has anyone found these performances off-key or jarring?

  
  Equa-va kokka
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Nov 22 13:57:43 2010.

  Poornima wrote:

  groucho070 wrote: (let's do AF-styled quoting and responding) Well, I agree the records speak for themselves. Here he benefitted from MR's script and the crew that worked with MR, including light-phobic PC Sreeram. I doubt if MR was on set every day, pushing Captain to emote more, or be subtle, or show some nuance and pressuring PCS to add few more watts of light. Plum wrote: However, it is the small matter of subash's'subsequent record outside madras talkies that makes one question if it was all him in satriyan. PCS? Y N Murali was Chatriyan's DoP, right?

  
  
  yes... its by Y N Murali (but I never seen him)
  
  the same team of Subash - varunan - murali worked in UTHAMAPURUSAN
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Nov 22 13:58:52 2010.

  Plum wrote:

  Dhanush is fast disappearing into the blackhole that is telugu remake formula. As honestu or someone said, remake modhalla success tharum appuram Appu dhaen, primarily because the principals involved get set in the formula and they choose a mAtru mozhi movie for the sake of it than getting influenced by a mAtru movie mozhi and remaking it, which is the case the first time they do it.

  
  
  ayam than adhu..
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Nov 22 14:01:37 2010.

  regarding hubbers reviews & after effect.. andha vidhathula enakku bayangara adi... VAARANAM AAYIRAM.. seththutten.. konnu eduthuttanunga... pEsama video songs mattum parthurukkalamnu aagiduchu
  
  

• From: app_engine on Mon Nov 22 14:04:18 2010.

  groucho070 wrote:

  Kutti. Very entertaining. Dhanush's role, if done by others, may get to your nerve, but he made it likeable.

  
  
  I liked the first half immensely. ('competition-pA' was cute).
  
  2nd half was boredom.
  
  

• From: HonestRaj on Mon Nov 22 14:19:23 2010.

  ippa ellam hub reviews'i kadhai therinjikka mattum padikkiren.. maththapadi it depends on those acted, then director etc. etc.
  
  nalla irukkumnu edhir parthu poyi aappu vangunadhu AASAL
  epadiyum theridumnu parthu yEmandhadhu NAN MAHAN ALLA