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The Hindu Review
http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/09/12/s...1250090300.htm
Even as the titles roll and incongruities are placed side by side on screen (Penguins in a desert and Osama Bin Laden and Bush in a hearty handshake are examples), you smile and get ready for a levity-filled binge. UTV’s Poi Solla Porom (U) is also praiseworthy for the sense and sensibility beneath the line of comedy.
PSP is a realistic take on the city’s realty scene where the vulnerable, law-abiding middle class is at the receiving end. Screenplay is a strong point. The film has no item numbers, duets or stunts, but is immensely watch-worthy. Jaideep Sahni achieved it with the Hindi Khosla Ka Ghosla and Vijay reiterates it in Poi Solla Porom.
It’s a story of seemingly uncaring children and responsible parents. A crisis stirs chords of affection and unity in the family. Sathyanathan (Nedumudi Venu) aspires to build a dream home for his wife and children with the money he gets after retirement, while son Uppilinathan (Karthik Kumar) is keen to go abroad. So, when an avaricious land broker (VMC Haneefa) gets him a piece of land and also allows the menacing Baby (Nasser), who is into illegal land deals, to occupy it, the family gets together to fight it out, matching fraud for fraud. Help comes to them in the form of Asif (Bosskey), Uppili’s girl friend Amritha (Piya) and her father, whom everyone calls ‘Daddy’ (Mouli).
Director Vijay deserves to be lauded for many aspects of PSP. One, of course, is the cast. Vijay brings out the best in Karthik Kumar, who looks every inch a software professional. He matches, and, at times, overtakes Parvin Dabas who did the part in KKG. Till date, no other director has used Karthik so well. Vying for top honours is Mouli who steals the show with a mind-blowing performance. In the part of ‘Daddy,’ posing as the rich man Varma from Dubai, he wins hands down. Again, it’s quite a break for Bosskey, who does a neat job as Asif, the man plotting to teach the villain a lesson. Underplay is the key and both Bosskey and Balaji (the secretary) emerge successful. New find Piya gets her expressions right though lip sync is an obvious problem. But Suchi’s (she’s dubbed for her) lively voice adds pep to Piya’s expressions. Boman Irani who did Nasser’s role in KKG showed how villainy can be funny … even likeable. Nasser as the land grabber isn’t far behind, but Irani is surely ahead. Nasser looks obese in PSP but it adds to the fun and Nedumudi Venu as Sathyanathan is natural, but again, he only comes a close second to Anupam Kher’s classic portrayal of Khosla Senior. Actor Rajesh who has lent voice for Venu is a definite value-addition.
Vijay’s dialogue, both humorous and thought-provoking, tickles the viewer almost throughout. Na. Muthukumar’s meaningful lyrics, the montage shots for the tracks and the tunes in general are highlights of M.G. Sreekumar’s music. But Gopisundar’s re-recording score is a little too loud for comfort. So, when the instruments fall silent in crucial scenes it’s a relief. If lighting can add to the fun, cinematographer Arvind Krishna’s does. The scene of the first meeting between Nasser and Venu, where the lighting is exaggeratedly eerie, is one such. Editing (Antony) is another satisfying aspect.
Vijay’s remake is as enjoyable as its Hindi counterpart. And in his urge to innovate, he introduces a few more sequences which go down well with the viewer. Kireedam, Vijay’s maiden effort, may not have fetched him the desired results. But this time round, he has understood the pulse of the audience even while sticking to his stand of providing standard fare. The makers should laugh their way to the bank. They deserve to.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Vijay
Cast: Karthik Kumar, Piya, Nasser, Mouli, Nedumudi Venu
Storyline: A gullible old man is cheated by land sharks but his sons aren’t going to allow them to get away with it …
Bottomline: A must-see film for all
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From: joe
on 12th September 2008 10:15 AM
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oh! Again a remake?
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From: joe
on 12th September 2008 10:18 AM
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Music by MG Sreekumar (Malayalam singer) ?
Does he do music also in malayalam?
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 10:25 AM
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Enna orE rolling eye-A irukku???
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From: villan007
on 12th September 2008 10:27 AM
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illliye moonu rolling eyes keedhe
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by
joe
Music by MG Sreekumar (Malayalam singer) ?
Does he do music also in malayalam?
He should have gone for GVP.
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From: crajkumar_be
on 12th September 2008 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
He should have gone for GVP.
Worst MD in TFM, IMO
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From: Mahen
on 12th September 2008 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
He should have gone for GVP.
Worst MD in TFM, IMO
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From: Sanguine Sridhar
on 12th September 2008 02:05 PM
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Last year I saw Khosla Ka Ghosla [thanks to subtitle] in a flight.
It was interesting and humorous and won a national award.
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
He should have gone for GVP.
Worst MD in TFM, IMO
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by
Sanguine Sridhar
Last year I saw Khosla Ka Ghosla [thanks to subtitle] in a flight.
It was interesting and humorous and won a national award.
Izzit a Hindi movie???
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From: crajkumar_be
on 12th September 2008 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
He is still young & I think he need oppurtunities to prove himself
Everybody has ups and downs
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From: Sanguine Sridhar
on 12th September 2008 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
Originally Posted by
Sanguine Sridhar
Last year I saw Khosla Ka Ghosla [thanks to subtitle] in a flight.
It was interesting and humorous and won a national award.
Izzit a Hindi movie???
Yeah
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0466460/
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From: equanimus
on 12th September 2008 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
"idhu enna mAyam" from, ahem, 'Oram pO' didn't do?
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
"idhu enna mAyam" from, ahem, 'Oram pO' didn't do?
Even the Veyil album is quite good.
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From: Sanguine Sridhar
on 12th September 2008 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
"idhu enna mAyam" from, ahem, 'Oram pO' didn't do?
..and how about "uyrile" from Vellithirai, that was an awesome melody
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From: Kalyasi
on 12th September 2008 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
Yes but that's about it...
"idhu enna mAyam" from, ahem, 'Oram pO' didn't do?
Eppo nee enna paappa from Kaalai is also good!!
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From: Thalafanz
on 12th September 2008 02:56 PM
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EllArum ithu good athu good-nu sollittE irukkOm.
Bala annE...
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From: crajkumar_be
on 12th September 2008 03:02 PM
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I liked only "Kanavellam", "Vizhiyil", and "Akkam Pakkam" (relatively) among his numbers. "Oram Po" pattu edhuvume nyabagam illa Eq (manasula nikkala).. and about Veyyil, the less said the better
Upd: Ok, now i remember a song from Oram Po which goes like "Kozhi kaalu rendu..." or something... hated the song for exactly the same reason i hated "Veyyilodu"...
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From: selvakumar
on 12th September 2008 03:03 PM
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GVP of late
But kireedom was good. aana intha padam pattu eppadi irukkunnu therla.. & future la GVP kooda serntha paarkalaam
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From: Kalyasi
on 12th September 2008 03:06 PM
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GVP ku sarakku out nu nenaikaren.. paapom...
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From: equanimus
on 12th September 2008 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
I liked only "Kanavellam", "Vizhiyil", and "Akkam Pakkam" (relatively) among his numbers. "Oram Po" pattu edhuvume nyabagam illa Eq (manasula nikkala).. and about Veyyil, the less said the better
Bala,
I've listened to only a few of his albums, but I really like "kAdhal neruppin" (especially because of the superb vocals; Karthik is awesome here), "kanavellAm" (kireedam; again Jayachandran is at his vintage best in a song set to a tune and rhythm that's anything but vintage), and "idhu enna mAyam" (now, I wonder if it's just a coincidence, but this is another song that's so beautifully rendered; Shankar Mahadevan takes the honours here, Alka Yagnik is impressive too if one's ready to overlook her Tamil; poetter Na. Muthukumar is in fine form too).
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From: crajkumar_be
on 12th September 2008 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
but I really like "kAdhal neruppin" (especially because of the superb vocals; Karthik is awesome here),
Oh yeah! Missed it...
Originally Posted by
Equanimus
"idhu enna mAyam" (now, I wonder if it's just a coincidence, but this is another song that's so beautifully rendered; Shankar Mahadevan takes the honours here, Alka Yagnik is impressive too if one's ready to overlook her Tamil; poetter Na. Muthukumar is in fine form too).
I don't think i've listened to this song.. will seck out
Overall, ivaru perusa onnum pannidala.. and doesn't hold much promise too, IMO
P.S: You were strongly recommending a Yuvan song sometime back.. was it the double chimpu song from Manmadhan?
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From: Kalyasi
on 12th September 2008 03:43 PM
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Bala anna Ithu enna maayam is an awesome number... neenga oram po paakum pothu otti irupeenga nu nenaikaren!!
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From: joe
on 12th September 2008 03:45 PM
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Intha thread GVP thread aayiduchu
Poi solla poRom ennachu ? Anything about MG Sreekumar (MD of this movie)
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From: equanimus
on 12th September 2008 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
P.S: You were strongly recommending a Yuvan song sometime back.. was it the double chimpu song from Manmadhan?
Yes. "vAnamunnA" from 'manmadhan'. (And I strongly urged you to listen to that song. I've hardly heard people talk about that song, hence the flag-bearing.) It's a good folk number actually. More than anything else, I think the prelude is something special. But for some delightful turns, the tune is largely typical (a popular folk tune is also reworked in the interludes, I think), but the arrangements and those little things that Yuvan adds to the song make the difference. And also the zestful singing (Shankar Mahadevan, Sriram Parthasarathy).
Joe,
Sorry, I'm out.
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From: selvakumar
on 12th September 2008 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
Yes. "vAnamunnA" from 'manmadhan'. (And I strongly urged you to listen to that song. I've hardly heard people talk about that song, hence the flag-bearing.) It's a good folk number actually.
Good one. But the other songs in manmadhan audio make it somewhat look ordinary. Would have been a great hit with a mass hero. Sila idangalil lyrics positive feel oda varum..
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From: Vivasaayi
on 12th September 2008 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by
equanimus
Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
P.S: You were strongly recommending a Yuvan song sometime back.. was it the double chimpu song from Manmadhan?
Yes. "vAnamunnA" from 'manmadhan'. (And I strongly urged you to listen to that song. I've hardly heard people talk about that song, hence the flag-bearing.) It's a good folk number actually. More than anything else, I think the prelude is something special. But for some delightful turns, the tune is largely typical (a popular folk tune is also reworked in the interludes, I think), but the arrangements and those little things that Yuvan adds to the song make the difference. And also the zestful singing (Shankar Mahadevan, Sriram Parthasarathy).
Joe,
Sorry, I'm out.
wondeful song....sema beats!
"namma kattabomman kaiya vechaaa ellam jeiyukumda...podu..vaanamunnaa..."
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From: NOV
on 12th September 2008 07:44 PM
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hero of the movie? is it the same guy who acted in YNM?
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From: Nerd
on 12th September 2008 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by
Sanguine Sridhar
Last year I saw Khosla Ka Ghosla [thanks to subtitle] in a flight.
It was interesting and humorous and won a national award.
British Airways?
Even I saw it in a flight. Thought will re-watch it again, but completely forgot about it.
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From: Mahen
on 13th September 2008 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by
NOV
hero of the movie? is it the same guy who acted in YNM?
YEah..Karthik kumar
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From: Wibha
on 13th September 2008 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by
NOV
hero of the movie? is it the same guy who acted in YNM?
the second hottie from alaipayuthey after maddy
Karthik Kumar
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From: crajkumar_be
on 13th September 2008 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by
Nerd
Originally Posted by
Sanguine Sridhar
Last year I saw Khosla Ka Ghosla [thanks to subtitle] in a flight.
It was interesting and humorous and won a national award.
British Airways?
Even I saw it in a flight. Thought will re-watch it again, but completely forgot about it.
Same same...
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From: sarna_blr
on 17th September 2008 10:46 AM
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http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullsto...8&cid=13525926
New entrant Poi Solla Porom unexpectedly took a fantastic opening, collecting Rs 13.42 lakh in Chennai from six small screens, and nabbing the number two spot. It proves that there is an audience for multiplex films.
Poi Solla Porom
Karthik Kumar, Preethi, Nedumudi Venu, Mouli, Nazer, Delhi Ganesh
Cast: Karthik Kumar, Preethi, Nedumudi Venu, Mouli, Nazer, Delhi Ganesh
Director: Vijay
+'s ---Feel-good entertainer
-'s ---Nothing really
BO verdict : Good opening
One more good director introduced by Ajith to Tamizh cinema
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From: Thirumaran
on 19th September 2008 05:10 PM
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Saw PSP @ INOX today noon.
One more enjoyable movie. Serious plot la comedy well handled like in Saroja.
A big gang gang of actors, everyone doing their role with easy.
Starting scene
Today's problem mixed with today's men attitude.
Director deserves a big
Songs comes with story. onnum uruthalaa illa. Inimae thaan CD ls kaetkanum
Light comedy. There are several moments to enjoy.
I think those who enjoyed Saroja (the movie
)can enjoy PSP as well
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From: villan007
on 19th September 2008 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thirumaran
I think those who enjoyed Saroja (the movie
)
ipdi A-vaa pesarthe ungaluku pazhagi poirchu
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From: Srimannarayanan
on 19th September 2008 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thirumaran
Saw PSP @ INOX today noon.
One more enjoyable movie. Serious plot la comedy well handled like in Saroja.
A big gang gang of actors, everyone doing their role with easy.
Starting scene
Today's problem mixed with today's men attitude.
Director deserves a big
Songs comes with story. onnum uruthalaa illa. Inimae thaan CD ls kaetkanum
Light comedy. There are several moments to enjoy.
I think those who enjoyed Saroja (the movie
)can enjoy PSP as well
Again, you didn't call me for the movie.
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From: Thirumaran
on 19th September 2008 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by
Srimannarayanan
Again, you didn't call me for the movie.
I went with my family. Nothing planned. We went for a work nearby and seen this. :P Athuvum illaama week day
Mudinja sollunga intha week end yaethaavathu oru movie plan pannalaam
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From: Srimannarayanan
on 19th September 2008 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thirumaran
Originally Posted by
Srimannarayanan
Again, you didn't call me for the movie.
I went with my family. Nothing planned. We went for a work nearby and seen this. :P Athuvum illaama week day
Mudinja sollunga intha week end yaethaavathu oru movie plan pannalaam
Not this weekend. For me the the next week end is fine.
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From: Thirumaran
on 19th September 2008 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by
Srimannarayanan
Not this weekend. For me the the next week end is fine.
Next Week end Pondicherry Visit
Next 2 weeks fullaa free thaan. Neenga freeya irunthaa eppa vaenumnaalum sollunga, even week days. :P
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From: Srimannarayanan
on 19th September 2008 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thirumaran
Originally Posted by
Srimannarayanan
Not this weekend. For me the the next week end is fine.
Next Week end Pondicherry Visit
Next 2 weeks fullaa free thaan. Neenga freeya irunthaa eppa vaenumnaalum sollunga, even week days. :P
Sure thiru.
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From: omega
on 20th September 2008 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by
Thirumaran
Originally Posted by
Srimannarayanan
Not this weekend. For me the the next week end is fine.
Next Week end Pondicherry Visit
Next 2 weeks fullaa free thaan. Neenga freeya irunthaa eppa vaenumnaalum sollunga, even week days. :P
Veetula Aathukaari illenna enna oru santhosam ungalukku (I have to envy you
)
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From: Nerd
on 23rd September 2008 09:13 AM
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Saw a few scenes in TV. Scene-by-scene copy. We have another remake raja here. And obviously NONE of the actors could match the ferformanss of the original actors.
Karthik - Sunil Shetty
Some obscure guy - Ranvir Shorey
Nassar - Boman Irani (He looked completely LOST trying to imitate BI in every sense
)
Nedumudi venu - Anupam Kher
Mouli - Navin. He was unintentionally funny!!
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From: joe
on 23rd September 2008 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by
Nerd
Nedumudi venu - Anupam Kher
Nerd,
why shock ?
Do you think Nedu mudi Venu can't stand for Anupam?
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From: crajkumar_be
on 23rd September 2008 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by
Nerd
Saw a few scenes in TV. Scene-by-scene copy. We have another remake raja here. And obviously NONE of the actors could match the ferformanss of the original actors.
Karthik - Sunil Shetty
Some obscure guy - Ranvir Shorey
Nassar - Boman Irani (He looked completely LOST trying to imitate BI in every sense
)
Nedumudi venu - Anupam Kher
Mouli - Navin. He was unintentionally funny!!
You mean Sanjay Suri?
And for Ranvir Shoery (
in the original ), they have cast some obscure case... straight from director Priya's multiplex rack i guess
Reg Nasser, i couldn't help wondering how he could ever pull it off....
Original la first meeting la namakke semma tension-a irukkum.. and BI would constantly be ON you.. with his piercing gaze and all...
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From: Nerd
on 23rd September 2008 09:23 AM
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Joe,
I thought he would have done a good job but he was awful but yes I am comparing the original with this. Anupam Kher was terrific.
CR, It was Parvin Dabas
And yes Shorey was awesome in the original and he has now emerged as one of India's top actors
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From: crajkumar_be
on 23rd September 2008 09:27 AM
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Oh,
(get conpeesed bet the two)
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From: HonestRaj
on 23rd September 2008 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by
Nerd
Saw a few scenes in TV. Scene-by-scene copy. We have another remake raja here.
These kind of directors what else they have except knowing film making technique.. even from 1st film is a remake
for eg: Barathiraja & KSR mostly used others stories but they had one or 2 original stories to make them start off well in industry & had a brilliant screenplay knowledge.
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From: Vivasaayi
on 23rd September 2008 10:33 PM
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i have a doubt...dont these guys have a dream story to direct after all these hard years as assistant directors.
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From: ajithfederer
on 23rd September 2008 11:05 PM
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Kreedam was average/good. IMO, it could have been made much much better. Especially the first half. Vivek could have been avoided.
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
Originally Posted by
crajkumar_be
Originally Posted by
Thalafanz
He should have gone for GVP.
Worst MD in TFM, IMO
But, Kireedam nallA thAnE irunthuchu.
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From: Thalafanz
on 24th September 2008 05:52 AM
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Feddy annE, I was talking about the songs & bgm.
Movie, of course, he could have done it better.