Pooveli Tamil movie review

Karthik, Kausalya, Heera and Abbas are the central characters in this lovely film.

The story line is good; the central theme is love (surprise, surprise).  Karthik and Kausalya have been school mates and they meet by chance after a few years.  Karthik is romantically inclined towards Heera but she does not show any interest as she wants to focus on her academics.  Kausalya had also  been romantically involved with Abbas and they were ready to tie the knot even without her parents consent but by a cruel turn of fate Abbas meets with his end.  Karthik accompanies Kausalya to her ancestral home to be a temporary solution to her problems but things take an unexpected turn.  There are multiple twists and turns to this story - first the arrival of Abbas's parents, second Heera's arrival when wedding preparations are in full swing etc 

Just to focus on the hero's goodness Kausalya's character has been portrayed as a little selfish and tight lipped.
 

Music is very soothing and pleasant.  The joint family scenes are very homely and village setting is adorable.

Thullatha manamum thullum Tamil movie review

Vijay and Simran are the star cast of this average entertainer.
The story line is based on the heroine's misunderstanding of the hero's true identity.  She knows him in person to be a rowdy (though the hero happens to  be engaged in rightful fights! of course!!)  but does not realize that it is him she has been wanting to meet eagerly because of his mesmerizing voice and beautiful tunes.  The suspense is drawn out through out the film. 

Narration is unique and keeps the audience engaged.  Vijay is a sentimental hero in this movie and spends camera time in ruminations, nostalgic recollections, talking with his God etc.  Music is pleasant but monotonous.

Manmathan Ambu - Tamil movie review

Kamal Hassan, Madhavan, Trisha play lead roles in this tamil entertainer.

If a senior artist like Kamal is in the film, he HAS to get romantically involved with the heroine, even though Trisha is (I would say 'firmly' but that is not so!) engaged to Madhavan.  Madhavan's character comes across as a jealous fiancé and in the latter half he is just annoying - always drunk.

 

Sangeetha's character as Deepa is an invaluable friend to Trisha.  She generously advises her friend in the ways of men and later on when she steps in to match true love, she essays a wholesome role.

 

Oviya as Madhavan's probable match has no role - her language and costumes do not match at all.  Usha Uthup as Madhavan's mom deserves special mention

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The story line is different from the usual love triangle.  The narration is brisk without boredom.  The sequences leading to the climax are a little drawn out, but overall good movie to watch once.

Oru Indian Pranayakatha - Malayalam movie review

Fahadh Faasil, and Amala Paul are the lead characters in this Malayalam movie.  Fahadh does a good job of being an upcoming politician under the mentor ship of Innocent, he hails from a humble background and his affections are already taken - rather he has attached himself to a wealthy heiress just to secure his position.  In comes Amala Paul, she is an Indian of Canadian origin who has come to town to shoot documentaries about orphanages.

 

Everyone is shocked when Amala is taken into custody overnight and later on Fahadh comes to know her real intentions of finding her roots.

 

The hero helping her locate two important people in her life - though she has never ever met them before - forms the second half of the movie.

 

There are plenty of humorous situations in this movie - hero's poster having some unique uses; the hilarious scenes in Dr Tulasi's clinic  where Fahadh and Amala pose as husband wife; Amala's mischievousness in the bus - to name a few.

 

Amala does her role with dignity and successfully evokes the empathy of the audience for someone in her position.  Fahadh sometimes doubles up as a comedian but his heart is in the right place.

 

Perhaps a clichéd theme but well executed.  Beautiful movie.  Music is poignant and pleasant.

London Bridge - Malayalam movie review

Prithviraj, Andrea Jeremiah and Nanditha Raj feature in this Malayalam entertainer.  This movie liberally shows off London and UK in general.  The introduction is too much buildup, leaves the audience wondering what would unfold!  Nanditha's story develops very well.

 

To a large extent movie maintains suspense; the ending is quite cinematic.  Prithviraj's transformation comes about quite quickly! Andrea as the rick flaky girl and gold hunting Prithviraj is quite convincing.  Did Andrea trick Prithvi into realising who he really loves? Music is good.  A wholesome entertainer.