Vaaranam Aayiram – Movie Review

Just like a million other tamilians around the world, I was really excited about Vaaranam Aayiram movie release. The music is a blockbuster - probably one of the movies of the year where all the songs were stupendous. The music added to the expectation level and if only the movie was half as good as the songs it would have been a run away hit.

I had read a couple of reviews on Friday which lessened my expectations of the movie as it had average ratings. So I geared up for the weekend to watch the movie having informed my friend to get the tickets if possible. To my disappointment he was unable to get it and hence we were saddened. However, something made us feel that we would like the movie as it was labeled as emotional drama. So, we decided to go to shanthi theatre as we were sure to get black tickets. We paid 150/- for a 60/- worth ticket and got in.

The 1st half was fun, it was breezy with 4 songs picturised beautifully. However, 2nd half is so messed up that it gave me a headache, back ache, thoughts of leaving the theatre. I mean I cannot really pen down my feelings here – the 2nd half was such a huge disappointment. I felt as if Gautham had only 1st half in his mind and lost the plot there after. Beginning with getting addicted to drugs, to how he recovers from it (the Delhi plot was a piece of crap), the army, his 2nd love – it was dismal.

Surya has to be given credit for his performance – he has done a great job in different roles. One could see a lot of hard work in his looks - school boy, father, college, when he gets into drugs so on. He has danced well too – yes believe me its probably one of his best dance performances. Simran has done well too – with her looks of 70’s and her performance as surya’s mom is pleasant. Sameera Reddy and Ramya (Divya) didn’t really have a role in the movie but didn’t disappointment as well.

So where was the let down – despite everyone playing their role? Well, it was the screenplay and the 2nd half plot. Also, the movie was promoted as a great father – son relationship / smoking is injurious. However, I never really found a story in this movie. The father – son relationship was not touched well except for three scenes to be precise. The smoking effect was in no way touched except showing that ppl can die of cancer if they smoke heavily (as if no one knew it!!!). The word “Daddy” is still echoing in my ears and I really didn’t understand why there was so much usage of English?

Gautham Menon – you have definitely let down your fans with this movie.