Tamil Movie Review

Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya is a captivating love story, narrated with precision in Gautham Vasudev Menon's signature style. The appeal of the film is enhanced by the lead pair Simbhu and Trisha with their fantastic onscreen chemistry, the terrific music by Oscar winner AR Rahman and the stunning visuals from Manoj Paramahamsa. Anyone who has fallen in love can relate to the story.

The Story begins like this, Karthik (Silambarasan) a mechanical engineering graduate from a Hindu Vellalar community who's just out of college, dreams of becoming a film maker. He meets IT professional Jessie (Trisha), a Malayalee Christian girl and falls in love at first sight. Karthik lives with his parents, on the ground floor of a house owned by Jessie's father (Babu Antony), whose family occupy the top floor. Karthik befriends cinematographer Ganesh (producer Ganesh) who helps him get a job as assistant to acclaimed director K S Ravikumar. Meanwhile, the love-struck Karthik follows Jessie wherever she goes. One day unexpectedly he confesses his love for her.

Jessie, however, is shocked and more concerned about her father, who she knows would never agree to such an alliance. Their personalities too are poles apart. Jessie is cold and controlled, while Karthik is passionate and impulsive. He strongly believes that Jessie is concealing her true feelings for him. Finally after several meetings they come to an agreement to be just friends, but a train journey from Alleppey draws them closer and Jessie's real feelings are revealed. Just when everything seems to be perfect, Jessie expresses her uncertainty over the relationship. She wants romance, but with the consent of her father, which leaves Karthik in a state of confusion. After several mix ups, Jessie finally tells Karthik that she will not meet him any more and has decided to marry a boy of her father's choice. The movie's suspense and tension lies in whether Karthik and Jessie unite in wedlock or part ways. The end is unconventional.

The film is more character driven than incident driven and truly belongs to the lead pair Simbhu and Trisha. Simbhu delivers a knockout performance devoid of his usual antics. With his body language perfectly suited to a love smitten boy of his age, aided by apt dialogues, he scores in every frame and is a treat to watch.

The credit goes to Gautham Menon for his inspired casting. Trisha in a complex part is a revelation. She slips into the role of a cold hearted beauty with ease. Trisha's character is enhanced with minimal makeup and simple outfits by Nalini Sriram. There's a sprinkling of humor as the one-liners and gags shared by Ganesh and Simbhu evoke instant laughter. Among the supporting cast, Babu Antony, Kitty, Uma Padmanabhan are convincing.

AR Rahman spells romance in every song whether it's the opening delight Hosana or the poetic Omana Penne, his music simply rocks. Manoj's camera beautifully captures the lush greenery of Kerala, picturesque old churches of Malta and some fresh locales in the USA. Antony's slick editing and Rajeevan's art direction add to the authentic feel of the film.
There is, however, a downside. The movie drags and moves at a slow pace in the second half. Some of the dialogues, including the altercations between the lead pair, are repetitive.Despite all this, Gautham weaves a romantic, magical tale which will linger in our minds for a long time. Devoid of clichéd villains, silly comedy and mindless action, VTV should not be missed.

Few days ago well known actor Silambarasan specially known as "The Little Superstar or The Young Superstar" celebrated his Birthday in a grand manner. Most of of film fraternity attended the party to felicitate actor Simbu.

As the most expected film of Simbu Vinnaithandi Varuvaya which is directed by Gautham Menon and the music is scored by A.R.Rahman is about to release soon. The music of this film has made it to #1 on the chart and it was the first film from Tamil film industry whose audio launch was held in foriegn country(London, U.K). Iam sure Vinnaithandi Varuvaya will be a massive hit like Vaaranam Aayiram.

Latest buzz about Simbu is that the ace director Mani Ratnam have approached Simbu for his next film and the actor have also agreed to the director without any hesitation.

Vinnaithandi Varuvaya will portray Simbu and Trisha in a different form as Gautham have directed this film in very different manner, waiting to watch this movie in big screen.

I think its one of the awesome party i have ever seen bcos Ultimate Star Ajith Kumar and his wife Shalini Kumar were present and even Sarath Kumar and wife Radhika Sarath Kumar were present at the party.

Other who attended were Director K.S.Ravikumar, Gautham Menon, Venkat Prabhu, Dharani, Bala. Actor Ajith Kumar, Sarath Kumar, Arya, Bharath, Siva, Jai, Premgi, Music Director Yuvan Actress Shalini, Radhika, Trisha and even some serial star were present at party.

Ajith is ready to move on to his landmark 50th film with Asal ready to hit the Screen soon. There are reports that he had trusted director Gautham Menon this time. And going by Ajith’s new get-up during the audio launch of Asal, which had the star in a crew cut, speculations rose that it could be a police story.

Incidentally, Gautham’s police stories like Kaakka Kaakka with Suriya and Vettayaadu Vilayaadu with Kamal Haasan were box office hits. Ajith’s get-up change could be for yet another Gautham Menon’s police story?

In the history of Tamil films its the first time, the audio release of a Tamil film which was held outside the country. The Silambarasan & Trisha starrer Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya’s audio was released in London on Saturday, December 19, 2009. The Double Oscar winner Rahman composed music for Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and the album has seven songs, one of which is rendered by Rahman himself.

Few songs were screened at the venue to the jubilant NRI audience and the dias of the event was shared by Gautam Menon, Rahman, Silambarasan and Trisha clad in ravishing black outfits. The movie, a breezy romantic story, is expected to catapult Silambarasam to the big league and is expected to be released on 14th February, 2010, on the Valentines Day.

Few days ago Harris Jayaraj a leading music director made this statement that here after he wont work with the upcoming ace director Gawtham Menon. They both debuted in a same movie Minnalae which was a super hit. The music was so superb that even today the vasigara song is good to hear and even others songs also.

Amitabh Bachchan, Gautham Menon, Soundarya Rajinikanth are going to do a project together. The talk is still on the process and will soon be decided once the producer Soundarya Rajinikanth talks to Big B as he recovers completely.