Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey Movie Online Review

It has become a trend to have popular lyrics because the title for the movies in Tamil. Maalai Pozhuthin Mayakathile (MPM) is one such film with a lyrical title.Directed by Narayan Nagendra Rao, the film seeks to prove how delicate, people’s lives may also be. The film has a couple of characters and hero Aree and new comer Subha play the lead roles. The director has tried to convey a love story in response to the lead pair’s two hours that they spend in a coffee shop on a rainy evening. The film tries to explore even the smallest of joys and the sadness that trivial issues can bring forth people’s lives. Rain plays a vital part within the script and Ilayaraja’s songs which can be played within the backdrop, add to the romantic setting.

Hero Aree exudes confidence and is a delight to observe. However, he must work on his dancing skills, as is obvious even within the only a few dance scenes shown within the film. Subha because the aspiring designer student is average, but one fails to appreciate as to why did the director want the heroine to talk in anglicized Tamil. Balaji because the restless husband, Tejaswini because the dejected wife and Panchu Subbu because the coffee shop manager do justice to their roles.

The film’s music is by Achu and the lyrics are by Rohini. The song Oh Female offspring has already topped the charts. Yen Uyire is another number which haunts the listener for long. The background score, especially the violin interludes, are extremely pleasing and praise worthy. Gopi Amarnath has cranked the camera and has captured the rain beautifully. But because the director has tried to inform a narrative throughout the four walls of a coffee shop, he appears to be very restricted.

Though the speculation could also be unique and exciting, it’s the weak script and slow pace of the movie that hampers the progress of the film. Also the documentary feel inside the film becomes irksome. The characterization lacks depth and the film is overloaded with philosophical lines and preachy dialogues, making a negative impact at the overall viewing experience.

Overall it's an attempt that didn't hit the proper note.

Verdict: Coffee that lacks the aroma.