Manam Koththi Paravai Movie Online – Review

Director S Ezhil of ‘Thullatha Manamum Thullum’ fame is back after a temporary sojourn. He comes with a film that may be light-hearted, entertaining and hilarious and on the same slightly cliched. With Siva Karthikeyan on the helm of affairs accompanied by a slew of comedy artistes, he has managed to come back clean.

‘Manam Koththi Paravai’ is set romance, friendship and a few emotions. The hero is understated guy who resembles boy next-door and there aren't any needless knots within the storyline.

‘Manam Koththi Paravai’ blends romance and humor and isn't any doubt a family entertainment. Giving company to Siva Karthikeyan is debutante Athmiya. The likes of seasoned campaigners like Singam Puli and Illavarasu give solidity to the script. The one lacunae appears to be the uncles of the heroines who speak from their belly.

Ezhil has won half the battle even before the movie could hit the screens as he managed to get in his team music composer D Imman and cinematographer Suraj Nallusamy. Both do a good, clean job complimenting the tale and don’t try anything overboard stretching for some effect.

Kannan (Siva Karthikeyan) is a callous youth who falls for his neighbor Revathy (Athmiya). Her father and uncles are known ruffians within the village and flex their muscle for anything and everything. Kannan’s father (Ilavarasu) is a building contractor and he's assisted by his son in his business.

Kannan loves spending time along with his friends (Parotta Suri, Singam Puli and ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ Kishore). When Kannan decides to open his heart to Revathy, her wedding is arranged with an influential man.

Enters Kanna’s friends from Mumbai (Sreenath and Chams). Coming to understand about his romance, they kidnap Revathy. But all hell breaks loose when she says that she has no interest on Kannan. The remainder is a battle laced with humor.

Siva Karthikeyan peps up the proceedings with a splendid show. His simple looks compliment his character. His one-liners are witty. Athmiya is good-looking and does give a tight show. She hogs the limelight. Singam Puli sparkles along with his humour and so is Parota Suri. Srinath, Venniraadi Murthy, Ravi Mariya, Vanitha among others play their part well.

Imman’s songs especially ‘Po Po Po…’ and ‘Oorana Oorukulae…’ are catchy and foot-tapping. Suraj Nallusamy’s camera captures the plush green locales of the village well. Dhina’s choreography is good.

On the whole, the movie may resemble the likes of ‘Kalavani’ and ‘Uthamaputhiran’. But forget the lengthy second half and a few cliched sequences, ‘Manam Koththi Paravai’ will stick with your hearts.