Pirivom Sandhippom is one of the classic novels in modern time Tamil literature written by Sujatha.
The plot revolves around a young immature girl, Madhumitha (Tamannah), with whom a local lad Raghupathy (Siddharth, a newface) falls in love. His dad (Kitti) works as a PWD engineer under Madhu’s father, the chief engineer for the project. But fate has other plans of its own as per which Madhu’s dad convinces her to ditch Raghu marry a rich NRI, Ratkrish (Radhakrishnan americanized.
Raghu is heart-broken, tries a suicide-attempt but escapes; inspired by his dad’s compassion and support, he goes to USA to do MBA where he meets Madhu. Later, it turns out that Rat has illegal connections with other ladies and Madhu decides that she wants to be with Raghu. By then Raghu is engaged to a Rathna, an NRI whom Raghu meets in US. Stranded in-between, Madhu drives her car in a rash manner and meets with an accident and dies.
Director A.R.Gandhi Krishna deserves ovation for his flawless casting, particularly Tammanah picture-perfect in the role of Madhumidha; his taste for art and locations are noteworthy as well. But where he misses completely is the portayal of subtle but deep relationship between Raghu and his dad.
Anyone seeing the movie having no idea of the book would feel that Raghu is not worth such a great man as his dad. The fact that Madhu’s life is always being led by others is left unsaid as well making it difficult for an average movie-goer to perceive this while watching the movie. Also, the reason why Rathna (Rukmani of Bommalattam fame) is attracted towards Raghu is not clear which makes the character out of place.
Verdict - If you have read the novel, watch the movie to see the characters alive. If not, better stay away from this one else it may lead you to wrongly conclude that the book is over-rated.
The plot revolves around a young immature girl, Madhumitha (Tamannah), with whom a local lad Raghupathy (Siddharth, a newface) falls in love. His dad (Kitti) works as a PWD engineer under Madhu’s father, the chief engineer for the project. But fate has other plans of its own as per which Madhu’s dad convinces her to ditch Raghu marry a rich NRI, Ratkrish (Radhakrishnan americanized.
Raghu is heart-broken, tries a suicide-attempt but escapes; inspired by his dad’s compassion and support, he goes to USA to do MBA where he meets Madhu. Later, it turns out that Rat has illegal connections with other ladies and Madhu decides that she wants to be with Raghu. By then Raghu is engaged to a Rathna, an NRI whom Raghu meets in US. Stranded in-between, Madhu drives her car in a rash manner and meets with an accident and dies.
Director A.R.Gandhi Krishna deserves ovation for his flawless casting, particularly Tammanah picture-perfect in the role of Madhumidha; his taste for art and locations are noteworthy as well. But where he misses completely is the portayal of subtle but deep relationship between Raghu and his dad.
Anyone seeing the movie having no idea of the book would feel that Raghu is not worth such a great man as his dad. The fact that Madhu’s life is always being led by others is left unsaid as well making it difficult for an average movie-goer to perceive this while watching the movie. Also, the reason why Rathna (Rukmani of Bommalattam fame) is attracted towards Raghu is not clear which makes the character out of place.
Verdict - If you have read the novel, watch the movie to see the characters alive. If not, better stay away from this one else it may lead you to wrongly conclude that the book is over-rated.
Nice observation :)