Review - Varushamellam Vasantham
| Varushamellam Vasantham |
Director: R.Ravishanker
Cast: Manoj, Kunal, Anita, Sanghavi, M.N.Nambiar, Mayilsamy.
It is the director’s first work and he shows promise. Setting his ambience well, moving his narration fairly engagingly, handling effectively the scenes of one-upmanship between siblings who fall in love with the same girl. But the narration tends to drag at times, and it is the comedy track that keeps it going then.
Raja (Manoj) is a school drop-out, the black sheep of the family, and a sore in the eyes of his grandpa, the much respected village elder. In contrast is Raja’s younger sibling Ramesh (Kunal), city educated, suave, manipulative and the apple to his grandpa’s eyes. Ramesh’s trip to the ancestral home is celebration 
time for Grandpa, but triggers unpleasant childhood memories for Raja. The siblings continue with their one-upmanship, this time the bone of contention being their pretty cousin Lata, on a trip to the village How the matter is resolved, and how Raja finally earns his grandpa’s approval forms the rest of the story.
The much misunderstood simpleton Raja is played with spontaneous feeling by Manoj. Kunal strikes a discordant note, not fitting in, while the charming Anita makes a promising debut, using her eyes and smiles to good effect.
Veteran Nambiar is a delight to watch. Mimic artiste Mayilsamy gets a solo comedy track for the first time and he makes the most of it. His take-off on T. Rajender is sure to send the audience in splits.
Malini Mannath
published on 12th May 2002
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