Even before the recent Induja matrimonial site started to circulate, I thought of writing about this film. Although, it is not 100% similar, both deals with the Indian matrimony system. Let’s get into the film, leaving IP alone in her quest to search for a suitable boy.
Following in the footsteps of his mentor (K. Balachander), Visu ventured into Tamil film industry with his famous stage-play, Moodi Masthan, to be turned into a film called Manal Kayiru (This was his 2nd film). Visu started a new genre in Tamil cinema. It is hard to coin or label the genre. It was like a family drama cum comedy moves to tragedy ending with all happy faces.
Kittumani, played by S. V. Sekar, is looking for a bride or tries to avoid marriage. He lists eight conditions. His plan is to marry someone (of course a girl) who fits his listed eight conditions. Entire family turns to Naradar Naidu, played by Visu to get a suitable bride. Visu, knowing that no one can find a suitable girl, who fits into the eight ridiculous (some makes sense) conditions starts his game. He advises the bride (Uma) family to tell lies, he goes on to quote a popular Tamil saying “You can do a marriage, by saying 1000 lies and all I’m asking to say is just eight lies”.
If you are eager to know the eight conditions, I suggest to see the film.
Marriage happens, but things go awry, when the cats starts out of the box on the very third day. Kittumani threatens\tries to divorce Uma. The rest of the story is how Naradhar Naidu tries to bring peace between them. No hard guesses, Naidu succeeds.
Visu, is the granddaddy of bringing plethora of actors in his movies or say a least-known ensemble cast. The number of people in the frame will be more than the audience. On top, all will have bunch of dialogues delivering in high-decibels. Visu, went on to make such family drama in 1980’s, created his own brand of audience. In fact, the very next film’ plot was dowry. He went on create some memorable films and then later moved to Tamil Television in pioneering talk-shows.
Back to this film, it has some good performances by Manorama and Kismu (Visu’ younger brother). Comical, yet sensible scenarios. Good songs and score.
The full film is available in YouTube or if you are lucky you can catch it on some TV channel in a lazy afternoon.
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