Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya (விண்ணைத்தாண்டி வருவாயா-2010) Movie Review

Banner: Escape Artists Motion Pictures, R.S. Infotainment

Production: Madhan, Ganesh Kumar, Jayaram

Direction: Gowtham Vasudev Menon

Star-casts: Silambarasan, Trisha, Uma Padmanabhan

Music: A.R. Rahman

Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa

Tedious, and wavering – the best adjective terms to define Gowtham Menon’s ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya’ (விண்ணைத்தாண்டி  வருவாயா) . Irrespective of vigorous promotions for past 5 months, the film runs out on scarcity of interesting moments.

It looks like Gowtham wanted his success with a clichéd story narrated with different aspect. But, it’s irksomely done with lead characters whispering with lower decibels as though everyone has unbearable tooth ache.

What is actually Gowtham trying out to depict? What are his intentions of lead characters? You would walk out of theatres with so many questions popped up in your minds.

Set to the urban trend adapted by the younger generation today, the film revolves around poetic love that takes form between our lead characters Karthik (Silambarasan) and Jessie (Trisha). Simbhu plays the role of an assistant director, who's only dream is to become a successful film maker. He falls in love and almost decides to give up on his long-term dream for the love of his life – Jessie; Trisha plays a role of a Christian girl.

With all complications piled up, would Karthik fulfill his dream of becoming a film maker? Would Karthik and Jessie come together in their lives? And would Jessie still be waiting for him?

The rich splendiferous posters worked on rejuvenating Simbhu and Trisha should’ve filled your expectations on higher levels. But the complete film is all about Trisha and Simbhu walking across the roadside, shaking legs and whispering through their ears with dozen of liplocks.

All praises for A.R. Rahman and Manoj Paramahamsa. These technicians have presented the film with their brilliancy. ‘Hosanna’ and ‘Omana Penne’ has an elegantly resplendent visuals and music.

But it’s really disappointing to see Gowtham’s lead characters walking on and on in all the songs.

And then, the Gowtham’s usual benchmark of ‘English speaking middle class family’ persists here.

The last 20mins of penultimate sequences are perfect, but then an unwanted climax receives resentment from universal audiences. A filmmaker must be aware about audiences’ psychology and has to work out things based on that. But Gowtham has been diligently delivered his own things (said to be based on his real life story) that doesn’t deserve a watch.

Guest appearances of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha during next-to-last minutes of film are finely done.

What works: A.R. Rahman’s music, Manoj Paramahamsa’s cinematography, actor enacting the role of cinematographer’s role, Trisha’s characterization as confused gal…

What doesn’t work: Unnatural mannerisms of Simbhu and Trisha, Basic script, screenplay, longer duration, editing.

Verdict: Completely Disappointing….