Dindigul Sarathy Tamil Movie Review

Dindigul Sarathy Movie Review from bharatstudent,Indiaglitz,Idlebrain

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Bharatstudent - 2.25/5
behindwoods - 2/5
Indiaglitz -
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Movie Review:Dindigul Sarathy Rating :2.25/5 Banner :Sun Pictures Cast :Karunaas, Karthika, Saranya, Livingston, M S Bhaskar, Manobala and Others Music: Dhina Producer: Kalanidhi Maran Director: Shiva Shanmugham Released Date: December 21, 2008

Story: A remake story, the tale begins with an ordinary looking Sarathy (Karunas) who is dark, short in height and despite his repeated efforts to make himself look good, he fails. Sarathy believes in making himself pleasing and presentable but then it never really works for him. However, his life takes a turn when he gets married to a beautiful woman (Karthika) and instead of being happy about it, Sarathy begins to get on to a new phase of insecurity. He begins suspecting her every move and is not so sure of her approach. The truth is, his wife loves him a lot and accepts him as he is. Sarathy's constant tabs on her and his spying on her moves and meetings with other men in general become extreme. When she realizes what he has been doing, that pushes her to the limit and one day she decides to leave him. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has attempted to come out with something different but then it was essential that the film had a tight script and an even gripping screenplay for that to work out. The presentation was just about okay but the narrative was not captivating enough. Music has been below average and the dialogues were quite amateur. The script was written but there was nothing to engage the audience. Camerawork was normal and the editing was tolerable. Karunas did his bit with full efforts and though he fitted the role correctly he was not able to create the required impact. Karthika from her end is glamorous enough and showed her tolerance as a wife of a nagging husband in a good manner. Nasser was good in his brief presence, Bhaskar was effective and the others were tolerable. Conclusion: This happens to be a remake of the Malayalam super hit 'Vadakkunokki Yanthram' and though it did not have that sort of brilliance, it managed to pull off a decent score. While the first half is more on the lighter side with a good share of comedy, the second half turns serious and emotional making way for some really intense climax. Technically, the film has not been that well but given the subject and the sensitive aspect of human relations involved, it was somewhat okay. Bharatstudent Verdict : Average treat, a bit different

Source:Behindwoods

Starring: Karunaas, Karthika, Saranya, Livingston, M S Bhaskar, Periyar Dasan, Manobala, Mayilsamy, Shanumuga Rajan Direction: Siva Shanmugan Music: Dhina Production: Dream Towers

OK, for once we have a movie that can truly vouch for its distinctness. There are movies releasing every Friday that claim to be different, but this is one that wee all will have to agree is different. Like it or not is another matter. It is a remake of the Malayalam hit ‘Vadakkunokki Yanthram’, scripted and directed by Sreenivasan nearly two decades back.

Dindigul Sarathy marks the debut of Karunas as the hero, but not the regular hero. He handles the lead character which is as far from Kollywood’s hero concepts as it can get. Dindigul Sarathy deals with one man’s inferiority complex. One cannot recollect any movie that has dealt in so much detail with one man’s feeling of being a lesser mortal amongst his taller and fair skinned fellow beings. Sarathy is an ordinary man. By ordinary, one means as ordinary as a person can get. Karuna’s appearance is of prime importance here. Short stout and dark skinned, he considers himself the antithesis of the good looking man and tries in vain many ways to improve his appearance, especially his complexion. But it is his complex that grows instead. He gets married, much to his delight, to a beautiful lady played by Karthika (Nam Naadu fame). Sarathy can’t believe his luck and at the same time gets the feeling that what has happened is too good to be true. His mind

starts playing games as he gets more and more desperate to know whether his wife really loves him. He suspects every other man who is taller or fairer to be eyeing his wife and lives in perpetual mental trauma. When the doubts start assailing him no end, he resorts to spying on his house to check his wife’s activities. Slowly he starts earning the wrath of everyone around him, his loved ones start leaving him, unable to stand his behaviour. It takes time before people realize that he has lost his mental balance. Does he come out a reformed man?

Dindigul Sarathy is a story that can be narrated in a few lines, but it is the screenplay that is important here. It contains all the antics and supposedly ingenious techniques devised by Sarathy to impress his wife and then later to spy on her. The film is full of such instances, many of which are amusing while some are not so. There is a particular incident where Sarathy’s wife says that she is a huge fan of Ajith. The doubting Sarathy immediately starts suspecting her associations with Ultimate Star. It was a joke that starts off well but is eventually stretched too far. There are also quite a few instances where Sarathy is quite vocal in his doubts about his wife’s loyalty which can put off quite a few family audiences.

The movie has a few songs, the original had only one. One can understand that the director had commercial compulsions to comply with, but he might have added one song too many. The ‘Dindigul Dindigul’ song that was used in the promo too makes an appearance and in general, all songs are thoroughly commercial masala numbers, Dhina has done a neat job. Karunas comes up with a polished performance in a role that suits him to perfection. He couldn’t have made a better choice. The surprise packet however is heroine Karthika who makes use of the given opportunity wonderfully, she is apt for the role. In Karunas’ presence, you wouldn’t generally require another comic artiste, but M.S. Bhaskar appears in a very amusing role as a budding philosopher who keeps advising Sarathy about life, actually creating more problems for him. Nasser makes a neat cameo at the climax.

Overall, Dindigul Sarathy is a product that comes out only once. Its distinctness is its defining strength, but it has got its commercial limitations at the box office. But the director’s (Sivashanmugam) decision to add a few elements for the fun loving audience might help it put up a brave fight. Looking at the quality of movies that are currently in theaters, Dindigul Sarathy has got its chances.

Verdict – Dindigul Sarathy– definitely different

Source:Indiaglitz

Banner: Dream Towers Cast: Karunaas, Karthika, Saranya, Livingston, M S Bhaskar, Periyar Dasan, Manobala, Mayilsamy, Shanumuga Rajan Direction: Subramaniam Pilai Music: Dheena
Dindigul Sarathy Movie Review

Dindigul Sarathy - Strikingly different

IndiaGlitz [Monday, December 22, 2008]

Joining the long list of comedians trying their luck as heroes is Karunaas. Unlike others, his maiden venture as hero is a whiff of fresh air for it is laced with lighter moments, sentiments and a message at the end for the masses. Doing a remake is never an easy task. Even remakes from other languages starring big artistes failed to strike a chord with the masses. 'Dindigul Sarathy', inspired by Malayalam hit 'Vadaku Nokki Enthiram' is different and engrossing. Due credit should be given to director Shivashanmugham, who has made necessary changes in the script to suit the Tamil audience. Though the first half has shades of the original, the latter half is different and oozes with nativity. Unlike contemporary Tamil films, the movie doesn't boast of any punch dialogue, boundless glamour or crass comedy. It is a riveting story that drives the momentum in the film. All the artistes deserve a pat for they have identified themselves as their characters in the film. In a nutshell, the movie is set around a man with inferiority complex over his average looks. An average looking youth, who gets married to a good-looking woman and his travails thereafter is 'Dindugal Sarathy'. Sarathy's (Karunaas) problem is that he is short, stout and dark skinned. With most of the girls he approached refusing to marry him, a fair and beautiful girl (Karthika) comes forward to accept Sarathy in her life. But the real problem starts only after the marriage. His inferiority complex drives him to suspect his wife. At one point, things go way beyond control. How the couple overcomes all hurdles and reunites is the climax. Karunaas is in his elements. He makes the audience laugh, cry and sympathizes for him. He lends dignity to the character and brings out the emotions of a youth struck by complex really well. Over all, he has rendered the role with grace and charm. Equally impressive is Karthika. The girl, who acted opposite Sarath Kumar in 'Nam Naadu' is a perfect foil for the character. The cute-looking girl emotes at her best. A difficult character but done well in the end. It's refreshing to see a girl giving a go by to glamour in recent Tamil cinema. Nasser's brisk cameo towards the climax deserves a special mention. A great actor he is for the thespian hogs all limelight in a brief role. Music by Dheena is good. Especially, the remix number featuring Karunaas, Grace Karunaas among others is one of the major highlights of the film, not to forget about a handful of scenes including the 'Saamiyov' comedy. The film presented by Sun Pictures, is sure to leave an impression with the masses. The story and script are the real heroes in it. All applause goes to Karunaas for making his first stint in such a good script. Half the battle was already won by the filmmakers as they zeroed in on Sreenivasan's successful script. This family entertainer, 'Dindigul Sarathy' is surely worth a watch.

Source:Galatta

Cast	Karunas, Karthika, M.S.Bhaskar, Saranya, Periyardasan, Shanmugarajeswaran
Banner	Dream Towers
Direction	Sivashanmugan
Dialogues	Ramnath
Music	Dina
Camera	Taj
Review
Dindugul Sarathy revolves around a light-hearted plot. Karunas, one of the popular comedians of Tamil cinema, has debuted in a full-length role in the film. Sarathy (Karunas) is a naive villager who runs a printing press. With a worn-out cash bag in hand, attired in a spotless white dhoti and shirt, Sarathy trundles around in his ancient moped. An eligible bachelor, Sarathy's wedding proposals fail only because of his appearance - medium height, dark complexion, unassuming features... Prospective brides reject his alliance based on his looks, overlooking his charming personality and appeal; they make deprecating remarks about his less-than-attractive looks and reject him. With the inferiority complex these remarks create, a disturbed Sarathy does everything possible to improve his physical appearance. He steps out of his house only after coating his face generously with talcum powder. But despite all his efforts, he faces rejection in the marriage market, getting dejected and losing all hope of ever finding a life partner. Finally, upon his relatives' insistence, he sees a beautiful girl (Karthika). As usual, he thinks she will reject him, but the girl surprisingly agrees to marry him and they get married. After the wedding, Sarathy is very affectionate towards his wife. But owing to his niggling feeling of insecurity, he becomes suspicious of his wife's behaviour, which dilutes his affection for her. He suspects every single male who communicates with his wife as her secret lover. What are the consequences of his suspicious nature? Who all are included in this list of "secret lovers"? What happens to Karthika? Does she understand Sarathy's predicament or does their wedding face major roadblocks? Dindugul Sarathy has used a lot of comedy to convey the serious message. Watch the movie! Karunas as Sarathy is really impressive. The scene in which he tries to protect his wife from the strangers' stare is quite pathetic. Here are a few examples of his unfounded suspicions: When Karthika confesses that she is a fan of actor Ajith, Karunas take her to the star's movie but as he watches her appreciate Ajith in the film, he throws a mean tantrum and brings her home, halfway through the show. His suspicions reach a peak when he spots a car pasted with Ajith's poster near his home. Presuming that Ajith was visiting Karthika, he tries to trap the actor by locking the house. Also, when his friend Balaji challenges Karunas that he will abduct Karthika in just ten days, Karunas' agony knows no bounds. All the above scenes register with life and emotion only because of Karunas. The talented comedian has indeed offered his best performance in the lead role. M.S. Bhaskar is another unforgettable performer in the film. As a fledgling poet, the scene in which he offers a 'tea treat' for his handful of fans and audience is really striking. Karthika too sparkles with her down-to-earth yet strong character. 'Dindugullu Dindugullu' and 'Paruthikkaadau Pathikichu' are good in Dina's music. Ramnath's dialogues are a big plus to the film. Dindugul Sarathy, full of sugar and less spice, is indeed nice.