Talk:Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi

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Simbudevan the cartoonist turned writer-director has made a scathing attack on how life has not changed much for common man since time immemorial as they are always exploited by rulers (today’s politicians) of the day. You will either love this eccentric film or just hate it! But one thing is sure- You are sure to love Vadivelu.

Shankar the producer and Simbudevan deserves a pat on their back to cast Vadivelu the most solid comedian of Tamil cinema in the main lead of this mad laugh riot. He is no Nagesh (in his prime) but Vadivelu does manage to make you laugh as Pulikesi, the dimwit king. And as his twin brother, he is a revelation as you get to see the other side of this talented actor as a serious, head strong, intelligent man.

On the downside the dialogues are in chaste Tamil and too many songs mar the tempo especially post interval. The songs by Sabesh Murali and their picturisation are a take off on old Tamil songs and the Ugraputran character is modeled on MGR in his early swashbuckling days. The sets of Krishnamoorthy are tacky as they tend to blow in the wind!

Vadivelu takes the cake and the bakery, as he is there in every scene and he makes you laugh as Pulikesi with his fumbling bumbling act and has given his career best performance. Nassar is convincing as the greedy, evil Rajguru, Ilangovan as Pulikesi’s stupid minister is good. The girls Tejasri and Monica have nothing much to do and are there for songs. Like Mel Brook’s History of the World-Part One Simbudevan too takes a satirical look at events which is entertaining but could have been trimmed a little bit.

The bottom line is that Imsai… definitely departs from the norms but at the same time is funny and full paisa vasool.

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• This film has become a blockbuster and running to packed houses.

Rakes 08:29, 27 December 2006 (UTC)