Myna

I was not too keen on watching this movie. Myna was released in November, 2010. I was sure it was going to be some graamathu kathai with "louvves" thrown in which does not appeal to me at all. The Arien mentioned that I had said the same thing 'bout Aadukalam which I had actually enjoyed. Hmmm...

Well, this was the movie which had a Vizha (Celebration) for its hit status and Kamal Hassan came and said a few words 'bout how great the movie was and how he shed tears and all tht - actually, that should be the one reason for not watching this movie. This whole Vizha stuff is overdone - they have a Vizha for almost anything nowadays. Forcing popular actors to say a few words, making some TV actress dance for the songs from the film etc. etc. After all tht the movie is a total blaade and you wonder why they are having a Vizha??!!! Blade da saami. Hmmmm...

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The Story: (No Spoilers)

Surali is the hero, who as a boy rescues Myna and her mother when they get thrown out of their house. He requests an old lady for whom he has a lot of affection, to take care of both of them. Myna's mother makes Kuzhi Paniyaram and other tiffin items and earns her livelihood. Myna goes to school while Surali is a wastrel. Myna's mother always calls him her Maruman (Son-in-law) but when Myna grows up, she decides to get Myna married to someone rich from Dubai. This upsets Surali who has a nasty temper, he picks up a stone to kill the mother. The mother reacts by filing a police complaint and Surali is put in jail for 15 days.

In the meantime, the mother arranges for the wedding. Surali comes to know of this and escapes from the Jail to stop the wedding. The entire police station and all the constables are forced to abandon Diwali celebrations. One police constable and the Inspector go in search of Surali. Meanwhile, Surali reaches home and confronts the mother. The mother locks the door and stays inside with Myna while threatning to commit suicide by burning herself. Myna informs her mother that she would rather die than marry the Dubai Mappilai and the mother can go ahead and commit suicide. She walks out with Surali only to be caught red-handed by the Inspector and the constable. What happens after this forms the rest of the story.

Watch the movie and let me know how you like it. I felt the movie was well-edited and had a good story which was presented well. It kinda reminded me of Aadukalam. Naturally, the Hero's looks meet the requirements of a gramaathu wastrel (unshaven look, curly hair tht fell over his forehead, overall an unkempt appearance).