Maalai Pozhuthin Mayakathile Review

Coffee Toffee

Director Narayan Nagendra Raodeserves a pat for trying something unique and different what his predecessors have never tried to venture to. He had set the while movie in a coffee shop where people with different problems and travails come together.

Produced by Mayuri Sekar, MPM is a movie that is experimental in Tamil cinema. There is not many characters in the film. Neither there are action sequences nor crass comedy. MPM is an emotional tale set in pone place.

Aari of Rettaisuzhi plays the lead role with Subha as his ladylove. Subbu Panju, R S Sivajiand Balaji dons key characters. It has no run-of-the-mill stuff loaded anywhere and proceeds at a leisurely pace, that may test your patience on few occasions.

The highlight of MPM is Achu's music and Gopi Amarnath's camera work. Both contributed a lot in elevating the mood of the film.

Story

Ajay (Aari) is an aspiring filmmaker. On a rainy eveing, he chances to see Jiya (Subha) at a coffee shop and is apparently bowled over by her beauty.  Also present in the coffee shop at the time are Satish (Balaji) who comes with wife Ramya (Tejaswini) and the manager (Subbu Panchu).

The couple (Sathish-Ramya) are apparently at loggerheads and on the verge of a split. The manager has issues to be solved in his business. There is a writer (R S Sivaji) who is witness to all this.

After twists and returns, all well ends well and everyone leave the place with smile on their faces. Of course all problems sorted out.

Performance

Aari deserves a pat for playing the lead role in a entertaining manner. He brings out his disappointment, joy, sorrow well. Subha looks new to the screen and adds more fizz to the proceedings. Especially when she opens her heart to him, she stands out.

Subbu Panju and Sivaji are tailor-made for the role. Both perform with clarity. Balaji and Tejasvini as disturbed couple rock.

Analysis

The movie is well-made thanks to the stylish sophisticated handling of the script by the director. The scenes are vivid and bright. Achu's songs and background score are elevating. The camera of Gopi Amarnath speaks many words. The capturing of song sequences are beautiful and aesthetic.

With less characters, the director has tried his best to provide a different film, which he has achieved partially.

Plus
*Aari's performance
*Achu's music
* Camera by Gopi Amarnath
Minus
* Slow narration
* Lack of fizz or any excitement
Mark 2.5/5