Cheran, in Thavamai Thavamirunthu again brings us a movie from his heart, about a subject close to his heart. A “feel-good” movie which you will enjoy even after you return from the theatre, a film which delivers its message gradually, in a slow and soft manner, with a rural background. The rural atmosphere is well-created and appears realistic.
Muthiah (Raj Kiran) and Sarada (Saranya) have two sons, Ramanathan (Senthil) and Ramalingam (Cheran). They struggle hard and make many sacrifices to bring up their children. Muthiah struggles to educate both his children. All is well with this family till the arrival of the elder daughter-in-law Latha (Meena), who is self-centred and not bothered to help keep the family united. Ramalingam elopes with a college mate (Padmapriya). The aged parents are left helpless. Ramalingam, who understands their plight, comes back with his understanding wife to bring back the family to normal, and to give a happy ending to the movie.
Thavamai Thavamirunthu seems to be a continuation of Autograph. This film is about the members of a family, particularly the elder members, how they are treated in old age, as against how they would like to be treated. Which generation should sacrifice for the others, how much, to what extent, and for how long? Should the younger generation be blind to the needs of elders while chasing their dreams and aspirations?
Cheran has done a real good performance and has portrayed emotions beautifully. The old couple has done a real good job too. Cheran and the new Kerala girl Padmapriya have done their combined roles well. Sabesh’s Murali’s music is really a soft and appealing one which goes along well with the sentimental pace of the movie.
A movie to enjoy, remember, and learn from. Keep it up, Cheran!
