Vivek (comedy lead), Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sriranjani. Music: Mani Sharma. Critical Reception
The 2011 film is a Tamil-language action-comedy directed by Suraj and stars Dhanush, Hansika Motwani, and Manisha Koirala. A remake of the 1989 Rajinikanth classic, the film centers on a "cat-and-mouse" battle of wits between a son-in-law and his arrogant, wealthy mother-in-law. Movie Summary & Plot Vivek (comedy lead), Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sriranjani
The story follows Saravanan (Dhanush), a seemingly soft-spoken man who falls for Gayathri (Hansika Motwani), the daughter of a powerful and disdainful businesswoman, Rajeshwari (Manisha Koirala). Rajeshwari agrees to the marriage only because she believes Saravanan is a subservient simpleton she can easily control. However, she soon discovers Saravanan has a "violent past" as a feared ruffian, leading to a comedic and action-packed clash as Saravanan works to change her character and protect his marriage. Director: Suraj Lead Cast: Dhanush as Saravanan Hansika Motwani as Gayathri (her Tamil debut) Manisha Koirala as Rajeshwari A remake of the 1989 Rajinikanth classic, the
The film received upon release. Critics often compared it to the original, with many feeling it was a "bad copy" that relied heavily on Dhanush's screen presence and Vivek's comedy rather than a strong script. However, she soon discovers Saravanan has a "violent