Out of the few films that you can watch with family these days, this has to be the top pick. The film is about an engineer who is adamant on getting a job in his field which results in humiliation at home and going against odds once he gets an opportunity. The films success is definitely relying on the relatability factor of unemployed engineers and the typical middle class family scenarios. The feel good factor is there throughout as well, and the film does not take itself too seriously. Fight scenes all have a comic tone in them, and are highly enjoyable. Anirudh music is an additional bonus to this feel good film. The negative that comes to my mind would be the very weak villain character in the film, but it does not seem to be too much of an issue since the film does not focus on hero vs villain but the odds that are against the hero. The main highlight and strength of the film is definitely the characterization since all characters easily leave an impact on you. Besides Dhanush, the caring but strict mother, the always angry father, the soft but successful younger brother, the cute and supportive neighborhood girl, the priviledged dumb villain, and the hardworking coworker who never gets a proper recognition all make an impact. This is definitely one of the best feel-good movies in Tamil Cinema.
Review of Velaiyilla Pattathari
