Sunday, May 18, 2014

Recommended Tamil Movies - 5 awesome Tamil movies within the first 5 months of the year. :-)

I really LOVE watching GOOD Tamil movies and ALWAYS recommend them, to fellow, enthusiasts. 
2014 has introduced us to a handful of truly attested ones. 
I watched ALL the ones mentioned here, in the theaters. 
Yes - I deserve a pat on the back, for it. 
For encouraging the entire crew of the movie, in a somehow tiny, minuscule way.
And, for NOT buying pirated DVDs. 

So, listed here, are 5 good Tamil movies that have come my way these 5 months (Jan-May 2014) and the reasons why I think you shoud join my bandwagon. 

    Damaal Dumeel by Shree.

    I truly love this movie. Don't ask me why. And, if you do not enjoy it as much as what I did, my advance apologies. It is indeed my current favourite Tamil dark comedy.  I had so much of fun watching it. It was full blown amusing. I do not want to tell you the plot. It will diffuse the suspense and the screenplay. The screenplay was original and the flow, fluid. It cheered the flat mood I had when I went in the theater, reluctantly. And, yes what-ta prodigious ending. Well, if you are someone who loves laughing exuberantly like me, then, this is for you. 

    Thegidi by P. Ramesh
    My other favourite movie. A deserving Tamil whodunnit. A totally out of Tamil cinema scenario. Again, I do not want to divulge more than I should. You have to watch it, for yourself. The screenplay was original and the acting spontaneous. It was an added bonus that they had superb songs. And, a possibility of a sequel.
    So, make that cup of coffee, dim the lights, snuggle on your couch and watch this one without battling an eyelid.
    p/s - Oh, yes - Janani Iyer, the heroine, has great fashion sense. And, the song titled "Vinmeen" is my current mobile ringtone. :-)

    Goli Soda by Vijay Milton
    This inspiring movie garnered rave reviews. I insisted on watching it when the rest of the gang wanted to Ajith's Veeram. Eventually, they were glad with my choice. The growing up Pasanga team returned with a bang - parallel to a volcanic explosion. These kids are plain natural. And, the movie was made in such good spirits that it uplifts us, as curtains draw. This is a MUST watch for the year 2014, and is expected to collect numerous awards, in the near future.

    Naan Sigappu Manithan by Thiru
    For starters, I am no fan of Vishal. But, I adore Lakshmi Menon. She is among the present time ace heroines. I watched it due to coercion from some friends. Fortunately, I sincerely enjoyed it. There are many things in this movie that make you smile. And, just as many that will break your heart. The chemistry between the hero and the heroine is undeniable. There are a couple of huge twists in the movie. And, that is exactly what makes this movie something to invest your time in. Give it a try. You may end up liking it - just like me. :-)

    Maan Karate by Kris Thirukumaran
    I went to watch this movie with a group from friends way past midnight. 12.45am to be exact. We could not get 12am tickets. They were all sold out, so we had to opt for the next one, as we had already made the trip to the mall where this movie was playing. Even, the 12.45am tickets were fast selling and we managed to get adjoining seats. I was worried that I might doze off.  I have never been a fan of daffy, shallow movies. I expected it to be - apologies - but what else can you expect from a Sivakartikeyan-Hansika combination. Delightedly, it was an awesome non stop comedy. I laughed - my heart out - from the very first minute until the utmost end. This is a true comedy. There is no con here Trust me.

    So, that is for now. Hope you liked my compilation. 
    You know what ? The Tamil cinema is unfolding fascinatingly. I am proud that it is no more about singing by the beach, running around trees and fighting from Arctic to Antartica. I am glad the villain does not carry a big mole on his right cheek and wears a red bandana everywhere he goes. I am pleased there is healthy influx of new heroes and heroines that manage to proof themselves with creditable acting abilities. 
    So, hail my Tamil cinema. :-)

    See ya. Take care. God Bless.
    ~Shalu~

    Saturday, May 17, 2014

    Inidhu, Inidhu. Yes, I am back. :-) Life is too short to be busy. Make the best of it !!

    ps/ - i LOVE this video. Dont leave without watching it - FULL. This is something you must not miss. Life is too short to be proud of being busy. Savour life. Every second of it. Inidhu, Inidhu - that is how life should be. :-)

    Hiatus - A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
    In my case, blogging. :-(

    I am truly sorry for not being able to leave a post during the last two months. 

    No. I am not going to say I was busy.
    I hate glorying the word busy.
    Busy is a word that is meant for people who do not have lives.
    I sometimes wonder about all those people who constantly claim (or rather allege and declare) themselves so. 

    What when they grow old ? 
    What when they become inactive ? 
    When all that busyness comes to a halt ? 
    When being idle is their only available choice ? 
    Will karma knock at their doors? 
    Will karma say, "Well, guess what ? You spent your whole life lauding and celebrating the action of being busy. All those people who were there, tirelessly and patiently waiting for you, hoping that somehow, you'd set aside some time for them, have ACTUALLY moved on. Well, now it's your time to listen to them say, "We are not BUSY - but rather, ENJOYING time - with family and friends who were there for us - all these while."

    And, yes. 
    That's what I have been doing. 
    Spending LARGE amounts of time with family and friends. 
    Luxuriating in relationships that matter. 

    • I have attended reunions. 
    • I went for family functions. Lots. 
    • I have stayed over the weekend at my sister's place. (Which I have not done in years).
    • I watched movies at the theatres, instead of at home.
    • I enrolled for yoga classes with gym facilities.
    • I head to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, more frequently, to visit my favourite relatives as well as my best friends. 
    • I spend many free evenings with Amma at the kitchen. 
    • I have gone window shopping in later afternoons and temple visiting in the late evenings, both on the same days, with Akka - my best buddy.
    • I enjoy biscuits over tea time - with family. 
    • I read. A lot. 
    • I am researching for my next vacation - already.
    • I meditate every other day. For 20 minutes, at least. It is indeed, very calming. 
    • I joined a friend to the art gallery some time back. It was beautiful. Art is beautiful.
    • I want to swing by Singapore real soon. The Universal Studios and the Underwater World is simply irresistible. Planning has already started. :-)
    • I STILL have a hundred things running on my mind and hope to do as much as I can.
    So, yes, this is Shalu - signing in again. After the hiatus. :-)
    To everyone who has left me emails, iMessages, Facebook messages and comments, thank you from the very depth of my heart.
    It is honorably wonderful to be appreciated. Thanks, yet again.

    I spent the weekend at home. All 48 hours. Loved it. It has been a while since I had the immunity of doing so. Home remains my favourite sanctuary. I also love the beach, laid back coffee cafes and of course, Chennai and now, Varanasi, too.

    I watched this movie this afternoon, with Amma. My sister and her kids joined us half way through the movie. They were paying the mandatory weekend visit. I was not paying full attention to it as I have watched it a couple of times prior to this. I was browsing through something on the ipad, actually.

    And this song played. And I looked up. And totally doted it. 
    This is beautiful. Really. 
    Immerse your self in the song. The lyrics and the melody. Absorb the conversations in between.

    Take care. God Bless.

    Love always,
    ~Shalu~