Theneer Viduthi - Review

Cast	Aadith, Reshmi, Kodumudi, Swetha, Prabhakaran
Director	SS Kumaran
Story - Screenplay	SS Kumaran
Music Director	SS Kumaran
Producer	Anusha Devi
Banner	Peacock Pictures
Camera	Manavalan

Romance and cinema always go hand on hand! Likewise, music director S.S. Kumaran is ready with his first directorial venture Theneer Viduthi (which means tea stall in Tamil), a romantic comedy with many twist and turns. The film has newcomers Aadith and Reshmi in the lead roles. Music composed by S.S. Kumaran was released by actor Narain in Chennai recently. The film is produced by Anusha Devi under Peacock Pictures banner.

The film has a very simple storyline. Kumaran (Aadith) and his brother Kodumudi are 'pandal' contractors in their village. Kumaran is a regular boozer and smoker and his brother is no better. But life takes a U turn when Kumaran falls in love with Valli (Reshi), daughter of the village Sub-Registrar. Valli is the pampered daughter of the household because she lost her mother at a very young age. How does the lead pair unite despite their class difference forms the rest of the story.

Performance wise, lead actor Aadith needs to work hard on his facial expressions and body language; however heroine Reshmi (of Inidhu Inidhu fame) is better. The main highlight of the film is Prabhakar, who plays the role of a caring father, but the director's idea of portraying a father who wishes well for his daughter (in a negative shade) is a major letdown. S.S. Kumaran storyline is very simple and linear but his dragging screenplay seems to be the main letdown.

On the technical side, camera work by Manavalan is good and pleasant. Music by S.S. Kumaran is average but the soothing locations and the songs picturisation need special mention.