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Friday, April 26, 2024
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TAMIL ARUMUGAM
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating:
*1/2
Director Suresh Krissna seems to have rehashed his big hit Annamalai
into Aarumugham, replacing Rajnikanth with Bharath and Sarathbabu
with Sathya.
At a time when movies with innovative themes are the order of the day, Suresh
Krishna has gone on a vintage rally to render his Annamalai in a new
colour. It is the story of friendship and betrayal. The movie has the likes of
Priyamani, veteran actress Ramya Krishnan among others in key roles. Deva, who
scored the music for Annamalai, repeats the act here.
The story of Aarumugham follows Annamalai in almost
every aspect. The movie is about two friends - Aarumugham (Bharath) and Karthik
(Sathya). Aarumugham runs a roadside idli shop and owns a plot in the city where
his mother`s (Seetha) grave is built.
Karthik is the brother of a rich businesswoman Malini Devi (Ramya Krishna). But
they share a close bond despite their different positions in society.
Aarumugham is fond of his father`s friend`s daughter Yamini (Priyamani). But
Malini Devi, who is against her brother being close to a poor youth, tries to
separate them.
On one such occasion when his sister is sexually assaulted, Aarumugham slaps
Malini and Karthik misunderstands him and take his sister`s side. And the
friends get estranged.
Malini Devi and her brother try to demolish Aarumugham`s mother`s grave.
Aarumugham now vows to become rich and settle scores with Malini Devi.
Bharath tries to match up with Rajnikanth by speaking punch dialogues, flexing
his muscles and romancing Priyamani. But he ends up becoming a laughing stock by
emulating Rajini.
Ramya Krishna repeats her Neelambari act. She manages to sustain some interest
in the otherwise dud movie. Priyamani has nothing to do other than look pretty
in glamorous clothes.
Saranya, Sathya and Ilavarasu have done a good job.
Aarumugham is cliched from the word go and is avoidable.
