Un Samayal Arayil Movie Review
Cast: Prakash Raj, Sneha, Urvashi
Direction, Screenplay and Production: Prakash Raj
Written by: Viji, T. Gnanavel
Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography: Preetha
Un Samayal Arayil is a thoroughly enjoyable light romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an intense passion and love for food and cooking
Storyline:
Un Samayal Arayil (in your kitchen) fittingly deals with the passion for food that leads to other passions in life. Kalidasan (Prakash Raj) is a middle-aged archaeologist. He is a bachelor. He lives with a distant relative Vaidhi (Kumaravel) and his cook Krishna (Thambi Ramaiah). He is simply mad about food. He would go any distance to get the food he likes.
He comes across Gowri (Sneha), a dubbing artist through a wrong call. Gowri too is fond of food and the fondness has its roots in her deep attachment towards her deceased mother, who was a great cook. Gowri, past her thirties stays single.
The relationship between the two starts through a wrong call but develops smoothly thanks to their commonness in passion for food. After several exchanges over the phone, they decide to meet. Both are excited about the meeting but some unwarranted complex make things take strange turns.
Affected by some complex over their appearances both decide to send proxies to create a better impression. Kalidasan sends his nephew, Naveen (Tejus) and Gowri sends her roommate, Meghana (Samyuktha Hornad) to their first meeting.
These youngsters pretend to be Kalidasan and Gowri. It leads to a lot of confusion which leads to an emotional climax.
Script review:
Based on Malayalam super hit movie Salt N’ Pepper, Un Samayal Arayil offers a refreshing feast based on unique taste towards food and relationship. The passion for food is just a form of passion for finer things in life.
Both lead characters fittingly reflect this phenomenon and provide us with a rare treat to enjoy the finer aspects of life and relationships.
The drama that unfolds between the two strangers has been told in an interesting and poetic manner. The way things getting complicated too has been smoothly conveyed through some good writing and acting.
Director Prakash Raj scores in executing a delicate story with ease. His approach is sensitive. Being as entertainer himself, he hasn’t missed the entertainment aspect. The movie is balance with emotions and comical moments.
The scenes leading to the climax are too long to relish. The way the love develops seems to be surreal. The feel good element works well but just like too much of sweetness would make a negative impact to a good feast, the overtly feel good factor has its negative impact on the overall experience.
The subplot and the entry of a villain are unwarranted.
Performances:
Prakash Raj and Sneha have done an impressive work. Their acting is equally important to the script and dialogues. Sneha looks refreshing.
Others including Kumarvel, Thambi Ramaiah, Tejas and Samyuktha Hornad have done their respective parts well.
Ilaiyaraja’s amazing background score in among the plus points for the movie. A couple of songs are enjoyable.
Cinematographer Preetha had proved herself in Abhiyum Naanum. She surpasses her own standards to give us a visual treat. The way she captures the delicious dishes, tender moments is commendable.
Positive points
Story and script
Acting
Music
Cinematography
Poignant moments
Sensitive handling
Negative points
Subplot and villain
Dragging second half
Too much of feel good affect the taste
Verdict
The movie is a different fare with a solid script told in a sensitive manner. It works well despite some dragging and deviation.
Un Samayal Arayil: Delicious treat
