On this context of analysing Un Samayal Araiyil, there needs to be a small comparison of how Malayalam and Tamil cinema of the transcendence is happening. Both the industries have improved a lot over the narrative and technical aspects on parallel routes. The sweetest entertainer ‘Salt n Pepper’ as regarded by the film critics get picked by the most prominent personality – Prakash Raj, the master who has churned out quality films irrespective of genres over the years. Un Samayal Araiyil speaks off a simple and small plot of love story interwoven with unconventional backdrop of food.
Prakash Raj and Sneha, the over-aged and most eligible bachelor and woman are strangers to each other, until a phone call connects them. A sort like pettifoggers soon gain close acquaintances through phone and when they decide to start a new life, things take a turn abruptly.
Whatever maybe the script, when there is a perfect casting, engrossing screenplay, everything is set to fall right at places. And here, Prakash Raj scrupulously executes the formula in this flick. The duration is just 115 minutes (approximately) and the narration is so cool without any interruptions. If you’re earnestly looking out for plus and minus, the ‘perceptions’ of audiences from different sectors would decide it. The first hour and almost the second half proceeds with light moments and the momentum picks only by climax. Yes, it’s a feel good entertainer like most of the Hollywood movies and it wouldn’t be a big constraint.
Prakash Raj needs no appraisals. He always touches the pinnacle of perfection. His humour and emotional burst outs are regarded as the highlighting traits. The best from Sneha comes late from her store. The character has left her to exert more potentials and she excels in every part. Thambi Ramaiah involves in the mission of gratifying humour and so is Oorvasi. The original version had a much scope for the young couple to contribute more to romantic sequences laced with humour, but here the intensity goes missing.
The musical score by Ilayaraja works best on the background and the title song is a huge treat to all foodies. Cinematography looks natural. The result of remake movies witness different results in different regions. Salt n Pepper had some interesting elements that suited well to the audience there. When it comes down here to Tamil screens, few things might go unappreciated by spectators here.
Verdict: Sensible character with expressiveness makes it engaging.
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