It is always a great feeling to watch a classic tamil movie. This month I am recommending 'Arangetra Velai' starring Prabhu, Revathy, Janagaraj and V.K Ramaswamy. Directed by Fazil, this slightly dark comedic movie is one of my all time favourties. Prabhu and Revathy were at the prime of their career during this time (1990), and their bickering as supposed enemies is very enjoyable to watch. I have always smiled to myself whenever watching this movie as it reminds me of a time long ago of care free innocence and lastingness. And not to mention, this movie features the beautiful song Agaiya Vennilave Arangetra Vellaithano by Illayarajah.
The movie begins with Prabhu coming to the city to work for a company his dad had previously worked at until his untimely death. Back in those days in India, it was common practice for young adults to inherit among other things, the jobs of their parents as well. Most companies had this as a policy. However, due to some misunderstandings (very funny ones by the way) the company turns down his employment offer and he is now forced to live in the city until he solves this issue. In the meantime, he rents out a room at V.K Ramaswamy's house, but really is a theatre company too. The fun and frolic begins the moment the movie begins, but it is only after the entry of Revathy does it become a laughing riot of sort. It is a movie of many genres, but two most prevailing ones are comedy and mystery. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did again this month.
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This is one of the classic movies that is watchable even now
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