‘Maasilamani’, which has the lead pair of successful movie ‘Kadhalil Vizhundhen’, is an unpretentious attempt for a commercial venture sans logic or finesse. Nevertheless, it has come out as an entertainer with its comical elements, the chemistry between the lead pair and the twists in the tale.

Director Manohar, who had written dialogues for many films, has made his directorial debut in the movie. Maasilamani, hailing from Rani Anna Nagar, is a daring and enthusiastic youth who involves himself in various public activities. He falls for a middle class girl Divya ( Sunaina). But their first meeting shows him in poor light in her eyes and hence she hates him. Maasi goes on to impress her family without her knowledge. While he is almost successful in getting into the good books of the family, he is again caught red handed by Divya, who says she would never accept a rowdy as her life partner.

Maasi suddenly plays a trick saying that he is just Mani and not the rowdy maasi, who looks alike him. He cleverly (?) creates some situation to make her believe that he is Mani and not Masi.

Enters police inspector Pawan, cousin of Divya. He tries to expose Maasi and marry Divya. He plays some funny and cruel trick to achieve his goal but Maasilamani comes up triumph by his presence of mind and support of the people of his locality. What happens to the proceedings forms the climax.

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Manohar has made the narrative interesting by creating many twists and turns through out the script. Though most of the twists looks unconvincing, there is no denying the fact that they make the fare moving forward without much boring. The hunting game between Pawan and Maasi is interesting. The director has also mixed the right dosage of sentiment. Even the climax is filled with sentiments.

Apart from the chemistry between Nakulan and Sunaina and the on screen dynamism of Nakulan, the comedy element is a major plus point of the movie. The team of Santhanam, Srinath, MS Bhaskar, and Karunas make us laugh. Bhaskar stands out by enacting the roles of various actors from Rajnikanth to Simbu.

Though Nakul’s acting skills haven’t been improved, his dancing and body language have improved. Sunaina, who looked hot in her first movie, has been less glamourous and more impressive in this movie. She has handled a few scenes well, especially the climax scene.

Imman has come out with some peppy songs. The fast beat ‘Odi Odi’ song stands out. Thiru’s cinematography is competent.

Masilamani : Impressive in parts