After Sita Ramam one more love story with pure emotions. Nitya Menon and Dhanush gave their best. Overall it's not a new story but director written screenplay very well. Captured many emotions in the story and release them one by one eventually. Had seen whistles in love and emotional scenes. Kudos to director. Anirudh given decent magic. In VIP movie mother song was super hit here father song will be super hit. Bharati Raja sir comedy timing super.
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Wholesome and humane in equal doses.
samxxxul18 August 2022
It is obvious why these kinds of movies are tailor made for actor Dhanush. They are about the common man, close to reality, where the main character is a bit of the viewer and relatable. So i was prepared to witness another tried and tested role in many ways similar to his early films where he plays a simple middle class boy.
Coming to this film, the idea is not at all new, and there was a fear that the movie might sink into the genre melodrama of broken family, father-son-grandpa relationship with forced tearjerker moments. Well, it tried to avoid all the tested stereotypes of love and family entertainer genre even if it is predictable. But the let down is towards the climax, nevertheless, I was glad to see Dhanush in this movie right from the unusual introduction, he didn't deviate from the character. He breaks out of his 'action hero' role and steps into the shoes of Pazham, the title character, stuck in the crisis of middle class family, trapped with his Grandad, Father and Best friend always tiptoeing around with loud mouthed talks which leads to funny cat and mouse tug-of-war and gentle moments in the film.
Major highlight is definitely Nithya Menen who plays Shobana, best friend of Pazham (Dhanush). She does her best despite all the hopelessness of the situation to stay true as a girl bestie, her clumsiness, quirky moments are nice and it will make you gradually feel great sympathy and hope for a happy end when these two are on screens. Many will want to tag along with a character like Shobana, very kind, supportive, faithful and all these words are also not enough for her.
To summarize, this film combined with dramedy, family values, background score, quirky moments adding charm to the meter of all the characters including the cameo of other 2 actress is pleasure to watch. On the other hand, i wished the film could have ended like how a Jonathan Levine, Noah Baumbach, Yûya Ishii, John Carney, Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit or Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) will tend to, a bittersweet ending. Please don't consider this as a big negative, just give it a watch with minimal expectations as the film is all in the best traditions of the genre to make you feel wholesome with equal doses of drama and emotion. A nice and worthy addition to actor Dhanush filmography.
Coming to this film, the idea is not at all new, and there was a fear that the movie might sink into the genre melodrama of broken family, father-son-grandpa relationship with forced tearjerker moments. Well, it tried to avoid all the tested stereotypes of love and family entertainer genre even if it is predictable. But the let down is towards the climax, nevertheless, I was glad to see Dhanush in this movie right from the unusual introduction, he didn't deviate from the character. He breaks out of his 'action hero' role and steps into the shoes of Pazham, the title character, stuck in the crisis of middle class family, trapped with his Grandad, Father and Best friend always tiptoeing around with loud mouthed talks which leads to funny cat and mouse tug-of-war and gentle moments in the film.
Major highlight is definitely Nithya Menen who plays Shobana, best friend of Pazham (Dhanush). She does her best despite all the hopelessness of the situation to stay true as a girl bestie, her clumsiness, quirky moments are nice and it will make you gradually feel great sympathy and hope for a happy end when these two are on screens. Many will want to tag along with a character like Shobana, very kind, supportive, faithful and all these words are also not enough for her.
To summarize, this film combined with dramedy, family values, background score, quirky moments adding charm to the meter of all the characters including the cameo of other 2 actress is pleasure to watch. On the other hand, i wished the film could have ended like how a Jonathan Levine, Noah Baumbach, Yûya Ishii, John Carney, Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit or Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) will tend to, a bittersweet ending. Please don't consider this as a big negative, just give it a watch with minimal expectations as the film is all in the best traditions of the genre to make you feel wholesome with equal doses of drama and emotion. A nice and worthy addition to actor Dhanush filmography.
Fantastic Movie
nithishk-3788218 August 2022
Thank you
narmoletyl18 August 2022
This movie is just amaizing.
You can find all émotions you need.
All actors performances was super and they keept the meter needed. Songs are incredible, Aniruth explored a new dimension. The screen play was Nice and cinematography also. We can easily relate with Dhanush's character. At this point in tamil cinema, we need more movies like that.
Verdict : A super feel good movie to watch with family. 🙌
You can find all émotions you need.
All actors performances was super and they keept the meter needed. Songs are incredible, Aniruth explored a new dimension. The screen play was Nice and cinematography also. We can easily relate with Dhanush's character. At this point in tamil cinema, we need more movies like that.
Verdict : A super feel good movie to watch with family. 🙌
Blissful movie
prakashdhanudhian18 August 2022
Very nice movie, feel good movie, a agood movie to spend with family, lots of relatable scenes., you will come out with happy tears, a different genre from current trend, songs were brilliant and dances were outstanding, Message was clear with emotion love and fun.
Fantastic movie
dizowatchsport18 August 2022
Lovely!
sammithroy-3180518 August 2022
Simple and sweet
vibhus-1778018 August 2022
Simple and sweet . After long time Dhanush chose a feel good script and gave a vintage Dhanush vibe . Story was pretty simple , but movie never failed to entertain and gave us a feel good vibe . Characters in the movie was well written especially Shobana ( Nithya Menon ) character was impressive and Thiruchitrambalam ( Dhanush ) character was relatable one . Movie was more entertaining due to it had many relatable moments and I admired each and every part . After long DnA combo came together and once again they created magic - songs and music were good , actually I wasn't satisfied with "Thai Kelavi" song at first , but after theater watch I really liked it . Visuals were topnotch , cinematography and lightings gave great support to the movie . There were some flaws but postives overlapped negatives . Finally after long time Mithran Jawahar gave us a well made feel good family entertainer . A Good weekend watch ahead for you .
Top notch background score!!
tc-venu19 August 2022
Candid. Relatable. Beautiful. Slice of Life. [+74%]
arungeorge133 September 2022
Thiruchitrambalam brings back the Dhanush we all love and then some! Writer-director Mithran Jawahar concocts a simple, slice-of-life tale with Dhanush playing a character the whole world can relate to, punctuated by the candid relationship he shares with his grandpa (Bharathi Raja, who does an amazing job!) and best friend (Nithya Menen, displaying infectious energy and eating up the screen). There's also the uneasy equation he has with his cop dad (Prakash Raj, beautifully essaying his character) and things that take place within their middle-class household. This is the kind of movie where you want to send hearts and smiling emojis out to the screen every couple of minutes, as it makes you feel like these characters really exist in a Chennai neighborhood.
Thiruchitrambalam essentially ticks all boxes when it comes to a Dhanush film with confused love interests. We have the infatuation phases, the quick break-ups (before love even blossoms), personal redemption arcs, and of course, late realizations on love and familial ties. Yet, the film remains delightfully entertaining throughout (with some emotional moments) and there isn't a single dull moment in the narrative. Quintessentially speaking, this is the Dhanush I'd like to see more of in Tamil cinema (alongside whatever he does with Vetrimaaran, Mari Selvaraj, and co.), given he's already in demand from so many industries, Hollywood included! Also, big thanks to Anirudh for that lovely soundtrack.
Thiruchitrambalam essentially ticks all boxes when it comes to a Dhanush film with confused love interests. We have the infatuation phases, the quick break-ups (before love even blossoms), personal redemption arcs, and of course, late realizations on love and familial ties. Yet, the film remains delightfully entertaining throughout (with some emotional moments) and there isn't a single dull moment in the narrative. Quintessentially speaking, this is the Dhanush I'd like to see more of in Tamil cinema (alongside whatever he does with Vetrimaaran, Mari Selvaraj, and co.), given he's already in demand from so many industries, Hollywood included! Also, big thanks to Anirudh for that lovely soundtrack.
This movie gives positive vibes
prakashblood18 August 2022
You will get full of positive vibes,smile will be on your face from the start of the movie to till the end, feel good movie, a good movie to spend with family, lots of relatable scenes., you will come out with happy tears, a different genre from current trend, songs were brilliant and dances were outstanding, Message was clear with emotion love and fun.
enjoyable family entertainer with amazing performances by the entire cast
beevenkat26 August 2022
Three men occupy the same house - grandfather, father and son. The son is frustrated for two reasons: first - he believes that his dad is responsible for the death of his mom - second - he has been spurned by two women. The dad is perturbed because his son has stopped communicating with him. The grandfather seems to be the only sane member of the family. The father suddenly suffers a paralytic stroke and this incident brings him closer to his son. #Thiruchitrambalam is an enjoyable family entertainer with amazing performances by the entire cast, especially Bharathiraja and Prakash Raj. Rating 3/5.
Waste of money
devprasathsd31 August 2022
I love dhanush sir movie but thiruchitrambalam has no story no use it gives just feeling no no no story i went for story movie like vip that like but waste of money so please dont waste the money acting is nice story is worst and waste., why we want to see the movie its not a new story alredy it came in tamil cinema and in this movie song was nice but movie was worst. Shobana character wasss very very very nice and her acting is also very very well and why raashi kanna acted in that movie i don't know...... Finally its not have story i expected that one and many.,....................... ..................... ..,.......... . ............... ............................,.................................................. ,,...................... ................................... .......... .......,...........,.,.,.,.,.,,,..,.,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.
Fills your heart with happiness, light heartedness and humanness
PavanKV8 September 2022
Thiruchitrambalam- A rich platter containing simple/effective story, heart touching, emotional, bonding with family, rib tickling & spot on comedy, situational frustration and breezy love story. This movie is a blessing and conveys how a powerful script with a strong screenplay can be a crowd pleaser without any flashy budget nor graphics.
Amazing acting by Dhanush, Nithya Menon, Bharathiraj and Prakash Raj. It's pure, joyful and fills your heart with happiness, light heartedness and humanness.
Bravo to the entire team for the great work as it really provides the calm, soothing effect and also a great watch for the family audience.
Amazing acting by Dhanush, Nithya Menon, Bharathiraj and Prakash Raj. It's pure, joyful and fills your heart with happiness, light heartedness and humanness.
Bravo to the entire team for the great work as it really provides the calm, soothing effect and also a great watch for the family audience.
A Good Entertainer!
mrbeast-0570718 August 2022
Master piece.. absolute masterpiece..!
manoajr18 August 2022
Thumbs Up for Thiruchitrampalam
vishnu_karthiklu18 August 2022
Thiruchitrampalam is a Feel-good, Rom-com movie. The story is about Thiru, a college drop-out delivery guy. Performances of Dhanush as Thiru and Nithya Menon as Shobhana were the biggest positives for the movie. Rashi Kanna, Prakash Raj, Bharathi Raja have done pretty good job. Music helps the movie to hold audience's attention. Editing cuts are totally great. Even the story is predictable and cliche at some parts, it has its heart at the right place. Movie has a runtime of around 133 minutes which is crisp. Among the recent action thrillers, give this proper feel good movie a watch. Definitely recommended.
A great film!
personalacc-8724724 August 2022
A good entertaining film, Every character was written beautifully.
Do watch this with your family, Exactly what dhanush said was true, full VIP vibes throughout the film.
Nithya Menon, what a great actress, hope to see her more in future films.
Do watch this with your family, Exactly what dhanush said was true, full VIP vibes throughout the film.
Nithya Menon, what a great actress, hope to see her more in future films.
Lovely awesome
prathapp-9245718 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Everyone characters come truthful feel. Each characters show like superb, middle class family story is very well, junior PALAM screenplay story line is very very good. Shobana character we love'd. And others characters also superb. Father and son screenplay moving very well. Totally fully packing movie..
Fun romcom
warrior037 September 2022
The story that been beaten to death girl and boy childhood friends need I say more...but a feel good film nonetheless . Dhanush and nithya chemistry was cute. Priya bhavini is a blink or miss role . Don't even want to mention about the other girl role. The segment between grandson grandfather and father is sweet. Pacca paisa vasool and entertainment guaranteed I enjoyed it . I would Def recommend it as a one time watch for sure. Also anirudh music is simply superb I loved Thai kilavi and Megham karukuthai. Now since imdb requires atleast 600 character I am going to posting some bla bla bla and some more bla bla bla.
Dhanush & Nithya Menen sparkle in this formulaic but fun feel-good romcom!
nidhunmoviebuff20 August 2022
Romantic comedies are perhaps the most over-exhausted, overexplored genre in all of cinema, with almost every cinematic trope having been done to death. And yet, Thiruchitrambalam proves that two sparkling lead performers can make even the most cliched plotline engaging and charming, immersing you into their world with their authentic portrayals. Dhanush and Nithya Menen combine to such devastating effect that you cannot help but get swept up in the sheer fun and frolic they unleash on screens before you and leave the cinema hall will a wide grin plastered over your face.
After the twin debacles of "Jagame Thandiram (2021)" and the shambolic "Maaran (2022)" Dhanush returns to his home genre that made him such a household name. In a character eerily similar to his role in the cult-hit "Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014)", Dhanush plays "Thiru", a disgruntled, troubled young man eking out a living as a food delivery man constantly living under the turmoil of a torrid past. His only solace in life is "Shobhana" (the effervescent Nithya Menon), his best friend and close confidante, who constantly tries to motivate and encourage him to do better in life.
This dynamic duo reels you into their messy lives and their search to find Thiru a suitable girl, all the while trying to sort out his familial issues and slipshod career. Infused with foot-tapping music from the always dependable Anirudh Ravichander, director Mithran Jawahar's breezy narrative style keeps you continuously engaged and sold fully on the protagonist's plight. Bharathiraja is an absolute hoot as Thiru's quickwitted grandfather, generating some of the film's best comedic moments with his one-liners and zany quirkiness.
Raashi Khanna and Priya Bhavani Shanker make little to no impact in bit-part roles but they were specifically designed to be such by the director. The chemistry between Dhanush and Nithya Menen is so palpable that they can carry the entire narrative of the film on their capable shoulders. Despite a cliched, formulaic storyline with no real surprises, their witty banter, constant bickering, and how they cheerfully navigate the hurdles that life throws in their way become all too relatable and consistently entertaining. Recommended!
After the twin debacles of "Jagame Thandiram (2021)" and the shambolic "Maaran (2022)" Dhanush returns to his home genre that made him such a household name. In a character eerily similar to his role in the cult-hit "Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014)", Dhanush plays "Thiru", a disgruntled, troubled young man eking out a living as a food delivery man constantly living under the turmoil of a torrid past. His only solace in life is "Shobhana" (the effervescent Nithya Menon), his best friend and close confidante, who constantly tries to motivate and encourage him to do better in life.
This dynamic duo reels you into their messy lives and their search to find Thiru a suitable girl, all the while trying to sort out his familial issues and slipshod career. Infused with foot-tapping music from the always dependable Anirudh Ravichander, director Mithran Jawahar's breezy narrative style keeps you continuously engaged and sold fully on the protagonist's plight. Bharathiraja is an absolute hoot as Thiru's quickwitted grandfather, generating some of the film's best comedic moments with his one-liners and zany quirkiness.
Raashi Khanna and Priya Bhavani Shanker make little to no impact in bit-part roles but they were specifically designed to be such by the director. The chemistry between Dhanush and Nithya Menen is so palpable that they can carry the entire narrative of the film on their capable shoulders. Despite a cliched, formulaic storyline with no real surprises, their witty banter, constant bickering, and how they cheerfully navigate the hurdles that life throws in their way become all too relatable and consistently entertaining. Recommended!
Highly predictable one
reeno-5761321 August 2022
Again "boys can do whatever" movie
priyasparkle27 August 2022
Imagine if a heroin search love for by searching 2 handsome men.. Will the boy bestie of the heroin accept her? You guys will shame the heroin if she done the same thing as dhanush.. Why always showing boys can do whatever they want? But girls are restricted to do the same as boys.. Why girls have to be thyaagi everytime.. Will boys accept a girl who jollu uthifiinga behind handsome boys? Like heroin accept hero? Don't expect the same in real life. Always you guys will accept any thing a hero do but not heroine. See movie as movie don't expect a girl who accepts a boy even he is stalker, jollu uthifiinga behind beautiful girls.
Dhanush comeback film is great
rosheenkan2 October 2022
Since his OTT films failed to impress the audiences, Dhanush is back in theatres since Karnan. I thought this will become the disappointment for his fans but suddenly it getting rave reviews.
For Sun Pictures their previous films ET and Beast were average grosser and hit respectively but already the film has a profitable venture.
Anirudh music particularly Thaai Kelavi and other songs make me gone in disco mode. Dhanush performance is great and also father-son-grandpa works well.
Since this is Dhanush comeback theatrical released film, this will probably his best film since Karnan and Asuran.
For Sun Pictures their previous films ET and Beast were average grosser and hit respectively but already the film has a profitable venture.
Anirudh music particularly Thaai Kelavi and other songs make me gone in disco mode. Dhanush performance is great and also father-son-grandpa works well.
Since this is Dhanush comeback theatrical released film, this will probably his best film since Karnan and Asuran.
Soulful Movie
devarajanmuthukumar2 September 2022
Must watch for the feel good emotion it brings in...Nithya menon my god!... Expression queen!..Bharathiraja with Dhanush a combo to watch for in next few movies...
Dhanush.... His casual acting had been the sound for this movie.... Not even a scene he had overacted...He was just the character...And even given his co-artists space to perform equally..
Prakash Raj underplayed but apt for the movie..
Anirudh music...should be turned as another character shouldering it through out.
For Mithran this movie should be best in his list for next few years... characterization at best!
Overall a breezy entertainer which hijacks you for 2+ hours and let you to travel along with Pazham and Shobana.
For Mithran this movie should be best in his list for next few years... characterization at best!
Overall a breezy entertainer which hijacks you for 2+ hours and let you to travel along with Pazham and Shobana.
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