Anbe Diana

The film is at once familiar, flawed and pleasantly fuzzy, embracing a fairytale-like optimism even when its characterisations and screenplay falter

His performance is a masterclass in comic delivery, and he single-handedly elevates several scenes that might otherwise have felt flat.

Chetan lends emotional weight to the narrative, while Roja makes an impressive return with a graceful and impactful performance.

I found Pari Elavazhagan's performance also to be a mixed bag. He is impressive in several portions, especially the lighter scenes, and his outburst in the climax works well. But in some of the more dramatic stretches, he comes up short.

The film is at once familiar, flawed and pleasantly fuzzy, embracing a fairytale-like optimism even when its characterisations and screenplay falter

There is also a noticeable tension in the film's writing between portraying flawed characters authentically and ensuring every social debate reaches a politically correct conclusion.