Kumaara Sambavam

There are so many characters with so many needs and possessing so many quirks. Somehow, Balaji ensures every one of them has a part to play, a joke to crack, and at least one moment in the spotlight that allows them to showcase their talents. And the fact that the runtime is just a shade over two hours is a testament to the mostly taut writing of the film. However, it starts on a rather sluggish note as the premise and characters are introduced. The antics in the police station are just sparingly funny, and also feature the only offensive joke in the entire film. But things get better when the narrative gets going after establishing all the characters in the film.

While Kumaara Sambavam may not be flawless, the patient start and slightly stretched moments are there early on, it more than makes up for it with the consistent comedy blast in the latter half. For audiences tired of crass comedies or over-serious dramas, this film offers the kind of clean, heartful humour Tamil cinema has been missing for some time.