When this film was released 10 years ago, it was widely panned by the critics as they felt the film lacked the seriousness or intensity that always existed in a Mani Ratnam's film. But now after watching the film after 10 years of its release, it seems the movie was much ahead of its time.
Madhavan's role is definitely a first of its kind role in Tamil cinema. This was perhaps the earliest movie that showed the lifestyle of people in North Chennai, a trend which was seen in many realistic movies made in the years to come(like Pudhupettai, Polladhavan, Aranya Kandam etc).
If Madhavan was the typical North Chennai guy, then Siddarth is a typical south Chennai guy who falls in love with a girl from Taramani. (which again would become a trend in the films made after Ayutha Yezhuthu).The differences/variations between the characters has been brilliantly brought to the screen.(Background music, Cinematography, art direction and costumes need special mention).
This is one of the most matured performances Surya has given in his career. The recent commercial movies featuring Surya, definitely seems to have ruined the career of an otherwise brilliant actor.
Barathiraja's casting is indeed a real surprise. He adds more dignity to an otherwise typical villain of tamil cinema.
The movie has its own share of flaws which becomes inevitable whenever such a complex story narration is used. Nevertheless going by the number of movies that have been inspired by this film, Ayutha Ezhuthu remains a classic film of Tamil cinema.
Madhavan's role is definitely a first of its kind role in Tamil cinema. This was perhaps the earliest movie that showed the lifestyle of people in North Chennai, a trend which was seen in many realistic movies made in the years to come(like Pudhupettai, Polladhavan, Aranya Kandam etc).
If Madhavan was the typical North Chennai guy, then Siddarth is a typical south Chennai guy who falls in love with a girl from Taramani. (which again would become a trend in the films made after Ayutha Yezhuthu).The differences/variations between the characters has been brilliantly brought to the screen.(Background music, Cinematography, art direction and costumes need special mention).
This is one of the most matured performances Surya has given in his career. The recent commercial movies featuring Surya, definitely seems to have ruined the career of an otherwise brilliant actor.
Barathiraja's casting is indeed a real surprise. He adds more dignity to an otherwise typical villain of tamil cinema.
The movie has its own share of flaws which becomes inevitable whenever such a complex story narration is used. Nevertheless going by the number of movies that have been inspired by this film, Ayutha Ezhuthu remains a classic film of Tamil cinema.