Thattathin Marayathu (2012)

Powerful

Fresh and Exciting

Blistering performances.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Let me get this out there from the beginning... I am a Malayalee but I very rarely watch Malayalam movies as I tend to find them too serious and depressing most of the time.I went to see this movie in the cinema when it released and I just loved it. I found myself watching the story unfold on screen with a smile on my face throughout. The acting, the music and the background score were all excellent.Don't get me wrong, this movie is not a "Oru Vadakkan Veerakatha " or a "Bharatham" but just like those movies and for better or for worse Thattathin Marayathu is surely a sign of things to come with a fresh youthful take on some of the usual story lines that repeatedly form the plots of most South Indian movies A light, frothy romantic film with new young actors that really hits the spot.I rewatched this movie last night more than 2 years after its cinematic release and I still enjoyed it. You have the usual hindu boy meets Muslim girl story that you have seen a 100 times before but Nivin Pauly in the lead role pulls you in and you begin to root for him instantly. A lot of heroes in Indian movies resort to blatant stalking to get their girl and for some reason we tend to accept this behaviour as normal but its not. Nivin Pauly's easy likability and earnest smile is one of the key factors in how well audiences reacted to this movie and it is no surprise that 3 years later Nivin Pauly is one of the most bankable stars in Malayalam Cinema. I feel Thattathin Marayathu was absolutely vital in securing him this status.Isha Talwar has little to do other than look pretty and ethereal on screen and she does it with aplomb. She too comes across as likable and the sort of person you could easily fall in love with from afar. The supporting case of Manoj K Jayan, Aju Varghese and others do a good job as well.As a Malayalee with extremely poor language skills, even I loved the songs in this movie and found myself humming them for days after watching the movie.In addition to Nivin Pauly, Vineeth Sreenivasan, a 2nd Generation member of the Malayalam film industry, deserves the major credit for the success of the movie as he wrote, directed and even sang a couple of the superhit songs. I became a fan of Nivin Pauly after seeing this move and really enjoy watching his movies that released after this!

Thattathin Marayathu defines a rendition that surpasses the most contemporary or avant-garde script with its sheer guiltlessness and a straight from the heart ambiance. The common perceptibility while watching something conceived by a 27 year old is strongly questioned by the overall cinematic brilliance. Thattathin Marayathu may have loose ends as would any masterpiece that our industry has seen. But the fact that it elucidates the innocence concealed in an intercast love story and crafts it with a simple storyline depicting the nuances of conventional characters is purely magical. The thread is finely woven with many unpredictable and impulsive moments that literally sparks your nostalgia and creates that I may have done this? feeling. The movie gently floats from a light hearted youthfulness to unperturbed romantic shores with ease and panache. The characters are well sketched and the cast delivers a sincere and candid feat. The untangling of issue towards the climax may have needed some slight nourishment. Nevertheless, the absence of a terrific storyline is often understated as it glides through the luminous performance by the entire cast, tactical and exuberant narration, Brilliant cinematography reinforced with some soul stirring scores by Shaan. Full credits to Vineeth for presenting viewers with a narrative that is not just refreshing but brimming with life

"Thattathin Marayathu" directed by Vineet Srinivasan has a very simple storyline but bowl the viewers over by its simplicity, heart & emotions. It's been a very long time since one came out of the theater with heartfelt grin on the face. It once again proves that simplicity is the best even when it comes to movies.Movie traces the love life of the protagonist who falls in love with a girl of different faith & class. Though the storyline has all the clichés of the love stories of the yore, it is the treatment by Vineet that makes it work big time. The freshness of the narrative supported by intelligent yet funny & sometimes hard-hitting dialogs and fine performance by the actors concerned has ensured that "Thattathin Marayathu" is easily one of the finest movies of the year.The screenplay moves at a brisk pace interlaced with adequate doses of romance , humor , politics & sentiments. The beauty is that all these elements fall in place within the narrative & doesn't look forced into it. As said earlier dialogs are the major strength. Brilliantly written one-liners laced with humor , politics & the current happenings without any restrain makes one say kudos to the writer. Honesty in writing what bowls one over. That they have used actual political party names without fear is praiseworthy. Hence the mushy & tacky romantic dialogs can be excused.Though it is a oft-repeated story Vineet has not tried to be politically correct with respect to issues concerning religions. He has courageously addressed issues like the emancipation of Muslim women, respecting their wishes & aspirations and their freedom. All the same he does great deal of maturity without painting things black & white. The dialogs in the end mouthed by Srinivasan are brilliantly said without being preachy.Coming onto the acting part , Nivin Pauly has done a stupendous job as the protagonist Vinod. He literally carries the movie on his shoulder as the whole movie is said in his point of view. He shows great deal of mastery over emotions. Isha Talwar is luminous on screen & does her part well. Aju Verghese as Abdu , Vinod's friend is a show stealer. He brings down the roof with his witty one-liners. Though Srinivasan comes in a very brief role , he makes a lasting impact in the end. Rest of the cast have done their jobs adequately.Shaan Rahman , the music director of the movie is another star. He rocked both in his background score as well as in the songs. The background score blends well with the narrative & rings in the ears even long after the movie is over. "Muthuchippi" , "Anuragathin Velayail" , "Thattathin marayathe " are all well composed songs. Songs are definite pillars of strength for this movie.Technically also the movie is brilliant. Majority accolades for the same has to go to Jomon T John , the cinematographer of the movie. His camera has shot the natural beauty of Thallasery & Kannur is a splendid manner.Only negative point that one can think of is that movie is almost like a fairytale with everything falling in place without much struggle. One does get jealous of the ridiculous ease with which the protagonist achieves everything in this movie.On the whole, "Thattathin Marayathu" is a beautiful love story that will sure make you smile at the end.Bottomline: Beautiful

TATTATTHIN MARAYATHU REVIEW At last Malayali's have learned to 'tolerate' a love story.Vineeth promised just a nice feel after leaving the theater.Yes he has given that feel.This film doesn't comes under epic romance movies like 'Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal', 'Sallapam','Azhakiya Ravanan' or even 'Niram'.Still it gives us that feel. SCRIPT:Story is a predictable ,simple love story.,yet we will feel some suspenses.Dialogues are well written.The author communicated his views through some striking dialogs.,like.Love is always Painkili.,Vineeth tried hard to keep up the standard.,as we all know Malayalam is a bad language for love.Talassery slang is heard first time in ,alayalam films,Its happy to hear something Malabari.The biggest gift of Vineeth is his sense of humor.He sees humor in a different way.Entry of Kurudi really rocked.Script has some flaws,some unwanted scenes like the one in hospital and party office. DIRECTION:Vineeth has improved very much.He has become a class director now.Some scenes are out of the world.Waiting for Aisha near Che Guevara poster is the best scene.,i will say. ACTING:Outstanding acting by Nivin Pauly.Mollywood has got a new talent.'Marich Abhinayikkika Ennoke Kettitte Ullu'.80% of the film is his scenes,It would have been a disaster if doomed it.Isha didn't had anything to do., But she stunned us with her ravishing beauty.Aju,Bagath,and Santhosh did well. TECHNICAL:I got the front raw seat.Couldn't able to visualize the movie.I think camera was good.However Joemon captured Isha Talwar's beauty. SONGS AND BGM:Vineeth should use a good music director for songs and stop writing songs himself.All sons except Muthichippi bored me.BGM was cool. Its not a must watch movie.,but If u wanna feel the love for 2 hours.,It will be a nice experience RATING:7.5/10