Ayya

Cast: Sarath Kumar, Napolean, Prakash Raj, Nayanthara, Lakshmi, Rohini, Vadivelu
Language: Tamil
Banner: Kavithalaya Films
Director: Hari
Producer: Pushpa Kandaswamy
Camera: Priyan
Story: Hari
Screenplay: Hari
Dialogue: Hari
Music: Baradhwaj
Year: 2005

Director Hari should be commended for giving a no-nonsense, no vulgarity, non-violent pure family entertainer, Ayya. Sarath Kumar steals the show and his mind-blowing performance as Ayya is sure to fetch him a National award.

The entire film unfolds in a village Ambasamudram in Tenkasi. Ayyadurai (elder Sarath Kumar) and Madasamy (Napolean) belonging to two different castes are close friends who toil for the welfare of their people. Both of them strive to maintain peace and harmony in the village. They help the people in the village overcome a famine. However, Ayyadurai kills the corrupt local MLA accidentally for smuggling rice during the famine.

Ayyadurai marries Kalyani (Lakshmi) and their only son is Chelladurai (younger Sarath). Years roll by and Ayyadurai is treated like God by the villagers and becomes an independent MLA only to continue his good work for them. Trouble comes in the form of Karuppasamy (Prakash Raj). Son of the MLA killed by Ayyadurai, Karuppasamy’s only aim is to do away with Ayyadurai and become an MLA. But all his attempts to kill Ayyadurai are foiled by Chelladurai who saves his father on time. Chelladurai also commands the same respect as his father in the village.

When Madasamy's daughter Selvi (Nayantara) falls in love with Chelladurai and their wedding gets finalized, Karuppasamy steps in, stops the wedding and also hatches a conspiracy to separate Ayyaduari and Madasamy. The trick works and Madasamy, a changed man treats Ayyadurai like an enemy.The rest is all about the father and son striving hard to set all things right in the village and teach Karuppasamy a lesson in a non-violent method. The message, “humans can only make laws, but it is the ultimate God who punishes every one. You should have a pure white heart and then only you can wear a white dhothi” is clearly brought out by Hari through the characters Ayyadurai and Chelladurai.

Reminding one of Kamaraj, the simplest politician and a do gooder, Ayya’s character is carved out well. Sarath Kumar at his career best walks away with all honours in the title role. Be it his body language or delivery of dialogues or looks, one could see the utmost care taken by the director and the actor. It appears as if the whole script has been written keeping Sarath in mind. Napoleon on his part is equally good. Prakash Raj has given a splendid feat. Debutant Nayanatara is a fresh and pretty. She plays with confidence and sure to go places. Lakshmi and Rohini (as Napolean’s wife) do their part well. Vadivelu provides the comedy fill. Malavika appears in a cameo role in a single dance number. Bharadwaj’s music and rerecording is a major plus point to the film. Priyan’s camera is brilliant. On the whole, a clean family entertainer.

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