Siriththu Vaazha Vendum

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The above was the starting line of a famous song in MGR's 'Ullagam Sutrum Vaaliban'. (remember 'chikku mangu chikku mangu chikku paappaa..."). That is 100% true. Definitely laughing releases our stress levels to a great extent. There is another great tamil proverb "Vaai vittuch chirithaal nooi vittup pokum" which implies driving away the dieseases / agonies with the loud enjoyable laugh. How far we follow that?

Eventhough it is easy to enjoy and laugh, it is difficult to make others laugh. Not everybody can do it. Sometimes, I try to create a humourous atmosphere, which may not even evoke a smile. Considering this, we need to appreciate the technicians (the script / dialogue writers) who create hilarious situations in movies. Charlie Chaplin did it even without dialogues, which Kamal tried in 'Pesum Padum' and succeeded.

For a long time, it's the common trend to add bits of comedy scenes as an essential ingredient in most of our Indian movies (now, even if the character is unrelated to the story). If that itself is entertaining, consider the wholesome entertainment with 70-90% of hilarious script. I had enjoyed several clean(!!) comedy movies. I didn't include Comedy movies in my last week's 'My best 10 Tamil movies', without any particular reason. Somehow, I thought of making a post separately. So, here comes my list. This is what I perceive as 10 great comedies - complete entertainment without much silly moments.

Adutha Veetu Penn - A Good comedy of the old generation with TR.ramachandran, Thangavelu and a lot more.

Arivaali - A comedy riot from the versatile Sivaji, Bhanumathi, Thangavelu & Muthulakshmi. Who can forget that 'Chappathi making' sequence by Muthulakshmi, in which she repeatedly says 'Athaan thaan theriyume' and finally ends with "Athaane theriyathu'. Even now, it is a worthy watch.

Bhama Vijayam - No one can beat Baalayya in that Dad's role. The assortment was a complete one and I had watched this drama couple of times. Nice one from K.Balachander.

Veetukku Veedu - An entertaining drama from Jaisankar, Muthuraman, Nagesh, Lakshmi. If I am not wrong, this drama was from K.B. Pl.correct me, if I am wrong. This was copied "ditto" lateron to a new movie few years back (With Ramki & Vivek.. What's the name??? hmmm...).

Kaathalikka Neramillai - Nagesh & Baalayya stole the show completely in this Romantic comedy. Do you want to see the 'story telling sequence', immediately? It is a worth watch, even now.

Mazhalai Pattalam - Does anyone remember this comedy of Vishnuvardhan & Sumitra? I enjoyed it a lot.

Thillu Mullu - Amol Palekar's role in "Gol Maal" was superbly carried out by our Rajini in this wholesome entertainer. (nicely accompanied by 'Thengai' Srinivasan and Viji, sister of actress Saritha)

Micheal Madana Kama Rajan - As Arvind had mentioned that he has watched it over 100 times, it is a worthy watch. It was an absolute comedy riot (particulary 'Kameswaran' with Oorvasi), leaving apart the 'dappa' set in the climax.

Avvai Shanmugi - Superb remake of 'Mrs.Doubtfire'. A good combination of actors with Kamal, Manivannan, Delhi Ganesh, Nagesh, Naasar and even Gemini Ganesan. 100% family entertainer.

Sathi Leelavathi - No one can deliver those "kovai" slangs other than Kamal & Sarala in this laugh riot. The climax deliveres by Kalpana as well, were enjoyable.

There are so many other comedy movies which I had enjoyed, which were not shortlisted in the above list. I am listing down those, which I identified already...

Anubavi Raja Anubavi (Nagesh in dual role), Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari (Sivaji-TRR), Moondru Theivangkal (Sivaji, Muthuraman, Nagesh), Kaase Thaan Kadavulada (Nagesh, 'thengai'...), Sabaash Meena, Sabapathy (TRR), Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (Bhagyaraj), Manal kayiru (Visu), Aan Paavam (Pandiyarajan), My Dear Marthandan (Goundamani in 'Coming to America' copy), Nadigan (Satyaraj in hindi 'Bramachari' ulta), Magalir Mattum (Oorvasi), Kaalam Maari Pocchu (Vadivelu), Kamal in Simla Special (with SV.Sekar), Thenaali, Panchathanthiram and Rajini in Thambikku Endha Ooru, Raajadhi Raaja, Guru Sishyan, Mannan, Muthu.

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