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Magane En Marumagane
The Jameendar of a village on the foothills of Palani temple lives happily with his wife. The couple is liberal and spends all their money on the villagers. Enters Singapetti Singaram, a con, and his grandmother. What happens after they attempt to con them forms the rest of the story.
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Plot Summary
The story revolves around a father-in-law, played by Arun Pandian, who is extremely possessive of his daughter and her marriage. His possessiveness leads to humorous and dramatic situations as he tries to control his son-in-law's life. Santhanam provides comic relief as the son-in-law caught in the crossfire of his father-in-law's overbearing nature.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to average reviews. While Santhanam's comedic performance was generally praised, the film's plot and execution were seen as predictable and unremarkable by many critics. The direction was considered functional but not particularly innovative. Audience reception was largely driven by Santhanam's popularity.
What Reviewers Say
Santhanam's comedic timing and one-liners are the main highlight.
The plot is a familiar trope of father-in-law vs. son-in-law conflicts.
Arun Pandian's performance as the possessive father-in-law is adequate.
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Fun Fact
This film marked a significant collaboration between actor-turned-director R. Sundarrajan and comedian Santhanam, aiming to leverage the latter's growing popularity in comedy roles.
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