Kuruvi (2008)

Two hours and forty minutes of blissful Thalapathy simping in what is bound to be one of my favourite mass movies ever- what else do I need in these troubled times?

Vijay is unmatchable here- he carries the entire movie on his shoulders, and if there were any flaws, I certainly didn't notice because I was too busy being in love with him. Okay yes, I did notice the r*pe joke and the occasional slimy humour at the expense of women, and I wish the movie had done away with them because I think it would have been much more appreciated otherwise? Because it is perfect in every other parameter. Vidyasagar's soundtrack is outstanding, especially the title track and the romantic songs. This is the only film, along with Indra (2002), that made me feel like I was having the theatre experience even though I was in my own room. And if that isn't the sign of the perfect mass movie, I really don't know what is.

Trisha ma'am is pitch perfect as Devi, and it's always a good time whenever she's on screen in any movie. She simply lights up everything around her, and it's such a delight. Plus, her chemistry with Thalapathy is legendary- I mean, I have literally been watching the 'Appadi Podu' video on loop for the last couple of months. I can't believe Karthik Subbaraj wasted her like that in Petta (2019) when it's been clear for years that she has the most potential in mass movies?

Special shout-out also to Saranya ma'am for being such a wholesome and funny presence; Manivannan sir for being unforgettable even in roles that he could probably do in his sleep; and of course, the one and only Nassar sir who just can never disappoint. 

In conclusion, I am having a hard time deciding what is more iconic- the Trisha-VJ chemistry, or the Manivannan-VJ chemistry. What I know for sure though, is that Kuruvi is a masterpiece. Doubtu illa. 

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