Aarumugam – Pathetic remake of ‘Anna Malai’

Production: Kool Productions

Direction: Suresh Krishna

Star-casts: Bharath, Priyamani, Ramya Krishnan, Saranya Mohan, Satyan, Ilavarasu and others.

Music: Deva

Glimpse on the previous films of Suresh Krishna. The filmmaker had astonished us projecting superstars Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan in overpowering roles. Even today and in ages to come, the generations will keep watching his directorial: ‘Satya’, ‘Baasha’ and ‘Annamalai’. Though his ‘Alavandhan’ was a terrific flop, the story had something pivot.

But then, what really urged him to remake his own films? This is a trillion dollar question. If ‘Gajendra’ was a partial remake of his own ‘Baasha’, ‘Aarumugam’ is a copycat of his ‘Anna Malai’.

How come such a genius would make pathetic attempts of this sort?

There’s anything much we actually convey about the film.

Aarumugam (Bharath), is a responsible youngster who earns for his livelihood by selling idlis over the platform. He leads a happy life with his father (Ilavarasu), sister (Saranya Mohan) and friend (Karunaas). Aarumugam is in love with Yamini (Priyamani), who have been seeing each other right from their childhood.

Aarumugam’s close pal Karthik (Satya) belongs to a filthy rich family and his arrogant aunty Malini (Ramya Krishnan) doesn’t their friendship. To make the things worst between Aarumugam and Karthik, she destroys the graveyard of hero’s mother (Seetha) and indeed harasses sister.

Now Bharath after watching ‘Anna Malai’ where Rajnikanth challenges Radha Ravi tries to enact the same thing, which likeably turns into a comedy show amongst the audiences.

Does Suresh Krishna assume audiences to be non-grownups, who would accept anything he offers? The film has nothing to appreciate about.

Ramya Krishna attempts to bag same credits as in ‘Padaiyappa’, but fails pathetically.

Remember this! Bharath had earlier mentioned that after the release of this film, his stardom will reach over to farthest heights.

Sorry to say! The young actor looses out the reputation he won with ‘Veyil’ and ‘Kadhal’. How comes National award winner Priyamani accepts such offers? Please, we request to do some good roles. Saranya Mohan who engrossed us with her show in ‘Eeram’ fails pathetically.

When it comes to technical aspects, everyone score 0/10. Suresh Krishna fails to pen a gripping screenplay as every scene is predictable and punch dialogues are unbearable.

On whole, ‘Aarumugam’ is a film you must avoid or else you would regret for watching it.

Verdict: Strictly avoidable