The protagonist of the story is a food delivery man named Thiruchitrambalam (Dhanush) alias Pazham, along with his connections. His father Neelankandan (Prakash Raj), a police officer, and he seldom ever speak to one another because of an earlier tragedy. The father figure in his life is therefore his grandfather Thiruchitrambalam (Bharathiraja). His heart melts as his childhood sweetheart Anusha (Raashi Khanna) unexpectedly comes in his life. Finally, Shobana, his neighbor and childhood friend, is his only source of comfort (Nithya Menen). Dhanush discusses middle-class hardships; in this instance, he discusses a single man’s struggles.
It’s encouraging to see veteran actor Dhanush select a narrative like Thiruchitrambalam, which is based on straightforward and melancholy storytelling. Dhanush is an excellent actor. It’s a pure joy to watch him on film. Dhanush’s simple facial expressions, such as a light head nod, are amusing to observe. Another sequence where Dhanush excels greatly is the show’s climax.
Dhanush doesn’t appear in the movie as much as Nithya Menen did. She is a joy to be around and demonstrates how a strong performance can make an ordinary screenplay shine. Right away, you find yourself supporting her. You can’t get enough of veteran director Bharathiraja because he gives the movie such a happy mood. For a little period of time, Priya Bhavani Shankar will appear on screen. She doesn’t play a significant role in the story. Not even Raashii Khanna has much to give. She only appears briefly on screen and sings one song.
The world of Mithran Jawahar’s movies is a reflection of the minor victories and setbacks that characterize life in the middle class. He writes realistic, restrained people. They share Pazham’s ubiquity. The film isn’t entirely a romantic comedy. In fact, by presenting a three-tiered narrative, the filmmaker effectively conveyed the segment. The romance enhances the comic, which enhances the underlying emotional problems. The tale was masterfully written by the director. He did a good job capturing the feelings.
Despite some slow spots, it’s still entertaining. To enjoy the story, the narration ought to have moved a bit more quickly. But in the end, the lead actors’ portrayals improve the situation for the viewers. The movie is realistic and makes everyone grin with its references to single 90’s kids and Ilayaraaja tunes. The film’s tone is merely enhanced by Anirudh Ravichander’s music and background score.
Verdict; For all the right reasons, and especially because of Dhanush and Nithya Menen, Thiruchitrambalam is worth seeing. Friendships, relationships, loss, melancholy, and forgiveness are just a few of the many topics that are handled well in the Dhanush-starring movie. An Emotional Rollercoaster! 4/5