But, he was passed off as harmless because he’s funny. He had played the role of a stalker in the movie. Sumaar Moonji Kumar, meaning an average Joe, is the name of the character played by Vijay Sethupathi in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013). Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal is Vignesh’s wishful dream about a Sumaar Moonji Kumar becoming a chick magnet. And yet, Kanmani and Khatija compete against each other for Rambo’s affection. And he’s very bad at romance or romantic gestures that sweep a woman off her feet. He can’t even look into the eyes of these women properly while speaking with them. It’s unclear why either Kanmani or Khatija would wish to be locked in a romanceless relationship with Rambo.

There is no chemistry among Rambo, Kanmani and Khatija. Vignesh sort of creates the Rambo-is-the-last-man-alive-in-the-world situation. Both women seek the protection of Rambo as they are deprived of a better option. After a few obnoxious twists and turns, narrated through chaotically stitched scenes that lack any creativity, literary or comedic value, Rambo finds Kanmani Ganguly (Nayanthara) and Khatija Begum (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) ready to kill or be killed for his love. It takes a lot of big-heartedness to buy into the premise of this film. He somehow has managed to hack into the consciousness of the cosmic and manipulate it at his whim. By simply stepping outside and gazing at the sky, the rain comes to a complete stop. So Rambo decides to step up and save the day. And these people can’t go about their business as it’s raining cats and dogs.

The lovers are aching to go on a jolly bike ride, the school children are running late for exams. He is touted as a manifestation of bad luck. Rambo is convinced that he has been cursed. He’s the most cliched version of a mainstream hero, who won’t survive the real-world conditions if he’s left alone. And above all, he can fight to protect the honour and respect of women. Why? Simple, because he’s poor but kind-hearted.

Ranjankudi Anbarasu Murugesa Boopathy Oohoondhiran aka Rambo (Vijay Sethupathi) is a chick magnet. It offers very little but demands plenty of generosity from the audience to forgive Vignesh’s series of miscalculations in what seems to be a rush job of a movie. Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal movie rating: 2 starsĭirector Vignesh Shivan’s latest romantic comedy Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal is a complete misfire. Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal movie cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha Ruth Prabhu Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal movie director: Vignesh Shivan

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