Quick Revew: Thirumanam
by Rinku Gupta Directed by Cheran, Thirumanam is his comebwck film, produced by Preniss International. The story in brief revolves around Cheran's sister ( Kavya Suresh ) who falls in love and wants to marry an RJ ( Umapathi Ramaiah). His sister ( Sukanya) and uncle (MS Bhaskar) agree to the wedding. But problems arise when the grooms richer family wants to have a grand wedding while the brides family believes splurging is a waste. Things reach an impasse and the wedding is called off. What happens after that is the story. Cheran has done his best to give the film a modern and contemporary loom. From FB, whats app and other apps being used, to the groom being a happening RJ in a modern home, he has stayed relevant to the modern way of life. The 2 sides of the coin , whether grand marriages are a waste of money or a livlihood for many in the economy from the flower vendors to the caterers, are well-debated in the film. He has also showcased the ills of...