VINNAITHANDI VARUVAYA - A REVIEW

It was a Saturday noon. After my daily work schedule, I had to rush to the theatre for the matinee show. Of course, as usual I was late by 3 mins,may be!
The day before watching the actual movie, I had read K. Balachander's praise for Gautam for the movie. This added more curiosity and expectations in my 20's something heart.

To start with, the movie in one go is a sure must watch, whether you're in love, or was in love or married or blah blah. The kind of chemistry shared between Simbhu and Trisha is awesome. The portrayal and screenplay is so down to earth that we can feel the characters entwined somewhere in our daily lives. Kudos to the director for not mixing elements of cinematic masala and dramatization!

The kind of matured acting shown by the lead actors garners special mention. There's something very fresh in the way the romance is portrayed. Also, for the first time in a Tamil movie that I have seen, the kind of predicament and confusion that a girl goes through in an Indian society for the sake of love - torn between the family orthodoxy and the heart's desire is aptly depicted. I am sure every girl who has gone through love would have experienced such butterflies during their love life.

The climax is what captivated me. It is not the usual happy ending run of the mill type. It's what happens in many lovers' life. May be after some point of time, we all need to move on, but still that lingering feeling of first love will always haunt any true Love's mind!

The whole crew have done their part apt, starting from the lead actors, the person as Simbhu's friend with uncanny knack of timely comedy(a lot better than the usual slapstick one's nowadays), Manoj Paramahamsa's magical portrayal of Malta, Goa, Kerala and New York, A R Rahman's BGM's and love inspiring songs, Gautam's way of narrating a very simple love story and a special mention to the costume designer who has selected a very realistic attire for the lead actors.

The one negative I found was that the latter part of the movie nearing the climax was a little on the slower side. I also regret that I am one of those unfortunate guys who was not able to enjoy this flick along with his better half.

For the entire cast, crew and other valid information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinnaithaandi_Varuvaayaa

Idhu Varai - GOA

Idhu Varai Illadha Unarvidhu
Idhayathai Thundaakum Ninaividhu
Manadhinai Mannodu Pudhaithidum
Pennai Nambaadhe

Kaadhal Endraal Athanaiyum Kanavu
Kan moodiye Vaazhkindra Uravu
Pengal Endraal Aanai Kollum Noi Aanathe
Ayyo Indha Illamiyin Thodakam
Indre Mutru Pulli
Adhai Sollaamal Solli
Nammai Paithiyam Aakum Pennai thaedi Tholayaadhe

Know Your Customers

A disappointed salesman of Coca Cola returns from his Middle East assignment. A friend asked, "Why weren't you successful with the Arabs?" The salesman explained "When I got posted in the Middle East , I was very confident that I would make a good sales pitch as Cola is virtually unknown there. But, I had a problem I didn't know to speak Arabic. So, I planned to convey the message through three posters...

First poster:
A man lying in the hot desert sand...totally exhausted and fainting.
Second poster: The man is drinking our Cola.
Third poster: Our man is now totally refreshed. And Then these posters were pasted all over the place "Then that should have worked!" said the friend. "The hell it should had!? said the salesman. didn't realize that Arabs read from right to left"

LAW OF GARBAGE

One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport . We were driving in the right lane when suddenly, a black car, jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches. The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, was really friendly.

So I asked
"Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, The Law of the Garbage Truck.
He explained, "Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. NEVER take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on with the routine life. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...... 'Love the people who treat you right.. Pray for the ones who don't.'


Believe that everything happens for a reason.

If you get a chance, TAKE IT! If it changes your life, LET IT! Nobody said it would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it!"

A very rightly said quote: Life is 10% what you make and 90% how you take!!!!

21 Rules for a Happy Life

ONE- Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO-Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, t heir
conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE- Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR-When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE- When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.

SIX-Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN-Believe in love at first sight..

EIGHT-Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams
don't have much.

NINE-Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the
only way to live life completely.

TEN-In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN-Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE-Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN-When someone asks you a question you don't want to
answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN-Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN-Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN-When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN-Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for
others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN-Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN-When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps
to correct it.

TWENTY-Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY- ONE:Spend some time alone.

PAIYA - Lyrics

PAIYA

Cast

Karthik Sivakumar
Tamannaah Bhatia
Milind Soman
Sonia Deepti
Jegan

Crew

Story, Screenplay, Direction : N. Linguswamy
Production : N. Subash Chandra Bose
Music : Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography : Madhi
Editing : Anthony
Dialogue : Brindha Sarathy
Art direction : Rajeevan
Stunts : 'Kanal' Kannan
Choreography : Raju Sundaram, Brindha & Sabeena Khan
Costume : Priya Manikandan
Stills : Vijay
Lyrics : Na. Muthukumar
Banner : Thirupathi Brothers
Release Date : January 14, 2010

SONG LYRICS

THULI THULI --------- Haricharan, Tanvi Shah

Thuli Thuli Thuli Mazhaiyaai Vandhaale
Chuda Chuda Chuda Maraindhe Poenaale
Paarthal Paarka Thondrum
Paerai Kaetka Thondrum
Un Pol Sirikum Poethu
Kaatraai Parandida Thondrum
Sel Sel Avalidam Sel
Endre Kaalgal Solludhada
Sol Sol Avalidam Sol
Endre Nenjam Kolludhada
Azhagai Manadhai Parithu Vittaale
Thuli Thuli Thuli Mazhaiyaai Vandhaale
Chuda Chuda Chuda Maraindhe Poenaale

Devathai Aval Oru Devathai
Azhagiya Poomugam Kaanave Aayul Dhaan Podhumo
Kaatrile Avaladhu Vaasanai Avalidam Yosanai Kaetudhaan Pookalum Pookumo
Netri Mela Ottrai Mudi Aadum Poethu
Nenjukkule Minnal Pookum Paarvai Aalai Thookum
Kannam Paarthal Muthangalal Theenda Thondrum
Paadham Rendum Paarkum Poedhu Kolusaai Maara Thondrum
Azhagai Manadhai Parithuvittaale
Sel Sel Avalidam Sel
Endre Kaalgal Solludhada
Sol Sol Avalidam Sol
Endre Nenjam Kolludhada

Salaiyil Azhagiya malaiyil
Avaludan Pogave Aenguven Tholgalil Saayave
Bhoomiyil Vizhugira Velaiyil
Nizhalaiyum Odipoi Aendhuven Nenjile Thaanguven
Kaanumpodhe Kannal Ennai Katti Poetaal
Kaayamindri Vetti Poetal Uyirai Aedho Seidhaal
Mounamaaga Ullukulle Paesumpoedhum
Ange Vandhu Ottu Kaetaal Kanavil Koochal Poetaal
Azhagai Manadhai Parithuvittaale
Sel Sel Avalidam Sel
Endre Kaalgal Solludhada
Sol Sol Avalidam Sol
Endre Nenjam Kolludhada

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ADADA MAZHADA - Rahul Nambiar, Saindhavi

Adada Mazhada Ada Mazhada
Azhaga Siricha Puyal Mazha Da
Adada Mazhada Ada Mazhada
Azhaga Siricha Puyal Mazha Da
Maari Maari Mazhai Adika
Manasukulla Koda Pidika
Kaalgal Naalaachu Kaigal Ettaachu
Enaachu Aedhachu Edhedho Aayaachu
Mayil Thoga Pola Iva Mazhaiyil Aadum Poedhu
Rayil Paalam Pola En Manasum Aadum Paaru
Enaachu Aedhachu Edhedho Aayaachu
Adada Mazhada Ada Mazhada
Azhaga Siricha Puyal Mazha Da

Paatu Paatu Aadaadha Paatu
Mazhai Dhaan Paadudhu Kaetkaadha Paatu
Unna Enna Saethu Vecha Mazhaikoru Salaam Poedu
Enna Konjam Kaanalaiye Unnakulle Thaedi Paaru
Mandhiram Pola Irukku Pudhu Thandiram Pola Irukku
Bambaram Pola Enaku Thala Mathiyil Suthudu Kirikku
Devathai Yenge En Devathai Yenge
Adhu Sandhoshama Aadudhu Inge

Onna Poela Vaeraarum Illa
Enna Vitta Veraaru Solla
Chinna Chinna Kannu Rendu Koduthenna Anuppi Vaechaan
Indha Kannu Poedhalaye Edhuku Ivala Padachu Vechaan
Pattaampoochi Ponnu Nenju Padapadakum Ninnu
Poovum Ivalum Onnu Enna Konnuputta Konnu
Povadhu Enge Naan Povadhu Enge
Manam Thallaadudhe Bodhayil Inge
Adada Mazhada Ada Mazhada
Azhaga Siricha Anal Mazha Da
Adada Mazhada Ada Mazhada
Azhaga Siricha Anal Mazha Da
Pinni Pinni Mazha Adika Minnal Vandhu Koda Pidika
Vaanam Rendaachu Bhoomi Thundaachu
En Moochu Kaathale Mazha Kooda Soodaachu
Kudaya Neeti Yaarum Indha Mazhaya Thadukka Vendaam
Anaya Poetu Yaarum En Manasa Paduthavendaam
Kondadu Kondadu Koothaadi Kondaadu

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EN KAADHAL SOLLA - Yuvan shankar Raja, Tanvi Shah

En Kaadhal Solla Neram Illai
Un Kaadhal Solla Theva Illai
Nam Kaadhal Solla Vaarthai Illai
Unmai Maraithaalum Marayaadhadi
Un Kaiyil Sera Aengavillai
Un Tholil Saaya Aasai Illai
Nee Poena Pinbu Sogam Illa
Endru Poi Solla Theriyaadhadi
Un Azhagaale Un Azhagaale
En Veyil Kaalam Adhu Mazhai Kaalam
Un Kanavaale Un Kanavaale
Manam Alai Paayum Mella Kudai Saayum
En Kaadhal Solla Neram Illai
Un Kaadhal Solla Theva Illai
Nam Kaadhal Solla Vaarthai Illai
Unmai Maraithaalum Marayaadhadi

Kaatrodu Kai Veesi Nee Paesinaal
Endhan Nenjodu Puyal Veesudhe
Vayadhoodum Manadhoodum Sollaamale
Sila Ennangal Valai Veesudhe
Kaadhal Vandhaale Kannoodudhaan
Kallathanam Vandhu Kudi Yerumo
Konjam Nadithaenadi Konjam Thudithaenadi
Indha Vilayaatai Rasithenaadi
Un Vizhiyaale Un Vizhiyaale
En Vazhi Maarum Kann Thadumaarum
Adi Idhu Aedho Oru Pudhu Aekkam
Idhu Valithaalum Nenjam Adhai Aerkkum

Oru Vaarthai Paesaamal Enai Paaradi
Undhan Nimidangal Nillattume
Vaeraedhum Ninaikaamal Vizhi Moodadi
Indha Nerukkangal Thodarattume
Yaarum Paarkaamal Enai Paarkiraen
Ennai Ariyaamal Unai Paarkiraen
Sirupillai Ena En Vizhigal Adhu
Unnai Kandaale Kuthikindradhu
En Adhi Kaalai En Adhi Kaalai
Un Mugam Paarthu Dhinam Ezhavendum
En Andhi Maalai En Andhi Maalai
Un Madi Saaindhu Dhinam Vizha Vaendum
En Kaadhal Solla Neram Illai
Un Kaadhal Solla Theva Illai
Nam Kaadhal Solla Vaarthai Illai
Unmai Maraithaalum Marayaadhadi
Un Kaiyil Sera Aengavillai
Un Tholil Saaya Aasai Illai
Nee Poena Pinbu Sogam Illa
Endru Poi Solla Theriyaadhadi

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SUTHUDE SUTHUDE - Karthik, Sunitha Sarathy

Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada saami

Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami
Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami
Raa Raa Raa Raadhe Raadhe Raadhe Azhagiya Raadhe
Paarvayil Paesi Paesi Paesi Pazhagiya Raadhe
Edhanaale Indha Maatram Manasukkul Aedho Maaya Thotram
Edhanaale Indha Aatam Idhayathil Indru Oonjalaatam
Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami

Sirithu Sirithu Dhaan Paesum Poedhile Valaigalai Nee Virikiraai
Saivam Endru Dhaan Sollikondu Nee Kolaigalai Yen Seikiraai
Angum Ingum Ennai Virattum Paravaye
Enna Solla Undhan Mirattum Azhagaye
Vetta Veli Naduve Ada Kotta Kotta Vizhithe Thudikiraen
Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami
Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami

Idhayam Urugi Dhaan Karaindhu Poevadhai Paarkiren Naan Paarkiren
Indha Nimidam Dhaan Innum Thodaruma Ketkiren Unnai Ketkiraen
Idhu Enna Indru Vasantha Kaalama
Idaiveli Innum Kurainthu Poeguma
Ippadi Or Iravum Ada Ingu Vandha Ninaivum Marakkuma
Hey Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami
Suthude Suthude Bhoomi
Idhu Poedhumada Poedhumada Saami
Raa Raa Raa Raadhe Raadhe Raadhe Azhagiya Raadhe
Paarvayil Paesi Paesi Paesi Pazhagiya Raadhe
Un Azhagai Vinnilirundhu Etti Etti Nilavu Paarthu Rasikkum
Un Kolusil Vandhu Vasikka Kutti Natchatirangal Mannil Kuthikkum

Good Read - Speech by Thomas Friedman

Speech by Thomas Friedman in the New York Times....

"When we were young kids growing up in America , we were
told to eat our vegetables at dinner and not leave them.
Mothers said, think of the starving children in India
And finish the dinner."


And now I tell my children:

"Finish your homework. Think of the children in India
Who would make you starve, if you don't?"

Logic Always Works

This is a real story that happened between the customer of General Motors and its Customer-Care Executive. A complaint was received by the Pontiac Division of General Motors:

"This is the second time I have written to you, and I don't blame you for not answering me, because I sounded crazy, but it Is a fact that we have a tradition in our family we have Ice-Cream for dessert after
dinner each night. But the kind of ice cream varies so, every night, after we've eaten, the whole family votes on which kind of ice cream we should have and I drive down to the store to get it. It's also a fact
that I recently purchased a new Pontiac and since then my trips to the store have created a problem.


You see,every time I buy a vanilla ice-cream, when I start back from the store my car won't start. If I get any other kind of ice cream, the car starts just fine. I want you to know I'm serious about this question, no matter how silly it sounds"

"What is there about a Pontiac that makes it not start when I get vanilla ice cream, and easy to start whenever I get any other kind?"

The Pontiac President was understandably skeptical about the letter, but sent an Engineer to check it out anyway. The latter was surprised to be greeted by a successful, obviously well educated man in a fine
neighborhood. He had arranged to meet the man just after dinnertime, so the two hopped into the car and drove to the ice cream store. It was vanilla icecream that night and, sure enough, after they came back to the car, it wouldn't start.

The Engineer returned for three more nights.

The first night, they got chocolate. The car started. The second night, he got strawberry. The car started. The third night he ordered vanilla. The car failed to start. Now the Engineer, being a logical man, refused to believe that this man's car was allergic to vanilla ice cream. He arranged, therefore, to continue his visits for as long as it took to solve the problem. And toward this end he began to take notes: he jotted down all sorts of data: time of day, type of gas uses, time to drive back and forth etc.

In a short time, he had a clue: the man took less time to buy vanilla than any other flavor.

Why?


The answer was in the layout of the store. Vanilla, being the most popular flavor, was in a separate case at the front of the store for quick pickup. All the other flavors were kept in the back of the store
at a different counter where it took considerably longer to check out the flavor.

Now, the question for the Engineer was why the car wouldn't start when it took less time. Eureka - Time was now the problem - not the vanilla ice cream!

The engineer quickly came up with the answer: "vapour lock". It was happening every night; but the extra time taken to get the other flavors allowed the engine to cool down sufficiently to start. When the man got vanilla, the engine was still too hot for the vapour lock to dissipate.


Remember : Even crazy looking problems are sometimes real and all problems seem to be simple only when we find the solution with cool thinking. What really matters is your attitude and your perception.


The Race for Perfection has no Finish Line......

Grandfather - Story

Grandfather

A hat-seller who was passing by a forest decided to take a nap under one of the trees, so he left his whole basket of hats by the side.
A few hours later, he woke up and realized that all his hats were gone.
He looked up and to his surprise, the tree was full of monkeys and they hat taken all his hats.
The hat seller sits down and thinks of how he can get the hats down.
While thinking he started to scratch his head.
The next moment, the monkeys were doing the same.
Next, he took down his own hat, the monkeys did exactly the same.
An idea came to his mind.
He took his hat and threw it on the floor and the monkeys did that too.
So he finally managed to get all his hats back.
Fifty years later, his grandson became a hat-seller and had heard this monkey story from his grandfather.
One day, just like his grandfather, he passed by the same forest.
It was very hot, and he took a nap under the same tree and left the hats on the floor.
He woke up and realized that all his hats were taken by the monkeys on the tree.
He remembered his grandfather' s words, started scratching his head and the monkeys followed.
He took down his hat and fanned himself and again the monkeys followed.
Now, very convinced of his grandfather' s idea, he threw his hat on the floor but to his surprise, the monkeys still held on to all the hats.
Then one monkey climbed down the tree, grabbed the hat on the floor, gave him a slap and said.
"You think only you have a grandfather"

Husband Vs Wife

Doctor: Your husband needs rest and peace. Here are some sleeping
pills.

Wife: When must I give them to him?

Doctor: They are for you

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Husband: Do you know the meaning of WIFE?

It means, Without Information, Fighting Everytime!

Wife: No darling, it means,

With Idiot For Ever


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Wife: I wish I was a newspaper,

So I'd be in your hands all day.

Husband: I too wish that you were a newspaper,

So I could have a new one everyday.

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Wife: I had to marry you to find out how stupid you are.

Husband: You should have known it the minute

I asked you to marry me.


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Husband: Today is Sunday & I have to enjoy it.

So I bought 3 movie tickets.

Wife: Why Three?

Husband: For you and your parents


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Q: What is the most effective way to remember your wife's birthday?

A: Just forget it once and you will never forget it again

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Wife: What will you give me if I climb the great Mount Everest?

Husband: A lovely Push...!!!

LOL!!!