December 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Film Title: Manmadhan Ambu

Director: K. S. Ravikumar

Cast: Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Trisha Krishnan, Ramesh Arvind, Sangeetha, Urvashi, Kitty, Usha Uthup, Maju Pillai, Oviya and Kunjan

Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Genre: Romance/comedy

Rating: ***1/2

Manmadhan Ambu is yet another deadly combination of superstar Kamal Haasan and director K.S. Ravikumar. The duo has always given some big hits to the industry and this is going to be one more addition to that list. The film also stars talented actors like Madhavan, Ramesh Arvind, Trisha, Sangeetha and Urvashi in important roles.

Trisha is first time seen with Kamal and Madhavan is also uniting with the veteran after their critically acclaimed film Anbe Sivam in 2003. Madhavan and Kamal has once again proved their chemistry and acting capabilities individually.

The film has more than half of the scenes shot across Europe and a on a cruise ship. Manmadhan Ambu tells the story of three individuals, Major Mannar (Kamal Haasan), Ambujakshi (Trisha) and industrialist Madhan Gopal (Madhavan). Actress Sangeetha essays the role of a divorcee woman Deepa, who has two kids. She is a close friend of Ambujakshi. Oviya plays the cousin of Madhan.

Madhan is a suspicious lover of Ambujakshi and this nature of his leads to fights between them always. An irritated and suspicious Madhan assigns a private detective Mannar to keep an eye on his girl when she goes for a vacation in abroad. The detective takes up the job in one condition that Madhan has to bear the medical expenses of his close friend Rajan (Ramesh Arvind), who is suffering from cancer. At the same time, Deepa also goes for a vacation with kids to Paris. The hilarious satiations start from here with some interesting flashbacks. It shows the commando life of Mannar and Madhan's accident.

You will see Kamal Haasan and his rib tickling funny styles all the way so it will great Christmas treat for his fans. Every actor has played their best thus making it a watchworthy movie during this Christmas weekend.

-- Sampurn Wire