The movie Mouna Ragam (In Tamil ) is one of the best movies that I have seen. The movie was released in the year 1986.I have seen it quite a number of times. I saw it last week and it was really impressive.Everything about the movie was good, the casting, the story, acting ,music, dialogues.It is directed by Manirathnam, he has directed many hit tamil movies like Bombay,Guru,Alaipayuthey etc, but mouna ragam stands above all of them to me.Twenty years back to direct a movie in that style is truly amazing.What is more interesting is that it is a simple story directed in such a way, that makes u feel wow!!!.
Revathy is not some one whom I admire, but in this movie she has acted really well. Mohan , the on who was always seen with a mic in all his previous movies, is admirable for his calm and perfect portrayal of a madrasi manager working in Delhi.Karthik as Manohar brings youth and action in the movie.He is truly amazing.He looks to me like a Manirathanm's actor, because only in few movies (agni natchatiram) he is admirable. He comes in the movie only for few minutes, but those minutes are fast moving and brings some enthusiasm in to the movie. The role played by him in this film is included in Roll of Honour of the Film and Television Institute of India (Pune) as one of the best supporting roles in a film.
There are very few instances of comedy and they are good.Music is another big plus for the movie.It was during this time that SPB and Illayaraja were at their best.Nilave Va is one song that would be in everybody hit list even today. The dialogues is too good and some of them are really memorable like "Neenka thota kambli puchi thoda ra mari iruuku".
Overall , it is a definete watch and will not let you sleep.It doesnot provide great entertaiment in terms of action or comedy, but is a good film with real good music, direction, cineamatography and performance.So watch it if you haven't still. This is one of Manirathanm's best.
