Sabash Sariyana Potti Movie Review: An (Un) Even Contest

Sabaash Sariyaana Potti is directed by popular television actor Venu Aravind. After years on the television front, he has ventured into directing. Now, the unavoidable question is whether you know film direction. Can you answer your skeptics and skepticisms? Has your trust in relatively new faces paid off? Can you go on to direct the next one?

Sabaash Sariyaana Potti deals with the aspirations for fame and well-being of the young man (Sriram Karthik). He is attracted to an actor (Jayaram as JR), whistling and dancing for his idol, in theaters. After a chance meeting with the star, the young man travels to Chennai secured by a false promise of being cast in a movie. Will Jayaram help him and what will happen to Sriram Karthik? Visit theaters to get the answers!

Director Venu Aravind begins with a voice-over presentation of his characters. Sriram lives in Vaadipatti with his widowed mother (Sri Ranjani). Sriram is a mimic artist. When Jayaram visits his driver’s wedding, Sriram performs a mime before him. Jayaram promises him a future in Chennai for which he would offer all his help. Believing his words, Sriram moves to Chennai. Sriram repeatedly annoys Jayaram so he is beaten by Jayaram. Sriram then promises to be as successful as Jayaram.

Venu Aravind knows the address quite well, but the budget is probably not enough. He is not a solo director, but also a writer. Explaining the character traits beforehand, write relevant scenes in the second half. Very cleverly, Jayaram’s level of consciousness, after rounds of alcohol, is used effectively in the end. Although the movie gets tedious and long in the second half, it draws attention again with surprising twists and turns.

Sriram Karthik is doing well, but most of his emotions seem irrational. Annoying an actor or anyone else to such an extent would result in physical assault. You cannot justify Sriram’s behavior towards Jayaram that cuts off the empathy you should feel for the lead actor. Similarly, after jayaram insulted Sriram, Sri Ranjani (mother) says to Sriram (son): “Edhavadhu Velaya irukkundhirupaaru. Andha Mavaraasana paathutae vaapa.” These days, mothers don’t encourage their children’s hero worship, even in the villages. However, if you wonder if Jayaram is justified by his short temper, in the end he is, with good reason.

The attempted satire on political issues and the aspirations of the actors towards politics ensure laughter and social thought. Fewer number of songs in the first half and more in the second half adds to the duration. Songs, in inappropriate places, push you to boredom. However, the script regains its rhythm before the climax. The humorous lines of Vijayakath Ali Khan and Venu Aravind help keep the pace. Thaman shows inspirations from Yuvan Shankar Raja but adds color due to his recent popularity. The casting has greatly saved the movie from the hobby. Venu Aravind, in dual role, uses his screen presence and sense of humor to make a mark.