Sakalakala Vallavan
Sakalakala Vallavan

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Sakalakala Vallavan

2015
Movie
145 min
Tamil

Sakthi is in love with Anjali but marries city girl Divya because his father has given his word to her dad. But Divya is least interested in making the marriage work and wants a divorce...

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users83%
Director: SuriyaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows Sakthi, a village simpleton who is tricked by his friend into believing that the rich and sophisticated Priya is interested in him. He falls head over heels for her, unaware that she is actually in love with someone else. Sakthi goes to great lengths to woo Priya, leading to a series of comedic situations.

Critical Reception

Sakalakala Vallavan received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak screenplay, and reliance on outdated comedic tropes. While some acknowledged the lead actors' performances, the film was generally considered a disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and uninspired storyline.

  • Humor often falls flat and relies on tired gags.

  • Performances by the lead cast are a minor saving grace in an otherwise weak film.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a light-hearted comedy with some entertaining moments, praising the lead actors' chemistry and the humor provided by supporting cast members. However, a portion of users also felt the plot was overly simplistic and predictable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Appa' and was intended to be a different genre before being reworked into 'Sakalakala Vallavan'.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

Sakalakala Vallavan, like its namesake — the 1982 Kamal Haasan-starrer — is about a villager who tames a city girl. But while that film, despite its outdated and sexist outlook, managed to be entertaining, this one is exasperating from star...

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