ANBAY VAA - A MOVIE TOTALLY DIFFERENT
There are some movies of Makkal Thilagam which were not typical of his type …like Naan yen pirandhen……wherein MGR will appear as a middle aged person, married with children finding it difficult to make both ends meet …..
Even Anbay vaa was a different subject... a total entertainer… a movie sans fighting ( even the last scene was a fun )
I believe Anbay vaa is the second movie for Mellisai Mannar with MGR after the duo got split , the first one being Kalangarai vilakkam ! great….two evergreen compositions !!
Before taking up an assignment, a seasoned MD should understand the theme and screen play so that one can plan a song for a given situation and how it will impact the movie …and this separates an ordinary MD from a genius like MSV and IR …
The movie is complete in all aspects…for the splendid picturisation ( colour ) , scintillating composition and the background music and above all enjoyable comedy scenes , funny exchanges between MGR and Sarojadevi …. even the hero character of MGR was portrayed like a business head , tired of his fast routine, needs a welcome break and goes off to a hill station to relax in toto
All through the movie, there will be a sweet guitar and accordion BGM …especially the bungalow scenes and whenver MGR meets Sarojadevi …a sort of theme music
When we analyse MGR’s songs, we tend to break into 4 type :
1.Kolgai parrappu - Neenga naala irukkanum naadu munnera, Naan padithen kaanjiyilay netru , Paatathu raajavum , etc
2.Love duets – Countless numbers but I wish to mention a few atleast….Rajavin paarvai, Nalladhu kannay, Sirithaal thanga padhumai, Ulagamengum oray mozi, thangathil mugameduthu , inbamay undhan per penmayo etc……
3.MGR solo – Karai mel pirakka vaithaan, Koduthadhellaam koduthaan, Odum megangalay , adho andha paravai pola etc
4.Duet with a difference - Thulluvadho ilamai, kannay kaniyay muthay maniyay arugay vaa, enna porutham namakkul indha porutham , Naadu adhai naadu , aadaludan paadalai kettu …….
IMO, I will rank NAAN PAARTHADHILAY AVAL ORUTHIYAY THAAN in 4 above…..
A cheerful MGR, in disguise as a tourist though he is the real owner of the bungalow , plays fun with everyone, including Sarojadevi…teases her quite frequently …only to reveal the truth soon that all were for fun …inbetween the jovial exchanges with T.R.Ramachandran and Nagesh ( this is one of Nagesh’s top comedy movies )
Actually the song starts with MGR disappearing suddenly and Saro searches for an elusive voice which comes like an echo……NAAN PAARTHADHILAY…..and Makkal thilagam , in a flash will resurface and starts singing ….. this is another teaser only
MGR’s limitations as a dancer were also well known but somehow he managed to make up for that shortcoming by having short steps and mini movements to make it attractive and appreciable …this song sequence is another instance wherein Makkal thilagam , will make fun at Saro by walking in a funny manner, dancing mildly which will prompt Saro to respond in the later half by singing…Oru naal illai oru naal …..and this will make MG wonder , what she is trying to communicate ! from here he will be a passive player to the song
Lovely picturisation ….extensive coverage of the hill station and the nature at its best !
The song will have a fitting finale with a loud guitar finish….with MG and Saro’s face shown at close quarters…..
A casual MGR , in the early part of the movie will also talk about systems driven organization ! when his assistant Ramdas advises / requests him to take rest and join the office the next day , Makkal thilagam, in a very gentle manner will respond by asking….a good process and systems driven organization with qualified personnel , can function even without a head ! vow …terrific thinking
On seeing the bright sun shining in Shimla , upon reaching , MGR will express all the cheer of someone who had been longing for this moment in life ! somebody so stressed in his work….dearly looking forward to a break ….atlast got it what he wished ! and here comes the famous song…. PUDHIYA VAANAM……PUDHIYA BHOOMI…..Nice presence of mind from MSV …as MGR will be singing close to the valley, he used echo for Pudhiya vaanam……
The stress that we undergo in our day to day life also prompts us to look for some relaxation either to go to a hill station especially during summer or take a total break from routine and move to some village side and refresh ourselves….and this is what MGR advises us through this total entertainer of a movie …..