Movie:  Ullam Kollai Poguthe

Director: Sunder C.
Cast: Prabhu Deva, Anjala Zaveri, Deepa Venkat, Vivek, Damu, Mayilsamy and Kartik.

After starting his career rather promisingly, there came a series of meaningless and mediocre films from the director. But with this film, Sunder C. re-establishes his credentials. No doubt it has the director's favourite subject of 'impersonation' weaved in with a love triangle. It is a sensitively crafted film, the scenes flowing smoothly, and remains a clean wholesome family entertainer.

Anbu (Prabhu Deva) a mimic and dubbing artiste for films, falls in love with the wealthy Jyoti (Anjala) a close friend of his sister Bharati (Deepa). He decides to express his love, but finds that Jyoti already has a man in her life. The foreign-returned, wealthy suave Gautham (Kartik) who literally showers her with flowers takes Anbu to heart. In the few scenes he appears, Kartik keeps the going lively.

Gautham dies in a car accident in which Jyoti too loses her eyesight. On advice from the doctor she is not informed of Gautham's death. Anbu mimics Gautham's voice, neglects his professional life, takes care of her and makes her believe that Gautham is still alive. Shades of films like 'Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen' and 'Thullatha Manamum Thullum' are seen here. Jyoti regains her eye-sight, learns the truth, and also of the sacrifices Anbu had made for her sake.

It is glamour and chic costumes for Anjala. Deepa Venkat brings all her experience from the small screen to her role. Prabhu Deva has some dance numbers here too, but what stays in memory is the soft, sensitive portrayal of the selfless lover. Kartik Raja has tuned some soulful tunes. 

'Ullam Kollai Poguthe' is Sunder's 'Valentine Special'.