Imsai Arasan Irupatthi Moondram Pulikesi
	If there is one movie, which has come a surprise winner, it is none other than Imsai Arasan Irupatthi Moondram Pulikesi. The film had been creating news even when it was being made. It carries some unique features It marks the debut of Vadivelu as a hero and that too a double role to boot. The film was produced by Shankar, known to be a man with the Midas touch. The story combined elements of old Tamil cinema with slick parody of modern political establishment. The film faced some resistance from the Animal Welfare Board which caused the release to be held up. Finally, when it hit the theatres, it has been enjoying a good opening and running to houseful shows TThe story A good laugh is worth a million. Grandmother’s adage has come true again with Vadivelu’s Imsai Arasan. The film is unique in the current trend of action, romantic or sentimental fare. It is a full-length comedy. It portrays a hare-brained king and how his goof ups make life miserable for his subjects. Vadivelu plays a double role – one as a bluffer and another suave. Running as a thread throughout the film is a parody on the present day politicians and their shenanigans. The story of Imsai Arasan is an oft-told one of lost and found. Pulikesi, the wayward prince of Chozhapuram is a dimwit who revels in carnal pursuits neglecting his royal duties. The chief advisor, Rajaguru, schemes to dethrone the prince. The Rajaguru has also committed a deplorable act in the past – to throw away a twin of Pulikesi. Why? The royal astrologer had predicted that the twin would be more intelligent. As fate would have it, the boy survives and returns at the appropriate time to expose the evil intentions of the Rajaguru. He takes over the reins of the kingdom and they all lived happily ever after. Now, if you wonder at why the film has made such a difference to a sulking box office trend, the reason is not far to seek. In the past couple of months, one must admit that there has been a surfeit of films in which violence was glorified. Dons scheming to get each other’s neck, goons on the prowl, blood and gore, mushy romance caught amidst all the mindless action and unimpressive music – these have been the sad exhibits which Kollywood has to show so far this year.