Tamil review: 'Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru' is  entertaining
by IANS
Cast: Siddharth, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Ganesh Venkatraman, Balaji, Vidyullekha Raman, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vishal Krishna, Mano Bala and Bosskey

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

It's extremely difficult to make a highly entertaining film sans cliches, and proof to that is 'Theeya Vela Seiyyanum Kumaru' (TVSK). The film manages to be a laugh riot, but it's hard to ignore how passe the overall effort is. It's like you wish these films tell us something new in the name of entertainment, but not something we have known for years.

Born in a family that has been loyal enthusiasts of love for generations, Kumar's (Siddharth) luck with love and women has been unfortunate ever since he was a toddler. Everyone in the family - starting from the great grandfather, has had love marriages....more    
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