A lazy Sunday afternoon with the family, especially if you like Jiiva’s charming screen presence and M. S. Bhaskar’s comedic genius.
⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
In the landscape of Tamil cinema, where family dramas often lean heavily on sentiment and action films dominate the box office, Housefull (stylized as Housefull... OMG: Oh My God! ) arrived in 2013 as a pure, unapologetic entertainer. Directed by S. P. Rajkumar and produced by S. P. B. Charan, the film is a remake of the 2003 Malayalam blockbuster Chronic Bachelor . It attempted to blend adult comedy with family dynamics—with mixed, but mostly entertaining, results. The Plot: Bachelors vs. Tradition The story revolves around Vetri (Jiiva) and Anna (M. S. Bhaskar) , two bachelors living a carefree, party-filled life in a house owned by Anna. Their world is turned upside down when their landlord, a traditional family man named Neelakandan (N. Santhanam), moves in upstairs with his large, noisy family. housefull tamil movie
You prefer subtle, plot-driven comedies or cannot tolerate dated stereotypes about bachelors and traditional families. A lazy Sunday afternoon with the family, especially
The film was a . It appealed primarily to family audiences in B and C centers, though it failed to replicate the blockbuster status of its Malayalam original. Jiiva’s fans appreciated his departure from action roles, and Nazriya gained a new fanbase in Tamil Nadu. Final Verdict: Should You Watch It? Yes, with lowered expectations. ⭐⭐½ (2
The conflict begins when Neelakandan accuses the bachelors of corrupting his children with their "modern" ways—late-night parties, drinking, and girlfriends. He forces Vetri and Anna to vacate the house. In a fit of revenge, Vetri decides to seduce Neelakandan's widowed sister, , to teach the family a lesson. However, as Vetri spends time with Lakshmi (who is sweet, innocent, and completely unaware of his plan), he begins to fall genuinely in love with her.