Just laugh your way out in the wafer thin story line that is a deliberate extract from Aziz Mirza's 'Yes Boss' made in Hindi starring Sharukh Khan in the role of a helpless and obedient secretary. Chocolate boy Madhavan steps into his shoes in 'Guru En Aalu' directed by Selvah that is a laugh riot right from the word go. The specialist in remake flicks Selvah has convincingly made the movie appealing yet it carries the originality only in bits and parts. KPG has produced the film starring Madhavan, Abbas and Mamtha Mohandas in the lead cast.

A young middle class man Guru (Madhavan) aspires to become a millionaire and run a company of his own. For his dream to come true, he works as the sincere employee of his playboy-ish boss Krishna (Abbas) and helps him in luring the girls he desire into the trap. Keeping his conscience aside, Guru carries out orders with no other regrets except the one liner 'Yes Boss'. But, when the girl he loves, Seema (Mamtha Mohandas) falls in the eyes of his boss Guru becomes double headed unable to chose the one he love over his ambition. But, as fate would have it Krishna introduces Seema as Guru's fiancee to save his head from his wife. Krishna forcefully convinces Seema to enact as Guru's wife and be close with him to avoid any possible doubts. During the tenure, both of them fall in love and finally understands that true love is worthy than millions to give up their ambitions for good.

After 'Minnale', Madhavan and Abbas have got back together and the duo has a good rapport on screen. Madhavan has the charming yet innocent look that evokes a pity when he stands helpless watching his girlfriend being seduced by his boss. He is a perfect cast and adding to the perfect is the carefree Abbas who has fine tuned his performance. Rich demeanors suit the guy like a ?T? and he has done it neat. The odd one out in the cast is Mamtha Mohandas with a bad make-up and amateurish performance. The real scene stealer is Vivek whose screen time is on par with the lead cast. He fills half the movie with his quick witted comical skits that brings the roof down at the cinema halls. Even though, the humour part is not completely riveting it tickles the funny bone often and keeps the flow going while the main plot drags slowly to reach the end.

Helping the jester at his work is Mayil Saamy, MS Bhaskar and the voluptuous Sona. Vivek's timing and sense of humour in imitating the yesteryear beauty Saroja Devi and the latest Shriya Saran in Sivaji's number are the best part of the movie. The glamour part has been handled by Sona and Brinda Parekh that seems unnecessary at times. Musical score by Srikanth Deva is rather cacophonous than good with below average songs and a background score that is nothing to write home about. Cinematography and editing needs no special mention as it only serves the purpose of carrying the story forward.

The rest of the cast serves their purpose in the roles of the lead cast's parents and employees. The ripped off script has the potential to be a thorough entertainer but the subtle effort has made it a mediocre outing. Director Selvah has done a good job but if not for the Vivek's comedy the visible flaws including the lengthy climax would have made the movie a tiresome venture. The movie is better suitable for the multiplex audiences with a more sophisticated look in its scenario. The filmmaker could have made the blossoming love between the couple more romantic rather than relying high on the comical elements.

'Guru En Aalu' has the right script placed in the wrong places with a mediocre screenplay but the trump card Vivek shoulders the responsibility of keeping the audience out of boredom.

Ahh...

Vivek's humour, Madhavan, story

Eww...

Music, screenplay, lengthy climax



Verdict: Don_t expect a storyline but just laugh your heart out