Orange Mittai (2015) User Reviews

A lovely tale of emotions from a seemingly irritating person.

[visharl · 7/10 · 12 March 2016]

Trust me when I sat down to watch the movie after a long list of people recommending me to watch it, I was literally cursing them to have wasted my time and money. But the end of the movie made me thank every one who asked me to do so. The story is of a man obsessed with orange candies despite its ill effects on his health and his emotions portrayed from being notoriously irritating to a man who longs for affection who is able to love and care back at others when cared upon. Vijay sedupathi is a man who is alone , his son hates him, none in the village care about his existence .all that is there in his life is about him , his long list of disease and his dilapidated house. To make himself connected with the outside world he often "calls " 108 emergency services so that he can converse with the paramedic. One such call makes him meet Ramesh(satya) who is different from others . Having lost his father recently he is more considerate towards him. The movie is about Vijay plays his antics across the journey. They soon develop a bond which food the vacuum in each other's life. Meanwhile, Aarshita(kavya) who plays satyas love interest is forced to commit to a guy and satya since could not be there on time makes her break up with him(I really wonder how things go wrong in a day). Finally Vijay gets treated for his health issues and gets back along with sathya, first to meet his son and then go talk to kavya and her father to convince them.

So what's special about the movie ? Its about how a man undergoes his old age related issues and the pain of loneliness, to someone who is waiting to die, it doesn't matter what the world thinks about his personality, the scene when he stops the auto and dances on the road literally tells me how liberating it would have felt for the old man to have a caring company. The story has its own short falls, a rather slow picturisation does have an impact on the overall movie viewing experience. Movies with good emotions are hard to come by. Grab a seat, everyone needs to watch this.

There cannot be a better start for Vijay Sethupathy prouductions

[rajeshgirikumar · 8/10 · 28 November 2018]

I was so unlucky that I missed this movie in theatres. Was waiting badly to watch this movie after seeing a few scenes on TV. Thank God, Netflix made it possible. Yaay, I watched it. I should say this is one of the sweetest films I've ever seen. This is not your regular masala movie. This is a brave experiment that needs to be appreciated. The beauty of the story lies in its simplicity. All the characters have played their part very well. Cinematography was top notch. Vijay sethupathi as usual lived his character. This is the first time he had played a character of an aged person. No wonder this man is liked by all. Director Biju's narration needs a special mention. The director has made it clear to keep the narration as natural as possible avoiding all possible cliches. The scene where Kailasam (Vijay sethupathi) gets down from the auto and starts dancing on the road in the middle of the night was a treat to watch. Quirky dialogues ensured every character had their own depth. Ramesh Thilak needs a special mention. His role as a paramedic will be one of his best. Watch it if you like feel good cinema. You won't regret. I have added this film to my list of favourites and will watch it whenever I want to feel light. Orange mittai tasted good. Real good. Thanks to the entire crew of "Orange Mittai". You made my day :-)

Feel good movie with a Soul.

[bhansmovie · 8/10 · 4 August 2015]

Actor Vijay Sethupathi has never been afraid to experiment with unconventional roles and offbeat films. In "Orange Mittai" Vijay Sethupathi plays Kailasam, an arrogant, short-tempered 55-year-old, whose only source of entertainment in his boring life is his frequent trips to the hospital.Its bitter sweet story of a son looking for a father figure and a father looking for a son to love. Orange Mittai is directed by acclaimed director Biju Viswanath, whose works include award-winning films like Déjàvu and Marathon. The film appears more like a real-life incident. The most important aspect of this film is that,even though its speaks about estranged father son relationships ,the movie doesn't stoop of melodrama and usual emotional gimmicks in regular Tamil cinema. The film ends on the note that"journey is destination" which sums up the felling that you get while watching the movie. Feel good movie, definitely watchable.

Mood swings and emotions

[shrishtinetwork · 9/10 · 28 November 2018]

The protagonist doesn't have his partner to grow old together as his wife expired long ago. The pain of loneliness results in mood swings of the protagonist. All he needs is a company. The drama he creates often for that and the mood swings of him leads the story. It doesn't matter what the world thinks about his personality, the scene when he stops the auto and dances on the road literally tells me how liberating it would have felt for Protagonist to have someone to care him and share his feelings. I have watched this movie 6 times and every time it gave mea different feel.

Good theme-weak direction/script/dialogues

[eta-21771 · 4/10 · 22 December 2015]

The actors vijay sethupathi, ramesh are good. But there is no in-depth story or dialogues. Such movies are supposed to tell about the characters as the movie goes on, but in here the movie keeps on moving but we cant learn anything important or interesting about the characters.

Anbe sivam was a good movie whereas orange mittai is just a boring movie with good visuals.

The railway gate scene, leaving the hospital bed scene, are good scenes in this film, but the film misses badly in terms of giving a wholesome experience.

For a young paramedic and an ailing old eccentric, the ambulance ride to hospital turns into something unexpected.

[betsyburke · 10/10 · 16 August 2015]

What the Indian press is saying about "Orange Mittai"

"Orange Mittai is a beautiful film …Like the candy it is named after, Orange Mittai with its sweet and sour moments, is a beautifully narrated film with just the right balance of humour and emotions." Rediff Movies

"Orange Mittai is that one rare movie which comes in Kollywood with a good message." The Wire.

"Orange Mittai is a simple feel good movie without much fuss and hype silently will enter into your hearts…" India Glitz

"Orange Mittai is a colourful entertainer that engages you." Kolly 360

"…the film is a quiet ode to the bittersweet life." The Hindu

"Vijay Sethupathi proves his mettle once again in an unconventional role with his power packed performance." Deccan Chronicle

Tamil cinema star Vijay Sethupathi and director Biju Viswanath teamed up to write Orange Mittai for the inaugural project of the actor's newly-formed Vijay Sethupathi Productions, in collaboration with producer B. Ganesh. Sethupathi himself takes and conquers the challenging central role of a middle-aged ailing eccentric, Kailasam, who has been alienated from his son. The story converges around Kailasam and the young paramedic, Satya, who comes to his aid and finds that things are not quite as they appear to be. Satya, sensitively played by Ramesh Thilak, is feeling the recent loss of his father, and the ambulance ride with Kailasam is the premise for a type of father-son confrontation. The subtly-tuned drama is tempered by comedic moments provided by Arumugam Bala as the Sancho Panza-like ambulance driver. It should also be pointed out that this film goes off the beaten track in its lack of classic song-and-dance treatment, a fact which could be regarded by some as a courageous choice for Tollywood. The soundtrack is appropriate and compelling without being overwhelming, and includes several outstanding songs that do not detract from the verité tone of the story. Viswanath's cinematography is a visual treat. It takes up the lyric style of his earlier films and runs with it, offering a sense of immediacy, an inner stillness that savors "the now" and values it as something precious, beautifully supporting the concept that "journey is destination." – Kudos.

Great story an shot well

[annino · 10/10 · 12 July 2016]

A very moving film.Very well thought out and was shot very well. They dynamic between both characters were very dynamic. It was a very deep and meaningful film. It had a fine blend of comedic timing while with a good balance of dramatic expression. It has a very surreal and expressionistic approach. A great reflection how sometimes relationships do not work out and in some ways time will heal it has a very philosophical approach that many including myself can relate to in regards to loss. A lot of visual metaphorical meaning through out the film. The story shows how a simple gesture might be hard to express in a relationship. Vijay Sethupathi character has impeccable comedic which transcends throughout the whole cast.

Feel-Good-Movie

[niranjanbabu · 10/10 · 28 November 2018]

Orange Mittai.... according to the title, movie has both sweet and sour.... Beautifully Revolves around 3 characters. Not a usual melodrama. thanks to the director :-) visuals are interesting.

Feel good movie

[meetsmiju · 10/10 · 29 November 2018]

Superbly narrated movie. It is a tale of life describing around characters. All the actors (new faces) performed well as usual no words to say about Vijay sethupathy. Nice photography and direction. A must watch movie.

Wonderful movie

[pariterror · 9/10 · 28 November 2018]

If you really love your dad and you are not living with him am damn sure that you will call him and talk or you will go and meet him after watching this movie. Human relationships are very important than anything in this world this movie made us understand that in a subtle manner thanks to director Biju for giving this movie

Father-Son relationship well explained.

[moviemongoose · 9/10 · 28 November 2018]

Vijay Sethupathi know to take up a few unconventional roles and driven his career in path thats often ignored - In Orange Mittai albeit he looks a tad healthier than a 55 year old ( I may be wrong here - a lot of village men are healthier than their urban counterparts) - Kailasam, short-tempered, egoistic man is played in an utmost nonchalantly manner - by Vijay . Kudos!! the story of a father and son ( father of a different son & son of a different father) both looking for love, affection and respect is a great thought .Directed by Biju Viswanath ,Orange Mittai might not appeal to the so called 'mass' audience - The film is a close real-life experience, if the viewer has come across similar characters in their lives if not be one of them - Ramesh Thilak, has been equally good in a character sandwiched in emotions ranging from job frustrations, helplessness with his love interest - many scenes albeit not intended to be a comedy, will make you chuckle - like the one in the hospital, when the doctor speaks loudly to VijaySethupathi, after a long stare tells him politely that he is not deaf... is so true. overall the movie is worth a praise - Biju has proved his excellence in cinematography that creates the mood and the narration - watch it !!

I liked It.

[ftripp · 10/10 · 3 July 2016]

I would like to add my comments on the reviews. I LIKED ORANGE MITTAi. Father and son challenges are very in depth. I thought Vijay and Ramish interesting and complex characters.I found the story emotional and touched with laughter. A beautiful film with a tender message not the easy happily ever after ending, but daring to express real life. A film to touch your soul, so bittersweet. This film gives you what it promises in its title Orange Mittai. I would be one of those people recommending watching it.

If the message to be a total pain in the ass only Vijay succeeded admirably…kudos to him. But more….to me that was not the message of the film. Vijay's performance portrayed the exact person the film needed to seeing beyond the obvious of realizing he had a heart and adding Ramesh…he missed the mark with his own father and it caused him to pause and change and open his heart to love. This is a win-win situation for both. The film gives us this without sticky and obvious emotions. The film gently works its magic. The director Biju Viswanath presents an emotional challenge with care and humor. Intense balance was given to keep the visual in line with the story.

Well done, Everyone. Yes, I liked it.

It's an amazing indian art film

[aravindravi-62251 · 10/10 · 16 January 2021]

Film is amazing . The films connects us to film. Vijay Sethupathi and Thilak's acting is awesome , a must watch film . it's one of the gem of indian art film industry. The cinematography, direction and editing was done by Biju Viswanath which was amazing