Thamizh Padam is the first full length spoof on Kollywood ever made and works well as a rip-roaring comedy affair. In an industry where formulas and cliches have been long, long ruling, this film does a neat and imaginative spin on them. Where the film has succeeded is that while it spoofs many Tamil films, it manages to do so without getting stuck or grating nerves, thanks to Director CS Amudhan. The screenplay flows smoothly like good wine and the dialogues are witty and are peppered with funny digs and punchy dialogues.

The film lampoons many stars, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Suriya, Vijay, Simbhu, Vijaykanth, Sarath Kumar and others. Siva carries the entire film on his shoulders and breezes through his role and enjoys it to the hilt. He dexterously executes the spoofs on these heroes with a fine comic touch. Some of the best moments are when he bashes up the baddies barely touching them with a finger. His silhouette in the typical posture of Rajinikanth from Baba is another.

Dialogues and sequences have been hand-picked up from dozens of Tamil films especially Rajini starrers like Panakkaran, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Dalapathi, Sivaji, The Boss besides other films like Salangai Oli, Nattamai, Kadhalan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Anniyan, Kaakha Kaakha, Virumandi and more. The pick of the lot is the Nattamai (Panchayat leader) spoof on Sharath Kumar who finally turns mad as a result of the never-ending verdicts he passes. The Vijaykanth spoof where his famous melancholy song Kaathirundhu on a moon lit night wearing a white kurta is a riot. Nayanthara's Billa tattoo on her back evokes laughs too.

Of the rest of the cast, Paravai Muniamma as Siva's grandmother is natural. Disha looks pretty and provides the necessary glamour element. Manobala, Vennira Aadai Murthy, MS Baskar as Shiva's college friends play their roles in their characteristic style though they get tedious during a few occasions. The ridiculousness of Tamil film heroes having so-called college going friends who are actually over 40 is ground in firmly.

The background score blends well with the film and Oh Mahaseeya, which is a song made up of a string of meaningless words from different Tamil film songs, takes the cake. Debutant music director Kannan has handled the remixes neatly. Nirav Shah's cinematography celebrates the spirit of the film as it gives the hero all the perfect angles and build-up that any mass hero would get. Editor TS Suresh has played a major role in shaping the film and ensuring its unfettered movement.

The film is no doubt clever but better enjoyed by those who have watched the blockbusters that have been spoofed to feel its true impact. Truly a witty bag of laughs, don't miss it!