If you are in the mood for a good family entertainer with heaps of hilarious sequences, then Yaaradi Nee Mohini is the ideal movie for you! The debut director Jawahar who is Selvaraghavan’s associate takes the credit for remaking the Telugu super-hit Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule into Tamil. The film is packed with all the necessary elements that go to attract a wider audience.

The film has a perfect star cast which turns out to be the main asset. Dhanush is an unemployed lower middle class guy, who runs behind all good things in life and tries to improve his English to impress his girlfriend. His role best suits him as he has continuously been performing similar roles and has created this kind of image among the masses.

The film stands tall as a good entertainer with its apt mixture of comedy and sentiments. This makes the audience forget all their worries and completely enjoy the movie throughout the entire two and half hours.

Vasu (Dhanush) is an irresponsible son of a disciplined school master (Raghuvaran) who lives off his father till he sees a girl Keerthi (Nayanthara). He is drawn towards her beauty and manages to get a job in the same software company that she works. He joins as her trainee and after a couple of episodes in India and Australia, he proposes to her. He is shocked when he knows from her that she is already engaged to her cousin and her marriage will happen soon.

Vasu feels dejected, and his dad who meets Keerthi gets humiliated by her. The old man dies due to a heart-attack and a depressed Vasu decides to go with his friend (Karthik) to his village where he is getting married. Vasu discovers that his best friend’s bride-to-be is none other than Keerthi! This is where the story takes a major twist and now it is Vasu’s turn to win over everyone in the household and the bride.

The first half of the movie is fully city-based. The conflict between the father and son seem closer to reality and very comical. The first half belongs to the late Raghuvaran, who is brilliant as the strict father who secretly loves his son. This is one of the best roles performed by Raghuvaran to say the least. Be it the breakdown scene seeing his son cry for the first time or the scene where he walks away offended by his son’s actions would always linger in the minds of his audience.

Dhanush and Nayanthara have a good on-screen chemistry, which is one of the fine points in this love-based movie. Dhanush brings life to the character by playing a vibrant role mixed with nuances of anger, frustration, humor and tenderness which is one of the best reasons to view this film. Nayanthara looks amazing and has given a great performance with an equal footing as the hero.  Karthik has much less to perform, while Karnas gives his best in his role as a comedian. Background score by Yuvan Shankar Raja strikes a chord especially the melodious Yengeyo Partha.... and Oh Baby.. beautifully picturised by Jawahar. Camera of Siddharth is another highlight of the film.

The only drawback is that the second half is too long. The basic plot of the film is inspired from a few bollywood films. On the whole, the film with its commendable direction, exemplary star cast, good comedy scenes make it a must-see film for all types of audience.