Meendum Oru Mariyathai is the unusual journey between a depressed young girl and an abandoned old man who is clueless about what to do next in life. Om (Bharathiraaja), a septuagenarian, is a man who embraces traditional values. His visit to the UK with wife, to be with his son’s family, turns tragic as he loses the better-half in an unexpected turn of events. After some time, he leaves his son’s family as he doesn't want to be a burden for them. He accidentally meets Venba (Nakshatra), a young girl, who is hell-bent on committing suicide due to personal issues. Om tries to persuade her from taking her life and promises to instill happiness in a span of 10 days and asks her to join him for an interesting journey.
With an intriguing plot, what works for the film is the performance of both the lead artistes. But the below-par production quality and dramatic dialogues spoil the essence of several sequences. The take on life is interesting without being preachy, but the lack of detailing for the other characters makes it hard to connect to the proceedings after a point. What starts off as a decent narration eventually turns out into a tiring outing.
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