I recently watched a feel-good Tamil series that I loved. It’s a limited series with only 6 episodes, but it’s really good. The story is about accepting a son born out of wedlock into a current family.
The series starts at Amudha Cafe, famous for its special sambar. The cafe owner, Rathinasamy, falls ill and tells his son that he had another son before this marriage. He asks him to find and bring this son back before he dies.
Karthi, the son from Rathinasamy’s marriage, goes searching for Yogi Babu. He happens to have different physical features, making it hard to believe. Yogi Babu runs a street shop in Chennai, also named Amudha Hotel, known for its chutney. Even the MLA stands in line for it! He lives a decent life with around 5 lakhs in savings. Karthi requests him to visit him once, but he is reluctant to come back to Ooty. Karthi kidnaps Yogi Babu back to Ooty to fulfill his promise to his father.
Once there, Yogi Babu sees that everything is named after his mother, Amudha. He agrees to perform all the rituals, and the series portrays the events from death to the last ritual, spanning about 13 days. The series captures beautiful scenes from a village in Ooty, though I’m not sure where it is. It’s not the main town but somewhere far, and they really capture the essence of it.
The series might seem simple, but the characters are well-developed and beautifully portrayed. Here are my thoughts on some key characters.
#Yogi Babu: He grows up hating his father because he never knew him. His mother, who taught him life skills, is his whole world. She was supportive, even when he didn’t do well in school. She taught him to earn through hard work. After coming to Ooty, he understands that his mother wasn’t the one to face the struggles. It happens to almost to every women. The character evolves as he sees many around people and their stories. His straightforward nature is brilliant, especially in his conversations with Karthi’s father-in-law and Sophie.
#Sophie: Although she isn’t the main character, she has her own principles. She stands up for her choices and has honest communications with others. Her hatred for her father, even after his death. I was surprised yet realistic.
#Karthi and Yogi Babu: Their conversations reveal the pure love between Rathinasamy and Amudha. Something requires understanding, right? There’s a mystery about why Rathinasamy married another woman. The healthy fight for better Chutney and Sambar. It was fun.
#Supporting Characters: Characters like Myna, Peter, Nithin and appu added charm to the story. It’s a pleasant series, suitable for watching with family. It has some comedy scenes and makes for a lovely weekend watch. The character of Karthi’s mother, who struggles to accept Yogi Babu, is also well-played. She finds it hard to accept Yogi Babu because she spent many solid years with Rathinasamy, and there was no way he would have cheated. His physical appearance also made it hard for her to believe the affair. With Rathinasamy no longer alive to answer her questions, doubts about all those years together start to surface. The anger and struggles was clear.
One scene I thought could be avoided is Yogi Babu fighting 5-6 men. Though he makes a sarcastic comment about it, I felt unnecessary. Overall, it’s a heartwarming series worth watching. Give it a try! It is available on Disney plus Hot star.
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