Aromaly Review: Refreshingly Honest Romantic Comedy With Heart and Humor
Erromali Movie Review: Director Sarang Thiyagu’s ‘Eromali’, starring Kishan Das, Shivathamika and Harshath Khan, is a warm-hearted romantic entertainer that is completely heart-warming. Strong characterization and realistic dialogue forces us to stay away from minor shortcomings.
‘Eromale’ comes at a time when Tamil cinema is in dire need of light, good romantic dramas. Directed by Sarang Thiyagu and starring Kishan Das, Shivatmika Rajasekhar and Harshath Khan, this warm-hearted romantic entertainer delivers genuine laughs and authentic moments that mirror real-life relationships. It carves a niche for itself by focusing not on larger-than-life heroes, but on ordinary people who understand honest emotions.
Ajit (Kishan Das) is a hopeless romantic who lives his life one Gautham Menon film at a time. After what he dramatically calls a “breakup”, his strict father pushes him to take a job in Lifetime Matrimony – ironically, Ajit does not believe in arranged marriages. There he meets Anjali (Sivathamika), a practical woman who is free from romantic illusions and considers matchmaking as just a job. Their contradictory philosophies about love create moments that are light, honest, and refreshingly strange.
What’s special about director Sarang Thiyagu’s ‘Eromale’ is that it clearly stays away from unnecessary melodrama. The writing team, with input from the female perspective, brings authentic conversations and little details that make you feel like you’re watching real people going about their lives.
Take, for example, the scene where Shivatmika’s Anjali confronts Ajith for crossing boundaries and claims that he will “fix her.” Anjali has agency – she is a woman who knows what she wants. When Ajit, despite developing closeness with her, crosses the line, she silences him. The film doesn’t tell you who is right or wrong. This makes Ajit realize his mistake and also makes Anjali realize what she is missing.
The chemistry between the lead characters, especially Kishan and Shivathamika, feels organic. Harshath Khan’s Sachin, as the most loyal friend, is both funny and memorable, bringing the friendship scenes to life. He is the kind of friend who shares every comfort without being sarcastic.
‘Eromali’ is gentle, never forces emotion, and reminds viewers that mature romance doesn’t require grand gestures. It also avoids the extreme, self-destructive behaviors that romantic movies often resort to after a breakup. This is why the film looks different. It just lets the characters be – sometimes confused, sometimes funny, but always real.
The light-hearted approach, full of natural humor and the Silambarasan voiceover coming as a pleasant surprise, keeps things light and pleasant. Gautham Rajendran’s cinematography and Sidhu Kumar’s music seamlessly blend with the film’s spontaneity.
But ‘Aromale’ is also not without its shortcomings. The second part struggles to maintain the fast pace of the first part. After the interval, the story loses some focus. It also introduces a family drama subplot involving Ajith’s relationship with his mother (Tulsi). While these interactions are refreshing and well executed, they slow down the pace. The romantic conflict begins to feel dragging, with certain emotional beats repeated several times without adding any new dimension.
Additionally, some familiar romantic comedy tropes crop up – misunderstandings that could be resolved with an honest conversation, and a resolution that feels a little rushed. Director Sarang Thiyagu has a distinct visual style, which brings freshness to the screen. At times, he leans towards Gautham Menon’s aesthetics and the balance gets lost at places.
Nevertheless, the care taken to avoid pretentiousness and caricature is evident and commendable. These shortcomings don’t sink the film, mainly because the characterizations remain strong throughout.
‘Eromali’ is a movie you’ll want to watch with friends on a cozy evening – no heavy drama, no manufactured conflicts, just an honest portrayal of people exploring love. While the second half doesn’t match the effortless charm of the first and some stylistic choices seem derivative, the film’s refusal to resort to melodrama or one-dimensional characters is commendable.
If you are tired of over-the-top romance and yearn for something simple, honest and down to earth, ‘Eromali’ will leave you with a gentle smile. Sometimes, that’s all you really need.
