''Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu'' () is a 2005 Indian

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-language

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directed by Ashok Kashyap. The film stars himself, Ashwini, Mohana,

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and

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. It was released on 1 November 2005. The film was a remake of the Kannada film ''

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'' (1997), which itself was based on

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's play ''

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''.

Plot

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, Thirupathi (Ashok Kashyap) completed his studies and graduated in

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. Thirupathi lives a wealthy lifestyle with his loyal servant Pazhani (

), his aunt Vijaya (

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) and his two cousins: Vaani (Ashwini) and Abhirami (

). Vijaya wants Thirupathi to take charge of their export company. So Thirupathi becomes the new managing director of the company. His cousin Vaani and his employee Mohana (Mohana) are in love with him. While in

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, Thirupathi and Pazhani (look-alikes with the same names) are petty thieves. The pair stumbles upon a bag containing a few lakhs of rupees and escapes to Palakkad. The complications that arise due to the mistaken identities, and the havoc it creates in the life of the foursome, forms the rest of the story.

Cast

Production

Ashok Kashyap, a cinematographer and a producer in

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, planned to remake the Kannada film ''

'' (1997) in

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. Apart from directing and producing the film, Ashok Kashyap also played the lead role. Comedian

, who after doing small comedy roles, got his first major lead role. Ashwini,

, and Malayalam film actor

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were also added to the cast.

Soundtrack

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by

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. The soundtrack, released in 2005, features 5 tracks.

Reception

Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' said, "one would never have thought that a plot with such potential for humor would turn out to be such a tragic experience for the viewers. And the best part of the film? The acknowledgment that it is an adaptation of Shakespeare's ''Comedy of Errors''. Though one wouldn't like to know what the bard would have thought of this one".

References

External links

* {{The Comedy of Errors 2005 films 2000s Tamil-language films 2000s Indian films Indian comedy films Films shot in Coimbatore Modern adaptations of works by William Shakespeare Films based on The Comedy of Errors Twins in Indian films Tamil remakes of Kannada films 2005 comedy films Films about twin brothers Indian films based on plays