Emakku Thozhil Romance is a 2024 Tamil-language romantic comedy directed by Balaji Kesavan, featuring Ashok Selvan and Avantika Mishra in the lead roles. The film explores the life of Umashankar, an assistant director, whose journey intertwines professional aspirations with personal challenges.

Umashankar, along with his friends Senthil and Sharanya, works under a renowned filmmaker. Following the critical failure of their recent project, “Gandamirugam,” Umashankar’s life takes a turn when he encounters Leona “Leo” Joseph, a nurse. Captivated by her, he confesses his feelings, leading Leona to reconsider her plans to relocate to Delhi. Their budding romance faces turmoil when Sharanya becomes pregnant by her partner, Prashanth, who has moved to America. Seeking Umashankar’s support at the hospital for an abortion, a misunderstanding arises, causing Leona to believe Umashankar is unfaithful. To mend the situation, Sharanya enlists aspiring actor Vetri to impersonate Prashanth, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events that test relationships and friendships.

Despite its potential, the film received mixed reviews. Critics noted that while the plot had opportunities for a compelling romantic comedy, the screenplay lacked depth and novelty. The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5, mentioning that the film “reminds us of various yesteryear rom-coms” but falls short due to a “shallow screenplay.” Similarly, The New Indian Express highlighted the film’s lack of ambition and repetitive humor, stating that it “tries to be—an innocuous entertainer—[but] its utter lack of ambition is baffling.” Performances by the cast, including Urvashi and Bagavathi Perumal, were appreciated for bringing some freshness to the otherwise predictable narrative.

In summary, “Emakku Thozhil Romance” attempts to blend romance and comedy within the Tamil film industry backdrop but struggles with a lackluster script and execution, resulting in a viewing experience that many found underwhelming.