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Simla Special is a Tamil language movie released in 1982. Directed by Muktha Srinivasan, it stars Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Jaishankar, S. Ve. Sekar, and others. The movie is a comedy-drama that revolves around a group of people from different walks of life who board a train from Chennai to Simla. The movie starts with an introduction to the lead character, Ram (Kamal Haasan), a struggling writer who has currently hit a dead-end in his career. His friend and publisher urges him to take a break and go on a vacation. Ram eventually decides to take a trip to Simla, hoping to find some inspiration to write his next book.

On his journey, Ram meets a bunch of quirky characters on the train who all seem to have their own reasons for traveling to Simla. There's the newly-wed couples, Vasu and his wife (played by S. Ve. Sekar and Manorama), who are constantly bickering, a thief named Bajirao (played by Jaishankar), who is on the run from the police, and a family consisting of a grandfather, a father and a daughter (played by Thengai Srinivasan, Vinu Chakravarthy, and Sripriya).

As the train journeys towards Simla, Ram starts to observe and interact with all these unique individuals. He also starts to develop feelings for the young and charming daughter of the family, Kalyani (Sripriya). However, things take a drastic turn when Bajirao's presence is revealed to the rest of the passengers. Chaos ensues and the passengers are forced to deal with the situation and overcome their own personal hurdles.

One of the standout elements of Simla Special is its humor. The film is filled with witty one-liners, hilarious situations and satirical commentary on society. The style of comedy remains relevant to this day and continues to resonate with Tamil movie goers 40 years later.

Apart from the comedy, there are also a lot of emotional moments in the film that make it a well-rounded watch. Each character in the train has their own story arc and the movie does a good job of giving each of them ample screen time to develop. As the passengers interact with one another, they share personal histories, joys, and sorrows, bringing out the best and worst of their personalities.

The performances are excellent, with Kamal Haasan delivering an outstanding performance as Ram. He is charming, witty and endearing in equal measure, and his chemistry with Sripriya is palpable. Star comedian S. Ve. Sekar also does a great job with his impeccable comic timing, while Jaishankar delivers a powerful performance as the thief with a conscience.

The music by Ilayaraja is another highlight of the movie. The songs are melodious and catchy, and they contribute a lot to the overall mood and tone of the film.

In conclusion, Simla Special is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates well-crafted comedy-dramas. It is a timeless classic that still holds up after all these years. The movie has stood the test of time and is still celebrated to this day, proving that good cinema is eternal.

Simla Special is a 1982 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.