Rio plays Ram, a young man who is struggling to find a bride even after reaching marriageable age. He falls in love with Vartika, who is attracted to him as well. However, she sets a condition: she will never leave her house after 6 p.m., so he must not meet her after 6 p.m. Mesmerized by Vartika’s beauty and love, Rio accepts her condition and continues the relationship. After a few days, her “6 p.m. condition” creates several problems for Rio, and he decides to uncover the secret behind it.
As Rio and the audience begin to wonder whether Vartika might have a problem similar to the night-blindness issue associated with Goundamani’s character in Chinna Thambi, an unexpected problem is revealed—something the hero and viewers could hardly have imagined. What is the problem? Does Rio continue to love Vartika even after learning the truth? Do they get married? The film Ram and Leela answers these questions in a humorous way.
Rio, who plays Ram, a young man desperately looking to get married, attempts to present a different side of himself through his comedy-oriented performance. His character is an innocent who knows very little about women, and he tries to make the audience laugh through his every move. Some of his mannerisms and comic acts particularly remind one of Sivakarthikeyan’s early performances. Rio’s performance adds strength to the screenplay through Ram’s longing for love, the unexpected problem he encounters, and his efforts to overcome it. However, in several places, his performance feels slightly over-the-top.
Debut actress Vartika, who plays the female lead, looks beautiful. Although her character is an important one, she is not given as much scope to perform as the hero. More importance has been given to presenting her as a beautiful figure.
Chetan as the hero’s father, Malavika Avinash as his mother, Daffia Abu as his sister, Munishkanth as his uncle, Balaji Thyagarajan Dayalan as his friend, Deepa Venkat as the heroine’s mother, Ma Ka Pa Anand as her uncle, and Kathadi Ramamurthy as her grandfather are all suitable choices for their respective roles.
Cinematographer Mallikarjun has shot the film in a colourful manner. He has taken particular care to present the heroine beautifully and brightly, making the entire film visually vibrant and enjoyable.
The songs composed by Ankit Menon are mostly used as montage sequences, but they are catchy enough to listen to repeatedly and also seem suitable for Reels videos. The background score, like the songs, follows a pleasant melodic style and travels smoothly throughout the film.
Editor Y.N.C. Siva moves the first half at a slightly slow pace, but speeds up the second half. He has edited the comedy sequences effectively, helping the film move along in a lively manner.
Writer-director Ramachandran Kannan’s source of inspiration for the central idea is unclear, as a film based on a similar premise was released just three months ago. Even if the basic idea was borrowed, he succeeds in adapting it effectively for Tamil audiences.
The heroine’s unexpected problem helps keep the film interesting, while the way its background is explained as part of the story adds strength to the screenplay.
Once the problem is revealed, the difficulties faced by the lovers in coming together, their love despite those obstacles, the way their emotions are portrayed, and the humorous treatment of the marriage proceedings help the audience overlook some of the film’s shortcomings. Director Ramachandran Kannan ultimately delivers an entertaining comedy that gives viewers plenty of reasons to laugh and enjoy themselves.
