Thank you for bringing up this film. I had always wanted to write a detailed review of this very underrated movie. Never got the time. Seriously, an overlooked film, especially on the value of education (Shades of Saraswathy Sabatham, Mr. APN?). NT is flawless as was the rest of the cast. While we venture to venerate the likes of Karnan and Thiruvilayadal, which are the staples of NT defenders, we should also remind those who don't know about these small films where not only NT's generosity shined brilliantly, but had great story and simple approach on the message about peaceful mankind existence (the friendship you highlighted). Thank you, sir.