The "Counter" is the holy grail of Tamil comedy. It is an immediate, witty reply that shuts down the previous statement.
In 90% of successful Tamil comedy scripts, there is a frustrated sidekick. This character:
Example: In Sivaji, the hero's assistant. In Thillu Mullu, the boss's nephew.
Write a scene where the hero has a crazy plan, and the sidekick simply says:
"Ithu nalla irukku. Aana nee adicha, police ku phone panniduven."
Tamil comedy loves using animal metaphors or village wisdom that makes no sense.
If you are stuck thinking of a plot for your Tamil comedy script, here are three original, high-concept ideas that are not yet overused in Kollywood:
Title: "The Interview" (Matthanamana Job Interview) Characters: tamil comedy script
Scene: A small office cabin. A table and two chairs. (Manager is sitting seriously. Candidate enters with a nervous smile.)
Candidate: (Entering) Vanakkam Saar.
Manager: (Gestures to sit) Sit down, sit down. Here, English is the national language. So, introduce yourself... in English.
Candidate: Okay Saar. (Clears throat) My name is Ramu. My father name is... um... also Ramu... no, no... Ragu. My native place is Madurai. Madurai is a very hot place. So, I am also hot boy.
Manager: (Confused) What? Hot boy? You mean "cool boy"?
Candidate: No Saar, I stand in sun for two hours to come here. I am still sweating. Very hot.
Manager: (Adjusts tie) Okay, okay. Stop. Tell me, what is your "Weakness"? The "Counter" is the holy grail of Tamil comedy
Candidate: My weakness? (Thinking) My weakness is... you.
Manager: (Shocked) What? Me?
Candidate: Yes Saar. My mom said, "If you get a job, your life is settled." So, my weakness is... if you reject me, I will become strong. So, you are my weakness.
Manager: (Flattered but confused) Oh... okay. Very philosophical. What is your "Strength"?
Candidate: (Flexes arms) Body, Saar.
Manager: I mean mental strength!
Candidate: No Saar, mental is not strong. Yesterday only I forgot my girlfriend's birthday. She hit me with a slipper. (Points to his own cheek) See, still red. Example: In Sivaji , the hero's assistant
Manager: (Getting annoyed) Okay! Let’s test your General Knowledge. Who is the father of the nation?
Candidate: (Instantly) My father.
Manager: (Angry) No! Mahatma Gandhi!
Candidate: (Laughs) Saar, you are joking? My father name is Ragu. I told you in introduction. You forgot already? Your memory power is weak, Saar.
Manager: (Slams table) Out! Get out!
Candidate: (Happy) Okay Saar! Thank you! I will wait outside. Should I bring coffee?
Manager: GO!
(Candidate runs out. Manager buries his face in his hands.)
[END SCENE]
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