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Settai is a 2013 Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. Kannan, starring Arya, Santhanam, Anjali and Hansika Motwani in lead roles. The movie is a remake of the 2011 Hindi film Delhi Belly and revolves around three friends who get caught up in a series of comical misadventures. The story of Settai revolves around three friends - Jayakanthan (Arya), Manoj (Santhanam) and Nagaraj (Premji Amaren). Jayakanthan is a journalist who works for a newspaper called Tees Maar Khan, Manoj is his photographer and Nagaraj is a friend who tries to make a living by doing odd jobs. Jayakanthan is in a relationship with his colleague, Madhumitha (Anjali), but is hesitant to commit to marriage.

One day, Jayakanthan receives an assignment from his boss to cover a politician's press conference. He asks Manoj to accompany him and take photographs. However, things take a hilarious turn when Manoj accidentally replaces the politician's laptop bag with a similar looking one that contains illegal drugs.

As the three friends try to deal with the consequences of their mistake, they get caught up in a series of events that escalate into a full-blown adventure. They cross paths with different characters, including a gangster, a cheating husband, a corrupt police officer, a transgender and a group of foreigners.

Meanwhile, Madhumitha suspects that Jayakanthan is cheating on her and her attempts to catch him in the act add to the already chaotic situation. The movie follows the trio as they try to clear their name, reunite with their loved ones, and save themselves from the dangerous situation they find themselves in.

Settai is a hilarious comedy that keeps the audience engaged throughout its runtime. The chemistry between the lead actors, especially between Arya and Santhanam, is a highlight of the movie. The dialogues are witty and the situations the characters find themselves in are relatable and funny.

The movie’s soundtrack is composed by S. Thaman with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar and Gangai Amaran. The songs are catchy and add to the overall mood of the movie. The cinematography by P. G. Muthiah captures the essence of Chennai in a beautiful way.

Arya delivers a brilliant performance as Jayakanthan, the lead character. His portrayal of a journalist trying to deal with his professional and personal life is relatable and funny. Santhanam as Manoj provides the perfect comic relief and his one-liners are sure to make the audience laugh. Anjali as Madhumitha and Hansika Motwani as a foreigner named Shakthi also deliver noteworthy performances.

In conclusion, Settai is an entertaining comedy that is a must-watch for fans of the genre. It is a perfect remake of the original and showcases the talents of the lead actors and the director in a brilliant way. The movie strikes a balance between humor and action and is sure to leave the audience in splits.